Day 1

Sunday, August 30

8:30 a.m. | Davis & Henley College of Nursing Academic Session | Chapel of the Holy Spirit

Welcome to the Davis & Henley College of Nursing (DHCON) community. This informative session will help first-year students begin their journey with confidence. Students will meet the nursing, science, and math course coordinators; learn about academic progression and expectations; and explore valuable course resources available throughout the program. Following this overview, students will meet their peer mentor for small group discussions and activities with academic advisers and faculty mentors.

Sponsored by: Davis & Henley College of Nursing

9 a.m. | Welch College of Business & Technology Academic Session | West Campus

Meet at the Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts for shuttle pick up to West Campus starting at 9 a.m. Students can check their SHU email for information about when their major/program is scheduled to start. From there, get a tour of the college and meet with your Welch mentor, peers, faculty, and staff to better understand expectations, courses, available resources, and more! Shuttles will begin bringing students back to the Park Avenue Campus at 11:30 a.m., with the last shuttle departing West Campus at 12:15 p.m.

Sponsored by: Jack Welch College of Business & Technology

9 a.m. | College of Arts & Sciences Academic Session | Edgerton Center

This interactive session will offer first-year students in the College of Arts & Sciences a head start on their Sacred Heart University college careers. First-year students will meet with first-year academic advisers, receive pointers on preparing for the academic realities of college, and have an opportunity to have their questions answered and concerns addressed.

Sponsored by: College of Arts & Sciences

10:30 a.m. | College of Health Professions Academic Session | Chapel of the Holy Spirit

Welcome to the College of Health Professions (CHP). In this mandatory session, you'll learn essential tips for success in the CHP, meet with your adviser, and get a chance to win exciting prizes. You can also ask questions and get the information you need to start your journey!

Sponsored by: College of Health Professions

10:30 a.m. | Farrington College of Education & Human Development Academic Session | Schine Auditorium

This interactive session will give students everything they need to know about the Farrington College of Education & Human Development. Students will meet faculty and other students, interact with their peers, and have their questions answered.

Sponsored by: Farrington College of Education & Human Development

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Bloom Into Sorority Life | Pioneer Village Upper Quad

Interested in joining a sorority? Thinking about going through recruitment, but you're not sure? Come by the Pioneer Village Upper Quad to meet our 10 sororities! Spend time chatting with them about their chapters and what recruitment is really like. Enjoy fun activities and sweet treats while you're here!

Sponsored by: Fraternity & Sorority Life, Panhellenic Council

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Classroom Crawl | Pioneer Pavilion

Here's your opportunity to find your classrooms before your first day of class. Connect with Orientation Leaders who leave every 10 minutes. Remember to bring your schedule!

Sponsored by: First-Year Programs

Noon | Women's Soccer | Park Avenue Field

Join us for Staff, Students, and Faculty Appreciation Day! Free SHU Soccer T-shirt and ice cream sundae giveaway to the first 50 students.

Sponsored by: Athletics

1 - 2 p.m. | Intro to First-Year Experience | Classrooms (Park Avenue Campus)

All students in FYE 099 A must attend their first class of FYE. During this time, your FYE instructor and FYE assistant will provide an overview on how this course will help you to make a successful transition into SHU.

Sponsored by: First-Year Experience

2 - 3:15 p.m. | Intro to First-Year Experience | Classrooms (Park Avenue Campus)

All students in FYE 099 B must attend their first class of FYE. During this time, your FYE instructor and FYE assistant will provide an overview on how this course will help you to make a successful transition into SHU.

Sponsored by: First-Year Experience

3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Intro to First-Year Experience | Classrooms (Park Avenue Campus)

All students in FYE 099 C must attend their first class of FYE. During this time, your FYE instructor and FYE assistant will provide an overview on how this course will help you to make a successful transition into SHU.

Sponsored by: First-Year Experience

5 - 6 p.m. | Mass on the Grass | Chapel Quad

Mass on the Grass is a SHU tradition that begins and ends the school year in prayer. Come to enjoy outdoor prayer and fellowship. Stay after Mass for ice cream and connect with various involvement opportunities in Campus Ministry and across campus.

Sponsored by: Campus Ministry

6 - 7 p.m. | Ministry Meet & Greet | Chapel Quad

Ready to grow in faith, get involved, and meet your people? Stick around after Mass on the Grass or swing by the Chapel Quad for the Ministry Meet & Greet! There will be ice cream, fellowship, and a chance to check out 14+ info tables hosted by faith-based groups, peer ministers, and chaplains. This is a great way to meet fellow Pioneers, get details about services & sign-ups, and get connected with Campus Ministry from day one. Everyone is invited!

Sponsored by: Campus Ministry

7 - 10 p.m. | Pavilion Jam | Pioneer Pavilion

Enjoy the last night of Welcome Weekend before kicking off your first day of classes. Take in live music, kick back, play some lawn games, or get a caricature done! Don't forget to grab a snack before you go.

Sponsored by: First-Year Programs