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Welcome Week

Welcome Week Schedule

Welcome Week Schedule

2019 Printable Schedule (.pdf)

Friday, Aug. 16

8:30-11:00am All residential students check in with Residence Life, check in for Welcome Week, and purchase picnic tickets for guests.
Last name A-L check in from 8:30-9:45am
Last name M-Z check in from 9:45-11:00am
Fred DeLay Gymnasium, Penick Academic Complex (PAC)
2:00-3:00pm All commuter students check in for Welcome Week and purchase picnic tickets for family members and guests.
Main Hallway, PAC
4:00-4:30pm Welcome to 51社区
Dr. Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver, President and Dr. Bryan Carrier, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students
Chapel, PAC
4:30pm Students meet with Welcome Week Leaders
Small Gym, PAC
4:45-5:45pm Welcome Week Small Groups I
Assigned Rooms
4:45-5:45pm Seminar for Parents and Guests
Dr. Ray and Mrs. Tammie Van Neste
Chapel
5:45pm Indoor Picnic
Brewer Dining Hall (in SUB) and Carl Grant Events Center
  • New students eat free; tickets for guests are $5
  • Seating is available in the Carl Grant Events Center and Brewer Dining Hall
7:15-8:30pm Worshipping as the Union Family
"Blessings"
Dr. Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver, President
Chapel
Sessions for guests conclude at 8:30pm.

The following events are for students only:
8:40-9:30pm Refreshment Break
Provided by the Office of University Ministries
Fred DeLay Gymnasium Lobby
9:45-10:45pm Welcome Week Show
Chapel
10:45pm Check-In with Welcome Week Leader
Various Locations
11:00pm Curfew

The following areas will be open on Move-In Day, Friday, August 16:

Business Services, Penick Academic Complex (PAC)8:00am - 4:30pm
Safety and Security, Student Union Building (SUB)8:00am - 4:30pm
Student Financial Planning (SUB)8:00am - 4:30pm
Union Station (PAC)8:00am - 4:30pm
Modero Coffee Roasters, The Logos (Library)8:00am - 5:00pm
Post Office (SUB)8:30am - 4:00pm
Barefoots Joe Coffee Shop (SUB)9:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday, Aug. 17

8:30-9:15am Breakfast
Brewer Dining Hall
9:20-10:20am Welcome Week Small Groups II
Assigned Rooms
10:35-11:20am SLTalks
Office of Student Life
Chapel
11:25am-12:10pm Chat with the Carriers
Dr. Bryan and Mrs. Tricia Carrier
Chapel
12:15-1:15pm Lunch
Brewer Dining Hall
12:15-1:15pm Honors Community Luncheon (students in General Honors Program)
Bowld Commons Patio
1:30-2:15pm Welcome Week Small Groups III
Assigned Rooms
2:30-3:30pm Welcome Week Small Groups IV - Partner
Assigned Rooms
3:45-5:00pm Residence Life Session, Chapel
The Commuter Experience, Barefoots Joe Coffee Shop
5:15-6:45pm Dinner with your Academic Department
Brewer Dining Hall, seating also in Carl Grant Events Center
6:45-8:15pm Ice Cream with the Olivers
Dr. Dub and Mrs. Susie Oliver's Home
Depart from Carl Grant Events Center
8:30-10:30pm Take Your Pick:
Open Mic Night, Barefoots Joe
Rec Night, Bowld, Small Gym, Outside Courts
10:45pm Check-In with Welcome Week Leader
Various Locations
11:00pm Curfew

Sunday, August 18

8:30-9:30am Breakfast
Brewer Dining Hall
9:45-10:45am Welcome Week Small Groups V
Assigned Rooms
11:00-11:50am Morning Worship
Joe Ball, Director for Discipleship and Ministry
Office of University Ministries
Chapel
12:00-1:15pm Lunch
Brewer Dining Hall
1:30-2:15pm Campus Life Fair, WW Small Groups 1-20
Office of Student Leadership and Engagement
Carl Grant Events Center

Life Group Fair, WW Small Groups 21-41
Office of University Ministries
Small Gym
2:15-3:00pm Campus Life Fair, WW Small Groups 21-41
Office of Student Leadership and Engagement
Carl Grant Events Center

Life Group Fair, WW Small Groups 1-20
Office of University Ministries
Small Gym
3:15-3:35pm Keys for Classroom Success
Dr. Aaron Beasley, Director for the Writing Center and
Dr. Ann Singleton, Associate Provost and Dean for Instruction
Fred DeLay Gymnasium
3:40-4:10pm Intercultural Awareness
Dr. Philip Ryan, Director, Center for Intercultural Engagement
Fred DeLay Gymnasium
4:15-5:00pm Spirit Rally
Fred DeLay Gymnasium
5:15-6:30pm Dinner
Brewer Dining Hall
6:45-8:15pm SAC Fest
Student Activities Council
Bowld Lawn
8:30-10:00pm It's About to GLO Down
Small Gym
11:00pm Curfew

Monday, August 19

8:30-9:30am Breakfast
Brewer Dining Hall
9:45-10:45am Welcome Week Small Groups VI
Assigned Rooms
10:50-11:55am Rotating Sessions (choose two)
  • Interfraternity Council (Fraternities): Bowld 247
  • Panhellenic Council (Sororities): Harvey Auditorium
  • Student Activities Council (SAC): Bowld 121
  • Student Government Association (SGA): Bowld 221
12:00-1:15pm Lunch
Brewer Dining Hall
2:00-3:30pm Class Schedule Changes (optional)
For students who want to add or drop a class
Academic Center, PAC
4:00pm Life Group Roundup
Residence Halls
5:00-6:30pm Dinner
Brewer Dining Hall
7:00-9:00pm Howdy Party
Student Government Association
Great Lawn
11:00pm Curfew