黑料社区

Sailfish Start & Move-In
8 AM 鈥� 5 PM | Residence Halls

Check in at your Residence Hall and settle in. Then, head to Warren Library for your Onboarding resources to start your Sailfish journey.

Onboarding
聽8 AM 鈥� 5 PM | Warren Library

Gather essentials (like your 黑料社区 ID card), chat with Financial Aid, finalize your student account and billing, enjoy a photo op with your family, and more!

LWYL Community Fair (Love Where You Live)
9 AM 鈥� 3 PM | Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business Hall Atrium

Explore the amazing things West Palm Beach has to offer and connect with community partners.

Hydration Stations
9 AM 鈥� 3 PM | Various Locations

Take a break from the Florida sunshine and enjoy refreshments to stay hydrated.

Lunch on Your Own
11:30 AM 鈥� 1:30 PM | Campus Dining Locations

Students may use their meal plan. Family members may purchase meals at a Welcome Weekend discounted price.

New International Student Orientation

3 鈥� 4:30 PM | Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business Hall 319

**Please note that this event is mandatory for all new F1 visa holders**

International students are invited to meet with the International Student Services team to discuss important information about maintaining their visa status, adjusting to life at 黑料社区, and more.

New International Student Welcome Dinner
5 鈥� 7 PM

Special dinner outing for new international students immediately following the ISS Orientation.

Dinner on Your Own
5 鈥� 7 PM | Campus Dining Locations

Students may use their meal plan. Family members may purchase meals at a Welcome Weekend discounted price.

Sunset Social
7 鈥� 8 PM | Baxter Green

Come meet your new fellow Sailfish as we enjoy a night under the stars with games and cool treats.

Sailfish Start & Move-In
8 AM 鈥� 5 PM | Residence Halls

Check in at your Residence Hall and settle in. Then, head to Warren Library for your Onboarding resources to start your Sailfish journey.

Onboarding
8 AM 鈥� 5 PM | Warren Library

Gather essentials (including your 黑料社区 ID card), chat with Financial Aid, finalize your student account and billing, enjoy a photo op with your family, and more!

LWYL Community Fair (Love Where You Live)
9 AM 鈥� 3 PM | Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business Hall Atrium

Explore the amazing things West Palm Beach has to offer and connect with community partners.

Hydration Stations
9 AM 鈥� 3 PM | Various Locations

Take a break from the Florida sunshine and enjoy refreshments to stay hydrated.

Nursing Orientation
10 鈥� 11 AM | Weyenberg Center

Mandatory Nursing Student Orientation for students entering 黑料社区’s nursing program. This session will highlight specific requirements for entering the nursing program and a Meet and Greet with each students’ nursing advisor.聽

Lunch on Your Own
11:30 AM 鈥� 1:30 PM | Campus Dining Locations

Students may use their meal plan. Family members may purchase meals at a Welcome Weekend discounted price.

Honors Orientation
1 鈥� 2 PM | Weyenberg Center

Students entering the Supper Honors Program are invited to connect with Dr. Tom St. Antoine, the program director, and many of the Honors faculty. Some current students will also be on hand to offer insights on starting the semester well. Family members are welcome to join!

Varsity Athlete Family Meeting
2 鈥� 3 PM | Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business Hall 319

Parents of incoming varsity student-athletes are invited to meet with the Director of Athletics and key members of the Sailfish Athletics staff. During this session, families will learn more about 黑料社区 Athletics, including important policies, processes, expectations, and the support services available to help student-athletes succeed both on and off the field.

Sensory Friendly Space
3 鈥� 8 PM | DeSantis Chapel

Commuter Onboarding
4 鈥� 5 PM | Warren Library

Incoming Commuters: Stop by Warren Library to get your 黑料社区 essentials, including your 黑料社区 card.

Commuter Connect
5 鈥� 6:30 PM | Weyenberg Center

Incoming Commuters: We want you to get connected to the 黑料社区 community. Stop by to check-in and join us for a free meal!

Dinner on Your Own
5 鈥� 6:30 PM | Campus Dining Locations

Students may use their meal plan. Family members may purchase meals at a Welcome Weekend discounted price.

Find Your Fish Group
6:30 鈥� 7 PM | Baxter Green

Meet your Fish Group on the Baxter Green to join the Opening Rally in your designated group. Fish Groups are assigned at check-in.

Opening Rally (Students Only)
7 鈥� 8 PM | Rubin Arena

A high-energy rally led by Steering Committee to kick-off Welcome Weekend festivities!

Family Reception
7 鈥� 8 PM | Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business Hall

Visit with members of the 黑料社区 Community and connect with other families as you enjoy Florida treats.

561 Block Party
8 鈥� 9:30 PM | Rinker Green, Sailfish Square

Join the party to meet other students and key members of the 黑料社区 community. There will be food and lots of fun!

Men’s Breakfast (RSVP Coming Soon)
9 鈥� 10 AM

Women’s Breakfast (RSVP Coming Soon)
9 鈥� 10 AM

Onboarding
9 AM 鈥� 3 PM | Warren Library

Student services remain available for campus essentials (including your 黑料社区 ID card), Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and more!

Parent and Family Hospitality Area
9 AM 鈥� 3 PM | Lassiter Student Center

Take a break, run errands, get settled
10 AM 鈥� 12 PM

Church Connect
12 鈥� 1 PM | Weyenberg Center

Join us for a meet and greet with local churches. Refreshments provided.

Lunch on Your Own
12 鈥� 1 PM | Campus Dining Locations

Students may use their meal plan. Family members may purchase meals at a Welcome Weekend discounted price.

Life at 黑料社区 (Students and Families)
1 鈥� 1:45 PM | Rubin Arena

Get oriented to life as a 黑料社区 student, hear from our University President, and find out all that is in store for you as members of the Sailfish family.

Find Your Fish Group
1:45 PM | Baxter Green

Meet your Fish Group on the Baxter Green before making your way as a group to Fish Group Fellowship.

Fish Group Fellowship (Students Only)
2 鈥� 3 PM | Various Breakout Rooms

A time with your Fish Group to learn more about your journey at 黑料社区 to grow in wisdom, lead with conviction, and serve God boldly.

Becoming 黑料社区 Family
2 鈥� 3 PM | DeSantis Chapel, Weyenberg Center, Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business Hall

Join a breakout session tailored for parents and families to explore topics designed to support you throughout your student’s 黑料社区 journey.

Family Farewell
3 鈥� 4 PM | Baxter Green

Parents and families are invited to join their students on Baxter Green for a special moment together and a blessing as they embark on this exciting new season at 黑料社区.

*Please note: The family portion of our Welcome Weekend is now concluded. After this time we encourage families to say goodbye (for now) and begin their journey home. The students-only journey continues with more of Welcome Weekend activities.

Find Your Fish Group
4 PM | Baxter Green

Meet your Fish Group on the Baxter Green before making your way as a group to dinner.

Dinner With Your Fish Group
4:30 鈥� 6 PM | Fraser Dining Hall

Students may use their meal plan.

RAC-reation
6:30 鈥� 9 PM | Rinker Athletic Campus

A favorite tradition where we鈥檒l enjoy friendly competition, activities, and refreshing treats.

Shuttle buses to the RAC will board at 6 PM outside the Warren Library.

Morning:
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Find Your Fish Group
12 PM | Baxter Green

Meet your Fish Group on the Baxter Green before making your way as a group to lunch.

Brunch With Your Fish Group
12:30 鈥� 2 PM | Fraser Dining Hall

Enjoy a back-to-school brunch with your Fish Group. Students may use their meal plan.

Footwashing Tradition
2 鈥� 4 PM | Rubin Arena

A beloved 黑料社区 tradition featuring worship and prayer as we celebrate the start of a new school year.

Onboarding
4 鈥� 7 PM | Warren Library

Student services remain available for campus essentials (including your 黑料社区 ID card), Financial Aid, Student Accounts,聽and more!

Dinner on Your Own
5 PM | Campus Dining Locations

Students may use their meal plan.

Campus Housing Meeting
6 鈥� 7 PM | Rubin Arena

**Mandatory meeting for all residential students.**

The Office of Residence Life will review community standards, housing policies, and key information to help students have a successful year in 黑料社区鈥檚 residence halls. Resident Assistants (RAs) and Resident Coordinators (RCs) will be present to assist and answer questions.