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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