Family Orientation Schedule

9 –11 a.m.
Family Orientation Check In
Baker Sports Complex
Check in at the main entrance of Baker Sports Complex to receive important information regarding Orientation, including information for meeting with your student's holistic adviser. 

9 – 11 a.m.
Orientation Fair
Baker Sports Complex
After you check in, visit with representatives of different college departments and programs who will be available to answer questions and describe their services.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Davidson College Store Open
137 N Main Street

1 p.m.
Opening Session
Baker Sports Complex
New students and their families will kick-off orientation will a special welcome from President Doug Hicks and other campus leaders. 

2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Meet the Deans
Baker Sports Complex
The vice president of student life and dean of students, vice president of academic affairs and dean of faculty, and other campus administrators will address families and answer questions.

3:45 p.m.–5:30 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. 

3:45 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Session Options

Scholar-Athlete Panel
Hamilton W. McKay Atrium, E. Craig Wall Jr Academic Center
The associate director of athletics and two scholar-athletes will talk and answer questions about what to expect for your student-athlete.

Davidson In The World
Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center
The directors of the Dean Rusk International Studies Program and the Office of Education Abroad will discuss ways students encounter the world beyond Davidson

Meet the Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Open Tutoring Classroom, E.H. Little Library
Learn about how the Hurt Hub@Davidson facilitates access to innovation and entrepreneurship for all Davidson students. 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.

Mechanics of Money
Room 210, E. Craig Wall Jr Academic Center
Still confused about things like Dining Dollars, CatCards, Financial Aid, and Student Employment? You are not alone! Come get some questions answered by members of the Business Services Office, Office of Financial Aid, Human Resources, and Auxiliary Services

Student Success Resources
Sprinkle Room, Alvarez College Union (4th Floor)
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

Beyond Davidson
C Shaw Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union (3rd Floor)
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) Executive Director Jamie Stamey 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.

4:45 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Session Options

Davidson In The World
Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center
The directors of the Dean Rusk International Studies Program and the Office of Education Abroad will discuss ways students encounter the world beyond Davidson

Mechanics of Money
Room 210, E. Craig Wall Jr Academic Center
Still confused about things like Dining Dollars, CatCards, Financial Aid, and Student Employment? You are not alone! Come get some questions answered by members of the Business Services Office, Office of Financial Aid, Human Resources, and Auxiliary Services

Student Success Resources
Sprinkle Room, Alvarez College Union (4th Floor)
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

Optional Night Activities

5:30 p.m.–7 p.m.
New Family Gathering
Jay Hurt Hub, 210 Delburg St
Join the Office of Alumni and Family Engagement for a reception celebrating all incoming families. Take a tour of The Hurt Hub@Davidson, grab a light bite on your way to dinner, and ask current parents/guardians any lingering questions you may have.

7 p.m.
Women’s Soccer v Gardner-Webb
Alumni Soccer Stadium

10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Davidson College Store Open
137 N Main Street

9 a.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 on Thursday, August 25. 

10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
President’s Reception
Lilly Gallery in Chambers Building, hosted by President Doug Hicks

11:30 a.m.
Farewell Picnic
Chambers Lawn
Rain Location: Baker Sports Complex
Be our guest for lunch under the trees with your student before going home. 

1:30 p.m.–2 p.m.
Kitchen Tour
Vail Commons
For students and family members of students with food allergies and special dietary needs, a tour of the kitchen and information on the Food Allergy Policy will be offered at Vail Commons.