Get ready for Welcome Week 2024! #SUWelcomeHome
August 21 – August 26, 2024
Welcome Week is designed to help you become acclimated with campus life, settle in and meet new people. It’s also a time to kick back and have fun! Welcome Week will run from Move-In Day on Wednesday, August 21, to the first day of classes on Monday, August 26. We can’t wait to help you discover all that SU has to offer!
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Before classes begin on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, you will be busy with academic sessions, a few mandatory meetings, and a many fun gatherings. If you have any questions, contact the Division of Student Affairs at (540) 665-4863 or studentlife@su.edu.
Welcome Week Schedule
2024 Welcome Week Schedule coming Summer 2024!
Stay tuned for more events and opportunities to make new friends,
engage with campus resources, and discover SU!
New Student Move-In Day | TBD
Visit the Move-In Day webpage for move-in details for your residence hall. For more information, contact Residence Life at reslife@su.edu.
Navigator | TBD | Brandt Student Center
Once you are all moved into your new residence hall, come to the Brandt Student Center to complete your checklist. The student center is your one-stop shop for financial aid, work-study, parking passes, books, IMlearning equipment, campus swag, and more! We look forward to seeing you and helping you navigate through the process.
New Student Convocation | TBD | Wilkins Athletics & Events Center
Come one, come all! Join us for Shenandoah University’s traditional Hornet welcome at new student convocation.
Residence Hall Meeting | TBD
This is a mandatory meeting for all new residential students. Please contact your resident assistant about your meeting location. For more information, contact reslife@su.edu.
Block Party | TBD
Close out the night by getting to know your fellow classmates at the first-year block party! Past events have included music, tasty treats, and inflatable games.
Academic Orientations | TBD | Various locations
This is a required event for first-year and new transfer students. The College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Nursing, and Conservatory will each hold individual academic orientation sessions.
First-Year Seminar Meet & Greet | TBD
Meet your First-Year Seminar (FYS) mentor and walk to the academic information fair together. This is a required event for all first-year students.
Academic Fair | TBD | Wilkins Athletics & Events Center
Connect with programs and services designed to support your academic journey. Bring your sweet tooth and energy for this interactive, fun experience. This is a required event for all first-year and new transfer students.
Late Night Bowling | TBD | Northside Lanes
After a day full of information, it’s time to have some fun at Northside Lanes during Late Night Bowling. You may drive yourself or hop onto the bus provided leaving from the Brandt Student Center – Parking Lot D.
Work-Study Orientation | TBD
Student Employment 101 – If you’re a work-study student, you’re required to attend one of these orientation sessions to learn more about the student employment program. This orientation will give you a solid footing as you begin employment and help you become the best employee you can be. Topics to be covered include the Work4SU online portal, paperwork for hire, time entry, and professionalism on the job.
CAN: Late Night Bingo | TBD | BSC Hornet Grill
Come to the BSC’s Hornet Grill for a few rounds of bingo presented by the Campus Activities Network! Win great prizes like gift cards, room necessities and more!
Late Night SU | TBD | Brandt Student Center
Come connect and make new friends! Previous events have included a silent disco, “Stuff-A-Fluff” teddy bears, and wing and nacho bar.
Welcome Back Chapel | TBD | Goodson Chapel-Recital Hall
All who are looking for a Christian community to gather and worship with on campus are invited to our Sunday Chapel service! Drawing on elements that are ancient and emerging, diverse and unified, safe and challenging, artful and thoughtful, and playful and profound, this dynamic worshiping community of students, faculty, and staff gathers every Sunday in the chapel at 11:30 a.m.
Learn Your Campus | TBD| Brandt Student Center Rotunda
Set yourself up for success! Come to the Brandt Student Center and Welcome Week leaders will walk you through campus to help you locate your first day classes! Come prepared with your schedule in hand.
Ask Me! Campaign | TBD | Various locations on campus
Have a question about building locations, shuttles, the Shenandoah Connect app, or anything about the Shenandoah experience? Stop by one of the Ask Me! tables set up around campus and staffed by university faculty and staff members. This campaign is sponsored by Student Affairs.
Student Government Association (SGA) Involvement Fair | TBD | Brandt Student Center Leadership Lawn
Come to the Brandt Student Center Leadership Lawn (the grass area by Parking Lot D) to learn about and join various clubs and organizations.