Orientation will be your exciting, engaging, and one-of-a-kind experiences that allow you to leap into campus life at Carson-Newman University. You will have so many opportunities to meet new friends and get involved on campus. Our Orientation Leaders are equipped with the knowledge to tackle any questions you may have. Incoming Freshman and Transfer Students are encouraged to participate in this uniquely Carson-Newman experience.
Thursday, August 22 — WELCOME EAGLES DAY
8:30 AM-12 PM: Check-In & Move-In (Butler Lawn)
1-4 PM: Open House for New Military Affiliated Students & Families (J. Randall O’ Brien Veterans Center)
3-4 PM: Commuter Check-In (Butler Lawn)
4:30 PM: Meet Your Orientation Leader (Football Practice Field)
5-6 PM: Presidential Dinner (MSAC 3-Gym)
6-7 PM: Welcome Ceremony (MSAC 3-Gym)
7 PM: Prayer Walk & Soar Social (Burke-Tarr Stadium)
9 PM: Residence Hall Meetings
Friday, August 23 — TALON TAKEOVER DAY
9:30-10 AM: New Student Welcome (Holt Fieldhouse)
10 AM-12:30 PM: EAGLE 101: A Guide to College Life at C-N (Rotating Spaces #1-5)
12:30-1:30 PM: Lunch (Stokely Memorial Cafeteria)
1:30-2 PM: Talon Time
2:30-4:30 PM: Talon’s Chase & Race (Gentry Auditorium)
5:30-7:30 PM: Dinner with Orientation Group (Stokely Memorial Cafeteria)
7:45-8:15 PM: Talon Time (Practice Field)
8:30-10 PM: Orientation Olympics (Burke-Tarr Stadium)
10:15 PM: Champions Landing (The Eyrie)
Saturday, August 24 — EAGLES EXPLORE DAY
9-10 AM: Breakfast (Stokely Memorial Cafeteria)
10:15-11 AM: Check-in for Orientation Trips (Tarr Music Center)
11 AM: Depart for Orientation Trips
Sunday, August 25 — EAGLES WORSHIP NIGHT
9-11 AM: Church with Orientation Leaders/Groups
5-6 PM: Fresh Ideas Picnic Dinner (The Eyrie)
6-6:50 PM: UNITE Student Worship (Gentry Auditorium)
7-8:30 PM: Desserts with Faculty & Staff (The Eyrie)