The 2004 First-Year Reading was Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourtUndergraduate College Commons Day was held on Wednesday, October 27th, 2004. The schedule for the day was as follows:
| 10:35-11:40 | A Talk with Frank McCourt | SAC Auditorium |
| 12:45-3:00 | Creative Expressions Awards & Luncheon By invitation only |
Wang Center Lobby |
| 2:20-3:30 | Interview with the Author Book signing to follow |
Tabler Arts Center |
| 8:00 | Movie Screening: Angela's Ashes | SAC Auditorium |