Welcome Week 2025
August 21 – August 25
Please find the First Year Schedule listed first and the new Transfer schedule second.
First Year Student Arrival and Welcome Days
Schedule of Events
Listed events are required for first-year students as part of their Welcome Week experience and CL 100 class
Attendance is strongly encouraged
Please note that all events without an asterisk are required unless the student has extenuating circumstances*
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
|
First-year student move-in for residential students Please check your email from Residence Life for your move-in slot time |
8:30–11:30 a.m. |
| Welcome Week Resource Fair (ID pick up is required) | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.* |
| Meet and Greet | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.* |
|
Commuter Student Welcome and Check-In First meeting for commuter students to begin Welcome Week |
3:00 p.m.* |
| Soar Mentor Groups/Dinner/BC Cup Challenges | 4:00 p.m. |
| Community Living | 6:30 p.m. |
| Dr. Bushman’s Backyard Bash/First Year Fest | 7:45 p.m. |
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | 8:00–9:00 a.m.* |
| CL 100 Class Meeting | 9:00 a.m.* |
| BC Cup | 10:00 a.m. |
| Lunch Rotations | 12:00 p.m. |
| First CL Class, Honor Council, and Departmental Meetings | 1:30 p.m. |
| Soar Mentor Time and Dinner | 4:30–8:00 p.m.* |
| An Evening with Patrick Holbert | 8:00 p.m. |
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Breakfast Pick-Up | 8:00–10:30 a.m.* |
| Campus Cares Session | 10:30 a.m. |
| Lunch Rotations | 12:00 p.m. |
| Recess and Refresh | 1:30–5:00 p.m.* |
| Dinner Rotation | 5:00–7:00 p.m.* |
| Derek Greenfield | 8:00 p.m. |
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Breakfast Pick-Up | 8:00–11:00 a.m.* |
| Healthy Relationships – Megan Rae | 11:00 a.m. |
| Lunch Rotations | 12:00 p.m. |
| Bystander Intervention | 1:30 p.m. |
| Recess and Refresh / Eagle Success Kickback Social | 3:00–5:00 p.m.* |
| Dinner Rotations | 5:00–7:00 p.m.* |
| Late Evening Event | 8:00 p.m. |
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Time with Advisors | as needed* |
| Class of 2029 Picture | 9:15 a.m. |
| Line Up for Academic Convocation | 9:45 a.m. |
| Academic Opening Convocation and Reception | 10:00 a.m. |
| Lunch Rotations / Soar Mentor Time | 12:00 p.m. |
| On Your Own | 1:30–5:00 p.m.* |
| Dinner | 5:00–7:00 p.m.* |
|
Residence Hall Community Meeting Residential students only |
8:00–9:00 p.m. |
| CEAT Presents: BC BINGO BASH | 9:30–11:00 p.m.* |
Welcome Week 2025: Transfer Students
Schedule of Events
Listed events are required for transfer students as part of their Welcome experience.
Attendance at required events is strongly suggested.
Please note that all events without an asterisk are required unless the student has extenuating circumstances
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Residential Check-In (required for residential students)* | 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. |
| First Transfer Gathering (residential and commuter) | 4:00 p.m. |
| Transfer Dinner | 5:00 p.m. |
| Campus Tours | 6:30 p.m. |
| CEAT Event* | 8:00 p.m. |
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | 9:00 a.m. |
| Line up for Academic Convocation and Celebration | 9:45 a.m. |
| Academic Convocation and Celebration | 10:00–11:30 a.m. |
| Opening Day Lunch with Department Representatives | 12:00 p.m. |
| Residence Hall Community Meeting (required for residential students) | 8:00–9:00 p.m. |
| Commuter Kickback | 8:00–9:00 p.m. |
| CEAT Presents: BC BINGO BASH* | 9:30 p.m. |
