New Lancer Days Schedule

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21

• 7-8 p.m.

  Activities with Peer Mentors and Group

• 8:30 p.m.

  Stubbs Lawn

  Movie: Barbie
  Bring a towel or a blanket to sit on.

THURSDAY, AUG. 22

• 9-11:30 a.m.

  Your Assigned Classroom

  Peer Mentor Prime Time:
  Navigating campus with your peers
  If you are moving in on Thursday—don’t worry. You will also have the opportunity to explore campus.

• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

  Lunch Break (Dorrill Dining Hall hours)

• 1:05-3 p.m.

  Stubbs Lawn

  Peer Mentor Prime Time:
  Lawn games and social with peer mentors and fellow classmates

• 3-8 p.m.

  Free Time/Dinner Break

• 8:30 p.m.

  Your Residence Hall

  Residence Hall Meeting Led by your RA (resident assistant)

FRIDAY, AUG. 23

• 11 a.m.

  Need Location

  Peer Mentor Prime Time:
  Intro to Honor and Integrity Ceremony

• 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

  Jarman Auditorium

  Honor and Integrity Ceremony

• 12:30-2 p.m.

  Lunch Break

• 2-3 p.m.

  See Location Listing

  Meet Your Academic Department

• 3:15-4:15 p.m.

  Your Assigned Classroom

  Meet Your Coach

• 4:30-5:30 p.m.

  Jarman Auditorium

  Perception vs. Reality: What’s Happening on Campus?
  If you are not able to make it to campus for this session, don’t worry. We will email you a full recording of the event.

• 5:30-7 p.m.

  Dinner Break

• 5:30-7 p.m.

  Clark House

  Cookout sponsored by CHANGE (optional)

• 7:15-8 p.m.

  Jarman Auditorium

  Peer Mentor Prime Time:
  Campus safety, life as a Lancer, Lancer Votes and SGA with Chief Angela Comer and Cheryl Steele, associate vice president for student engagement and initiatives

SATURDAY, AUG. 24

• 1 p.m.

  Jarman Auditorium

  The Pop-Up Game Show (with prizes)

• 2:45-3:15 p.m.

  Outside (if weather permits)

  Peer Mentor Prime Time:
  All about Canvas, myLongwood, how to read your class syllabi and finding your classrooms
  Check out your class schedule on Canvas, then walk campus with your group to find your classrooms. You’ll also visit the Writing, Tutoring and Quantitative Research centers as well as the N.H. Scott Center lounge in Upchurch University Center.

• 3:30-4:15 p.m.

  Your Assigned Classroom

  Peer Mentor Prime Time:
  Bonus Dollars, Lancer Cash, laundry, printing, the Farmville Area Bus (FAB) and other things you need to know

• 4:30-5 p.m.

  Jarman Auditorium

  Balancing Act: Juggling Roles, Relationships and Academics
  Dr. Pam Tracy, professor of communication studies and herself a first-generation college student, leads this workshop that will help you kickstart your college journey with confidence and clarity! This workshop is designed to help you navigate your academic, social and personal roles like a pro. You’ll explore the importance of identifying your roles and responsibilities; learn how to prioritize tasks to balance classes, co-curricular activities and downtime; and create a personalized weekly planner to make the most of your time and commitments. Take the first step toward an amazing college experience by mastering the art of smart choices and effective planning. Dr. Tracy also is the director of the Center for Faculty Enrichment.

• 5-7 p.m.

  Dinner Break

• 7-9:00 p.m.

  Brock Commons

  Lancer Tailgate

SUNDAY, AUG. 25

• 2-3 p.m.

  Jarman Auditorium

  Anti-Hazing Workshop

• 3:30 p.m.

  Soza Ballroom, Upchurch University Center

  Getting Involved
  Find out about Fraternity and Sorority Life, and clubs and organizations.