Saturday, August 19, 2023
Timeline
8:30 a.m. - Faculty Line of March for New Student Convocation - RSVP and academic regalia required
Location: Sidewalk near Virginia Hall and Carlton (Rain location: Gill Room, Schar Center)
Intended Audience: Open to faculty members and administrators with faculty rank wearing academic regalia. Adding this event to your calendar does not complete the email RSVP required to participate.
The faculty line will form on the sidewalk between Virginia Hall and Carlton Building at 8:30 a.m. Please note there will be a separate email invitation to march in the academic processional and reserve a seat for the ceremony. The academic processional will begin with new students arriving Under the Oaks, followed by faculty.
Please RSVP – please see email invitation to participate.
9:00 a.m.-10:10 a.m. - New Student Convocation - volunteers needed
Location: Under the Oaks (Rain location: Schar Center)
Intended Audience: All faculty and staff of Elon University are welcome to volunteer during the ceremony. Staff teaching Elon 1010 courses may wish to serve at the ceremony prior to advising sessions.
The New Student Convocation marks the official opening of the academic year and welcomes the Class of 2027 and transfer students. Volunteers are needed to greet guests, assist with seating and answer general questions. You can sign up to volunteer by filling out this survey. The survey will close on August 11.
10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. - Families Meet Advisors Sessions (Elon 1010 and transfers)
Location: Various locations
Intended Audience: All Elon 1010 Instructors and Executive Director of KLC.
Elon 1010 faculty advisors meet with the families of advisees in the same location as for the advisees. Families of transfer students meet in LaRose Digital Theatre, KOBC.
11:30 a.m.-12:30-p.m. - New Student Advising Sessions (Elon 1010 and transfers)
Location: Various locations
Intended Audience: All Elon 1010 Instructors.
Elon 1010 Faculty advising new students will meet with advisees. Meeting locations are listed in the locator guide distributed during Orientation.
12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. - Family Sendoff Picnic
Location: West Moseley Lawn, Martin Alumni Center, West Lawn of the Koury Center (Rain plan: pick up lunch in any of the three Dining Halls, find seating in Lakeside, Moseley, McKinnon, or Alumni Gym)
Intended Audience: New Elon students and their families. Elon 1010 faculty members will receive a wristband. All other Elon employees may attend, but must complete the survey at (using this link) to receive a wristband.
Farewell lunch for families/students. Meal plan covers cost for student. There is a per-person fee of $19 (if purchased in advance, $20 on site) for parents and other guests. Come enjoy a taste of Elon Dining as your students and families prepare to say goodbye for now!