Brock Commons Patio
8:00 am - 10:00 am

Get your day started right with our amazing Welcome Ambassadors and SEC Staff as they offer a warm and helpful start to your second day of classes! Have questions? Need directions? Let us help! Pop Start offers a one-stop-shop for new students seeking directions, quick answers to lingering questions, and a delightful surprise treat – Pop Tarts!

Brock Commons Patio
8:00 am - 10:00 am

Get a memorable ride to your first classes. Join Dean McGhee and Dean Weinstein as they become your personal karaoke partners, belting out your favorite tunes while chauffeuring you to your morning destination. Experience the joy of singing along with the Deans as you start your day with a smile and a song!

Fountain Plaza
9:45am - 10:15am
11:15am - 11:45am

On the first day of the academic year, Marketing and Communications invites students to the Fountain Plaza where professional photographers will be on hand to snap their pictures, commemorating the beginning of their educational journey. These cherished photos may be shared on the College's social media platforms, celebrating the excitement and spirit of a new academic chapter. It's a perfect opportunity for students to create lasting memories and share their enthusiasm with the campus community!

Fountain Plaza
12:30pm - 3:00pm

The Popsicle Parade is a fun and refreshing event where Welcome Ambassadors and Student Engagement Center staff travel around campus in a brightly decorated golf cart, handing out popsicles to students as the first day of classes winds down. This spirited parade is designed to help students cool off, relax, and enjoy a sweet treat after their busy day. With cheerful music and colorful decorations, the Popsicle Parade adds a playful touch to the end of the day, bringing a smile and a burst of flavor to students across campus.

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Estes Dining Hall
The Parkhurst staff has something special in mind just for the first day of classes. Stop by the exhibition station and get a taste of this dining adventure.