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We are so excited to see you at Advantage! Advantage 2025 will take place
Thursday, August 21 – Sunday, August 24
Classes begin on Monday, August 25. Mark your calendars!
*Events in AQUA are required for Freshmen*
* schedule is subject to change *
Time | Event | Location |
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8:30 a.m. | Residence Hall Move-In Starts | Residence Halls |
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Take care of campus business
|
Campus Wide |
10 a.m. | Meal membership is activated. You’ll need your Bearcat Card to access your membership. See what Campus Dining locations are open now |
Bearcat Commons, Student Union (1st Floor) |
4 p.m. | LAST move in slot | Residence Halls |
6 - 8 p.m. | Residence Hall Orientation (Required) Required for students living on campus |
On your residence hall floor |
9 p.m. | Low Key Team Builder | Residence Halls |
10:30 p.m. | Bonfire/Fire Pit | College Park Pavilion |
If you did not receive your Welcome Packet when you moved in, it will be distributed to you in University Seminar.
Time | Event | Location |
---|---|---|
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Take care of campus business
|
Campus Wide |
8:30 - 10 a.m. | University Seminar meetings (required) | Campus Wide Check your class schedule for your classroom. |
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | School/Department Meetings (required) | Location is noted in your Welcome Packet |
2 p.m. | Spanish Test Out | Colden Hall 3750 |
4 - 4:45 p.m. | Welcome, Convocation and Walk to the Tower (required) *Wear your Bearcat gear today to convocation and walk to the Bell of '48. | Bearcat Arena, Bell Tower |
5 - 6 p.m. | SAC: Merch Tent | Bell Tower |
6 - 7 p.m. | Bearcat Football Green & White Scrimmage | Bearcat Stadium |
7 p.m. | Theatre Northwest’s “24-Hour Play Slam” See your fellow Bearcats perform a show they created in 24 hours! |
Studio Theatre, PAC |
8 - 9:30 p.m. | Play Fair (required) | Bearcat Stadium |
9:30 p.m. | Late Night Movie in the Stadium | Bearcat Stadium (if rain, Performing Arts Center) |
Time | Event | Location |
---|---|---|
7 a.m. | T-shirt Giveaway First come, first serve - sponsored by SAC |
Info Booths, Student Union (2nd Floor) |
7:45 a.m. | Block Walk: Maryville Market | Mabel Cook |
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Take care of campus business
|
Campus Wide |
10 - 11 a.m. | University Seminar *Bring your laptop (Required) | Seminar Classroom |
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | SAC: Food Truck Frenzy | Bell Tower |
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.* | Helping Bearcats Succeed (required) *Your assigned time will be announced in your University Seminar class |
Ballroom, Student Union (3rd Floor) |
7:30 - 9:30 p.m. | RHA Fun Run | Bell Tower |
9:30 p.m. | Bearcat Back-to-School Bearcat BINGO | Student Recreation Center |
Time | Event | Location |
---|---|---|
10 - 11 a.m. | Interdenominational Worship Services | Boardroom, Student Union (3rd Floor) |
1 - 2 p.m. | University Seminar (required) | Seminar Classroom |
2:30 - 6 p.m. | Can I Kiss You? (required) *Your assigned time will be announced in your University Seminar class |
Mary Linn Auditorium, PAC |
2 - 5 p.m. | Take care of campus business
|
Campus Wide |
4 p.m. | Meet the Fraternities and Sororities Get to know the Northwest fraternities and sororities and speak with members at a come-and-go event. |
College Park Pavilion |
6 - 8 p.m. | Religious Organization Open Houses | Fourth Street |
8:30 p.m. | SAC: Fireworks | Donaldson Park (west side of campus) |
Date & Time | Event | Location |
---|---|---|
Mon., Aug. 25 | Community Block Party | |
Aug. 25-29 | Library: Outdoor games | B.D. Owens Library |
Thurs., Aug. 28 | SAC: College Vision Board | |
Fri., Sept. 5 | First Friday: Community Connections | |
Wed., Sept. 10 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Student Organization Fair | Student Recreation Center |
Sat., Sept. 13 1:30 p.m. |
Attend your first Bearcat Football Game | Bearcat Stadium |
Wed., Sept. 17 | International Student Sports Night | |
Thurs., Sept. 18 | Library: Board Game Night | B.D. Owens Library |
Thurs., Sept. 25 | Intramural Softball Championship & All-Star Night |
*Events in AQUA are required for Freshmen*
*Events in LIME GREEN are for Transfer Students*
* schedule is subject to change *
Time | Event | Location |
---|---|---|
8:30 a.m. | Residence Hall Move-In Starts | Residence Halls |
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Take care of campus business
|
Campus Wide |
10 a.m. | Meal membership is activated. You’ll need your Bearcat Card to access your membership. See what Campus Dining locations are open now |
Bearcat Commons, Student Union (1st Floor) |
4 p.m. | LAST move in slot | Residence Halls |
6 - 8 p.m. | Residence Hall Orientation (Required) Required for students living on campus |
On your residence hall floor |
9 p.m. | Low Key Team Builder | Residence Halls |
10:30 p.m. | Bonfire/Fire Pit | College Park Pavilion |
If you did not receive your Welcome Packet when you moved in, it will be distributed to you in University Seminar.
Time | Event | Location |
---|---|---|
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Take care of campus business
|
Campus Wide |
8:30 - 10 a.m. | University Seminar meetings (required) | Campus Wide Check your class schedule for your classroom. |
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | School/Department Meetings (required) | Location is noted in your Welcome Packet |
1 - 2:30 p.m. | Transfer Walk-in Registration Transfer students who have not yet enrolled, make sure to attend |
Student Success Center (2nd floor B.D. Owens Library) |
2 p.m. | Spanish Test Out | Colden Hall 3750 |
4 - 4:45 p.m. | Welcome, Convocation and Walk to the Tower (required) *Wear your Bearcat gear today to convocation and walk to the Bell of '48. | Bearcat Arena, Bell Tower |
5 - 6 p.m. | SAC: Merch Tent | Bell Tower |
6 - 7 p.m. | Bearcat Football Green & White Scrimmage | Bearcat Stadium |
7 p.m. | Theatre Northwest’s “24-Hour Play Slam” See your fellow Bearcats perform a show they created in 24 hours! |
Studio Theatre, PAC |
8 - 9:30 p.m. | Play Fair (required) | Bearcat Stadium |
9:30 p.m. | Late Night Movie in the Stadium | Bearcat Stadium (if rain, Performing Arts Center) |
Time | Event | Location |
---|---|---|
7 a.m. | T-shirt Giveaway First come, first serve - sponsored by SAC |
Info Booths, Student Union (2nd Floor) |
7:45 a.m. | Block Walk: Maryville Market | Mabel Cook |
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Take care of campus business
|
Campus Wide |
10 - 11 a.m. | University Seminar *Bring your laptop (Required) | Seminar Classroom |
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | SAC: Food Truck Frenzy | Bell Tower |
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.* | Helping Bearcats Succeed (required) *Your assigned time will be announced in your University Seminar class |
Ballroom, Student Union (3rd Floor) |
7:30 - 9:30 p.m. | RHA Fun Run | Bell Tower |
9:30 p.m. | Bearcat Back-to-School Bearcat BINGO | Student Recreation Center |
Time | Event | Location |
---|---|---|
10 - 11 a.m. | Interdenominational Worship Services | Boardroom, Student Union (3rd Floor) |
12 – 5 p.m | Map It Out: Self-Guided Classroom Tour Check out your classroom locations while academic buildings are open! Stop by the Student Success Center for a copy of your class schedule and a campus map. |
Student Success Center (2nd floor B.D. Owens Library) |
1 - 2 p.m. | University Seminar (required) | Seminar Classroom |
2:30 - 6 p.m. | Can I Kiss You? (required) *Your assigned time will be announced in your University Seminar class |
Mary Linn Auditorium, PAC |
2 - 5 p.m. | Take care of campus business
|
Campus Wide |
4 p.m. | Meet the Fraternities and Sororities Get to know the Northwest fraternities and sororities and speak with members at a come-and-go event. |
College Park Pavilion |
6 - 8 p.m. | Religious Organization Open Houses | Fourth Street |
7 p.m. | Transfer Forks + Fireworks Dinner in the Commons the walk to the fireworks show! Meet at the door to the Commons. |
Bearcat Commons, Student Union (1st Floor) |
8:30 p.m. | SAC: Fireworks | Donaldson Park (west side of campus) |
Date & Time | Event | Location |
---|---|---|
Mon., Aug. 25 | Community Block Party | |
Aug. 25-29 | Library: Outdoor games | B.D. Owens Library |
Wed., Aug. 27 11 a.m. - 2 p.m |
Transfer Pop-Up Stop by the SSC for popcorn with the transfer team and fellow transfer students! |
Student Success Center (2nd floor B.D. Owens Library) |
Thurs., Aug. 28 | SAC: College Vision Board | |
Thurs., Sept. 4 5 - 7 p.m. |
Transfer Student Social Join us for pizza and games |
Student Recreation Center |
Fri., Sept. 5 | First Friday: Community Connections | |
Wed., Sept. 10 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Student Organization Fair | Student Recreation Center |
Sat., Sept. 13 1:30 p.m. |
Attend your first Bearcat Football Game | Bearcat Stadium |
Wed., Sept. 17 | International Student Sports Night | |
Thurs., Sept. 18 | Library: Board Game Night | B.D. Owens Library |
Tues., Sept. 23 4 - 6 p.m. |
Transfers and Tie-Dye Hue belong here- come add some color to your Northwest journey! Shirts available while supplies last. |
Student Recreation Center |
Thurs., Sept. 25 | Intramural Softball Championship & All-Star Night | |
Oct. 20-24 | National Transfer Student Week Save the date and watch your email for more details to celebrate transfer students at Northwest! |
Campus Wide |
Thurs., Oct. 23 5 - 7 p.m. |
Transfer Student Social The transfer team will host events for transfer students throughout the week! |
Student Success Center (2nd floor B.D. Owens Library) |