Welcome Week
Welcome Week
Welcome Week is considered the first week of classes as we welcome all new and returning students to campus for the start of the academic year. Welcome Week includes lots of events and entertainment for you to engage with the campus and meet new people. Stay tuned for a more specific outline of events!
Welcome Week Events
Saturday – New Student Check-In – August 16, 2025
- New Student Check-in starting at 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Ben’s Boyz Food Truck (11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., College Place in front of West Hall)
Ready for lunch on this busy move-in day? Check out the food truck on College Place in front of West Hall serving up comfort food from a local favorite in the city of Greensboro!
- Sign Shop (5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. [during dinner], Caf Lobby)
Create a customized street sign! Perfect for decking out your new room!
- ResLife Hall meetings (7:30 p.m., Check with your RA for exact location)
Meet with your RA and new neighbors to get all the details about living on campus. Mandatory for Residential Students who have already moved in.
- Free Money GameShow (8:30 p.m., Huggins Auditorium) GC’s Favorite Game Show! Start the year off by winning some CASH! The game will put your trivia, music, and pop culture knowledge to the test…now all those hours of reality TV and scrolling Instagram might really pay off!
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Sunday – August 17, 2025
- Worship at College Place (11 a.m., College Place UMC on Tate Street)
Students and families are invited to worship at College Place UMC, just a couple of blocks from campus, with Campus Chaplain Rev. Dr. Robert Brewer preaching. Meet by The Rock by 10:45 if you want to walk over with Pride Leaders.
- Feed the Hunger Community Service Project (2-4 p.m., Hanes Gym)
Let’s get together and give back! Join in on packing 10,080 meals to be distributed for those in need around the world.
- Dorm Décor DIY (5-7 p.m. [during dinner], Caf Lobby)
Stop by for some Do-It-Yourself projects you can take to put your own stamp on your new place.
- Movie Night (8:00 p.m., Huggins Auditorium)
Come chill out and catch an all-time favorite back-to-school flick with friends! Free Movie…Free Popcorn!!
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Monday – August 18, 2025
- Returners Check-In (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
- Pride ROAR (1:30 p.m., Finch Chapel)
Mandatory Title IX training session for new students to help get ready for a good and safe school year! - Class of 2029 Group Photo (Immediately Following Pride Roar, Main Building)
- Student Center Open House (2:45 p.m.- 5 p.m., The Student Center).
Stop in to hang out and see what all the Student Center has to offer! Play a game, grab a Starbucks, check out the Sankofa Center, Pride Pantry, and more! You can also meet Student Government officers and grab special giveaways!
- Back to School Cookout (5 p.m. – 9 p.m., Back Campus)
Come outside and join us for some of your favorite foods, treats, and have fun hanging out and playing some games while you’re here!. *Dinner will be served from 5pm to 7:30*
- ResLife Hall meeting (7:30 p.m., Check with your RA for time/location)
Mandatory Residence Hall meetings for students who moved in on Monday.
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Tuesday – August 19, 2025
- First Day of Class
- Men’s Soccer Scrimmage (5 p.m., Pride Field)
Come cheer on the Pride at our first Home Game of the year!
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Wednesday – August 20, 2025
- Resources Expo (11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. [during lunch], Caf Lobby)
Get to know the who’s and what’s of many of the resources available for you on campus and how they’re here to help!
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Thursday – August 21, 2025
- New Student Convocation (11:30 a.m., Huggins Auditorium)
A GC tradition where new students are formally recognized and welcomed as the newest members of our community. This event is mandatory. *Convocation is a formal event. Please dress appropriately!* - The Drop (8:00 p.m., Huggins Auditorium)
Don’t miss another high-stakes gameshow where you can WIN BIG! If you don’t drop it…you could walk away with some more cash!
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Wednesday – August 27, 2025
- Clubs Fair (during lunch)
Learn about all of the clubs and student organizations at GC and find out how you can get involved and be a part of them!
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Thursday – August 28, 2025
- 1st Chapel of the Year (11:30 a.m., Finch Chapel)
Join in for the first Chapel service of the school year! Chapel is every Thursday at 11:30am and lasts for just 30 minutes! It’s not mandatory, but ALL are Welcome!
Learn more about Student Activities at Greensboro College HERE!
