Royal Welcome

June 27, 2025

Come join us for the Royal Welcome!

Join us June 27, 2025, for summer orientation. The action-packed day will prepare you for the start of your Johnson University experience. When you register, your picture will be taken for your Johnson ID. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about the resources available to Johnson students.

Register for Royal Welcome

Registration opens March 3, 2025.

Schedule of Events

STUDENTS-FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2025
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Registration (Phillips-Welshimer Building – Marble Hallway)
8:15 a.m. – Breakfast (Gally Commons Dining Room)
9:00 a.m. – Welcome (Phillips-Welshimer Auditorium)

  • Your Place in Johnson University’s History and Mission

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Royal Tracks 1-3
Topics Include:

    • Academic Support
    • Class Schedules
    • Dorm Life
    • Recreation and Athletics
    • Spiritual Life
    • Student Leadership Opportunities

12:00 p.m. – Unlocking Academics (Phillips-Welshimer Auditorium)
12:15 p.m. – Lunch and JU Works (Gally Commons Dining Room)
JU Works is Johnson’s work study program. Those who have positions open will have tables set up on the far side of the Gally Commons Dining Room. Come and Explore!
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Royal Tracks 4-6
4:00 p.m. – Genesis Weekend: What to Expect (Phillips-Welshimer Auditorium)

PARENTS-FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2025

8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Registration (Phillips-Welshimer Building – Marble Hallway)
8:15 a.m. – Breakfast (Gally Commons Dining Room)
9:00 a.m. – Welcome (Phillips-Welshimer Auditorium)

  • Your Place in Johnson University’s History and Mission

9:30 a.m. – What to Expect and Letting Go (Phillips-Welshimer Auditorium)
10:00 a.m. – Financial Services (Phillips-Welshimer Auditorium)
11:00 a.m.– Royal Services (Known as Student Services) (Phillips-Welshimer Auditorium)
12:00 p.m. – Unlocking Academics (Phillips-Welshimer Auditorium)
12:15 p.m. – Lunch and JU Works (Gally Commons Dining Room)
JU Works is Johnson’s work study program. Those who have positions open will have tables set up on the far side of the Gally Commons Dining Room. Come and Explore!
1:30 p.m. – Parent Break
Here are a few options to consider:

1. Linger longer in the Gally to mingle with other parents
2. Visit our Campus Store – (upstairs in the Gally Commons Building)
3. Take a walk to The Prayer Oak and spend some quiet time praying for your student
4. Tour a dorm room (Men: Brown Hall; Women: Johnson Hall)
5. Explore other campus buildings and classrooms
6. 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. – Bus Tour with Brian Lakin, Director of Church Relations
Learn about  Johnson University’s rich history, with some amusing anecdotes along the way. Reservations are required.

  • For 1:30 tour – Please gather in front of the Phillips-Welshimer building by 1:25 p.m.
  • For 2:30 tour – Please gather in front of the Phillips-Welshimer building by 2:25 p.m.

4:00 p.m. – Genesis Weekend: What to Expect (Phillips-Welshimer Auditorium)