2025 Welcome Weekend Schedule

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
Lunch on your own. On or off campus.

Dinner | 5:00pm-7:30pm
Dinner on your own. On or off campus.

Residential Students | 7:30pm-8:30pm
Mandatory Living Area Meetings

Tower Hall – Wallace Theater

 

Smith Hall – Fowler Events Center

 

Simmons Hall – Van Dyne Gym

 

The Village @ CBU – Innovators Auditorium 

 

The Cottages – Yeager A112

 

Transfers – Living Area R.A. Box

Residential Late-Night Hangout | 8:30pm-10:00pm
Brisco's

Options throughout the day:

Offices Open (8:00am – 5:00pm)

 

Campus Store Open (8:00am – 5:00pm)

 

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 Adminstration and staff 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

White Group                                                                             12:30pm-1:30pm

Lunch | 11:30am-1:30pm
Varies

 For more information about on-campus dining options, click here.

White 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. 

Veterans Meeting

                       11:30am-12:15pm                             PBLDG 124

 Meet the staff of the CBU Veterans Resource Center. Learn the services and resources specifically tailored to veterans and their dependents. Services such as academic support, transition assistance and lounge and study space. 

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 Time | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Front Lawn

Meet your FYE Group on the Front Lawn and start building relationships.

Transfer Mixer | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Staples Room

Meet other Transfer students and get to know each other and CBU a bit more, then get lunch together!

Lancer Social | 3:00pm-4:00pm
Fowler Events Center Patio

Enjoy an Ice Cream 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.)  

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

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 Monsters University!

Options throughout the day:

Offices Open (8:00am – 6:00pm)

 

Campus Store Open (8:00am – 6:30pm)

 

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-11:30am
Fowler Events Center

This MANDATORY session to 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
Varies

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-5:50pm
Varies

Enjoy a meal with your FYE/Transfer Group and keep making connections!

Purpose Session | 5:50pm-7:15pm
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 against 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, F – Transfer Group: 1

Group 2: In-N-Out Lunch | 11:30am-12:30pm
Front Lawn

FYE Groups: G, H, J, K, L, M, N – Transfer Group: 2

Group 2: FYE/Transfer Campus Tour | 12:30pm-1:30pm
Stamps Courtyard

FYE Groups: 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, F – 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)