Family Orientation Schedule
Family Orientation will take place August 20-21, 2025.
Explore the schedule of activities.
Wednesday, August 20
Time |
Event |
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
Davidson College Store Open 137 N Main Street |
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 21
Time |
Event |
8:30 – 10 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 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 – 10:30 a.m. |
Campus Tours Baker Sports Complex Optional Campus Tours will be leaving from the entrance of Baker at 9, 9:30 and 10 a.m. Signup not required. |
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
Davidson College Store Open 137 N Main Street |
10:45 – 11:45 a.m. |
Life at Davidson Duke Family Performance Hall, Alvarez College Union The vice president of academic affairs and dean of the faculty, the associate dean of students, and other campus administrators will address families and answer questions. |
Noon – 1:30 p.m. |
Orientation Picnic Chambers Lawn Be our guest for lunch under the trees with your student 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 – 3:45 p.m. |
Campus Partner Resource Sessions Various Locations Families are invited to attend panel discussions hosted by various offices designed to answer common questions regarding college programs and resources. Scholar-Athlete Panel - Tyler-Tallman Auditorium, Sloan Music Center Mechanics of Money - C Shaw Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union (3rd floor) Davidson In The World - Hamilton W McKay Atrium, E. Craig Wall Jr Academic Center Student Life Support Resources -Sprinkle Room, Alvarez College Union (4th floor) Meet the Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Room 210, E. Craig Wall Jr Academic Center |
4 – 5:30 p.m. |
A Sweet Sendoff The President’s House, Backyard Enjoy a dessert reception in the President's House backyard before heading home. |