Thursday, August 28th
Residential Check-In and Move-In | 8:00am-1:00pm Fowler Events Center
Simmons + Village + TRANSFERS Shift 1 – 8:00am-11:00am
  Village 100 & 300 Buildings 8:00am-9:30am
  Simmons Wings A & B
  Village 200 & 500 Buildings 9:30am-11:00am
  Simmons Wings C & D
Smith + Tower + Cottages Shift 2 – 9:30am-1:00pm
  Tower Odd Number Rooms 9:30am-11:00am
  Tower Even Number Rooms 11:00am-1:00pm
Parent Lounge | 8:00am-1:00pm
Fowler Events Center
The Parent Lounge is a place to refresh, meet other parents, and learn how you can be involved at CBU.
Lunch | 11:30am-2:00pm
Varies
Dinner | 5:00pm-7:30pm
Varies
Residential Students | 7:30pm-8:30pm
Mandatory Living Area Meetings
Tower Hall – Wallace Theater
Smith Hall – Business 125
Simmons Hall – Van Dyne Gym
The Village @ CBU – Innovators Auditorium
The Cottages – Yeager A112
Residential Late-Night Hangout | 8:30pm-10:00pm
Varies
Options throughout the day:
Offices Open (8:00am – 5:00pm)
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Campus Store Open (8:00am – 6:30pm)
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Late Check-In @ Community Life Lounge (1:00pm – 5:00pm)
Friday, August 29th
Commuter Check-In | 8:00am-9:30am
Fowler Events Center
Upon check-in your free meal plan will activate for the duration of Welcome Weekend.
Welcome Session | 10:00am-11:30am
Fowler Events Center
Hear from CBU’s President Dr. Ellis and learn about all the amazing traditions that make the Lancer experience one of a kind.
Academic & Campus Involvement Fair | 11:30am-1:30pm
Recreation Center
This is an opportunity for you and your guests to connect with CBU’s many academic schools and colleges, as well as Student Services offices and on-campus resources.
Blue Group 11:30am-12:30pm
Gold Group                                        12:30pm-1:30pm
Lunch | 11:30am-1:30pm
Varies
Gold Group                                       11:30am-12:30pm
Blue Group                                        12:30pm-1:30pm
Optional Programming
Commuter Lounge Open House
8:00am-9:30am
Cottage #1
 Welcome New Commuter Students to your homebase on campus! Come learn about Commuter specific events, resources. and grab a refreshment!
Parent Lounge
8:00am-10:00am
Fowler Events Center
The Parent Lounge is a place to refresh, meet other parents, and learn how you can be involved at CBU.
1st Generation Student:
11:30am-12:15pm
Rec Center / Cheer
Parent Panel (Spanish)
Más del 40% de los estudiantes de CBU han indicado que son estudiantes universitarios de primera generación. Si usted o su estudiante es de primera generación, no están solos. Los invitamos a asistir a este programa para escuchar y conocer historias y recursos que toman parte en la Oficina de Éxito Estudiantil, Oficina de Asesoramiento Académico, Centro de Carreras, y Ayuda Financiera.
1st Generation Student:
12:30pm-1:15pm
Rec Center / Cheer
Parent Panel (English)
 Over 40% of CBU students have indicated that they are first-generation college students. If you are a first gen, you are not alone. Come to this program to hear about stories and resources from the Office of Student Success, Office of Academic Advising, and Financial Aid Office.Â
Veterans Meeting
            11:30am-12:15pm               PBLDG 124
 Meet the staff of the Veterans Resource Center and the certifying officials from Financial Aid. You will also learn what you can expect while using your VA educational benefits here at CBU.
Parent Session | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Fowler Events Center
Parents come and learn what it means to be a CBU Parent and how you can support your Lancer!
FYE / Transfer Time | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Front Lawn
Meet your FYE or Transfer Group on the Front Lawn and start building relationships!
Lancer Social | 3:00pm-4:00pm
Fowler Events Center Patio
Enjoy an Ice Cream Float with your family and new friends!
Break | 4:00pm-4:30pm
Varies
At this time, we ask all parents and guests to say their goodbyes while students remain on campus for an evening of programmed events. (Please note that living areas will close to guests at 5:00pm.)
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FYE / Transfer Meet | 4:30pm-5:00pm
Mission Hall Lawn
Dinner with FYE / Transfer Group | 5:00pm-7:30pm
Varies
Enjoy a meal with your FYE/Transfer Group and keep making connections.
FYE Groups: A and B Dismiss at 5:00pm
FYE Groups C and F – Transfer Group: 1 Dismiss at 5:20pm
FYE Groups: G, H, J, and K Dismiss at 5:40pm
FYE Groups: L, M and N – Transfer Group: 2 Dismiss at 6:00pm
FYE Groups C and F – Transfer Group: 1 Dismiss at 5:20pm
FYE Groups: G, H, J, and K Dismiss at 5:40pm
FYE Groups: L, M and N – Transfer Group: 2 Dismiss at 6:00pm
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Movie Night | 7:30pm-10:00pm
Fowler Events Center
Come meet your FYE/Transfer Leaders on the Events Center Patio for food trucks, games, and watch a surprise movie!
Options throughout the day:
Offices Open (8:00am – 6:00pm)
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Campus Store Open (8:00am – 6:30pm)
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Late Check-In @ Community Life Lounge (11:00am – 6:00pm)
Saturday, August 30th
Breakfast (Residential Students) | 8:30am-10:00am
A.D.C
Commuter Welcome Brunch | 9:00am-10:00am
Van Dyne Gym
Come grab breakfast and connect with other Commuter Students and learn about Commuter Resources!
CBU 101 | 10:00am-11:30pm
Fowler Events Center
Learn the ins and outs of how to successfully navigate life as a CBU student!
Lunch with FYE/Transfer Group | 11:30am-1:30pm
Varies
Enjoy a meal with your FYE/Transfer Group and keep making connections!
Afternoon Activities | 1:30pm-4:30pm
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Choose your own adventure or hit up all 4! We’ve got something for everyone:
Pool Party – Aquatics Center
Open Swim / Water Basketball & Spikeball / Inflatables
A/C Lounge – Van Dyne Gym
Live Music / Painting / Games / Mikey G’s Coffee
E-Sports & Intramurals – Rec Center
Volleyball / Basketball / Smash Bros / Mario Kart
Fitness Classes – Rec Center
Rhythmic Cycle / Cardio Dance / Total Body Strength
Dinner with FYE/Transfer Group | 4:30pm-6:15pm
Varies
Enjoy a meal with your FYE/Transfer Group and keep making connections!
Purpose Session | 6:15pm-7:30pm
Fowler Events Center
Come to experience a glimpse of CBU community, get to know our Spiritual Life staff, and hear how to live your purpose at CBU.
Men's Soccer Game | 7:30pm-10:00pm
Soccer Stadium
Come cheer on our Men’s Soccer team for their home opener aganist Cal Poly San Louis Obispo!
Options throughout the day:
Late Check-In @ Community Life Lounge (9:00am – 5:00pm)
Offices Open (12:00pm – 5:00pm) In order to better serve our students and families during Welcome Weekend, we have created a one-stop shop in the Student Accounts Office (Lancer Arms #42) which will have representatives from Student Accounts, Financial Aid, Academic Advising, and the Registrar’s Office.
Campus Store Open (10:00am – 5:00pm)
Rec Center Open (1:00pm – 6:00pm)
Sunday, August 31st
Breakfast (Residential Students) | 8:30am-10:00am
A.D.C
Attend a Local Church | 8:00am-11:30am
Varies
Find the CBU Church Directory on InsideCBU -> HERE
Group 1: FYE/Transfer Campus Tour | 11:30am-12:30pm
Stamps Courtyard
FYE Groups: A, B, C – Transfer Group: 1
Group 2: In-N-Out Lunch | 11:30am-12:30pm
Front Lawn
FYE Groups: F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N – Transfer Group: 2
Group 2: FYE/Transfer Campus Tour | 12:30pm-1:30pm
Stamps Courtyard
FYE Groups: F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N – Transfer Group: 2
Group 1: In-N-Out Lunch | 12:30pm-1:30pm
Front Lawn
FYE Groups: A, B, C – Transfer Group: 1
Afternoon Options | 1:30pm-5:00pm
Varies
Offices Open / Campus Store Open / Rec Center Open
Dinner | 5:00pm-6:30pm
Varies
Grab some friends/roommates and eat together then get ready for Clash-N-Roll!
Clash-N-Roll | 6:30pm-9:00pm
Front Lawn
Participate in one of CBU’s most beloved traditions. Come dressed in your craziest clashing outfit and play a massive game of bunco!
Options throughout the day:
Late Check-In @ Community Life Lounge (9:00am – 5:00pm)
Offices Open (12:00pm – 5:00pm) In order to better serve our students and families during Welcome Weekend, we have created a one-stop shop in the Student Accounts Office (Lancer Arms #42) which will have representatives from Student Accounts, Financial Aid, Academic Advising, and the Registrar’s Office.
Campus Store Open (12:00pm – 5:00pm)
Rec Center Open (1:00pm – 6:00pm)
