Welcome To Lindsey Wilson College New Students
Saturday, August 19
9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Class of 2027 Arrives
Biggers Sports Center (enter via parking lot side to check-in)*Commuters arrive at 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
MANDATORY FOR ALL STUDENTS
Welcome to your new home! All new students, both residents and commuters, must check in at Biggers Sports Center upon arrival to receive your keys and other important information.
10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Lunch
Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference CenterLWC students with a meal plan are free and lunch is available for $8.25 per person for non-students. Food is also available at the Coca-Cola trailer near the gym for a reasonable price and drinks are free.
1:30 p.m. - Commuter Connection
Moseley Auditorium Inside the Hodge Center for DiscipleshipMANDATORY FOR ALL NEW COMMUTERS
All commuting students are required to attend this introduction to commuter life on Lindsey Wilson’s campus. Commuters will get to know other commuting students and have a chance to win some door prizes that include bookstore certificates and meal cards to the Cranmer Dining Center.
2 p.m. - Say Goodbye to Family
2:30 - 2:45 p.m. - First Residence Hall Meeting
Meet in Your Residence HallMANDATORY FOR ALL NEW RESIDENTS
Residence Assistants (R.A.) and Resident Directors (R.D.) will go over important information about residential life and residence hall policies. Your R.A. will inform you of the meeting location.
3 p.m. - Class of 2027 Kick-Off Ceremony
Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference CenterMANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS
Students are welcomed by President William T. Luckey Jr., Vice President of Academic Affairs Ray Lutgring and SGA President Charlotte Archey. All new students are expected to attend this important event. Please wear your #LWCisFamily t-shirt for an LWC Class of 2027 photo.
4 p.m. - Academic Forum
Lawn in front of the Begley ChapelMANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS
Explore our academic programs in this interactive session with our professors. Connect with faculty from your major, or continue to explore your options as you meet peers with similar interests.
4:45 p.m. - President’s Picnic
Lawn of the Emily D. Hundley President’s HomeMeet and get to know President Luckey and First Lady Elise Luckey while enjoying an outdoor meal prepared by the Cranmer Dining Center staff, as well as some music and yard games.
8 - 10 p.m. - LWC Hangout
Bob and Doris Holloway Health & Wellness Center (HCW)Wear your neon colors to this RAVE themed party where all students are invited to play Glow-in-the-Dark Grocery and Laundry Bingo, participate in volleyball or cornhole tournaments, hang out in the pool or hot tub, shoot basketball or play a game of dodgeball. Sponsored by Student Activities, R.A.V.E., Student Government Association, and Campus Recreation.
Sunday, August 20
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Lunch
Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center1:30 - 2:30 p.m. - Campus Conversations
V.P. Henry AuditoriumMANDATORY FOR ALL FEMALE RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS
*COMMUTERS WELCOME
Find out what it takes to be academically and socially successful at LWC. Don’t miss this mandatory session with Dean of Students, Chris Schmidt, and Assistant Dean of Students, Abe Cross. Sponsored by the Office of Student Services, Adanta Sexual Assault Resource Center, Residence Life and Public Safety.
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Campus Conversations
V.P. Henry AuditoriumMANDATORY FOR ALL MALE RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS
*COMMUTERS WELCOME
Find out what it takes to be academically and socially successful at LWC. Don’t miss this mandatory session with Dean of Students, Chris Schmidt, and Assistant Dean of Students, Abe Cross. Sponsored by the Office of Student Services, Adanta Sexual Assault Resource Center, Residence Life and Public Safety.
5 - 6:30 p.m. - Dinner
Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center7 - 10 p.m. - Casino Night
Bob and Doris Holloway Health & Wellness CenterTry your hand at Black Jack, slot machines, and other card games! There will also be a photo booth. Major prizes given to the 10 students with the most chips. Sponsored by Student Activities.
Monday, August 21
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Day Classes Begin
7:50 a.m. - Ringing of the Bell
Campus QuadrangleBe present as President Luckey and Dr. Ray Lutrgring ring the bell to signify the first day of classes.
12 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Street Sign Design
Cralle Student Union BuildingStudents can create their own custom street sign thanks to PartyTrain Entertainment! This event will go on while supplies last. Sponsored by Student Activities.
3 - 5 p.m. - Make New Friends at the ISA House!
ISA HouseIce cream, cookies, drinks, games and new friends are awaiting you at this fun event. There will also be an opportunity to make spirit posters for the volleyball and soccer games this week!
9:30 p.m. - Hall meetings
Residence HallsReport to your residence hall for a meeting with Resident Assistants (R.A.) and Resident Directors (R.D.).
Tuesday, August 22
2:30 p.m. - Slip-n-slide Kickball and Snow Cones
Campus QuadrangleYou’ll want to be there for this fun twist on kickball! Feel free to play or stand by and watch while you enjoy a snow cone from Mimi’s Shaved Ice truck. Sponsored by LWC Admissions and Student Activities.
4 p.m. - Women’s JV Volleyball Game
Biggers Sports CenterHere’s your chance to catch the first home game of the semester and cheer on your Blue Raiders as they play against Kentucky Christian College.
6 p.m. - Women’s Volleyball Game
Biggers Sports CenterHere’s your chance to catch the first home game of the semester and cheer on your Blue Raiders as they play against Kentucky Christian College.
Wednesday, August 23
5 p.m. - Blue Raider Luau & Bonfire
Campus QuadrangleCome in your floral outfits for a Hawaiian themed dinner on the Quad complete with outdoor volleyball, cornhole, and music and as the night goes on, bonfires will light up for s’more roasting!
6 p.m. - Men’s Soccer Game vs. Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Ray Wells Field at Walter S. Reuling StadiumOne more chance to cheer on the Blue Raiders this week! Come support LWC as they play at home against Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
Thursday, August 24
6 p.m. - Bring Your Own Tie-Dye
Cralle Student Union BuildingBring something white – shirts, pants, socks, hats, small bags to tie-dye! Please do not bring anything large like blankets or pillows, as this will use up too much dye and water.
7 p.m. - TheatreFest! Presents: The Unexpected Guest by Agatha Christie
V.P. Henry Auditorium located inside the L.R. McDonald Administration BuildingLost in the fog, a stranger seeks refuge in a nearby house, only to find a man shot dead and his wife standing over him with a smoking gun. But the woman’s dazed confession is anything but convincing, and the unexpected guest decides to help. Remarkably, the police clues point to a man who died two years previously, but as the ghosts of a past wrong begin to emerge, a tangled web of lies reveals family secrets and chilling motives, where the real murderer turns out to be the greatest mystery of all.
Friday, August 25
3 - 5 p.m. Inflatable Water Obstacle Course
Campus QuadrangleGreen River Party Rentals is bringing their 85 foot wet inflatable obstacle course to the quad! Be sure to wear something you're okay with getting wet! Refreshing snacks will be available, too.
7 p.m. - TheatreFest! Presents: The Unexpected Guest by Agatha Christie
V.P. Henry Auditorium located inside the L.R. McDonald Administration BuildingLost in the fog, a stranger seeks refuge in a nearby house, only to find a man shot dead and his wife standing over him with a smoking gun. But the woman’s dazed confession is anything but convincing, and the unexpected guest decides to help. Remarkably, the police clues point to a man who died two years previously, but as the ghosts of a past wrong begin to emerge, a tangled web of lies reveals family secrets and chilling motives, where the real murderer turns out to be the greatest mystery of all.