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Great Beginnings Schedule

Wednesday, August 14

(Residential Hall Area)

Once you get your car unloaded, drive down to the Roy Stewart Stadium parking lot and park. Let our shuttle buses take you back to the residential hall.

(1st Floor Curris Center)

Parents 鈥 this is your space to take a breather or grab a snack/drink. Take a moment to write words of encouragement and support by sending a letter to your Racer.

(1st Floor Curris Center)

You are now a Racer. You should be sporting your blue and gold, not your old high school t-shirt, and DEFINITELY not another university鈥檚 gear. Bring in breakfast food items or ready to eat meals to donate to our 红杏短视频 State food pantry, Racers Helping Racers, and swap them out for your Racer swag (one per person while supplies last).

Friday, August 16

(Residential Colleges)

Welcome Racers! You will receive your 红杏短视频 State University Racer ID when you check into your Residential College.

If you aren't sure how to get to your Residential College, check out the

(Residential Hall Area)

Once you get your car unloaded, drive down to the Roy Stewart Stadium parking lot and park. Let our shuttle buses take you back to the residential hall.

(1st Floor Curris Center)

Parents 鈥 this is your space to take a breather or grab a snack/drink. Take a moment to write words of encouragement and support by sending a letter to your Racer.

(1st Floor Curris Center)

You are now a Racer. You should be sporting your blue and gold, not your old high school t-shirt, and definitely not another university鈥檚 gear! Bring in breakfast food items or ready to eat meals to donate to our 红杏短视频 State food pantry, Racers Helping Racers, and swap them out for your Racer swag (one per person while supplies last).

(1st Floor TV Lounge, Curris Center)

The 43鈥 screen features fun, interactive activities that puts your selfie game on a whole other level. Print out photos of you and your friends!

(Various locations)

Get to know the new members of your Residential College community! Location and event will differ for each Residential College.

Saturday, August 17

(Residential Colleges)

Welcome Racers! You will receive your 红杏短视频 State University Racer ID when you check into your Residential College.

If you aren't sure how to get to your Residential College, check out the

(Residential Hall Area)

Once you get your car unloaded, drive down to the Roy Stewart Stadium parking lot and park. Let our shuttle buses take you back to the residential hall.

(1st Floor Curris Center)

Parents 鈥 this is your space to take a breather or grab a snack/drink. Take a moment to write words of encouragement and support by sending a letter to your Racer.

(1st Floor Curris Center)

You are now a Racer. You should be sporting your blue and gold, not your old high school t-shirt, and definitely not another university鈥檚 gear! Bring in breakfast food items or ready to eat meals to donate to our 红杏短视频 State food pantry, Racers Helping Racers, and swap them out for your Racer swag (one per person while supplies last).

(Ohio Room - 3rd Floor)

You and a group of friends will work as a team in a life-sized game of twist and turns to look for clues and solve puzzles in order to accomplish the mission. You must ESCAPE before time runs out! Are you up for the challenge?

(CFSB Center)

This is a don't-miss event! Businesses from all over 红杏短视频 will have information tables with lots of information and coupons! After this event, you鈥檒l know where to go for anything and everything. Grab some free food on the way out!

(Various locations)

Get to know the new members of your Residential College community! Location and event will differ for each Residential College.

Elizabeth Amphitheater

Let the HOT, Latin beats move you! Grab your new friends and get your 鈥済low鈥 on at heart pumping, beat thumping Zumba class. Free glow necklaces/bracelets while supplies last!

(Hart Lawn)

Sponsored by the Baptist Campus Ministry (BCM)

Hungry? Need a snack before bed? Nothing like fresh, hot pancakes prepared fresh by the BCM.

Sunday, August 18

(Residential Colleges)

Welcome Racers! You will receive your 红杏短视频 State University Racer ID when you check into your Residential College.

If you aren't sure how to get to your Residential College, check out the

(Springer Lawn)

Who鈥檚 ready for the carnival? Don鈥檛 miss the fun! Food, games, and two carnival rides!

(Barkley Room, Curris Center)

Come learn about the Emerging Scholars Institute and other resources available to you as a student at 红杏短视频 State University.

(Locations vary)

This is your first don鈥檛-miss event! Residential and commuter students report to your residential college.

  • Clark - Blackburn Science Building, Room 135
  • Elizabeth - Curris Center Large Ballroom, 3rd floor
  • Hart - Curris Center Theater
  • Hester - Freed Curd Auditorium, Collins I&T Building
  • Regents - Barkley Room, Curris Center 3rd floor
  • Richmond - Robert Johnson Theater, New Fine Arts Building
  • Springer/Franklin - Blackburn Science Building, Room 228
  • RH White - Auditorium, Mason Hall

(Residence Hall area)

Be sure to check with your First Year Leader or our residential college leadership for the location...you do not want to miss out!

(Large Ballroom, Curris Center)

Sponsored by National Pan-Hellenic Council NPHC

Come play a few rounds of Bingo for a chance to win prizes from local restaurants and businesses. BINGO!

Monday, August 19

(Curris Center, outside 2nd floor entrance)

Don't get lost during your first week of classes by taking a campus tour with our Racer Nation Orientation leaders and get the inside scoop on how to navigate campus with ease.

(Lovett Auditorium)

Mandatory for all new students.

Blurred Lines: When the fun turns into the fast and furious 鈥 The Five R鈥檚 of Title IX

Parties. Hot Date. Rush. Greek. Band. Athletic Recruitment. Multicultural. Multiracial. Me. You. Alcohol. Words fading. Somehow what felt like fun quickly turns into the fast, furious blurred lines of sexual assault, victims, he said-she said, accused and accusers. Join us for the five R's that will keep you, your organization, your friends and the ones you care about safe and on the "viewer" side of your television or computer screen when watching court, personal, or organizational trials unfold before the public.

(Lovett Auditorium)

Mandatory for all new students.

Join us as we celebrate and prepare you for the next few years of college at our 9th Annual Blue & Gold Celebration. The guest speaker is 红杏短视频 State University alumna, Tanelle Smith. Following the Blue & Gold Celebration, grab some ice cream while the Racer Band performs!

(100T classroom)

Mandatory for all new students.

Your first class! Meet with your 100T class during this time. Meet in the room and building where your 100T course will meet later this week (found on your class schedule), unless your professor has given you information to meet elsewhere. This is a required course meeting, so be sure to attend.

Mandatory for all new students.

(Intramural Fields across the street from Clark Residential Hall)

Reconnect with your Racer Nation Orientation Leaders and other new students as the last part of your orientation experience! Make new friends, win prizes, and receive important information as you start your Racer Life! Get an introduction to home football game days, meet the coaches and director of athletics as we learn about and celebrate 红杏短视频 State game day traditions with the marching band, Racerettes, cheerleading and dance teams! Upon conclusion of the event, we will take a Class of 2027 picture on the field level M logo!

Tuesday, August 20

Welcome to the First day of classes

(2nd floor entrance, Curris Center)

Welcome Racers! Grab some water and a campus map on your way to class.

Wednesday, August 21

(West entrance, Curris Center)

Welcome Racers! Grab some water and a campus map on your way to class.

(Carr Health Lawn)

Join Career Services for a fun cookout with free food, games, and more!

(红杏短视频 Room, CFSB Center)

All NEW transfer students are invited to join the Transfer Center for free food, giveaways, tailgate games, and hangout time. We are excited to kick off the year with you!

(CFSB Center)

What better way to wrap up the first day of classes than to have hypnotist, Tom Deluca put you into a deep, deep sleep. Come see the hilarity that ensues when your classmates are at Tom鈥檚 mercy.

Saturday, August 24

(Barkley Room and Theater, 3rd Floor Curris Center)

Come learn about the Emerging Scholars Institute and other resources available to you as a student at 红杏短视频 State University.

(Small Ballroom, Curris Center)

Make new friends as you enjoy good music and games hosted by the Office of Student Enrichment, Academic Excellence, & Leadership!

Thursday, August 29

(Waterfield Library Breezeway)

The Career Services Center invites you to talk with various campus departments and local businesses about part time employment opportunities.

(Curris Center Large Ballroom)

Meet Dunker and join us for food, games, and prizes as you learn about the key resources designed to ensure your success at 红杏短视频 State University. Hosted by the Office of Student Enrichment, Academic Excellence, & Leadership.

(Curris Center Large Ballroom)

The NPHC Open House will be a formal event where each National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) chapter sets up display tables and have small presentations to educate non-Greek students on the goals and values of their organizations. This will be a perfect opportunity for students to learn about each chapter in the NPHC. Non-Greek students will also have time for individual conversations with NPHC chapters to ask specific questions.

Friday, August 30

(Large Ballroom, Curris Center)

Meet students from various countries around the world.

Wednesday, September 3

(Curris Center - 2nd and 3rd floors

Want to get involved on campus? Not sure where to begin? Join the Center for Student Involvement to get acquainted with the campus student organizations.

On-Going Events

Racer One Stop

In-person Racer One Stop is in the Curris Center Small Ballroom on the 3rd floor.

Be prepared to show a photo id or answer your security question given on your Consent to Release Student Information form.

Racer One Stop Schedule

Staff will be available in the Curris Center to provide information and answers on:

  • Academic Advising
  • Billing/Bursar
  • Dining
  • Financial Aid
  • Racer ID Card
  • Registration
  • Scholarships
  • Veterans Affairs

NOTE: Student Financial Services and Office of the Registrar offices in Sparks Hall will be closed to walk-up traffic during Racer One Stop from August 10 to 22.

Virtual Racer One Stop

Best option for students with more specific questions and who want to meet one-on-one with university staff without visiting campus buildings. Virtual Racer One Stop offers scheduled Zoom sessions for you to meet privately with various offices to help you with all your 鈥淪emester Start-up鈥 questions. Be prepared to show a photo id or answer your security question given on your Consent to Release Student Information form. Chromebooks are not compatible; please use another computer, tablet or phone. There will be information on billing/bursar, financial aid, registration, and scholarships.

Service Desk

Contact the Service Desk for technical issues like logging in to MyGate and RacerMail. For assistance, please call 270.809.2346. Normal operating hours are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Special Hours

August 18 鈥 3 p.m. 鈥 8 p.m. for assistance connecting devices to the residential networks.

University Store

Located on the second floor of the Curris Center. The University Store carries textbooks, reference books, and all of your Racer gear.

Special Hours

  • August 12th - 16th: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • August 17th: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • August 18th: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • August 19th - 23th: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • August 20th: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • August 25th: Closed
  • August 26th - 30th: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Regular Hours

  • Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Sundays: Closed

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