Events

The Fall Community Luncheon, featuring the Distinguished Faculty Address, is a cherished tradition that brings our campus community together to celebrate the start of a new academic year. Luncheon will begin at Noon following the President’s Welcome and Worship Ceremony. Keynote address to be given by C-N 2026 Distinguished Faculty member, Professor Julie L. Rabun

Fall Faculty Workshop in Gentry Auditorium (Henderson) I 8:30-11:30 am. Light grab-and-go breakfast available on the front sidewalk, or in the lobby if raining I 8:30-9:00.

New International Student Orientation provides essential information for new international students. All incoming undergraduate and graduate international students are required to attend this orientation. Bring your documents with you! Orientation will begin at 9am and conclude by 4pm.

Welcome HOME Eagles! Our Admissions Staff and Orientation Leaders will be welcoming our new Eagles to campus! When students and parents arrive on campus, they will be directed to Butler Lawn to check in, get their name tag, information, and more. From there, they will be directed to their respective Residence Halls. Orientation Leaders and […]

After a full morning of moving in, we want to offer our new Eagles and their families a time to rest and refuel. We will be hosting a casual lunch featuring local Food Trucks at our Rec Park next to West Campus Commons. Our Orientation leaders and campus faculty and staff will be encouraged to […]

All incoming military affiliated students and their families, please join us at our Open House. This is a time for these students and families to stop in for light refreshments, meet the Director of Military Services, Mrs. Pat Bivens, and have any last minute questions about their benefits answered.

All Commuter Students, please head to Butler Lawn where you will check in with Admissions, Student Accounts, & the New Student Orientation Staff. The Orientation Staff will then escort you to the Commuter Social. This social will include a time of fellowship with fellow students, refreshments, giveaways, & a tour of key commuter spaces on […]

All incoming Eagle parents & family members who will be helping your Eagle get settled into their new home and checked in to campus, you are invited to a Family Session. The Eagle Parent & Family Session will feature key information about your students' transition to college presented by C-N faculty and staff members, important […]

All incoming students, you will be welcomed to a session where you will meet your Orientation Group. Your Orientation Group will consist of around 20 other incoming new students. This group will be led by 2-3 upperclassmen students who will serve as your Orientation Leaders. This group will serve as a great way for you […]

New students & Eagle family members are welcomed to a Presidential Dinner in the Maddox Student Activity Center's 3-Gym. Enjoy a great meal provided by our Fresh Ideas staff and hosted by our University President, Dr. Charles Fowler.

Welcome Home Eagles! Join us at the Welcome Ceremony where you will officially be welcomed to the Eagle Family. The ceremony will begin with a time of worship led by […]

You are invited to the annual New Student Prayer Walk. Upon conclusion of the Welcome Ceremony, the Prayer Walk will begin from the MSAC, cross the soccer field and to […]