Genesis Weekend

We are so excited to welcome the incoming class!

Friday, August 23

9:00 a.m. Move in begins (Residence Halls)

10:45 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Lunch (Gally Commons Dining Hall)

11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Optional Activity Historic Riding Tours of Campus. Click here to reserve a seat.

5:00 p.m. Dinner (Gally Commons)

6:15 p.m. Consecration Service for New Students & their Families (PW Auditorium) Reception at the White House for new students and their families following the service

9:00 p.m. Outdoor Movie hosted by student life

Saturday, August 24

9:00 a.m. Snacks in PW Auditorium

9:30 a.m. New Student Orientation (PW Auditorium)

11:00 a.m. Meet Your Academic Team (Various Locations)

• School of Arts & Sciences – PWB 213
• School of Bible & Theology – PWB 227
• School of Business & Public Leadership – RHX 215
• School of Christian Ministries – PWB 155
• School of Communication & Creative Arts – EAC 244 Student Lounge
• School of Social & Behavioral Sciences – Gally Commons, Private Dining Room 3
• Templar School of Education – RHX 152 Resource Center

11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Brunch (Gally Commons)

1:00 p.m. PRMN 1000: Service Learning (PW Auditorium)

1:30 p.m. PRMN 1500: Chapel (PW Auditorium)

2:00 p.m. International Student Meeting – RHX 255 (Mandatory for International Students)

2:00 p.m. Commuter and Non-Traditional Student Meeting – PWX 213 (Mandatory for Commuter and Non-traditional students)

3:00 p.m. Writing Assessment for Students in ENGL 0101 – RHX 217 (Students needing to take this assessment will be notified via their Johnson email.)

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Dinner (Gally Commons)

6:00 p.m. Saturday Splash hosted by Admissions (Intramural Field)

Sunday, August 25

Different Times – Attend a local church with your mentor group: Your mentor leader will let you know when and where to meet. Local students are welcome to worship at their home church.

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. All Student Cookout & SGA Club Fair (Gally Commons Dining Room & Gally Commons Plaza)

8:00 p.m. SGA Worship Night

Monday, August 26

9:00 p.m. Mandatory Dorm Meeting for Dorm Residents

Brown Hall Residents – PW 213

Johnson Hall Residents – PW Auditorium