Montreat College will operate on a two-hour delay today, Tuesday, 11/11. Please refer to the Tuesday/Thursday class schedule as listed on the inclement weather page.

Montreat College students sitting on bleachers

Welcome Week

This page gives information on the Fall 2025 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

Returning Student Check-In Instructions