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A variety of events are planned to welcome you to campus!
Please note: Due to changing COVID-19 guidelines, all events are subject to change.
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Thursday, August 26
Friday, August 27
Saturday, August 28
Sunday, August 29
Monday, August 30
Tuesday, August 31
Wednesday, September 1
Thursday, September 2
Thursday, August 26
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8 am – 5 pm | Residence Hall Check-in (First-year Delta College, Honors College, and Living Learning
Communities students) Residence Halls Move-in assistance will be provided until 5 pm. Check-in will continue through the evening, but no move-in assistance will be available after 5. Honors students should be moved-in by 2 pm. |
| 2 – 4 pm | Honors College First-year Student Activities with Peer Mentors *Mandatory* Location TBA Required for Honors College first-year students. Honors peer mentors meet w/Honors first-year students; t-shirts distributed; form mentor groups; group picture(s); tour campus/Village of Brockport. |
| 7 pm | LLC Welcome Reception (First-year LLC students) *Mandatory* Virtual Hear more about what to expect in your first year participating in the LLC program! You'll have the opportunity to meet and talk with other LLC students, LLC Mentors, RAs, RDs, staff, and faculty members. |
| 7:30 pm | First LLC Community Meeting (First-year LLC Students) *Mandatory* Your Residence Hall Join the other members of your LLC, along with your RAs and LLC mentor, to learn about the unique opportunities you'll have as an LLC resident this year! |
Friday, August 27
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8 am – 3 pm | Residence Hall Check-in (First-year, transfer, and EOP students) Residence Halls Move-in assistance provided for these students until 3 pm. Check-in will continue through the evening, but no move-in assistance will be available after 3 pm due to Academic Convocation. |
| 10 am – 12 pm | LLC Programs (All LLCs) *Mandatory* Your Residence Hall This event is required for all first-year LLC students. Please refer to your Resident Assistant (RA) for the meeting location and program information for your LLC. |
| 1 – 3:45 pm | Honors College First-year Student Orientation *Mandatory* Seymour College Union Ballroom Required for all Honors College first-year students. This orientation to the Honors College and its requirements and opportunities will include an initial meeting of your introductory Honors Seminar (no preparation required). |
| 4 pm | Academic Convocation SERC Join faculty, staff, and students as we welcome you and celebrate the beginning of a new academic year through presentations highlighting Brockport’s excellence and pride. Ceremony will begin promptly at 4:00 pm. For more info: www.brockport.edu/convocation |
| 7 – 9 pm | First-year Community Meetings (All residence hall students) *Mandatory* Virtual Join the Office of Residential Life/Learning Communities as they welcome you to your residence hall community. Your RD and RAs will review policies/procedures as well as effective strategies for your success at Brockport. See your building staff for details. |
| 9 pm | BSG Presents: Outdoor Movie Alumni Walk Join BSG for an outdoor movie on Alumni Walk (near Liberal Arts Building). |
Saturday, August 28
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8 am – 5 pm |
Residence Hall & Student Townhome Check-in (Returning students) Residence Halls & Student Townhomes Move-in assistance provided for these students until 5 pm. Check-in will continue through the evening, but no move-in assistance will be available after 5. |
| 9 am | New Student Kick-Off SERC All new students gather to plan out the weekend and prepare to kick off the academic school year. The rest of the academic and social events of the weekend will be explained and most students will break out into Academic Planning Seminar Groups. |
| 9:30 – 10:30 am | Peer Mentor Meetings: Academic Planning Seminar (APS) Various Academic Buildings First Year students will meet with their Academic Planning Seminar (APS) Peer Mentor to discuss their transition to Brockport, the APS class itself and the Summer Storytelling assignment. |
| 1 – 4 pm | Meet U at the Mall Campus Mall Join us for games, inflatables, novelty food, and more — as we celebrate the start of the academic year! |
| 6 – 9 pm | Shopping Shuttles to Walmart and Wegmans Seymour College Union, Admissions parking lot (Lot L) Shuttles will depart every 15 minutes. |
| 9 pm | BSG Presents: Grocery Bingo SERC Time to stock up on college essentials while playing bingo! This is one of our most popular BSG events each year. Win big and walk away with great stuff! |
| 9 pm | Residence Halls Program Your Residence Hall Check with your RA/RD for the fun activities in store for your hall! |
| 10 pm |
Late Night Lawn Party Hartwell Lawn Relax with some late-night lawn games, food, and fun! |
Sunday, August 29
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8 am – 5 pm | Residence Hall & Student Townhome Check-in (Returning students) Residence Halls & Student Townhomes Move-in assistance provided for these students until 5 pm. Check-in will continue through the evening, but no move-in assistance will be available after 5. |
| 10 – 11 am | Second Year Students: Welcome Back TBD Welcome back! We know this year will be different for our second-year students than last year was, so we’re taking the opportunity to reconnect and welcome our sophomores back to Brockport. We will highlight ways to connect, engage and how expectations change in the second-year and beyond. |
| 10:30 am – 3:30 pm | Student Organization Officer Training TBD All student organizations (BSG clubs, club sports, fraternities & sororities) are required to have officers participate in the annual officer training. |
| 1 – 4 pm | Campus Tours: Find Your Classes Union Main Lounge Join our upperclass students for a tour of campus, specially customized to your class schedule. |
| 4 – 6 pm | Meet & Greet Ice Cream Social TBD Come grab some ice cream and meet fellow students and student organization leaders. |
| 6 – 9 pm | Shopping Shuttles to Walmart and Wegmans Seymour College Union, Admissions parking lot (Lot L) Shuttles will depart every 15 minutes. |
| 6:30 – 8 pm |
Honors College Reception for Second-year Students A.W. Brown Building Courtyard Meet and mingle with returning friends, the Honors directors, and faculty and staff. Take the opportunity to ask any questions you might have about Honors after COVID! |
Monday, August 30
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8 am – 1 pm | Welcome Week Greeters TBD Find us stationed around campus to answer any of your last-minute questions. |
| 11:30 am – 1 pm | FSL (Fraternity & Sorority Life) Mania Campus Mall Meet members of our fraternities and sororities and learn about how to get involved! Snacks, games and more! |
Tuesday, August 31
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8 am – 1 pm | Welcome Week Greeters TBD Find us stationed around campus to answer any of your last-minute questions. |
| 12:30 – 2 pm | Part-time Job Fair Campus Mall Students will learn about part-time job opportunities & internship positions both on & off campus. If you're interested in a part-time job, head down to the job fair to meet with hiring representatives, and enjoy free food & games. |
Wednesday, September 1
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8 am – 1 pm | Welcome Week Greeters TBD Find us stationed around campus to answer any of your last-minute questions. |
| 11:30 am – 1 pm | 'The U' Open House Union Main Lounge Check out what the Seymour College Union has to offer! Join us for snacks and information. |
| 12 pm | Off-Campus/Commuter Student Information Session Union B116 Learn about the resources available to you as off-campus & commuter students, and ask any questions you may have! |
Thursday, September 2
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 – 10:30 pm | Club Craze SERC Over 100 student organizations will be on hand for you to meet with and learn how to join. Plus, performances from our entertainment groups. This is the BEST way to learn about how to get involved on campus! |