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8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Move-In
Your specific move-in time slot will be sent to your �ǿմ�ý email. Please ensure you show up during your designated time. 
Various Residence Halls | Campus-Wide

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
Catherine Burrow Refectory 

Legacy Lunch 
King Hall 

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Commuter Student Check-In
Commuter Students, we can’t wait to spend time with you! Be sure to check-in and learn more about Welcome Week!
Wilson Fireside Lounge, Catherine Burrow Refectory

Enrollment Forms – Last Call 
You’ll need to complete any missing forms before participating in Welcome Week. If you haven’t here’s your chance to finish them!
Lobby, Burrow Hall 

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Meet Your PAs | Session 1
Come meet your Peer Assistants and learn more about what to expect during Welcome Week
Various Classroom Locations

Parent and Caregiver Session
Parents and Caregivers, while your student meets their Peer Assistants, join our Deans of Student Life for an informative session on how to support your student’s transition into �ǿմ�ý College. 
McNeill Concert Hall

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Dinner and Parent and Caregiver Goodbyes
Catherine Burrow Refectory

Hillel Welcome Dinner
An opportunity for incoming students and their families to connect with the vibrant Jewish community on campus and beyond. Meet current Hillel students, our Hillel director, and representatives from the Memphis Jewish Federation. We’re excited to welcome you and your family to campus!
Hyde Hall, Catherine Burrow Refectory

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Residence Hall Programming
Floor Meetings and RA Social Programs
Various Residence Halls

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM

Breakfast
Catherine Burrow Refectory

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Academic Convocation and Class of 2030 Photo
Opening Convocation is an annual tradition marking the new academic session. This timeless �ǿմ�ý tradition serves as the official welcome to the Class of 2030. 
McNeill Concert Hall

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
Hyde Hall, Catherine Burrow Refectory

Transfer Student Meet Up
Transfer student session designed to connect you with liaisons from various departments on campus and help you feel prepared for your first year at �ǿմ�ý College. 
Burrow Refectory, Hyde Hall

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Get Involved 101 | PA Meet Up 2
Various Classrooms

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
�ǿմ�ý Resource Rodeo
Learn more about the �ǿմ�ý community that is here to support you at the �ǿմ�ý Resource Rodeo. Meet campus partners and learn about the resources available to support your success at �ǿմ�ý while enjoying line dancing, a mechanical bull, inflatables, and more.
Troutt Quad

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Choose Your Own Adventure | Optional Breakout Sessions:

Health Professions Advising 
Students interested in pursuing a career in a health profession or veterinary medicine should attend this session. We will provide an overview of services, discuss upcoming programming, begin developing a timeline to graduation, and students will meet their advisor. 
McCallum Ballroom, Bryan Campus Life Center (BCLC)

Mock Trial and Pre-Law
Join our Law School Admissions Advisor, Anna Eldridge, for a discussion of what it means to be "pre-law" at �ǿմ�ý College. Additionally, this session will provide information about our award-winning Mock Trial Team and requirements to join.  
Blount Auditorium, Buckman Hall 

Exploring Entrepreneurship 
The �ǿմ�ý College Entrepreneurship Program offers a foundational experience that ignites creative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. Learn about how this program equips students with essential skills and knowledge to explore and develop their own business ideas, laying the groundwork for success in any entrepreneurial endeavor. 
Frazier Jelke – B 

Student Employment 
Student employment offers a valuable opportunity to gain professional experience,    develop transferable skills, and help support your educational journey. Learn about on-campus employment opportunities, Federal Work Study, and student leadership positions while exploring how student employment can enhance your �ǿմ�ý experience and prepare you for future career success.
Frazier Jelke - C

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Dinner
Catherine Burrow Refectory 

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Playfair
Join your fellow Lynx for Playfair, a high-energy interactive experience designed to help you meet new people and build connections with the incoming class! Through fast-paced games, music, and team-building activities, you’ll laugh, break the ice, and start forming friendships that will last throughout your �ǿմ�ý experience.

Multi-Sports Forum, BCLC

9:00 AM –11:30 AM

Class of 2030 Brunch w/ President Collins 
Enjoy brunch with President Jennifer Collins and spend some quality time with your PA group.
Catherine Burrow Refectory 

Balancing School & Social Life | PA Meet Up 3
Various Classroom Locations

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
F1 Intro Session
Various Classroom Locations 

This session will inform students more about their chosen F1 sequence, allow them to meet professors, and answer any remaining questions they may have. 

SEARCH, Frazier Jelke - B

Life, Hardie Auditorium, Southwestern Hall

Sacred Histories, Frazier Jelke - A

Cultural Knowledge, Blount Auditorium, Buckman Hall

Greek, Frazier Jelke - C

Saturday Snack Stop, Barret Cloister Walkway

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Constructive Dialogue 
McCallum Ballroom, BCLC
This faculty-led session is designed to help students develop and practice essential skills that will give them the confidence to develop cross-cultural relationships, intercultural competencies, and create inclusive campus communities.

Campus Schedule Scavenger Hunt | PA Meet Up 4
Various Classroom Locations

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Dinner
Catherine Burrow Refectory 

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Mobile Shell Concert 
We’re bringing Overton Park to campus! Join us for a concert at “The Shell” on the Barret Lawn with local food trucks, musical acts, yard games, and good vibes. 
Barret Lawn 

9:00 AM –10:30 AM
Breakfast
Catherine Burrow Refectory 

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday Self-Care | Optional Breakout Sessions

Yoga on the Lawn 
Oak Alley 

Running Club 
Diehl Statue 

Crafting: First Year Vision Boards
Hyde Hall, Catherine Burrow Refectory

Men’s Soccer Scrimmage
Fargason Athletic Fields

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch
Catherine Burrow Refectory

2:00 PM – 4:30 PM 
Community of Integrity Sessions:

Campus Safety 
Meet our Campus Safety Staff and learn about the safety resources available to you on campus.
McCallum Ballroom, BCLC

Title IX 
Frazier Jelke - A

Relaxation Zone with Poppz Soda Stop
Barret Cloister Walkway

Bystander Intervention
Lynx take care of one another! In this session students learn about the Bystander Intervention program we utilize at �ǿմ�ý and our wonderful Health and Wellness Services.
Blount Auditorium, Buckman Hall

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Dinner
Catherine Burrow Refectory 

Music Open House 
Join the �ǿմ�ý Department of Music faculty and staff, who will be on deck to share useful information about the department and answer all of your questions about musical opportunities. 
Hassell 100 

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Honor Code Signing
Annually, �ǿմ�ý College first-year students sign an Honor Code Pledge Signing Ceremony each fall in which they commit to upholding the school's honor system. The honor system outlines the Honor Code, Standards of Conduct, and Commitment to Diversity. The pledge includes a commitment to:

• Not lie, cheat, or steal,
• Report any violations they witness,
• Respect their fellow students, faculty, and staff, and their property,
• Treat others as they would want to be treated.

McNeill Concert Hall 

8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Movie Night on the Lawn 
Grab a blanket, relax on the lawn, and enjoy a movie night with your fellow Lynx! Movie Night on the Lawn is the perfect chance to unwind, spend time with new friends, and enjoy a fun evening together during Welcome Week. 
Oak Alley

8:00 AM –9:30 AM
Breakfast
Catherine Burrow Refectory 

Fraternity and Sorority Life Meet and Greet Breakfast
Interested in joining a fraternity or sorority? Join leaders in the FSL community for breakfast and learn more about their joining processes and timelines.

Spence Wilson Room, Briggs Hall

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM 
R Class Photo
Troutt Quad

10:15 AM – 11:45 AM
PA PowerPoint Party 
Peer Assistants will put together presentations on their favorite hacks for life at �ǿմ�ý.
Various Classrooms

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 
Lunch
Catherine Burrow Refectory 

ACCESS Mentor/Mentee Meet Up 
Hyde Hall, Catherine Burrow Refectory

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Group Advising
Various Locations 

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM 
Individual Advising   
Various Faculty Offices 

3:00 PM – 4:45 PM
National Civil Rights Museum Preview & FYS Meet Up 
Students will meet their FYS instructor in their classroom to discuss the upcoming semester and what to expect.
McNeill Concert Hall

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM 
Individual Advising (Make-Up)
Various Faculty Offices 

Language Placement Session 
Language faculty will provide information about curricular and co-curricular opportunities for language study and answer questions about online placement results. Students who scored at the 202 level or above on their placement exam MUST attend this meeting if they wish to schedule follow-up testing to fulfill the college’s F10 requirement. Chinese, Greek, French, German, Latin, and Spanish exams will be administered.
Various Locations 

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Dinner
Catherine Burrow Refectory 

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Social Night with RAB + CUP
Roll into the new School Year with RAB for an evening of music, glowing lights, and skating fun as you connect with new friends and enjoy one of �ǿմ�ý’ favorite late-night traditions. 
Multi-Sports Forum & The Lair, BCLC

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM 
Breakfast
Catherine Burrow Refectory 

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM 
National Civil Rights Museum Visit 
First-Year Seminar classes spend the day at the National Civil Rights Museum (NCRM) learning about the history of the Civil Rights Movement and Memphis’ connection.
National Civil Rights Museum, Downtown Memphis

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 
Break
As Desired 

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 
Dinner | Welcome Week Wrap Up Mixer
Catherine Burrow Refectory 

NCAA Meeting and Physicals for Winter/Spring Student Athletes
BCLC, McCallum Ballroom & Multi-sports Forum