Welcome Week
Welcome Week
Welcome Week is considered the first week of classes as we welcome all new and returning students to campus for the start of the academic year. Welcome Week includes lots of events and entertainment for you to engage with the campus and meet new people. Stay tuned for a more specific outline of events!
Welcome Week Events
Friday, August 14, 2026
- Late Night Event: Free Money Game Show
8:30 p.m. | Huggins Auditorium – Come play for a chance to win some cash!
Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Pancakes with Pride Leaders
8:00鈥�9:30 a.m. | The Caf - The Discovery Fair
10:00 a.m.鈥�12:00 p.m. | Jones Library – Come meet therapy dogs in the library! You鈥檒l also have the chance to rent a laptop and learn more about study abroad and music opportunities. - Sip & Play
10:00 a.m.鈥�12:00 p.m. | Student Center – Grab a drink at Britt鈥檚, make a sign for your room, and stop by the Sankofa Center Open House! - PAWS New Student Orientation: Day 1
1:00鈥�5:00 p.m. | Meet on Front Campus - Late Night Event: Glow Party
8:00鈥�10:00 p.m. | Reynolds Center – Enjoy a DJ, glow-in-the-dark games, and a great time!
Sunday, August 16, 2026
- Chapel Service
10:00鈥�10:30 a.m. | Finch Chapel - Yoga Flow
10:45鈥�11:15 a.m. | Movement Lab - PAWS New Student Orientation: Day 2
1:00鈥�5:00 p.m. | Meet in Finch Chapel - Late Night Event: Movie Showing
8:00鈥�10:00 p.m. | Huggins Auditorium – Join us for a showing of Pitch Perfect. We鈥檒l have your favorite movie snacks!
Monday, August 17, 2026
- PEAK Open Advising 鈥� Meet an Advisor!
9:00鈥�11:00 a.m. and 1:00鈥�4:00 p.m. | Third Floor of Main Building - Student Government Open House
1:00鈥�4:00 p.m. | Student Center – Drop in and meet your Student Government Association board! - Back-to-School Cookout
5:00鈥�9:00 p.m. | Back Campus – Join us for food, fun, and fellowship as we celebrate the start of the semester. Dinner will be served from 5:00鈥�7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
- First Day of Class!
- Donuts with the Deans
9:30鈥�10:30 a.m. | Front Campus – Grab a donut on us as we celebrate your first day!
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- Campus Resources Expo
11:30 a.m.鈥�1:00 p.m. | Caf Lobby – Learn about the many helpful resources and student involvement opportunities available to you at 91成人导航.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
- New Student Convocation
11:15 a.m.鈥�12:15 p.m. | Huggins Auditorium – New Student Convocation is a 91成人导航 tradition where incoming students are formally recognized and welcomed into our academic community. This is a formal event. Please dress accordingly.
Friday, August 21, 2026
- Escape Rooms
7:00鈥�10:00 p.m. | Student Center – Crack the codes and beat the clock! Join us in one of our fun escape rooms.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- Clubs Fair
11:30 a.m.鈥�1:00 p.m. | Cafeteria Lobby – Get involved in 91成人导航鈥檚 clubs and student organizations!
