Welcome Week
Monday, August 11
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Student Leader and Fall Athlete Check-In (Library)
Thursday, August 14
3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Early Arrival / Move-in at the Anderson Auditorium Lot
3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Campus Business in the Library
5:30 p.m. Dinner in Howerton Dining Hall
7:00 p.m. Residence Life Socials hosted by Residence Life
Friday, August 15
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 in the Library
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch in Howerton Dining Hall
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Free Time
3:30 p.m. * Welcome Service for New Students & Parents in Anderson Auditorium
4:30 p.m. Student Group Photo and Foundations Groups
4:30 p.m. Parent Reception in Upper Anderson
5:30 p.m. Dinner in Howerton Dining Hall**
8:00 p.m. * Residence Hall Orientation
**All students will be able to use their ID to get into meals. All students will be given 4 guest meal tickets to use at lunch or dinner throughout the weekend. All other guests will be charged for their meal.
Saturday, August 16
7:30 a.m. Breakfast in Howerton Dining Hall
8:30 a.m. * Cav Community Care (Graham Chapel)
11:30 a.m. Lunch
3:00 p.m. * New Student Orientation Session (Graham Chapel)
5:00 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Southwest Virginia CC
5:30 p.m. Hawaiian Luau Dinner at BMC
7:15 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. Bluefield State
7:30 p.m. Fire & S’mores on BMC
Sunday, August 17
7:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast in Howerton Dining Hall
10:00 a.m. Church Opportunities (Residence Hall Lobbies)
12:00 p.m. Brunch in Howerton Dining Hall
2:00 p.m. ResLife Activities (various locations on campus)
5:30 p.m. Dinner in Howerton Dining Hall
7:00 p.m. * New Student Orientation Session (Graham Chapel)
7:45 p.m. Block Party (Gaither Commons)
Monday, August 18
7:30 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Returning Student Arrival / Move-in
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Campus Business in the Library
10:00 a.m. * Faculty Meet & Greet by Dept. and Advising Central
11:30 a.m. * Closing Session for New Students (Graham Chapel)
12:00 p.m. * Picnic Lunch in Foundations Group (Pick Up in Dining Hall)
3:00 p.m. New/Returning International Students Meeting – Gaither Fellowship Hall
5:30 p.m. Dinner
8:30 p.m. Candlelight Service at Lake Susan
9:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social on Howerton Porch
Tuesday, August 19
8:00 a.m. Classes Begin
9:00 p.m. * All-Hall Meetings
Wednesday, August 20
10:00 a.m. Opening Convocation in Anderson Auditorium
Thursday, August 21
7:00 p.m. Student Activity or Athletic Event
Friday, August 22
10:00 a.m. Student Organization and Club Fair
* Required for New Students
Schedule is subject to change