Fall Welcome Week 2026 Schedule
Times and Events are tentative and subject to change
New Student Move-In Day: Friday, August 21, 2026
Friday, August 21
8:00 a.m.
Breakfast | Dining Center
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Check-In and Move-In
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch | Dining Center
2:00 p.m.
Academic Overview: Parent/Student Session
- School of Health and Science | Fireside Room
- School of Liberal Arts and Education | Simpson Auditorium
Optional Tour | Welcome Center
Commuter and Transfer Social | Student Center
3:00 p.m.
Academic Overview: Parent/Student Session
- School of Business | Fireside Room
- School of Theology and Ministry | Simpson Auditorium
Optional Tour | Welcome Center
Commuter and Transfer Social | Student Center
4:00 p.m.
Welcome Chapel | Teal Athletic Center
5:00 p.m.
Family Farewell Picnic | Courtyard
7:00 p.m.
Small Group | Chapel
7:45 p.m.
Speed Friending and Late Night Snacks | Courtyard
9:00 p.m.
Residence Hall Floor Policy Meetings | Residence Halls
Saturday, August 22
8:00 a.m.
Breakfast | Dining Center
9:00 a.m.
Chapel | Speaker: Pastor Max
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Stations
- Spiritual Formation Program
- Wellness and Student Support
- Small Group Discussion
12:00 p.m.
Lunch | Dining Center
1:00 p.m.
Slip ‘N Slide | Courtyard
3:00 p.m.
First Hall Events
5:00 p.m.
Dinner | Dining Center
7:00 p.m.
“Split Night” – start of men’s and women’s ministry
Sunday, August 23
8:00 a.m.
Breakfast | On Your Own
9:00 a.m.
Church Visits
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Church Info Sessions and Luncheons
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
FREE TIME
2:00 p.m.
Cowboy Disco Dodgeball Tournament | Teal Athletic Center
(9-square and volleyball court open in the Courtyard)
5:00 p.m.
Dinner | Dining Center
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Faculty/Staff Dessert Night | Off Campus
8:30 p.m.
Selah | Chapel
9:30 p.m.
Small Group
Monday, August 24
8:00 a.m.
Breakfast | Dining Center
9:00 a.m.
Academic Devotional | Chapel
10:00 a.m.
Academic Overview | Chapel
School and Department Meetings | Various Locations
12:00 p.m.
Lunch | Dining Center
1:00 p.m.
Snack
2:00 p.m.
Title IX Training | Chapel
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
FREE TIME
Advisors available in offices
5:00 p.m.
President’s Banquet | Dining Center
7:30 p.m.
LOCALORE | Teal Athletic Center
Tuesday, August 25
8:00 a.m.
Breakfast | Dining Center
9:00 a.m.
Devotional | Fireside Room
9:30 a.m.
Rotations
12:30 p.m.
Lunch | Dining Center
1:00 p.m.
Disability Accommodations with Dr. McCracken | By Appointment
PSEO Nuts and Bolts | Simpson Auditorium
1:30 p.m.
New Student Checklist | Various Locations
2:30 p.m.
Campus Connections | Coffee Shop
Student Worker Mandatory Training | E129
3:00 p.m.
Music Auditions (Pep Band and Choir) | Chapel
4:30 p.m.
Weight Room and Fitness Center Training
5:00 p.m.
Welcome Back BBQ
7:00 p.m.
VB Scrimmage | Teal Athletic Center
