Summer Welcome Events
Welcome Wildcats!
This summer, a series of Wildcat Welcome gatherings for new Class of 2025 students and their families will be held virtually across the United States in July and August. Incoming and transfer students and their parents/mentors/families are each invited to attend the regional gathering that matches their locale. We will also host an event for families supporting students who identify as persons of color.
International Student Programs is developing opportunities for virtual community and connection among international students. Please visit the New International Students webpage for more information.
The focus of these events is to welcome our newest Wildcats into the Davidson family and to help students and families grow their Davidson community. Wildcat Welcomes provide opportunities for both incoming students and families to engage with their peers and hear from current students and families. Incoming students and families are welcome to register for any event but are encouraged to attend the event in their region.
If you have any questions, please contact assistant director of Alumni and Family Engagement, Hannah Jakob ’12, at hajakob@davidson.edu.
Wildcat Welcome Gatherings
Dates and times for the gatherings are listed below. Registrants will receive a reminder email a few days prior to the program that will include log-in information.
Families of Color
Families – Date and time to be determined.
Students – Tuesday, August 10–Thursday, August 12, students are invited to register for the STRIDE pre-orientation program.
Mountain and Pacific Coast | Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Families – Saturday, July 17 at 4 p.m. PDT/7 p.m. EDT – Register by July 14
Students – Saturday, July 17 at 5:30 p.m. PDT/8:30 p.m. EDT – Register by July 14
Southeast | Virginia, Western North Carolina
Families – Monday, July 19 at 7 p.m. EDT – Register by July 15
Students – Monday, July 19 at 8:30 p.m. EDT – Register by July 15
Mid-Atlantic | Delaware, Maryland, Washington, DC, West Virginia
Families – Wednesday, July 21 at 7 p.m. EDT – Register by July 19
Students – Wednesday, July 21 at 8:30 p.m. EDT – Register by July 19
Northeast | Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont
Families – Thursday, July 22 at 7 p.m. EDT – Register by July 19
Students – Thursday, July 22 at 8:30 p.m. EDT – Register by July 19
South | Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico
Families – Tuesday, July 27 at 7 p.m. EDT – Register by July 23
Students – Tuesday, July 27 at 8:30 p.m. EDT – Register by July 23
South/Mid-West | Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee
Families – Thursday, July 29 at 6 p.m. CDT/7 p.m. EDT – Register by July 26
Students – Thursday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m. CDT/8:30 p.m. EDT – Register by July 26
Southeast | Greater Charlotte region, South Carolina
Families – Friday, July 30 at 7 p.m. EDT – Register by July 27
Students – Friday, July 30 at 8:30 p.m. EDT – Register by July 27
Mid-Atlantic | New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Families – Monday, August 2 at 7 p.m. EDT – Register by July 30
Students – Monday, August 2 at 8:30 p.m. EDT – Register by July 30
Southeast | Eastern NC, Piedmont Triad, Triangle
Families – Tuesday, August 3 at 7 p.m. EDT – Register by July 30
Students – Tuesday, August 3 at 8:30 p.m. EDT – Register by July 30
Mid-West | Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin
Families – Wednesday, August 4 at 6 p.m. CDT/7 p.m. EDT – Register by August 2
Students – Wednesday, August 4 at 7:30 p.m. CDT/8:30 p.m. EDT – Register by August 2
We invite you to use a Davidson Zoom virtual background during your gathering!