ThursDAy, September 3

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Check-In - ATTENDANCE REQUIRED

Franklin Templeton

• Bursar & Financial Aid Offices-You will have a chance to meet with representatives from both the Bursar’s Office and Financial Aid to complete check-in.

• Health Services-You will discuss required immunizations and health forms that are needed to complete check-in.

• Campus Safety-For on-campus residential students, you will receive your room key.

• Virtual Orientation Programs-You will be required to complete these if you have not done so prior to arrival on campus.

***You may move into your residence hall after completing the check-in process*** 

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Campus Bookstore

Edmundson Hall 

Stop by the Campus Bookstore, located in Edmundson Hall, to buy your books before your first day of class.

12:00 p.m. 

Welcome Lunch & Information Session (MANDATORY -Student Attendance Required, Families Welcome)

Fox Hall

Meet with Vice President for Academic Affairs Christine Wooley, Vice President for Student Success Marjorie Sanfilippo, Collegial Chairs, and staff and students in Fox Hall to learn important information to help you succeed while at Eckerd College. Following the information session, your Collegial Chair will be available to answer any of your academic questions. 

Introduction to Student Services and Programs (students only) 

There will be required orientation programs offered to familiarize you with the various academic and support services that are available on campus. Attendance for each event is required.

1:00 p.m. 

EC Wellness (MANDATORY)

Fox Hall - ATTENDANCE REQUIRED 

College is an amazing and often life-changing experience; however, we recognize that this period of transition is not without its academic and personal stressors. Join your Wellness Services staff to learn about the support available for all students through the offices of Student Outreach and Support (SOS), Counseling Services, Health Services, and Advocacy and Prevention. Each of us has a role to play in creating a safe, respectful, and nonviolent community. During this interactive program, you will learn about how you can best care for yourself, someone in need, and what to do if you or a friend needs help on campus and how to intervene to help you successfully navigate Winter Term and beyond! 

Content warning: Topics of mental health, self-harm behavior, suicidal ideation, and sexual assault may be discussed broadly. 

2:00 p.m. 

Connecting Across Differences (MANDATORY) 

Fox Hall - ATTENDANCE REQUIRED 

Academic freedom and free expression are core principles of higher education. As an Eckerd Scholar, you will be encouraged to engage in civic discourse, practice civility, civic engagement, empathy and to expand in the ability to contextualize lived experiences of others that may differ from that of your own. This discussion will explore what is expected of you and how you will contribute to our Eckerd community and our global society. 

3:30 p.m.

Meeting for all International Students and their Families

Admissions Office, Franklin Templeton

International students need to stop by the Admission Presentation Room, located in Franklin Templeton, to meet with the Director of International Student Services. Office information found at https://www.eckerd.edu/international-life/

FriDAy, September 4

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Campus Bookstore

Edmundson Hall 

Stop by the Campus Bookstore, located in Edmundson Hall, to buy your books before your first day of class.

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 

Office Hours with Prof. Amy Siuda Marine Science majors (attendance optional) 

Galbraith Marine Science Lab 129

*Meet and Greet for Marine Science Majors will be held Tuesday, 9/15 at 5:30pm. Stay tuned for more details. Optional for students majoring in Marine Science 

12:00 p.m. 

New Student Transfer Social - Lunch

Triton's Pub 

Join us for a welcoming pizza lunch designed just for our new transfer students. Connect with fellow new students who are also beginning their Eckerd journey. Come enjoy food, conversation, and a chance to start building your Eckerd community.  

1:00 p.m.  

The EC Community & Title IX - ATTENDANCE REQUIRED  (MANDATORY) 

Admissions Presentation Room in Franklin Templeton

When you step foot on this campus, you become a part of the Eckerd community, the Eckerd family. As a part of this community, we expect each member to do his/her/their part in upholding the values, principles, and mission of the college. This workshop will introduce you to the community, the expectations we have of you as a part of this community and how we uphold these expectations.

2:00 p.m. 

Campus Safety and You - ATTENDANCE REQUIRED  (MANDATORY) 

Admissions Presentation Room in Franklin Templeton

Join the Office of Campus Safety and Security for a presentation about how to keep yourself and your things safe on campus

3:00 p.m.  

Library Orientation ATTENDANCE REQUIRED  (MANDATORY) 

Armacost Library

You will meet Eckerd’s friendly and helpful librarians and discover what services and research tools the library has to offer. 

SaturDAy, September 5

12 - 4 pm

Fins Up Dock Party

Waterfront

Join us for a lively Jimmy Buffet Tribute Party! Enjoy an afternoon of dock games, music, waterslides, boat rides, and tube rides at the Waterfront! "Cheeseburgers in Paradise" and refreshments will be served. Don't forget to dress in your finest Hawaiian shirt! Completed swim test required. 

8 - 10 p.m. 

Silent Disco Sponsored by Eckerd College Organization of Students (ECOS)

Scovanner Pavilion

Come listen to music, sing karaoke, grab some food, and hang out with your student government representatives at Scovanner Pavilion for a campus-wide welcome! 

MonDAy, September 7

Fall Semester Classes Begin