Schedule of Sessions & Events

Saturday, August 12

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.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 SessionStewart Hall, Tucker Student Center
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.LunchCafeteria
Dover Campus Center
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.Commuter Student Check-InTucker 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 – 1st Year Students will split into assigned groups and exit to assigned locations
Paul Porter Arena
Lutz Yelton Convocation Center
Following Welcome SessionPARENT /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

TimeNew Student OrientationLocation
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.BreakfastCafeteria, 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 – PhotoSpangler Stadium
4:00 p.m.New International Student Orientation3rd Floor, TSC
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.DinnerCafeteria, DCC
8:00 – 11:00 pm.New Student Celebration – Music, Entertainment, Food, Games – STUDENTS ONLYTucker Student Center

Monday, August 14

TimeNew Student OrientationLocation
7:00 – 8:30 a.m.BreakfastCafeteria, DCC
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.NSO Educational SessionStewart Hall, TSC
11:00 a.m.ALL First Year Honors Students – MeetingStewart Hall, TSC
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.LunchCafeteria, DCC
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.University 111 Group MeetingAssigned Classrooms
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.NSO Educational SessionStewart Hall, TSC
5:00 – 7:00 pm.DinnerCafeteria, DCC
7:00 pm.Think Fast Game ShowStewart Hall, TSC

Tuesday, August 15

TimeNew Student OrientationLocation
7:00 – 8:30 a.m.BreakfastCafeteria, DCC
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.NSO Educational SessionStewart 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.LunchCafeteria, DCC
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.Hunt School of Nursing Student OrientationBlanton Auditorium
Hamrick Hall
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.NSO Educational SessionStewart Hall, TSC
5:00 – 7:00 pm.DinnerCafeteria, 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 BingoCafeteria, 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