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Wednesday, August 20

8–11  a.m.	Residence hall move in Check in at Smith-Curtis Great Hall.
8 a.m.–3 p.m.	Information desk Story Student Center, upper level Student Life staff and Prairie Wolves Welcome student leaders will be available to answer any questions.
11 a.m.–1 p.m.	Lunch Prairie Point Dining hall, Story Student Center Lunch available for new students and families for $10.25/meal. Note: Student meal plans begin at breakfast on Wednesday, August 20.
11:30–12:30 p.m.	First-year commuter student check in Check in at Smith-Curtis Great Hall.
12–1 p.m.	Transfer commuter student check in Check in at Smith-Curtis Great Hall.
1–3 p.m.	First-year commuter student orientation Olin A, Smith-Curtis Required for students commuting from home. Commuter students will join their classmates for additional programming starting at 3 p.m.
1:30–3 p.m.	Transfer student orientation Callen Conference Center, Smith-Curtis Required for transfer students only. Transfer students will join with all other incoming students for additional programming starting at 3 p.m.
3–4 p.m.	Prairie Wolves Welcome check-in Students will check in on Taylor Commons (east of Cochrane Woods Library).
4–5 p.m.	Matriculation Convocation All new students should attend. This is the ceremonial start to your Nebraska Wesleyan career. O’Donnell Auditorium
5 p.m.	First Walk This is a key university tradition! You will line up with your peers at O’Donnell Auditorium and walk in front of Old Main, through the north arch, to Story Student Center.
5:30 p.m.	Parent and family farewell  Outside Story Student Center
5:30 p.m.	Welcome dinner Taylor Commons Parents, families and guests should depart and attend the Parent and Family Reception at MoJava Café by this time so that students can fully participate in required activities. Several activities are planned until 10:30 p.m. to help students make connections.
7 p.m.	Sorority Orientation session Prairie Wolf A/B, Story Student Center Required for any students that have registered for sorority recruitment.
7:30 p.m.	Greek Life ice cream social Taylor Commons Please join us if you are interested in learning more about our sorority and fraternity community.
8:00–9:45 p.m.	Social event: Live band concert Old Main Amphitheatre
10 p.m.	Residence hall floor meetings Required for all students living on campus.

 

Thursday, August 21

 

8–8:45 a.m.	Breakfast Prairie Point Dining Hall, Story Student Center
9–9:15 a.m.	Student Life Welcome O’Donnell Auditorium
9:15–10 a.m.	Community and Integrity O’Donnell Auditorium Learn from Kevin Bollinger, director of student integrity, about the Prairie Wolf Promise, Student Code of Conduct and Community Standards.
10–10:30 a.m.	Engaging with ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ O’Donnell Auditorium Introduction to ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ Engage, the central hub for student organizations, events and campus activities.
10:30–11 a.m.	Campus tours and scavenger hunt Various locations. Consult your group leader. Learn more about campus resources, departments and scout future study spots.
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.	Lunch Prairie Point Dining Hall, Story Student Center
1–2:30 p.m.	Relationships Matter O’Donnell Auditorium Based on the fundamental principles of relationship building, during this session you’ll learn how your strengths can positively influence your relationships with your peers and elevate a culture of belonging at ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ.
2:45–3:45 p.m.	Common Ground on Taylor Commons This fast-paced event will help you break through your comfort zone and make new friends.
4–5 p.m.	Break Take some time to relax in your residence hall room. Commuter students can find comfy space to relax in the Story Student Center or the Cochrane Woods Library.
4-5 p.m.	Audition for Gold Standard Singers Rogers Fine Arts Room 300 (choir room) If interested, email Mr. Wyler at ewyler [at] nebrwesleyan.edu (ewyler[at]nebrwesleyan[dot]edu) for details.
4–5 p.m.	Sorority and fraternity info station Story Student Center Lobby Still on the fence about going Greek? Stop by the Student Center and get answers to any lingering questions.
4–5 p.m.	Technology Help Station Story Student Center Lobby Get help from the ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ IT staff for all your technology questions.
5–6:30 p.m.	Dinner Prairie Point Dining Hall, Story Student Center
6–10 p.m.	Sorority recruitment Check in: Prairie Wolf A/B, Story Student Center Theme: Philanthropy and Chapter Values
7:30–10 p.m.	Social event: Game On! Taylor Commons Join the Interfraternity Council and Wesleyan Entertainment Board for lawn games, inflatables and outdoor activities. Students will need to use ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ Engage to check in to social programs.

 

Friday, August 22

8–8:45 a.m.	Breakfast Prairie Point dining hall, Story Student Center
9–10:50 a.m.	Wesleyan 101: Academic and Personal Success O’Donnell Auditorium Learn how to navigate your time at ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ with a holistic lens on what personal, physical, and academic well-being may look like. Academic Success Panel hosted by Melissa Hayes, director of the Cooper Center; Mental Health and Resiliency Presentation from Kim Corner, director of counseling services; and Health and Wellness Presentation from Karri Ahlschwede, director of student health.
11 a.m.–noon	Archway Seminar class Various locations. See your class schedule. Attend your first ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ class and meet your Archway Seminar instructors. Transfer and exchange students: Gather on the first floor of the Cochrane Woods Library for a panel oftransfer students and mingling with campus resources.
Noon–1 p.m.	Picnic with PWW group and Archway Instructors Olin Green Space, Outside of Smith-Curtis
1:15–2:30 p.m.	Sex Rules gender-based violence prevention program O’Donnell Auditorium
2:30–3 p.m.	PWW group time O’Donnell Auditorium
3–5 p.m.	Theatre dance call McDonald Theatre, students will be released at 3:00 p.m.
5–6:30 p.m.	Dinner with PWW group Dining hall, Story Student Center
6–10 p.m.	Sorority recruitment night two Check in: Prairie Wolf A/B, Story Student Center Theme: Sisterhood
7 p.m.	Fraternity recruitment chapter social and appetizers Chapter Houses Meet members from each fraternity.
8 p.m.	Social Event: Bingo and Boba Prairie Point Dining Hall, Story Student Center Join the Wesleyan Entertainment Board for bingo, appetizers and prizes. Students will need to use ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ Engage to check in to social programs.

 

Saturday, August 23

10 a.m.	Donuts with Prairie Wolves Welcome Leaders Taylor Commons &  Story Student Center
Cohort 1
10:20–11 a.m.	Student Involvement Callen Conference Room
11:10–11:50 a.m.	Gender-based violence prevention and education Olin B
Noon–12:40 p.m.	PWW Group Activities Taylor Commons
Cohort 2
10:20–11 a.m.	PWW Group Activities Taylor Commons
11:10–11:50 a.m.	Student Involvement Callen Conference Room
Noon–12:40 a.m.	Gender-based violence prevention and education Olin B
Cohort 3
10:20–11 a.m.	Gender-based violence prevention and education Olin B
11:10–11:50 a.m.	PWW Group Activities Taylor Commons
Noon–12:40 a.m.	Student Involvement Callen Conference Room
12:45–1:30 p.m.	Lunch Prairie Point Dining Hall, Story Student Center
1:30–3:30 p.m.	Theatre auditions McDonald Theatre
2–3:30 p.m.	Optional Afternoon Activities TBD
4–6 p.m.	Open recreation Weary Center
5–6:30 p.m.	Dinner with PWW group  Prairie Point Dining Hall, Story Student Center
6–10 p.m.	Sorority recruitment night three Check in: Prairie Wolf A/B, Story Student Center
8-10 p.m.	Dance or Dilly-Dally Choose your own adventure for the night. We have designed social activities that will meet everyone's needs. Students will need to use the ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ Engage app to check in to social programs. Great Hall, Smith-Curtis – Dance party 1st floor Smith- Curtis – Craft canvas painting

 

Sunday, August 24

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.	Brunch Prairie Point Dining Hall, Story Student Center
11:30-1:30 p.m.	Book Store Carnival Stop by the book store for some fun and entertainment.
2–4 p.m.	Campus tour — find classrooms! Story Student Center Sign up for a time with your PWW Leader. They will take you around campus and show you your classrooms.
2 p.m.	Sorority Bid Day
2–4 p.m.	Snow Cones and Yard Games Taylor Commons Join University Ministries for Kona Ice and yard games.
4–6 p.m.	Open recreation Weary Center
5:00–7 p.m.	Dinner Prairie Point Dining Hall, Story Student Center
6 p.m.	Theatre all-company meeting McDonald Theatre
7 p.m.	Hypnotist  O’Donnell Auditorium  Join the Wesleyan Entertainment Board for this decade's long tradition. Students will need to use ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ Engage to check in to social programs.