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Welcome Week

This page gives information on the Fall 2024 welcome week. 

Monday, August 12

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Student Leader and Fall Athlete Check-In | Gaither Fellowship Hall

Thursday, August 15            

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Early Arrival / Move-in at the Anderson Auditorium Lot
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Campus Business in the Library 
11:30 a.m. | Lunch
5:30 p.m. | Dinner
7:00 p.m. | Residence Life Socials hosted by Residence Life

Friday, August 16

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Arrival / Move-in at the Anderson Auditorium Lot
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Campus Business (Financial Services, Parking, ID, Housing | L. Nelson Bell Library)
11:30 a.m. | Lunch in Howerton Dining Hall 
1:30 p.m. | New Student Athlete Meeting in Graham Chapel
3:00 p.m. | *Welcome Service for New Students & Parents in Anderson Auditorium
3:45 p.m. | *The Montreat 360 (AA) / Parent Reception (Dining Hall)
4:30 p.m. | *Foundations Group Breakout / Parent Scavenger Hunt
5:30 p.m. | Dinner in Howerton Dining Hall 
8:00 p.m. | *Residence Hall Orientation

Saturday, August 17     

8:00 a.m. | Hot Breakfast in Cafeteria
9:00 a.m. | *Orientation Session
12:00 p.m. | Lunch
1:00 p.m. | *Orientation Session 
5:00 p.m. | Women’s Soccer vs. North Greenville University at BMC
5:30 p.m. | Hawaiian Luau Dinner at BMC
7:15 p.m. | Men’s Soccer vs. Patrick & Henry Community College at BMC
7:30 p.m. | Bonfire & S’mores on BMC

Sunday, August 18

9:00 a.m. | Continental Breakfast (9-10am)
10:00 a.m. | Church Opportunities (Residence Hall Lobbies)
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Brunch
2:00 p.m. | *Residence Life Activities (various locations on campus)
5:30 p.m. | Dinner
7:00 p.m. | *Orientation Session (Graham Chapel)
8:00 p.m. | Montreat Fun Activities (Pingpong, Pool, Board Games and Mario Kart | Lower Belk)

Monday, August 19     

9:00 a.m. | Breakfast
9:30 a.m. | *Faculty Meet & Greet
11:30 a.m. | *Closing Session for New Students
12:00 p.m. | *Picnic Lunch in Foundations Group w/ INDS Faculty & Writing Scholars (Pick Up in Dining Hall)
1:00 p.m. | Students of Veterans Meeting – Gaither Fellowship Hall
1:30 p.m. | New/Returning International Students Meeting – Gaither Fellowship Hall
2:00 p.m. | Optional Activities
5:30 p.m. | Dinner
8:30 p.m. | Candlelight Service at Lake Susan 
9:15 p.m. | Ice Cream Social on Howerton Porch

Tuesday, August 20     

8:00 a.m. | Classes Begin 

Wednesday, August 21     

10:00 a.m. | Opening Convocation
9:00 p.m. | *All-Hall Meetings

Thursday, August 22     

7:00 p.m. | Student Activity or Athletic Event

Friday, August 23     

10:00 a.m. | Student Organization and Club Fair

* Required for New Students
Schedule is subject to change