Family Orientation Schedule

Time

Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Davidson College Store Open

137 N Main Street

4 – 6 p.m.

Family Orientation Check In 

Stadium Entrance, Alvarez College Union

One of three options to check in for Orientation. You will receive important information regarding Orientation, including information for meeting with your student's holistic adviser.

7 – 8 p.m.

Opening Session

Baker Sports Complex

New students and their families will kick-off Orientation with a special welcome from President Doug Hicks and other campus leaders.

New Families Social

Brown Atrium, Alvarez College Union

Join the Office of Alumni and Family Engagement for a welcome reception for parents and other family members.

Family Orientation Check In 

Stadium Entrance, Alvarez College Union

One of three options to check in for Orientation. You will receive important information regarding Orientation, including information for meeting with your student's holistic adviser.

Time

Event

Kitchen Tour

Vail Commons

For students and family members of students with food allergies and special dietary needs, a tour of the kitchen and information on the Food Allergy Policy will be offered at Vail Commons

9 – 10:30 a.m.

Family Orientation Check In

Baker Sports Complex

Check in at the main entrance of Baker Sports Complex to receive important information regarding Orientation, including information for meeting with your student's holistic adviser. 

9 – 10:30 a.m.

Orientation Fair

Baker Sports Complex

Visit with representatives of different college departments and programs who will be available to answer questions and describe their services.

9 – 10:30 a.m.

Campus Tours

Baker Sports Complex

Optional Campus Tours will be leaving from the entrance of Baker at 9:00, 9:30, and 10:00. Signups not required.

Davidson College Store Open

137 N Main Street

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Life at Davidson 

Duke Family Performance Hall, Alvarez College Union

The vice president of student life and dean of students, vice president of academic affairs and dean of faculty, and the registrar will address families and answer questions.

Orientation Picnic

Chambers Lawn

Rain Location: Baker Sports Complex

Be our guest for lunch under the trees with your student and fellow Wildcat families. 

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Group meeting with your student’s holistic adviser 

Holistic advisers' names and locations for these meetings will be distributed during Family Orientation Check In 

Campus Partner Resource Sessions

Families are invited to attend panel discussions hosted by various offices designed to answer common questions regarding college programs and resources. 

• Beyond Davidson - Hance Auditorium, Chambers (3rd Floor)
  It's never too early to start thinking about life after Davidson. Join Betty and B. Frank Matthews II ’49 Center for Career Development (Matthews Center) Liz Wilson, Assistant Director for Business & Finance to learn about the four-year process for success after Davidson and how the Matthews Center can help. Q&A will follow a brief presentation.

• Davidson In The World - Hamilton W McKay Atrium, E. Craig Wall Jr Academic Center 
  The directors of the Dean Rusk International Studies Program and The Office of Education Abroad will discuss ways students encounter the world beyond Davidson

• Mechanics of Money - C Shaw Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union (3rd floor)
  Still confused about things like Dining Dollars, CatCards and Financial Aid? You are not alone! Come get some questions answered by members of the Controller's Office, Office of Financial Aid and Auxiliary Services

• Meet the Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Room 210, E. Craig Wall Jr Academic Center
  Learn about how the Hurt Hub@Davidson facilitates access to innovation and entrepreneurship for all Davidson students, faculty, alumni, and the broader Charlotte community. We provide the freedom to take risks. The freedom to succeed or fail. Integrity is our expectation, and inclusion is the foundation of everything we do.

• Scholar-Athlete Panel - Tyler-Tallman Auditorium, Sloan Music Center
  The associate director of athletics and two scholar-athletes will talk and answer questions about what to expect for your student-athlete.

• Student Support Resources -Sprinkle Room, Alvarez College Union (4th floor)
  Professionals from the Residence Life Office, Center for Student Health and Well-Being, Academic Access and Disability Resources, and the Dean of Students Office will address some of the resources available to your student at Davidson

4 – 5:30 p.m.

A Sweet Sendoff

The President’s House, Backyard

Rain Location: Alvarez College Union

Enjoy a dessert reception in the President's House backyard before heading home.