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, August 21 to Sunday, August 24.
New Student Orientation
WELCOME BLUE HOSE!
2025 New Student Orientation Schedule
Orienting Students for Life at PC
8:30am - 4:00pm
First Day Ready* | Patrick Center in Smith Administration (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! All students must check in once arriving on campus.
4:00pm
Welcome & Matriculation Ceremony* | Belk Auditorium
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.
5:00 - 8:00pm
True Blue Barbecue* | Greenville Dining Hall
Take a break from unpacking at GDH for barbecue, mac-n-cheese, and so much more! Guests may pay at the door to join students for an all-you-can-eat buffet.
7:00pm
PC Men's Soccer vs Davidson | Martin Stadium
8:30pm
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.
9:30pm
Group Meet Up & Late Night Springs Springs | Various Locations — ask your OL (required)
End move-in day by meeting up with your Orientation Leader and then head to Late Night Springs! Bring a friend for an ice cream sundae bar, games on the big screen, and basketball!
*Family & Guests are invited to participate in these sessions!
10:00am
Morning Kickoff & Class Photo | Belk Auditorium (required)
Start Day 2 off right with a fun and energizing session hosted by Orientation Leaders.
10:15am
Community at PC | Various Locations (required)
Students will get to know staff members and learn more about what community means at PC.
12:00 - 2:00pm
Lunch | Greenville Dining Hall
2:00pm
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, Academic Success, and Accessible Education.
4:00 - 5:00pm
Academic/Resource Fair | Springs Student Center
Meet professors, learn about work study opportunities, involvement, and more!
7:00pm - 9:00pm
President’s Reception | President’s House
Another classic PC tradition! Spend time with President Gustafson and enjoy dessert at the President’s House. Ask your Orientation Leader for more information! Students will attend with their groups at a designated time. Dress code is snappy casual.
9:00am - 12:00pm
Office Hours | Various Locations
Students can use this time to schedule advisor meetings or meet with other campus offices as needed.
9:00am - 12:00pm
Assessment | Virtual (required)
All new students will receive an email with a survey to complete by noon on Friday.
11:00am - 12:00pm
Advisor Meetings | Various Locations** (required)
Every student is assigned a faculty advisor. Students will meet with their Advisor to prepare for the start of the academic year.
2:00 - 4:00pm
Tie Dye Springs | Student Center
Meet back up with your Group to tie dye a PC shirt on the Springs Lawn!
5:00pm
“The World Needs All Kinds of Minds” with Temple Grandin | Belk Auditorium (Registration required by Monday, August 12 if attending)
Don’t miss this once-in-a-life time opportunity to hear from from Dr. Temple Grandin, world-famous autism advocate and subject of the HBO biopic, Temple Grandin, as she explains the importance of embracing all types of minds.
This event is welcome to the public; please register here by Monday, August 12 if you’re planning to attend (and any guests also need to register).
8:00 - 10:00pm
Late Night Event: To Be Announced
**Locations Include:
Dr. Brian Donley | Jacobs JB-1
Dr. David Liu | HP 311
Dr. Justin Lance | HP 314
Dr. Carla H. Alphonso | HP 315
Dr. Greg Goeckel | HP 207
Dr. Kara Shavo | HP 209
Dr. Tammy J. Graham | HP 410
Dr. Rachel Childers | Jacobs 208
Dr. James T. Allen | Jacobs 105
Dr. Kurt Gleichauf | Jacobs 109
Dr. Scott Barker | Jacobs 111
Dr. Sabrina Moore | Lassiter 119
Dr. Emily Taylor | Neville 205
Dr. Philip Perdue | Neville 206
Dr. Stefan Wiecki | Neville 221
Dr. Justin Brent | Neville 222
Dr. Jacyln Sumner | Neville 121
Dr. Julie Meadows | Neville 306
Dr. Kirk Nolan | Neville 321
Dr. Sharon Knight | Neville 322
Dr. Caleb Tatebe | Richardson 315
Dr. Kimberly De La Cruz | Richardson 303
Prof. Karen Mattison | Jacobs 104
Dr. Craig Vondergeest | Neville 305
Dr. Roy Campbell | Khune Aud.
If your advisor is not listed above, you will attend the session in Khune Auditorium.
9:30am - 3:00pm
Green River Tubing | Saluda, NC
Cool off in the mountains of NC on a two-hour float down the Green River. Bring your friend, a towel, and a change of clothes for a fun-filled day!
Sign-ups will begin on Wednesday, August 14— spots are limited! Transportation provided.
All Day
Blue Hose Survivor: One Day Challenge | East Plaza
BLUE HOSE Survivor is your chance to test your social, strategic, and physical skills in a unique competition! Compete for a GRAND PRIZE of a $250 Visa Gift Card!
Registration Deadline: August 15
Only the first 16 students to register will play!
Interested in joining the production team? Email bluehosesurvivorproduction@gmail.com to get involved behind the scenes.
Follow along on Instagram @bluehose_survivor
Don’t miss your shot at becoming the next Sole Survivor!
8:00pm
Bingo | Kuhne Auditorium
Join Student Shepherds for the chance to win fun prizes!
2:00pm
PC Womens Soccer vs College of Charleston | Martin Stadium
2:00 - 4:30pm
Rise Against Hunger | First Presbyterian Church (required— meet at Springs)
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 1:40pm)
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Groups 9 – 15 (meet at Springs at 3:10pm)
7:00pm
Mind Games with Paul Ramsey | Belk Auditorium
“Mind Games” approaches stage hypnotism from a whole new angle. It’s interactive, original entertainment that transforms average students into a cast of characters before your very eyes! You’ll talk about what you see long after the show is over.
8:30 - 9:00pm
Sunday Worship | Springs Great Room
Join the Student Shepherds and Associate Chaplain Rev. British in a short Christian worship service to start your semester off right! Service will end with a blessing and a small gift for all who attend.
What to Bring on Move-In »
If you need assistance with New Student Orientation, please contact Student Involvement at involvement@presby.edu or 864-833-8554.
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