2023 JumpStart and Early SmartStart Sciences Orientation
*Attendance is required at all applicable events for new students and transfer students. Please make your
travel plans accordingly.
Sunday, July 16
JumpStart and Early Sciences SmartStart Orientation, Dining Hall
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Enrollment Activities, Wright Hall
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Jump Start Prep Session, Advent Health Hall
5:00 p.m. Early Sciences Welcome Party, The Grid, Bietz Center
6:00 p.m.
2023 SmartStart Orientation
*Attendance is required at all applicable events for new students and transfer students. Please make your
travel plans accordingly.
Sunday, July 23
The Main Event, Iles P.E. Center
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
This is your one-stop shop to complete enrollment activities. This is when you can
pick up your student ID card, receive calendars, schedules, and important documents,
take care of finances, and accomplish other enrollment requirements. All academic
departments and majors will be represented. Please note that you are required to present
photo ID when you pick up your student ID card.
Welcome to Rez Life Party, Iles P.E. Center
6:00 p.m.
Monday, July 24
New Student Thatcher Residence Orientation, Thatcher Chapel
7:00 p.m.
New Student Talge Residence Orientation, Talge Chapel
7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 25
Title IX, Hulsey Wellness Center Amphitheater
5:30 p.m. - Female Students
7:30 p.m. - Male Students
Thursday, July 27
How to Survive College, Lynn Wood Hall
11:00 a.m.
Thursday, August 3
Campus Safety, Health, & Finances, Lynn Wood Hall
11:00 a.m.
Thursday, August 10
New Student School/Department Orientation, Individual Schools/Departments
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, August 16
6:00 p.m.
Pre-Med, Pre-Dent, Pre-Pharm Hickman Science Center room 1311
Thursday, August 17
Freshman Community Service, Iles P.E. Center
12:00 p.m.
Friday, August 18
International Student Orientation, Presidential Banquet Room
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 20
Organization Showcase, Iles P.E. Center
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Monday, August 21
New Student School/Department Parties, Individual Schools/Departments
6:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 24
President's New Student Dedication, Collegedale Church