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. NSO will take place Thursday to Sunday.
AUG
21–24
New Student Orientation

Orientation Schedule
9:00am – 12:00pm
First Day Ready* | Springs Great Room (Required)
This one-stop check in will include opportunities to take care of important business with many campus offices. You will receive your Student ID and room key! Students must check in when they arrive on campus.
3:00pm
Athletics Meeting* | Kuhne Auditorium (Athletes & families are encouraged to attend.)
Get to know key Department of Athletics staff members and learn more about the expectations of being a Blue Hose student-athlete.
5:30 – 6:30pm
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.
8:00pm
Residence Hall Meetings | Residence Hall Lobby (Required for residential students)
Residential Students are required to meet their RA and learn about community at PC.
8:30pm
Group Meetup | Various Locations – (Required. Ask your Orientation Leader for details)
End move-in day with a debrief with your Orientation Leader.
9:00pm
Late Night Springs | Springs Student Center
Bring a friend and enjoy ice cream sundaes, Nintendo Switch on the big screen, pinball machines, and open gym time!
*Family & guests are invited to participate in these sessions.
10:00am
Morning Kickoff | Belk Auditorium (Required)
Start the second day off right with a fun and energizing session hosted by Orientation Leaders.
10:30 – 11:30am
Constructive Conversations | Belk Auditorium (Required)
Students will put their Constructive Conversation modules to practice in their Orientation groups. All students are required to complete the accompanying modules prior to move-in.
11:30am – 1:00pm
Auxiliary Services & Dining Tour | Belk Auditorium | Greenville Dining Hall, Freshens, Boars Head (Required)
Hear from Dining Services and learn how to maximize your meal plan at all of the dining options on campus. Then have lunch with your Orientation group.
2:00 – 4:00pm
Keys to Student Success | Belk Auditorium (Required)
Classes are right around the corner! Learn about student success resources and opportunities from Career and Professional Development, Justice & Community Wellbeing, Accessible Education, and Campus Police.
5:00pm
Dinner | Greenville Dining Hall, Craft, Freshens
7:00pm – 9:00pm
President’s Reception | President’s House
Another classic PC tradition! Spend time with President Gustafson and enjoy sweet treats. Students will attend with their groups at a designated time. Dress code is snappy casual.
10:00am – 12:00pm
Scavenger Hunt | Springs Student Center
Get familiar with key campus locations and offices for a chance to enter into a prize drawing. Meet at the Springs Student Center porch at 10 in the morning for details to schedule advisor meetings or meet with other campus offices as needed.
1:00 – 3:00pm
Tie Dye | Springs Student Center Lawn
Take part in a PC tradition and tie-dye a t-shirt!
4:00 – 6:00pm
Pickleball | Calloway Courts
Play pickleball with your friends on the newly renovated Calloway Courts.
6:00pm
Football Fan Fest | Bailey Stadium
Bring your rally towels, learn the PC fight song, and cheer on the Blue Hose!
9:00pm
Bingo | Kuhne Auditorium (Hosted by Student Shepherds)
Feeling lucky? Try your hand at some late night Bingo for awesome prizes.
2:00 – 4:30pm
Rise Against Hunger Service Project | First Presbyterian Church (Required)
Join Student Volunteer Services in a PC tradition by volunteering to pack meals for Rise Against Hunger. Rise Against Hunger is a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives, and responding to emergencies.
2:00 – 3:15 p.m. | Groups 1 – 8 (Meet at Springs at 1:40pm)
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Groups 9 – 15 (Meet at Springs at 3:10pm)
7:00pm
Men’s Soccer Game | Martin Stadium
10:00am – 3:00pm
Golf Tournament | Fox Run Country Club, Simpsonville
10:00am – 12:45pm
Breakout Info Sessions | First Floor Neville Classrooms
Learn about organizations, departments, and leadership on campus. Attend at least three sessions to be entered for a grand prize!
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
- Greek Life – Kuhne Auditorium
- Student Activities Board – Neville 121
- Counseling Services – Neville 122
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
- Student Employment – Kuhne Auditorium
- Student Volunteer Services – Neville 121
- Career and Professional Development – Neville 122
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
- Student Government Association – Kuhne Auditorium
- Financial Aid – Neville 121
- Campus Recreation – Neville 122
2:00pm
From IEP/504 to College Accommodations | Reynolds Hall
Learn what you need to know about receiving accommodations in college with a visit to the newly renovated Justice & Community Wellbeing space.
9:00 – 11:00pm
Shuckin’ & Shaggin’ | Bailey Stadium
Celebrate moving in and the beginning of the fall semester at this beloved PC tradition! Join fellow Blue Hose for music, food, t-shirts, and drinks at this annual event that kicks off every academic year.