Orientation Schedule

Schedule of Sessions & Events

Saturday, August 16

TimeNew Student OrientationLocation
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Check-In and Move-In – Pick up your orientation folder and then move into your campus housing.Tucker Student Center
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Commuter Student Check-InTucker Student Center
11:00 a.m.The Noel Center for Disability Resources – Information SessionFrank Nanney Hall
11:00 a.m.Center Hunt School of Nursing – Parent Orientation Session Blanton Auditorium, Hamrick Hall
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.LunchDover Campus Center
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Commuter Open House
Come-and-go opportunity to explore the Commuter Commons – a space dedicated to the success of our commuting student population.		Tucker Student Center
3rd Floor, Room #336
2:00 p.m.Welcome Session and New Student Induction – A big BULLDOG WELCOME awaits you!!!
• Marching Band – Fight Song
• Dr. Josh Parrott, Opening Prayer
• Nate Evans, Interim President of the University, will offer greetings on behalf of the University.
• Daniel Thomas, Town of Boiling Springs Mayor, will offer greetings on behalf of the Town.
• Andrea Stampone, SGA President, will offer greetings on behalf of the students.
• Lesley Villarose, Vice President of Student Development and Dean of Students, will offer greetings on behalf of Student Development and conduct New Student Induction Pinning.
• Introduction of the Orientation Leaders – 1st Year Students will split into assigned groups and exit to assigned locations.
Tucker Student Center
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Parent/Guardian/Family Session 
Helping parents guide their student to success! Learning about student academic and support services. 		Tucker Student Center
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Ice Cream Social
Students and families come enjoy some ice cream!		Tucker Student Center
Concourse
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.DinnerDover Campus Center
9:00 p.m.Worship at the Amphitheater
A time for fellowship and worship.		Brinkley Amphitheater

Sunday, August 17

TimeNew Student OrientationLocation
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.BreakfastDover Campus Center
10:00 a.m.Worship at the Webb
Come worship with the Gardner-Webb University family.		Tucker Student Center
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.LunchDover Campus Center
2:00 p.m.
Community of Honor and Emergency Procedures
Student Handbook, Code of Conduct, Honor Code		Dover Theatre
Lutz-Yelton Convocational Center
4:00 p.m.New International Student OrientationTucker Student Center
3rd Floor
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.DinnerDover Campus Center
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
New Student Celebration
Music, Entertainment, Food, Games – STUDENTS ONLY		Tucker Student Center

Monday, August 18

TimeNew Student OrientationLocation
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.BreakfastDover Campus Center
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.New Student Orientation Educational SessionDover Theatre
Lutz-Yelton Convocational Center
11:00 a.m.
First Year Honor Student Orientation
Spectrum Theater,
Tucker Student Center
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch		Dover Campus Center
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.University 111 Class OrientationMeet at University 111 Classroom Assignment 
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.DinnerDover Campus Center
7:00 p.m.ThinkFast Game Show – Cash Prizes!!Dover Theatre
Lutz-Yelton Convocational Center

Tuesday, August 19

TimeNew Student OrientationLocation
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.BreakfastDover Campus Center
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.New Student Orientation Educational SessionDover Theatre
Lutz-Yelton Convocational Center
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Connect Fair
Campus clubs, campus departments, local churches, and local businesses will provide information and giveaway goodies. Get connected on campus and in your community!
Tucker Student Center
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch		Dover Campus Center
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.New Student Orientation Educational SessionDover Theatre
Lutz-Yelton Convocational Center
2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Hunt School of Nursing Student Orientation
Blanton Auditorium
Hamrick Hall
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.DinnerDover Campus Center
9:00 p.m.Welcome Back Sweet BingoTucker Student Center Hall

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