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New Student Orientation

WELCOME BLUE HOSE!

New Student Orientation

WELCOME BLUE HOSE!

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New Student Orientation Making Memories From Day One

New Student Orientation (NSO) provides meaningful programs and opportunities to support the transition and engagement of new students and their families to the academic, cultural, and social environment of Presbyterian College. NSO will take place Thursday to Sunday.

Presbyterian College students making a splash with a water slide during orientation week.

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.

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

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.

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

End Move-in Day with a debrief with your Orientation Leader.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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)

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

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

All new students must have completed their emailed survey assessment.

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.

Welcome Week Schedule

Interested in learning more about the sororities at PC? Hear from Recruitment Counselors and get-to-know the chapters at Panhellenic Preview. Recruitment will take place from September 3rd-6th.

Join Campus Recreation in the 4th Annual Welcome Week Golf Tournament! Sign up individually or as a team on the PC Website.

Dust off your best pair of boots and get ready to dance the night away with a DJ, SC classic snacks, cash bar, and t-shirts (while supplies last).

Students are invited to join in a PC tradition honoring a new academic year and graduating seniors.

Learn about all the many ways to get involved on campus and in the community…and get some free swag!

Join the Office of Spiritual Life for a night of worship and fellowship with friends.

Enjoy this sweet treat to celebrate the first day of class!

Meet local employers, discover work-study positions on campus, seek part-time internships from local business during fall and spring semester.

Today is the last day to enjoy the pinball machines in Springs! So go compete for the highest score today!

The Bass Fishing Team invites you to discover what life lives beneath the surface of the PC pond. What will you catch? Time to fish around and find out.

Love winning prizes? Enjoy friendly competition? Wondering what Scotty Scotsman’s Deal or Zonk is? Then come to SAB’s first event of the year and find out!

Get outside this weekend by joining the Dean of Students on a hike of Table Rock. We’ll provide free transportation – just sign up on Campus Groups, but spots are limited so don’t wait!

Fireworks, food trucks, music. The perfect way to celebrate Labor Day Weekend. Free shuttles from Springs to Camp Fellowship.

Check Out Last Year’s Move-in Albums

Move-In 2024
2024 Connect2PC
2024 Welcome Week
2024 Rise Against Hunger

Questions? Contact

Student Involvement
involvement@presby.edu
864-833-8554