Welcome Week
New Students
Welcome Week gives you time to get oriented, connect with your STAR Leaders and advisors, and build friendships before academics take center stage.
What is Welcome Week?
Starting college is a big transition, and we don't want you to navigate it alone. Welcome Week gives you time to get oriented, connect with your STAR Leaders and advisors, and build friendships before academics take center stage. It's also a chance for your family to be part of the experience, with several events open to parents and loved ones before it's time to say goodbye.
Welcome Week Schedule
Saturday August 15
Time
Location
Activity
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Residence Halls
Move-In
5:00 PM
Front of Campbell Hall
Freshman Fair
7:00 PM
DFAB Auditorium
Opening Ceremonies
7:30 PM
Designated Spot
Meet with STAR Leaders
8:00 PM
Greenspace Lawn
Hangout on the Quad
Sunday August 16
Time
Location
Activity
10:00 AM
DFAB Auditorium
Worship with Renaissance
12:00 PM
Vera Low Center
Lunch
1:00 PM
Designated Spot
STAR Time
4:00 PM
DFAB Auditorium
Informational Session
6:00 PM
Vera Low Center
Dinner
7:00 PM
Designated Spot
STAR Time
8:00 PM
Hometown Hangout
Hometown Hangout
Monday August 17
Time
Location
Activity
9:00 AM
Designated Spot
STAR Time
10:00 AM
Vera Low Center
Amazing Race
12:00 PM
Vera Low Center
Lunch
1:00 PM
Designated Spot
STAR Time
2:00 PM
DFAB Auditorium
Skit Performances
5:00 PM
Greenspace Lawn
Faculty, Staff and Student Picnic on the Lawn
8:00 PM
Greenspace Lawn
Residence Hall Wars
Tuesday August 18
Time
Location
Activity
9:00 AM
Vera Low Center
First-Generation Student Informational
10:00 AM
Vera Low Center
Freshman Class Informational Session
12:00 PM
Vera Low Center
Lunch
1:00 PM
Designated Spot
Meet with Advisors
4:00 PM
Veteran's Room in Campbell or Odom Hall
International Student, Veteran and Military Informationals
5:00 PM
Greenspace Lawn
Athletic Meeting
Questions about Welcome Week?
Whether you're wondering about a specific event, trying to plan your family's visit, or just want to know what to expect, we're happy to help you get ready for the week ahead. Reach out to:
Sophia Wright
Director of Student Engagement
wrights@bethelu.edu