New Student Orientation

Schedule of Sessions & Events

Saturday, August 16

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. – 12:00 p.m. | Commuter Student Check-In | Tucker Student Center

11:00 a.m. | The Noel Center for Disability Resources – Information Session | Frank Nanney Hall

11:00 a.m. | Center Hunt School of Nursing – Parent Orientation Session | Blanton Auditorium, Hamrick Hall

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch | Dover Campus Center

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Commuter Open House - Come-and-go opportunity to explore the Commuter Commons – a space dedicated to the success of our commuting student population. | Tucker Student Center, 3rd Floor, Room #336

2:00 p.m. | Welcome Session and New Student Induction – A big BULLDOG WELCOME awaits you!!! | Tucker Student Center

• Marching Band – Fight Song
• Dr. Josh Parrott, Opening Prayer
• Nate Evans, Interim 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.
• Andrea Stampone, SGA President, will offer greetings on behalf of the students.
• Lesley Villaroe, Vice President of Student Development and Dean of Students, will offer greetings 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.

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Parent/Guardian/Family Session - Helping parents guide their student to success! Learning about student academic and support services. | Tucker Student Center

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Ice Cream Social - Students and families come enjoy some ice cream! | Tucker Student Center, Concourse

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Dinner | Dover Campus Center

9:00 p.m. | Worship at the Chapel - A time for fellowship and worship. | Dover Chapel

Sunday, August 17

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast | Dover Campus Center

10:00 a.m. | Worship at the Webb - Come worship with the Gardner-Webb University family. | Tucker Student Center

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch | Dover Campus Center

2:00 p.m. | Community of Honor and Emergency Procedures - Student Handbook, Code of Conduct, Honor CodeDover Theatre | Lutz-Yelton Convocational Center

4:00 p.m. | New International Student Orientation | Tucker Student Center, 3rd Floor

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Dinner | Dover Campus Center

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | New Student Celebration - Music, Entertainment, Food, Games – STUDENTS ONLY | Tucker Student Center

Monday, August 18

7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast |Dover Campus Center

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | New Student Orientation Educational Session | Dover Theatre, Lutz-Yelton Convocational Center

11:00 a.m. | First Year Honor Student Orientation | Spectrum Theater, Tucker Student Center

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch | Dover Campus Center

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | New Student Orientation Educational Session | Dover Theatre, Lutz-Yelton Convocational Center

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | University 111 Class Orientation | Meet at University 111 Classroom Assignment 

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Dinner | Dover Campus Center

7:00 p.m. | ThinkFast Game Show – Cash Prizes!! | Dover Theatre, Lutz-Yelton Convocational Center

Tuesday, August 19

7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast | Dover Campus Center

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | New Student Orientation Educational Session | Dover Theatre, Lutz-Yelton Convocational Center

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Connect Fair - Campus clubs, campus departments, local churches, and local businesses will provide information and giveaway goodies. Get connected on campus and in your community! | Tucker Student Center

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch | Dover Campus Center

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | New Student Orientation Educational Session | Dover Theatre, Lutz-Yelton Convocational Center

2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Hunt School of Nursing Student Orientation | Blanton Auditorium, Hamrick Hall

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Dinner | Dover Campus Center

9:00 p.m. | Welcome Back Sweet Bingo | Tucker Student Center Hall