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 in Howerton Dining Hall
5:30 p.m. | Dinner in Howerton Dining Hall
7:00 p.m. | Residence Hall 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
2:30 p.m. | *Welcome Service for New Students & Parents in Anderson Auditorium
3:45 p.m. | *Student Group Photo and/Parent Reception
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 Howerton Dining Hall
9:00 a.m. | *Orientation Session | Session A/B in Graham Chapel
12:00 p.m. | Lunch in Howerton Dining Hall
1:00 p.m. | *Orientation Session | Session C/D in Graham Chapel
5:00 p.m. | Women’s Soccer vs. Spartanburg Methodist College 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) in Howerton Dining Hall
10:00 a.m. | Church Opportunities (Residence Hall Lobbies)
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Brunch in Howerton Dining Hall
2:00 p.m. | Residence Life Activities (various locations on campus)
5:30 p.m. | Dinner in Howerton Dining Hall
7:00 p.m. | *Orientation Session in Graham Chapel
8:00 p.m. | Montreat Fun Activities | Lower Belk
Monday, August 19
9:00 a.m. | Breakfast
10:00 a.m. | *Faculty Meet & Greet
11:30 a.m. | *Closing Session for New Students in Graham Chapel
12:00 p.m. | *Picnic Lunch in Foundations Group w/ INDS Faculty & Writing Scholars (Pick Up in Howerton Dining Hall)
1:00 p.m. | New/Returning International Students Meeting – Gaither Fellowship Hall
2:00 p.m. | Optional Activities
5:30 p.m. | Dinner in Howerton Dining Hall
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
9:00 p.m. | *All-Hall Meetings
Wednesday, August 21
10:00 a.m. | Opening Convocation in Graham Chapel
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