Welcome Weekend
Schedule of Events
During Welcome Weekend, we officially welcome new students and their families into the Buena Vista University community and welcome back our returning students. See the full schedule of events!
Welcome Week Schedule
Monday, Aug. 24
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Move-In
Siebens Forum
2 p.m. Welcome Address
Siebens Fieldhouse
*Friends and Family are
welcome, limited space
2:20 p.m. New Student Processional
Central Campus
2:30 p.m. Convocation/ Parent Social
Schaller Chapel/ South Forum Lawn Patio
3 p.m. Class Picture
Arch
3:15 p.m. Mini Meetings
Residence Halls
3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Get Settled
Residence Halls
4:15 - 4:30 p.m. Friends and Family Farewell
4:30 - 5 p.m. Dorm Storm & Mini Meetings
Residence Halls
5 p.m. Dinner
Grand Ballroom
8 p.m. Playfair
Stadium
9 p.m. Evening Activities
Tuesday, Aug. 25
7 a.m. Morning Pilates
Forum Lawn
8:15 Breakfast
Grand Ballroom
9:15 - 9:35 a.m. Traditions
Various Locations
10 a.m. Speaker: Dr. Brandon Johnson
Anderson Auditorium
10:40 a.m. New Student & O-team Check-in
Various Locations
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Explore Storm Lake
Downtown Storm Lake
1 - 3 p.m. Break & Downtime
Optional games & activities happening- Ask your O-team Leader!
3 - 5 p.m. Beaver Olympics
Forum Lawn
5 p.m. Dinner
Grand Ballroom
6:30 p.m. Honesty Hour
Residence Halls
7 p.m. Break
8 p.m. Lip Sync Battles
Anderson Auditorium
9 - 11 p.m. Evening Activities
Wednesday, Aug. 26
11 a.m. Brunch
Grand Ballroom
12:30 p.m. Closing Ceremony
Anderson Auditorium
1:00 p.m. Intro to USEM
USEM Classrooms
1:30 p.m. Success Tools/CAE
USEM Classrooms/ Ballroom
2:00 p.m. Success Tools/CAE
USEM Classrooms/Ballroom
2:30 p.m. Classroom Tours
5 p.m. All Student Picnic
Grand Ballroom
7:30 p.m. Welcome Back Concert
In front of the Arch
Resources for parents and others
Family Association
BVU recognizes that this is significant step for you and your family, and we are dedicated to making this a successful transition. Learn more on the BVU Family Association website.
Meet the Orientation Team
The Orientation Team is a group of students who are excited to help you make the transition to Buena Vista University! Get to know them all!
