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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*
*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. - 5 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 |
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 |
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) |
| 4 - 4:45 p.m. | Welcome, Convocation and Walk to the Tower (required) *Wear your Bearcat gear today to convocation and the New Student Celebration. | Bearcat Arena, Bell Tower |
| 4:45 - 8 p.m. | New Student Celebration (DJ karaoke; inflatable; ice cream) |
Bell Tower |
| 6 - 8 p.m. | SAC: Color Games | Intramural Practice Fields |
| 9 p.m. | Theatre Northwest’s “24-Hour Play Slam” See your fellow Bearcats perform a show they created in 24 hours! |
Studio Theatre, PAC |
| 9:30 p.m. | Late Night Movie in the Stadium: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire | Bearcat Stadium |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. - 4 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) |
| 9:30 p.m. | Bearcat Back-to-School Bearcat BINGO | Ballroom, Student Union (3rd Floor) |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 - 11 a.m. | Interdenominational Worship Services | Boardroom, Student Union (3rd Floor) |
| 2 - 3 p.m. | University Seminar (required) | Seminar Classroom |
| 2 - 5 p.m. | Take care of campus business
|
Campus Wide |
| 3 - 5 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. |
Bell Tower |
| 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Tie Dye Event Sponsored by the Residential Hall Association (RHA) |
Bell Tower |
| 6 - 8 p.m. | Religious Organization Open Houses | Fourth Street |
| 8:30 p.m. | Fireworks | Donaldson Park (west side of campus) |
| Date & Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thurs., Aug. 29 6 p.m. |
Attend your first Bearcat Football Game | Bearcat Stadium |
| Wed., Sept. 11 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Student Organization Fair | Student Recreation Center |
| Thurs., Sept. 5 5 - 7 p.m. |
Transfer Student Social | Student Recreation Center |
| Thurs., Sept. 26 12:40 p.m. |
Can I Kiss You? | Bearcat Arena |
| Oct. 21-25 | National Transfer Student Week Save the date and watch your email for more details to celebrate transfer students at Northwest! |
Campus Wide |
| Thurs., Oct. 24 5 - 7 p.m. |
Transfer Student Social | Student Success Center (2nd floor B.D. Owens Library) |
| Tuesday, Dec. 3 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Transfer Pizza Palooza Stop by for pizza and a gift to celebrate the end of the semester! |
Student Success Center (2nd floor B.D. Owens Library) |
