Events

Community Veterans are invited to join our Carson-Newman students veterans and service members for a cup of coffee and fellowship. Occurs the second Thursday of each month.

Join us for Carson-Newman's online Early Registration event! This event is designed for students who are not able to attend ER in-person, due to living out-of-state or because of schedule conflicts. We want to make sure that you receive all of the information to help you get a jump start on officially becoming a student in […]

A two-part gathering time for all C-N employees (faculty & staff) to start the school year. The first half is a worship service and the second half is filled with service awards, introductions of the new employees, and other business.

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 new Eagles will enjoy a great time of fellowship over breakfast in Stokely Memorial Cafeteria.

Students will participate in Navigating College Life where they will visit key campus locations, meet campus faculty & staff, attend a local Church Fair, & discover essential resources to living life as an Eagle.

All new students will enjoy a time of fellowship over lunch served in Stokely Memorial Cafeteria.

All new students will check-in for their Orientation Trip & load the bus to their destination.

All new students will leave campus to embark on their Orientation Trip.

All new students will attend an Orientation Trip of their choice off-campus.

All new students are invited to attend a local church for Sunday service. This Sunday will serve as a great opportunity to attend one of these local churches with new found friends or by recommendation of an Orientation Leader. Additionally, several local churches' staff members will be on campus during New Student Orientation, specifically during […]

All new Eagles will enjoy a great time of fellowship over a final Orientation dinner in Stokely Memorial Cafeteria.

All new students are welcomed to a Worship Night in the MSAC 3-Gym. Join us as C-N Student Leaders lead us in a time of worship, reading of God's Word, & praise to the Lord for He is good. Also, you will receive your first C.L.W. credit (Community, Life, & Worship) for attending!

This occurs on the first day of Fall Semester (2026) for any student enrolled in a Nursing class. This is not for incoming students that have claimed Nursing as their major, that will be working on their prerequisites.

We will be supplying FREE biscuits on the first day of classes. Walkway between Tarr Music Building and Swann Hall

WELCOME BACK EAGLES! Join us on the Eyrie for a true Welcome Back Bash- First Day of Class Pictures, Treats, Games, & Fun!

Calling all Eagle Fans & Mossy Creek Maniacs! Meet us at Holt Fieldhouse for the Fall Sports Pep Rally.

Informational Meeting about AX for new members, and preview of upcoming events for current members.

Weekly fellowship event with teaching, refreshments, and community building.

Free specialty lemonades sponsored by Student Care & Advocacy

Welcome Week Event - Welcome back for students. We will have yard games and information about the wellness center and the services we offer! Events will be from 11 am to 1pm.

Come by for FREE dirty soda bar sponsored by The Wellness Center

The Eagle Scholars distinction is reserved exclusively for student-athletes who have earned a 3.25 grade point average or higher for the academic year. This prestigious recognition celebrates outstanding academic achievement while honoring the dedication, discipline, and balance required to excel both in the classroom and in athletic competition. The Eagle Scholars Awards Ceremony recognizes student-athletes […]