The Connection Weekend at a Glance
Thursday, August 10 - Monday, August 14, 2023
Schedule
Please note all required programs are designated with an asterisk * but you are encouraged to attend all of the programs.
Check-In and Move-In for New Residential Students*
Last Name A–J
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. • Franklin Hall/Blue Ridge Mountain Room
Last Name K–Z
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. • Franklin Hall/Blue Ridge Mountain Room
All students living on campus are required to check in for Orientation (this includes early arrivals).
New Commuter Students*
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. • Franklin Hall/Blue Ridge Mountain Room
New Commuter Student Meeting
3:00 p.m–4:00 p.m. • Franklin Hall/Virginia Room
Dinner
4:00 p.m–5:45 p.m. • Franklin Hall/Dining Hall
New Student Induction Ceremony*
6:00 p.m. • Vaughn Chapel
Parents Reception
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. • Stratton House
TEAM CHALLENGE #1*
BLACK TEAM & GOLD TEAM – Playfair Activity
7:30 p.m. • Soccer Field
Breakfast
7:30 a.m.–8:45 a.m. • Franklin Hall/Dining Hall
BLACK & GOLD – Meeting*
9:00 a.m.–9:45 a.m • Designated Classroom
TEAM CHALLENGE #2*
BLACK – Academic Success
10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m. • Schoolfield Hall/Sale Theater
TEAM CHALLENGE #3*
GOLD – Academic Survival Skills
10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m. • Designated Computer Lab
TEAM CHALLENGE #2*
GOLD – Academic Success
11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m. • Schoolfield Hall/Sale Theater
TEAM CHALLENGE #3*
BLACK – Academic Survival Skills
11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m. • Designated Computer Lab
Lunch
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. • Franklin Hall/ Dining Hall
BLACK & GOLD – Meeting*
1:45 p.m. • Designated Classroom
TEAM CHALLENGE #4*
BLACK – Title IX
2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m. • Schoolfield Hall/Sale Theater
TEAM CHALLENGE #5*
BLACK – Campus Police
2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m. • Garber Hall 106
TEAM CHALLENGE #4*
GOLD – Title IX
3:00 p.m.–3:45 p.m. • Schoolfield Hall/Sale Theater
TEAM CHALLENGE #5*
BLACK – Campus Police
3:00 p.m. –3:45 p.m. • Garber Hall 106
Dinner
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. • Franklin Hall/Dining Hall
TEAM CHALLENGE #6*
Title IX Gameshow
8:00 p.m. • Schoolfield Hall/Sale Theater
Breakfast
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m. • Franklin Hall/Dining Hall
BLACK & GOLD – Meeting*
9:45 a.m • Designated Classrooms
TEAM CHALLENGE #7*
Love and Liquor
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • Schoolfield Hall/Sale Theater
Lunch
12:15 p.m.–1:45 p.m. • Franklin Hall Quad
BLACK & GOLD – Meeting*
1:45 p.m • Designated Classrooms
TEAM CHALLENGE #8*
2:00 p.m. • Fitness Center
We will meet in the Sale Theatre at 2 p.m. to get a brief overview of what Harvest Packs are and where the food will be going.
Dinner
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. • Franklin Hall/ Dining Hall
Karaoke*
8:00 p.m. • Franklin Hall/Panther’s Den
Check-In and Move-In for Returning Students*
Last Name A–J
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. • Franklin Hall/Blue Ridge Mountain Room
Brunch
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. • Franklin Hall/Dining Hall
Chapel
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • Vaughn Chapel
Check-In and Move-In for Returning Students*
Last Name K–Z
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. • Franklin Hall/Blue Ridge Mountain Room
Returning Commuter Students*
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. • Franklin Hall/Blue Ridge Mountain Room
Day of Service with Ferrum Forward*
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. • TBD
Dinner
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. • Franklin Hall/Dining Hall
Ice Cream/Popcorn Social
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. • Franklin Hall Quad
Hall Meetings in Residence Halls*
9:00 p.m.
CLASSES BEGIN
Convocation*
4:00 p.m. • Swartz Gym
All Campus Family Picnic
5:00 p.m. • Franklin Hall Quad
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