New Student Orientation Making Memories From Day One
New Student Orientation (NSO) provides meaningful programs and opportunities to support the transition and engagement of new students and their families to the academic, cultural, and social environment of Presbyterian College.
AUG
20–25
New Student Orientation
Orientation Schedule
Your first days as a Blue Hose are packed with everything you need to hit the ground running. From campus tours and resource fairs to community-building sessions and a whole lot of fun, orientation is designed to help you feel at home from day one. Check out the full schedule below so you know exactly what to expect — and what to look forward to.
9:00am – 12:00pm
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First Day Ready*
Springs Great Room | Required for residential students
This one-stop check in will include opportunities to take care of last minute important business with many campus offices and where you will receive your Student ID and room key! All students must check in upon arriving to campus.
12:45pm
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Commuter Session
Springs Great Room | Required for commuting students
Check in to make sure you are all set with offices on campus and receive your student ID. Then meet with important figures to learn about what opportunities and resources are available for commuters.
2:00pm
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Parents Athletics Meeting *
Edmunds Auditorium | Parents of athletes encouraged to attend
Get to know key Athletic Staff members and learn more about the expectations of being a Blue Hose Athlete.
3:00 pm – 5:00pm
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Welcome & Matriculation Ceremony *
Belk Auditorium | Required
Kick off your PC experience by getting to know your Orientation Leader and taking part in one of our favorite traditions – the Honor Code signing!
4:15 pm
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Parent Session *
Belk Auditorium | During Welcome & Matriculation Ceremony
Parents will have time to discuss with an administration panel about any questions they may have.
5:00 pm
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Sweet Tea Bar
Belk Auditorium Loggia
Enjoy a refreshing glass of tea after a long move-in day.
7:00 pm
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Men’s Soccer Game *
Martin Stadium
8:00 pm
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Residence Hall Meetings
Residence Hall Lobby | Required for residential students
Residential Students are required to meet their RA and learn about community at PC during this time.
8:30 pm
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Group Meet Up
Various Locations – ask your OL | Required
End move-in day with a debrief with your Orientation Leader.
9:00 pm
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Late Night Springs
Springs Student Center
Bring a friend for an ice cream sundae bar, videogames on the big screen, karaoke, and open gym time!
*Family & Guests are invited to participate in these sessions!
10:30am
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Morning Kickoff
Belk Auditorium | Required
Start Day 2 off right with a fun and energizing session hosted by Orientation Leaders.
11:00am – 11:30am
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Real Talk
Belk Auditorium | Required
Chat with our hand selected Orientation Leader Panel. Ask them real questions you have about college, and get real answers from your fellow upperclassmen students.
11:30am – 12:00pm
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Meet Auxiliary Services
Belk Auditorium | Required
Hear from our Auxiliary Services team about the mailroom and textbooks. Then meet AVI to learn how to maximize your meal plan at all dining locations.
12:00pm – 1:00pm
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Dining Tours and Lunch
Freshens, Stack’d, Greenville Dining Hall | Required
Discover what our retail options have to offer by taste testing some popular items on the menu. Then have lunch with your orientation group at GDH.
2:00pm – 3:00pm
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Academic & Career Success
Belk Auditorium | Required
Classes are right around the corner! Learn about student success resources and opportunities from Academic Success, the Library and Career and Professional Development.
3:00pm – 5:00pm
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Recreational Activities
Calloway Courts | East Plaza | Springs Porch
Challenge by choice! Free time to enjoy some of recreational activities offered on campus:
- Scavenger Hunt (complete it to be entered in a raffle for a counter top ice maker and water filter)
- Pickleball (paddles and balls will be available at Callaway Courts)
- Disc Golf (the map and discs will be at the first hole on GDH lawn)
5:00pm
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Dinner
Greenville Dining Hall
7:00pm
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Women’s Soccer Game
Martin Stadium
7:00pm – 9:00pm
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President’s Reception
President’s House | Required
Another classic PC tradition! Spend time with President Gustafson and eat some delicious desserts. Students will attend with their OL groups at a designated time. Dress code is snappy casual.
10:00am – 11:00am
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Wellness Success
Belk Auditorium | Required
College can be stressful, start the year off right by listening to what our Justice & Community Wellbeing has to offer to put your mental health first.
11:00am – 2:00pm
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Lunch
Greenville Dining Hall
11:30am – 1:30pm
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Tie Dye
East Plaza
Take part in a PC tradition and tie dye a t-shirt during your lunch break!
2:00pm – 3:00pm
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Financial Success
Belk Auditorium | Required
In this session, learn essential financial skills , how your scholarships and loans work and support long-term professional success.
6:00pm
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Football Fan Fest and Class Photo
Bailey Stadium
Bring your rally towels, learn the PC fight song, and cheer on the Blue Hose! While there, take a photo with your class in your new orientation shirts at 6:15!
9:00pm
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Bingo
Kuhne Auditorium | (Hosted by Student Shepherds)
Feeling lucky? Try your hand at some late night bingo for some awesome prizes.
8:00am – 5:00pm
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Assessment
Virtual | Required
All new students will receive and email with a survey to complete by 5pm.
11:00am – 12:00pm
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Speed Friending
Springs Great Room
A quick, structured event where you’ll rotate through short conversations with classmates, break the ice, and build more connections.
2:00pm – 4:30pm
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Rise Against Hunger
First Presbyterian Church | Required
Participate with Student Volunteer Services (SVS) in a PC tradition by volunteering to pack meals for Rise Against Hunger. Rise Against Hunger is growing a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives and responding to emergencies.
- 2:00 – 3:15 pm | Groups 1 – 8 (meet at Springs at 1:30 pm)
- 3:30 – 4:30 pm | Groups 9 – 16 (meet at Springs at 3:00 pm)
8:00pm
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Outdoor Movie Night
Neville Lawn
Grab a blanket, bring some friends, and enjoy a movie under the stars! And yes, there will be popcorn!
9:30am
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Group Meet Up
Various Locations – ask your OL | Required
Meet up with your OL group before the Round Robin Info Sessions.
10:00am – 12:00pm
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Round Robin Info Sessions
Springs Student Center | Required
Learn about organizations, departments, and leadership on campus. Switch locations and learn something new every 20 minutes.
- Springs Great Room – Greek Life
- Grass Area in Front of Springs – Student Activities Board
- Springs Back Patio – Student Volunteer Services
- Springs Dining Area – Student Government Association
- Springs Basketball Court – Campus Recreation
12:00pm – 2:00pm
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Lunch
Greenville Dining Hall
2:00pm – 4:00pm
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Constructive Conversations
Kuhne | Required
Students will put their Constructive Conversation modules (required completion prior to move in) to practice with their Orientation Groups. Please go with your Group at your specified time:
- 2:00 pm – 2:50 pm | Groups 1 – 8
- 3:00 pm – 3:50 pm | Groups 9 – 16
2:00pm – 4:00pm
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Meet your Advisor
Neville 121 & 122
During your “off time” from the Constructive Conversations, this is the opportunity to meet with your academic advisors before classes start.
9:00pm – 11:00pm
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Shuckin’ & Shaggin’
Bailey Stadium
Celebrate moving in and the beginning of the fall semester at this annual event! Music, food, drinks and t-shirts for the first 100 guests!
11:00am
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Opening Convocation
Belk Auditorium
Participate in this PC tradition, to honor the Class of 2026.
1:00pm – 8:00pm
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Inflatables
West Plaza
Compete against your friends in the toxic obstacle course, become a hungry hungry hippo, enjoy being a kid again!
6:00pm
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Party on the Plaza
West Plaza
Learn about ways to get involved on campus and in the community… and get tons of free items!
9:00pm
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Campus Wide Worship
Outdoor Chapel
Join the Office of Spiritual Life at a reflective service to start the year.
Stay in the Loop
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Follow @pc_sab for all the exciting events the Student Activities Board has planned for the year, and what we’ve done in the past.
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