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8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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

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

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!
Briggs 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 ��������ר�� College. 
McNeill Concert Hall

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Dinner and Parent and Caregiver Goodbyes
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!
Burrow Refectory, Hyde Hall

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

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM

Breakfast
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 ��������ר�� tradition serves as the official welcome to the Class of 2030. 
McNeill Concert Hall, Frazier Jelke Amphitheater

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
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 ��������ר�� College. 
Burrow Refectory, Hyde Hall

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

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
��������ר�� Resource Rodeo
Learn more about the ��������ר�� community that is here to support you at the ��������ר�� Resource Rodeo. Meet campus partners and learn about the resources available to support your success at ��������ר�� 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

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 ��������ר�� College. Additionally, this session will provide information about our award-winning Mock Trial Team and requirements to join.  
Buckman Hall, Blount Auditorium 

Teacher Licensure 
The Educational Studies department provides students with opportunities to learn about education, either to become licensed teachers or to work in careers alongside education. This session offers information about the unique urban, justice, and equity focus of our program as well as the different pathways our program provides. 
Frazier Jelke – A

Exploring Entrepreneurship 
The ��������ר�� 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 
Barrett Library 051

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Dinner
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 ��������ר�� experience.

Bryan Campus Life Center (BCLC), Multi-Sports Forum 

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.
Burrow Refectory 

PA Meet Up | PA Session 3
Various Classroom Locations

11:30 AM -12:00 PM
Language Placement Information Session 
Hyde Hall

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
F1 Sessions
This session will inform students more about their chosen F1 sequence, allow them to meet professors, and answer any remaining questions they may have. 

Various Classroom Locations 

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Constructive Dialogue 
BCLC, McCallum Ballroom
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 | Session 4
Various Classroom Locations

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

10:45 AM –11:45 AM
Sunday Self-Care | Optional Breakout Sessions:
Burrow Refectory 

Yoga on the Lawn 
Oak Alley 

Running Club 
Diehl Statue 

Crafting: First Year Vision Boards
Hyde Hall

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

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

Community Standards
This session highlights key aspects of what Community Standards mean to the ��������ר�� community.
McNeill Concert Hall 

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

Title IX 
Frazier Jelke - A

Relaxation Zone 
Troutt Quad

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

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

Music Open House 
Join the ��������ר�� 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, ��������ר�� 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. 
Southwestern Lawn 

8:00 AM –9:30 AM
Breakfast
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.
Refectory, Hyde 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 ��������ר��.
Various Classrooms

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

ACCESS Mentor/Mentee Meet Up 
Burrow Refectory, Hyde Hall

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
Burrow Refectory 

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Glow Skate Night with RAB
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 ��������ר��’ favorite late-night traditions. 
BCLC, Multi-Sports Forum & the Lair

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM 
Breakfast
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.
NCRM

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lunch

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 
Break
As Desired 

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM 
NCAA Meeting for Winter/Spring Student Athletes
Mallory Gym 

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