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Schedule of Sessions & Events
Saturday, August 12
Time
New Student Orientation
Location
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.
The Noel Center for Disability Resources is hosting an information session for new students registered with the Noel Center and their families
.
Frank Nanney Hall
11:00 a.m.
Hunt School of Nursing – Parent Orientation Session
Stewart Hall, Tucker Student Center
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
Cafeteria
Dover Campus Center
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Commuter Student Check-In
Tucker Student Center
2:00 p.m.
Welcome Session and New Student Induction – A big BULLDOG WELCOME awaits you!!
· Dr. William M. Downs, 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
· 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 – 1
st
Year Students will split into assigned groups and exit to assigned locations
Paul Porter Arena
Lutz Yelton Convocation Center
Following Welcome Session
PARENT /GUARDIAN/FAMILY SESSION
Student Development Staff – Guiding your way through the “Letting Go” process.
Paul Porter Arena
LYCC
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Overview of Services – Students/Parents/Guardians Panel Discussions
Find out what services and programs Gardner-Webb University has to offer you as a NEW BULLDOG!
Diversity and Inclusion | Counseling Center
Housing and Residence Education | University Police
Center for Personal and Professional Development | Student Success
Christian Life and Service
Paul Porter Arena
LYCC
4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Presidential Reception
Come and meet Gardner-Webb University’s President and his wife, Dr. William M. Downs and Kim Downs.
Paul Porter Arena
LYCC
9:00 p.m.
Worship at the Bell Tower
A time to fellowship and worship.
Bell Tower – By
Tucker Student Center
Sunday, August 13
Time
New Student Orientation
Location
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast
Cafeteria, DCC
10:00 a.m.
Worship at the Webb
Come worship with the Gardner-Webb University Family.
Paul Porter Arena
LYCC
2:00 p.m.
Community of Honor and Emergency Procedures
(Student Handbook, Code of Conduct, Honor Code)
Stewart Hall, TSC
3:00 p.m.
New Student Orientation – Photo
Spangler Stadium
4:00 p.m.
New International Student Orientation
3
rd
Floor, TSC
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner
Cafeteria, DCC
8:00 – 11:00 pm.
New Student Celebration – Music, Entertainment, Food, Games – STUDENTS ONLY
Tucker Student Center
Monday, August 14
Time
New Student Orientation
Location
7:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast
Cafeteria, DCC
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
NSO Educational Session
Stewart Hall, TSC
11:00 a.m.
ALL First Year Honors Students – Meeting
Stewart Hall, TSC
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
Cafeteria, DCC
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
University 111 Group Meeting
Assigned Classrooms
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
NSO Educational Session
Stewart Hall, TSC
5:00 – 7:00 pm.
Dinner
Cafeteria, DCC
7:00 pm.
Think Fast Game Show
Stewart Hall, TSC
Tuesday, August 15
Time
New Student Orientation
Location
7:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast
Cafeteria, DCC
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
NSO Educational Session
Stewart Hall, TSC
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Connect Fair – Campus clubs and local churches will provide information and give away goodies.
Tucker Student Center
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
Cafeteria, DCC
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
Stewart Hall, TSC
5:00 – 7:00 pm.
Dinner
Cafeteria, DCC
7:00 pm.
Introduction to Campus Ministries
Learn all about what Campus Ministries has available for you. Social will follow.
Stewart Hall, TSC
9:00 p.m.
Welcome Back – Pancake Bingo
Cafeteria, DCC
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