9:00am – 12:00pm

First Day Ready* | Springs Great Room (Required)

This one-stop check in will include opportunities to take care of important business with many campus offices. You will receive your Student ID and room key! Students must check in when they arrive on campus.

3:00pm

Athletics Meeting* | Kuhne Auditorium (Athletes & families are encouraged to attend.)

Get to know key Department of Athletics staff members and learn more about the expectations of being a Blue Hose student-athlete.

5:00 – 6:30pm

Welcome & Matriculation Ceremony* | Belk Auditorium (Required)

Kick off your PC experience by getting to know your Orientation Leader and taking part in one of our favorite traditions – the Honor Code signing.

7:00pm

Women’s Soccer Game | Martin Stadium

8:00pm

Residence Hall Meetings | Residence Hall Lobby (Required for residential students)

Residential Students are required to meet their RA and learn about community at PC.

8:30pm

Group Meetup | Various Locations – (Required. Ask your Orientation Leader for details)

End move-in day with a debrief with your Orientation Leader.

9:00pm

Late Night Springs | Springs Student Center

Bring a friend and enjoy ice cream sundaes, Nintendo Switch on the big screen, pinball machines, and open gym time!

*Family & guests are invited to participate in these sessions.

10:00am

Morning Kickoff | Belk Auditorium (Required)

Start the second day off right with a fun and energizing session hosted by Orientation Leaders.

10:30 – 11:30am

Constructive Conversations | Belk Auditorium (Required)

Students will put their Constructive Conversation modules to practice in their Orientation groups. All students are required to complete the accompanying modules prior to move-in.

11:30am – 1:00pm

Auxiliary Services & Dining Tour | Belk Auditorium | Greenville Dining Hall, Freshens, Boars Head (Required)

Hear from Dining Services and learn how to maximize your meal plan at all of the dining options on campus. Then have lunch with your Orientation group.

2:00 – 4:30pm

Keys to Student Success | Belk Auditorium (Required)

Classes are right around the corner! Learn about student success resources and opportunities from Career and Professional Development, Justice & Community Wellbeing, Academic Success, Accessible Education, and Campus Police.

5:00pm

Dinner | Greenville Dining Hall

7:00pm – 9:00pm

President’s Reception | President’s House

Another classic PC tradition! Spend time with President Gustafson and enjoy sweet treats. Students will attend with their groups at a designated time. Dress code is snappy casual.

8:00am

Assessment | Virtual (required)

All new students will receive and email with a survey to complete by 5pm on Monday, August 25th

10:00am – 12:00pm

Scavenger Hunt | Springs Student Center

Get familiar with key campus locations and offices for a chance to enter into a prize drawing. Meet at the Springs Student Center porch at 10 in the morning for details to schedule advisor meetings or meet with other campus offices as needed.

1:00 – 3:00pm

Tie Dye | Springs Student Center Lawn

Take part in a PC tradition and tie-dye a t-shirt!

4:00 – 6:00pm

Pickleball | Calloway Courts

Play pickleball with your friends on the newly renovated Calloway Courts.

6:00pm

Football Fan Fest and Class Photo | Bailey Stadium (required)

Bring your rally towels, learn the PC fight song, and cheer on the Blue Hose! While there you will take a photo with your fellow classmates to celebrate the class of 2029!

9:00pm

Bingo | Kuhne Auditorium (Hosted by Student Shepherds)

Feeling lucky? Try your hand at some late night Bingo for awesome prizes.

1:00pm

Women’s Soccer Game | Martin Stadium

2:00 – 4:30pm

Rise Against Hunger Service Project | First Presbyterian Church (Required)

Join Student Volunteer Services in a PC tradition by volunteering to pack meals for Rise Against Hunger. Rise Against Hunger is a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives, and responding to emergencies.

2:00 – 3:15 p.m. | Groups 1 – 8 (Meet at Springs at 1:40pm)
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Groups 9 – 15 (Meet at Springs at 3:10pm)

7:00pm

Men’s Soccer Game | Martin Stadium

10:00am – 3:00pm

Golf Tournament | Fox Run Country Club, Simpsonville

10:00am – 12:45pm

Breakout Info Sessions | First Floor Neville Classrooms

Learn about organizations, departments, and leadership on campus. Attend at least three sessions to be entered for a grand prize!

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

• Greek Life – Kuhne Auditorium
• Student Activities Board – Neville 121
• Counseling Services – Neville 122

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

• Student Employment – Kuhne Auditorium
• Student Volunteer Services – Neville 121
• Career and Professional Development – Neville 122

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

• Student Government Association – Kuhne Auditorium
• Financial Aid – Neville 121
• Campus Recreation – Neville 122

2:00pm

From IEP/504 to College Accommodations | Reynolds Hall

Learn what you need to know about receiving accommodations in college with a visit to the newly renovated Justice & Community Wellbeing space.

5:00pm

Assessment Due | Virtual (required)

All new students must have completed their emailed survey assessment.

9:00 – 11:00pm

Shuckin’ & Shaggin’ | Bailey Stadium

Celebrate moving in and the beginning of the fall semester at this beloved PC tradition! Join fellow Blue Hose for music, food, t-shirts, and drinks at this annual event that kicks off every academic year.