This page gives information on Welcome Week for the Fall 2026 semester. More information will be added as it is available.
Thursday, August 20
3:00 pm – 8:00 pm :: Arrival / Move-in at the Anderson Auditorium Lot
3:00 pm – 8:00 pm :: Campus Business in the Library
5:30 pm :: Dinner in Howerton Dining Hall**
7:00 pm :: Residence Life Socials hosted by Residence Life
**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. Official meal times for August 17-21 are breakfast (7:30-9:00 AM), lunch (12:00-1:00 PM) and dinner (5:30-7:00 PM)
Friday, August 21
9:00 am – 12:00 pm :: Arrival / Move-in at the Anderson Auditorium Lot
9:00 am – 12:00 pm :: Campus Business in the Library
11:30 am – 12:30 pm :: Lunch in Howerton Dining Hall**
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm :: Free Time
3:30 pm :: * Welcome Service for New Students & Parents in Anderson Auditorium
4:30 pm :: * Student Group Photo
4:30 pm :: Parent Address in Anderson (President Maurer)
4:45 pm :: * Foundations Group // Parent Connection
5:30 pm :: Dinner in Howerton Dining Hall**/Parent Farewell
8:00 pm :: * Residence Hall Orientation
* Required of all incoming students