Presbyterian College rolled out the True Blue welcome mat on Saturday, March 21, as admitted students and their families came to the Clinton campus for Accepted Student Day. The event was a celebration of achievement and a first real taste of life as a Blue Hose.
“Days like this are what make this work meaningful,” said Josh Tyson, executive director of admissions. “When you see these students walking across campus, laughing, making new friends, and starting to picture themselves here — that’s the moment you know PC is working its magic.”
“We couldn’t be more excited about the class that’s coming.”
In Belk Auditorium, PC president Dr. Anita Gustafson, student leaders, and admissions leadership officially welcomed the incoming class. An academic advising overview followed, giving students an early look at navigating their first semester and the First-Year Experience courses designed to help them hit the ground running in the fall.
After the welcome session, future Blue Hose connected with current and future PC students as they made friends and learned more about what to expect at PC. Meanwhile, parents gathered for sessions on financial aid, campus resources, and student support services.
“Accepted Student Day made me excited for my future at PC,” said Kendall Williams of Woodruff, S.C.
“From the moment I arrived, everyone was incredibly welcoming. The campus is beautiful, and the atmosphere is truly refreshing.”
The afternoon brought everyone together on East Plaza for the True Blue Celebration. Students and parents met with professors to learn more about the academic offerings at PC as well as campus leaders to learn more about the many ways students can get involved on campus.
A cookout with yard games and a live DJ capped off an event full of new friendships and first impressions.
“The experience I had at Presbyterian was amazing!” said Kameron Hailstock of Piedmont, S.C.
“Everyone I met was so nice and made me feel like I belonged. It was fun doing the activities on campus. I met a lot of great people who also had an amazing time!”
