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Family Orientation will take place August 19-20, 2026.

Wednesday, August 19

Time	Event
4 – 6 p.m.	Family Orientation Check In Stadium Entrance, Alvarez College Union One of three options to check in for Orientation. You will receive important information regarding Orientation, including information for meeting with your student's holistic adviser.
7 – 8 p.m.	Opening Session Baker Sports Complex New students and their families will kick-off Orientation with a special welcome from President Doug Hicks and other campus leaders.
8 – 9:30 p.m.	New Families Social Brown Atrium, Alvarez College Union Join the Office of Alumni and Family Engagement for a welcome reception for parents and other family members.
8 – 9:30 p.m.	Family Orientation Check In Stadium Entrance, Alvarez College Union One of three options to check in for Orientation. You will receive important information regarding Orientation, including information for meeting with your student's holistic adviser.

Thursday, August 20

Time	Event
8:30 – 10:15 a.m.	Family Orientation Check In Baker Sports Complex One of three options to check in for Orientation. You will receive important information regarding Orientation, including information for meeting with your student's holistic adviser.
8:30 – 10:15 a.m.	Orientation Fair Baker Sports Complex Visit with representatives of different college departments and programs who will be available to answer questions and describe their services.
9 – 10 a.m.	Campus Tours Baker Sports Complex Optional Campus Tours will be leaving from the entrance of Baker at 9:00, 9:30, and 10:00.
10:30 – 11:45 a.m.	Life at Davidson Panel Duke Family Performance Hall, Alvarez College Union The vice president of academic affairs and dean of the faculty, the vice president for student life and dean of students, and other campus administrators will address families and answer questions.
Noon	Orientation Picnic Chambers Lawn Rain Location: Baker Sports Complex Be our guest for lunch under the trees with your students and fellow Wildcat families.
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.	Group meeting with your student’s holistic adviser Holistic advisers' names and locations for these meetings will be distributed during Family Orientation Check In.
2:45 – 4:30 p.m.	Campus Partner Resource Sessions Families are invited to attend panel discussions hosted by various offices designed to answer common questions regarding college programs and resources. Each session will last 45 minutes. 2:45-3:30pm Session Options Scholar-Athlete Panel 900 Room, Alvarez College Union Come hear from scholar athletes and athletics staff and ask questions about what to expect for your student athlete. Equipping Engaged and Ethical Leaders for the Public Good Sprinkle Room, Alvarez College Union Join leaders from the Martin Institute for Public Good to explore our five core program areas. From policy research and civil discourse to creative expression, community engagement, and leadership development programs, discover how students can engage with complex public issues and find their own ways to contribute to the public good. Check out the Library: Your Guide to The Library During Construction Lilly Gallery, Chambers Building Discover how The Library will continue to support your students during the renovation! Explore hands-on activities, tour library spaces in Chambers Building, and learn more about the future of the George Lawrence Abernethy Library, opening Fall 2027. Beyond Davidson Hance Auditorium, Chambers Building It's never too early to start thinking about life after Davidson. Join Betty and B. Frank Matthews II ’49 Center for Career Development (Matthews Center) staff to learn about the four-year process for success after Davidson and how the Matthews Center can help. Q&A will follow a brief presentation. Meet the Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Room 210, E. Craig Wall Jr Academic Center Learn about how the Hurt Hub@Davidson facilitates access to innovation and entrepreneurship for all Davidson students, faculty, alumni, and the broader Charlotte community. We provide the freedom to take risks. The freedom to succeed or fail. Integrity is our expectation, and inclusion is the foundation of everything we do. Davidson in the World Hamilton W McKay Atrium, E. Craig Wall Jr Academic Center The directors of the Dean Rusk International Studies Program and The Office of Education Abroad and Away will discuss ways students encounter the world beyond Davidson. 3:45-4:30pm Session Options Student Life Support Services 900 Room, Alvarez College Union Professionals from the Residence Life Office, Center for Student Health and Well-Being, Academic Access and Disability Resources, and the Dean of Students Office will address some of the resources available to your student at Davidson. Equipping Engaged and Ethical Leaders for the Public Good Sprinkle Room, Alvarez College Union Join leaders from the Martin Institute for Public Good to explore our five core program areas. From policy research and civil discourse to creative expression, community engagement, and leadership development programs, discover how students can engage with complex public issues and find their own ways to contribute to the public good. Check out the Library: Your Guide to The Library During Construction Lilly Gallery, Chambers Building Discover how The Library will continue to support your students during the renovation! Explore hands-on activities, tour library spaces in Chambers Building, and learn more about the future of the George Lawrence Abernethy Library, opening Fall 2027. Beyond Davidson Hance Auditorium, Chambers Building It's never too early to start thinking about life after Davidson. Join Betty and B. Frank Matthews II ’49 Center for Career Development (Matthews Center) staff to learn about the four-year process for success after Davidson and how the Matthews Center can help. Q&A will follow a brief presentation. Meet the Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Room 210, E. Craig Wall Jr Academic Center Learn about how the Hurt Hub@Davidson facilitates access to innovation and entrepreneurship for all Davidson students, faculty, alumni, and the broader Charlotte community. We provide the freedom to take risks. The freedom to succeed or fail. Integrity is our expectation, and inclusion is the foundation of everything we do. Davidson in the World Hamilton W McKay Atrium, E. Craig Wall Jr Academic Center The directors of the Dean Rusk International Studies Program and The Office of Education Abroad and Away will discuss ways students encounter the world beyond Davidson.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.	A Sweet Send-Off The President’s House, Backyard Rain Location: Alvarez College Union Enjoy a sweet treat in the President's House Backyard before heading home.