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Schedule of Sessions & Events
saturday, august 13
Time
Session
Location
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Check-In and Move-In
Tucker Student Center
11:00 a.m.
Noel Center for Disability Resources Information Session
Frank Nanney Hall
11:00 a.m.
Hunt School of Nursing – Parent Orientation
Stewart Hall, Tucker Student Center
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Lunch
Cafeteria, Dover Campus Center
1:00 1:30 p.m.
Commuter Student Check-In
Tucker Student Center
2:00 p.m.
Welcome Session and New Student Induction
Paul Porter Arena
Following Welcome Session
Parent/Guardian/Family Session
Paul Porter Arena
4:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Overview of Services – Students/Parent/Guardian Panel
Paul Porter Arena
4:45 – 5:30 p.m.
Presidential Reception
Paul Porter Arena
Dinner
Cafeteria, Dover Campus Center
9:00 p.m.
Worship at the Bell Tower
Bell Tower by Tucker Student Center
Sunday, august 14
Time
Session
Location
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast
Cafeteria, Dover Campus Center
10:00 a.m.
Worship at the Webb
Paul Porter Arena
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
Cafeteria, Dover Campus Center
2:00 p.m.
Community of Honor Emergency Procedures
Stewart Hall, Tucker Student Center
4:00 p.m.
New International Student Orientation
3rd floor, Tucker Student Center
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner
Cafeteria, Dover Campus Center
8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
New Student Celebration – Students Only
Tucker Student Center
Monday, august 15
Time
Session
Location
7:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast
Cafeteria, Dover Campus Center
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
NSO Educational Session – Campus Life
Stewart Hall, Tucker Student Center
11:00 a.m.
ALL First Year HONORS Students Meeting
Stewart Hall, Tucker Student Center
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
Cafeteria, Dover Campus Center
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
University III Group Meeting
Assigned Classrooms
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
NSO Educational Session
Stewart Hall, Tucker Student Center
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner
Cafeteria, Dover Campus Center
7:00 p.m.
Think Fast Game Show
Stewart Hall, Tucker Student Center
Tuesday, august 16
Time
Session
Location
7:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast
Cafeteria, Dover Campus Center
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
NSO Educational Session – GRIT
Stewart Hall, Tucker Student Center
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
CONNECT FAIR
Tucker Student Center
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
Cafeteria, Dover Campus Center
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Hunt School of Nursing Student Orientation
Blanton Auditorium, Hamrick Hall
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
NSO Educational Session – Title IX Session
Stewart Hall, Tucker Student Center
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner
Cafeteria, Dover Campus Center
7:00 p.m.
Introduction to Campus Ministries
Stewart Hall, Tucker Student Center
9:00 p.m.
Welcome Back – Pancake Bingo
Cafeteria, Dover Campus Center
Welcome Session and New Student Induction Overview
Dr. William M. Downs, President of the University, will offer greetings on behalf of the University
Blake Elizalde, SGA President, will offer greetings on behalf of the students
Lesley Villarose, Vice President of Student Development and Dean of Students, will offer greeting 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
Overview of Services
Find out what services and programs Gardner-Webb University has to offer you as a NEW BULLDOG!
Academic Advising
Housing and Residence Education
Center for Personal and Professional Development
Christian Life and Service
Diversity and Intercultural Initiatives
Counseling Center
Noel Center
Student Success
University Police