Saturday, August 23, 2025
Timeline
8:30 a.m. - Faculty Line of March for New Student Convocation - RSVP and academic regalia required
Location: Near Virginia Hall and Carlton (Rain location: Gill Room, Schar Center)
Intended Audience: : Open to faculty members and administrators with faculty rank wearing academic regalia. Adding this event to your calendar does not complete the email SURVEY required to participate. The survey will be sent on or before August 1 and will close on August 18 at 11:59 p.m.
The faculty line will form on the sidewalk between Virginia Hall and Carlton Building at 8:30 a.m. Please note there is a separate email survey (emailed on or before August 1) to RSVP to march in the academic processional and reserve a seat for the ceremony. The academic processional will begin with new students arriving Under the Oaks, followed by faculty.
Please RSVPÂ – please see email invitation to participate.
9:00 a.m.-10:10 a.m. - New Student Convocation - volunteers needed
Location:Â Under the Oaks (Rain location: Schar Center)
Intended Audience: All staff of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ are welcome to volunteer during the ceremony. Staff teaching ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ 1010 courses may wish to serve at the ceremony prior to advising sessions.
The New Student Convocation marks the official opening of the academic year and welcomes the Class of 2029 and transfer students. Volunteers are needed to greet guests, assist with seating and answer general questions. You can sign up to volunteer by filling out this . The survey will close on August 16.
10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. - Families Meet Advisors - Sessions (ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ 1010, Transfers and ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Bridge Students)
Location:Â Various locations
Intended Audience: All ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ 1010 Instructors and Executive Director of KLC, and Academic Coordinator for Alternative Start.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ 1010 faculty advisors meet with the families​ of advisees in the same location as for the advisees. Families of transfer students meet in LaRose Digital Theatre, KOBC. Families of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Bridge students meet in McKinnon Hall, Moseley Student Center.
11:30 a.m.-12:30-p.m. - New Student Advising Sessions (ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ 1010 and ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Bridge Students)Â
Location:Â Various locations
Intended Audience: All ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ 1010 Instructors, ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ 1010 Peer Educators, and Academic Coordinator for Alternative Start.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ 1010 Faculty advising new students will meet with advisees. Meeting locations are listed in the locator guide distributed during Orientation. ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Bridge students meet in McKinnon Hall, Moseley Student Center.
12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. - Family Sendoff Picnic - RSVP to Attend
Location: West Moseley Lawn, Martin Alumni Center, West Lawn of the Koury Center (Rain plan: pick up lunch in any of the three Dining Halls, find seating in Lakeside, Moseley, McKinnon, or Alumni Gym)
Intended Audience: New ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ students and their families. ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ 1010 faculty members will receive a wristband. All other ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ employees may attend, but must complete the  to receive a wristband
Farewell lunch for families/students. Meal plan covers cost for student. There is a per-person fee of $20 for parents and other guests. Come enjoy a taste of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Dining as your students and families prepare to say goodbye for now!