Warrior Welcome Weekend – Fall 2026 (August 14-16)

Friday, August 14

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Welcome to ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´!
Location: Clayton Welcome Center
When you arrive, go directly to Admissions where staff will direct you to your next destination. During this timeframe, you will move into residence halls. Students not cleared will be directed to complete registration tasks.

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Military Families Open House
Location: Warrior CARE Center
Meet fellow veteran and military-affiliated students and learn about available resources and support.

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Lunch
Location: Dining Commons
Lunch is included for students with ID card and costs $7.65 for guests.

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM – New Student Welcome (Plus Families!)
Location: Newton Hobson
Welcome session for students and families.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Parents of Student Athletes Meeting
Location: Newton Hobson
Learn about communication protocol and team community expectations.

3:00 PM – 5:15 PM – Free Time
Keep setting up your room, run errands, or enjoy downtime.

5:15 PM – 6:30 PM – Welcome to ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Dinner
Location: Dining Commons
Welcome dinner for students and guests.

6:45 PM – 7:45 PM – Passing the Mantle Ceremony
Location: Newton Hobson
A special ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ tradition welcoming new students.

7:45 PM – 8:00 PM – Parent & Guests Send-Off | Generations of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´: Legacy Photo
Location: Newton Hobson
Farewell to families and legacy photo.

8:15 PM – 10:00 PM – Luau on the Lawn
Location: Lawn outside of CLC
Games, snacks, and meeting new friends.

Saturday, August 15

8:30 AM – 9:15 AM – Breakfast
Location: Dining Commons
Start the day with a meal.

9:25 AM – 10:35 AM – Life in Community – How to Succeed at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´
Location: Founders
Overview of expectations and campus resources.

10:40 AM – 11:40 AM – My Professor Wants What?
Location: Founders
Panel discussion with students and professors.

11:40 AM – 12:00 PM – New Student Group Photo
Location: Rickman Library Lawn
Wear your new shirt.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch & Meet Your Major
Location: Dining Commons
Meet faculty and students in your major.

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM – Block Party
Location: Lawn outside of CLC
Inflatables, games, and SnoBalls.

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Free Time
Relax or explore campus.

5:00 PM – 6:15 PM – Dinner
Location: Dining Commons
Meal with your RA and hallmates.

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Women’s Soccer Scrimmage
Location: Child’s Field
Cheer on the Warriors.

8:00 PM – Get Some Rest!
Have an early night in or spend time with friends.

Sunday, August 16

10:00 AM – ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Worship Service
Location: Newton Hobson
Special opening worship service.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Brunch
Location: Dining Commons
Weekend brunch.

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Hall Activities
Location: Various Locations
Residence Life activities.

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Dinner
Location: Dining Commons
Welcome back upperclassmen.

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – REACH Student Worship
Location: ALIVE Chapel
Student-led worship service.

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Grocery Bingo
Location: Blue Hill
Games, prizes, and friendly competition.