Schedule

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Friday, September 1st

8:00am - 2:00pm

Residential Student Check-In & Move-In

Fowler Events Center

8:00am - 12:00pm
Simmons Hall + The Village + TRANSFERS

The Village 100 & 300 Buildings

8:00am - 10:00am

The Village 200 & 500 Buildings

10:00am - 12:00pm

10:00am - 2:00pm
Smith Hall + Tower Hall + The Cottages

Tower Hall Odd Number Rooms

10:00am - 12:00pm

Tower Hall Even Number Rooms

12:00pm - 2:00pm

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Commuter Student Check-In

Fowler Events Center

Upon check-in your free meal plan will activate for the duration of Welcome Weekend.

8:00am - 4:00pm

Optional Programming

Parent Lounge

The Parent Lounge is a place to refresh, meet other parents, and learn how you can be involved at CBU.

1st Generation Student/Parent Panel (English)

Over 40% of CBU students have indicated that they are first-generation college students. If you are 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.

1st Generation Student/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 acompañarnos a este programa para escuchar historias y recursos que toman parte en la Oficina de Éxito Estudiantil, Oficina de Asesoramiento Académico, Centro de Carreras, y Ayuda Financiera.

Veteran Student Meeting

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.

Welcoming Wellness

Meet the Director of the Counseling Center to learn how you can start off this school year well.

Commuter Lounge Open House

Welcome New Commuter Students to your homebase on campus! Come learn about Commuter specific events, resources, and grab a refreshment!

Academic Open House & Involvement Fair

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.

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Welcome Session

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.

5:30pm - 6:00pm

Goodbye & Break

At this time, we ask all parents and guests to say their goodbyes while students remain on campus for an evening of programmed events.

*Living areas close to parents and guests at 6:30pm.

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dinner

Varies

Grab Dinner with a new friend.

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Movie Night

Front Lawn

Come meet your FYE/Transfer Leaders on the Front Lawn for snacks, lawn games, and watch The Super Mario Bros Movie! Bring your own blanket!

*The First-Year Experience (FYE) program is designed to connect new first-year students to CBU during their first semester. It consists of two upperclassmen leaders who lead a group of approximately 50 students during Welcome Weekend and the Fall semester in the FYE course (GST-100).

9:30pm - 11:00pm

Commuter Late Night

Brisco's/Wanda's

Hangout with your FYE/Transfer group and grab a late-night snack! Residents Students Welcome after Living Area Meeting.

9:30pm - 10:30pm

Residential Students:

Mandatory Living Area Meetings

Tower Hall

Innovator's Auditorium

Smith Hall

Business 125

Simmons Hall

Van Dyne Gym

The Village

Fowler Events Center

The Cottages

Yeager A112

*All upper classmen living area mandatory meetings will take place in the living area lobby or RA Office.

Options throughout day

Offices Open

8:00am - 6:00pm

Campus Store Open

8:00am - 6:30pm

Late Check-In

Community Life Lounge

2:00pm - 7:00pm

Saturday, September 2nd

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7:00am - 9:00am

Breakfast (Residential Students)

Alumni Dining Commons

9:00am - 10:00am

Commuter Student Welcome Brunch

Van Dyne Gym

Come grab breakfast and connect with other Commuter Students and learn about Commuter Resources!

10:30am - 12:30pm

FYE Time

Front Lawn

First-Year Students, meet your FYE Group on the Front Lawn and get to know each other and CBU a bit more, then get lunch together!

10:30am - 12:30pm

Transfer Student Mixer

Community Life Lounge

Meet other Transfer students in the Community Life Lounge and get to know each other and CBU a bit more, then get lunch together!

11:30am - 1:30pm

Lunch with FYE/Transfer Group

Varies

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

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Afternoon Activities

Choose your own adventure or hit up all 4! We've got something for everyone:

Pool Party

Open Swim / Water Basketball & Spikeball / Inflatables

Aquatics Center

Fitness Classes

Rhythmic Cycle / Cardio Dance / Total Body Strength

Rec Center

A/C Lounge

Live Music / Painting / Games / Condron Coffee

Van Dyne Gym

E-Sports & Intramurals

Super Smash Bros / Maddon / FIFA / Mario Kart / Volleyball / Pickleball

Rec Center

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dinner with FYE/Transfer Group

Varies

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

6:15pm - 7:30pm

Spiritual Life Night

Fowler Events Center

Come to SL Night to experience a glimpse of CBU community, get to know our SL staff, and hear a vision for how we will look forward and discover the next steps to take in our Spiritual Life.

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Men's Soccer Game vs LMU

7:30pm Pre-Party / 8:00pm Kick-off

Come cheer on our Men's Soccer Team for their home opener against Loyola Marymount University.

10:00pm - 11:00pm

Late Night

Brisco's/Wanda's

Hangout with your FYE/Transfer group and grab a late-night snack!

Options throughout day

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

Late Check-In

Community Life Lounge

9:00am - 5:00pm

Rec Center

1:00pm - 6:00pm

Sunday, September 3rd

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8:00am - 11:00am

Attend a Local Church

Varies

Find the CBU Church Directory on InsideCBU.

11:00am - 12:00pm

Group 1: FYE/Transfer Campus Tour

Stamps Courtyard

FYE Groups: A, B, C, L, M, N - Transfer Group: 1

11:00am - 12:00pm

Group 2: In-N-Out Lunch

Front Lawn

FYE Groups: F, G, H, J, K - Transfer Group: 2

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Group 2: FYE/Transfer Campus Tour

Stamps Courtyard

FYE Groups: F, G, H, J, K - Transfer Group: 2

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Group 1: In-N-Out Lunch

Front Lawn

FYE Groups: A, B, C, L, M, N - Transfer Group: 1

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Women's Soccer Game vs UTSA

Come cheer on our Women's Soccer Team as they take on the University of Texas San Antonio.

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Dinner

Varies

Grab some friends/roommates and eat together then get ready for Clash-N-Roll!

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Clash-N-Roll

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! This event also features a live DJ and free food trucks!

Options throughout day

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

Late Check-In

Community Life Lounge

9:00am - 5:00pm

Rec Center

1:00pm - 6:00pm

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Welcome Weekend

This video will walk you through what to expect from Welcome Weekend at CBU.

Video 3

This video will walk you through what to expect from Clash n Roll.

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CBU Experience

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Video 1

First Year Experience

This video will walk you through what to expect from First Year Experience at CBU.

Video 8

How to upgrade or change your meal plan

This video will walk you through the steps to upgrade or change your meal plan on insidecbu.

Video 7

How to get emergency text notifications

This video will walk you through the steps to get emergency text notifications from insidecbu.

Video 6

How to access degree guide

This video will walk you through the steps to access your degree guide on insidecbu.

Video 5

How to check chapel attendance

This video will walk you through the steps to check your chapel attendance on insidecbu.

Video 4

How to add and drop classes

This video will walk you through the steps to add or drop a class on insidecbu.

Video 3

How to access tuition & fee agreement form

This video will walk you through the steps to access your tuition and fee agreement form on insidecbu.

Video 2

How to access course & fee statement

This video will walk you through the steps to access your course & fee statement on insidecbu.

Video 1

Set up emergency contact

This video will walk you through the steps to complete your emergency contact information on insidecbu.