We are so excited to see you at Advantage! Advantage 2024 will take place
Thursday, August 22 – Sunday, August 25
Classes begin on Monday, August 26. Mark your calendars!
*Events in AQUA are required for Freshmen*
* schedule is subject to change *
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | Meal membership is activated | Campus Dining |
| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Take care of campus business
|
Campus Wide |
| 9 a.m. | Residence Hall Move In Starts | Residence Halls |
| 4 p.m. | LAST move in slot | Residence Halls |
| 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Residence Hall Orientation Required for students living on campus |
On your residence hall floor |
| 9:30 p.m. | University Scavenger Hunt with your Residential Assistant | Campus Wide |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | If you were unable to check in on Thursday, pick up your materials before class | Student Success Center 2nd Floor, Owens Library |
| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Take care of campus business
|
Campus Wide |
| 8:30 - 10 a.m. | University Seminar meetings | Campus Wide |
| 10 a.m. - Noon | School/Department Meetings | Location is noted in your Welcome Packet |
| Noon - 12:50 p.m. | Commuter Student meeting (with pizza) Required for students living off campus |
Ballroom, Student Union |
| 1 p.m. | SAC T-shirt Giveaway | 2nd Floor Info Tables, Student Union |
| 4 - 4:45 p.m. | Welcome, Convocation and Walk to the Tower | Bearcat Arena |
| 4:45 - 8 p.m. | New Student Celebration (DJ karaoke; inflatables; ice cream) |
Bell Tower |
| 9 p.m. | Theatre Northwest’s “24-Hour Play Slam” | Studio Theatre, PAC |
| 9 p.m. ^TIME CHANGE^ |
Late Night Movie in the PAC: Top Gun – Maverick | Auditorium, PAC ^NOTE CHANGE^ |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 - 9 a.m. | Available exercise/meditation | Foster Fitness and Student Recreation Center |
| 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Take care of campus business
|
Campus Wide |
| 10 - 11 a.m. | University Seminar *Bring your laptop |
Seminar Classroom |
| 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.* | Helping Bearcats Succeed *Your assigned time will be announced in your University Seminar class |
Ballroom, Student Union |
| 6 p.m. OR 8 p.m. | "Sex Rules" Attend with your residence hall RA - your time will be announced at your Residence Hall Orientation or Commuter Meeting |
Charles Johnson Theater (Fine Arts Building) ^NOTE CHANGE^ |
| 9:30 p.m. | Back to School Bearcat BINGO | Ballroom, Student Union |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 - 10 a.m. | Available exercise/meditation | Foster Fitness and Student Recreation Center |
| 10 - 11 a.m. | Interdenominational Worship Services | Boardroom, Student Union |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Religious Organization Open Houses
|
Fourth Street |
| 1 - 2 p.m. | Test out exams for Spanish | Colden Hall 3700 |
| 2 - 3 p.m. | University Seminar | Seminar Classroom |
| 2 - 5 p.m. | Take care of campus business
|
Campus Wide |
| 3 - 5 p.m. | Meet the Fraternities and Sororities | Bell Tower |
| 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | RHA Color Run | Bell Tower |
| 8:30 p.m. | Fireworks | Donaldson Park (west side of campus) |
