Orientation Schedule

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