Welcome Weekend 2022 – New Students
WELCOME WEEKEND 2022
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
Note: All mandatory sessions are marked with asterisks (*)
Friday, August 19th, 2022
8:00am-12:00pm *Drive-Through Check-Ins* – UJ Main Entrance
Located on the west side of campus along 5th Ave NE. This is your welcome to the University of Jamestown! Pick up your welcome packet, check in to your residence hall, get your mailbox key, student ID and more!
NOTE: Commuter students (students who live off campus) do not need to go through this process and can pick up this information later this afternoon.
8:00am-12:00pm Jimmie Move-In Crew – Kroeze, Seibold, Watson and Wilson Residence Halls
The Jimmie Move-In Crews, comprised of our Welcome Weekend leaders and some of our UJ Athletics teams, will be stationed at all of our first-year residence halls to assist you with moving in. Look for the bright orange shirts! Just give them your room number and a bit of direction and they will help get your things unloaded in no time.
8:00am-12:00pm Lofts Available – Kroeze Hall Loading Dock
If you pre-registered for a loft, your loft should be delivered to your room before move-in. If you get to your room and change your mind about wanting a loft, you can pick one up and sign your contract on-site.
8:00am-10:00am Campus Partners Offices Closed
Our Campus Partners (Business Office, Financial Aid, Admissions, Registrar, Informational Technology and Alumni) will be out of their offices welcoming our new students to campus. Offices will open again at noon.
9:00am-4:00pm Jimmie Connection Store & Post Office Open – Lyngstad Center
Visit the Jimmie Connection store for all of your Jimmie clothing & apparel needs. Visit the post office to identify your mailbox.
10:00am-1:00pm Brunch – Knight Hall Dining Center
Knight Hall Dining Center can be found inside Badal-Nafus. Students-this meal is covered by your meal plan; just show your ID card at the start of the line. Students without a meal plan, parents, family, and friends of our students-this meal is $10.40 and can be paid for at the front desk of Knight Hall.
10:00am-5:00pm Explore Campus Partners
Our Campus Partners (Business Office, Financial Aid, Admissions, Registrar, Informational Technology and Alumni) will be available during this time. Stop in to ask any last-minute questions you might have or to take care of any to-do list items.
12:00pm-5:00pm *Advisor Appointments* – Various Academic Buildings
Review the information printed on your nametag to find out when and where your 15-minute advisor session is scheduled. Discuss your schedule, questions, potential major, and more! This event is for students only. This is MANDATORY as part of the UJ Foundations experience.
12:00pm-5:30pm *Packet Pickup and Student IDs *– Student Affairs Office, Lyngstad Center
This is only required for students who do not live on campus and did not go through the Drive Thru Check In Process. You will need to stop at this desk to pick up your Welcome Weekend folder and get your Student ID.
12:00pm-5:30pm Information Table– Student Affairs Desk, Lyngstad Center
Once the drive-through line has closed, stop by the Student Affairs desk with any questions you may have!
4:30pm-6:00pm Dinner & Farewell to Family & Friends – Knight Hall Dining Center
Students- this meal is covered by your meal plan; just show your ID card at the start of the line. Students without a meal plan, parents, family, and friends of our students, this meal is $12.50 and can be paid for at the front desk of Knight Hall. This will be the farewell to family and friends as the rest of the weekend events are for students only.
6:00pm-7:00pm *Welcome Weekend Kick-Off *– Denault Auditorium, Reiland Fine Arts Center
This is the kick-off event for all students who are new to UJ. Celebrate the official beginning of your experience here, learn the Jimmie Fight Song, hear about the Welcome Weekend schedule, and meet your UJ Foundations small group.
7:00pm-8:30pm *Small Group Talk #1* – Various Locations
Meet your UJ Foundations small group, get to know one another, ask questions, and go over the schedule for the remainder of Welcome Weekend.
8:30pm-9:30pm *Meet Your Residence Hall* – Kroeze, Seibold, Watson, and Wilson Residence Halls
This is only required for first year students who live on campus. This is a required time for you to meet with your Resident Assistant (RA) and other members that live on your floor.
8:30pm-9:30pm Student Social – Student Engagement Center, Lyngstad Center
If you live in a residence hall other than those listed above or if you live off campus, then we invite you to join us for a student social. Ice cream floats will be provided.
9:30pm-11:00pm Nighttime Activity – Kroeze, Seibold, Watson, and Wilson Residence Halls
Stop by the lounges in these residence halls for some snacks, crafts, fun, and games. Each lounge will have something different, so make sure to get out and explore!
Saturday, August 20th, 2022
8:00am-12:00pm Lofts Available –Kroeze Hall Loading Dock
Lofts will be available to pick up at Kroeze and Watson Halls.
9:00am-4:00pm Jimmie Connection Store Open – Lyngstad Center
Visit the Jimmie Connection store for all of your Jimmie clothing and apparel needs.
10:00am-12:00pm Brunch – Knight Hall Dining Center
Don’t forget your student ID if you have a meal plan. Talk to one of your Group Leaders if you don’t have a meal plan and need a pass.
10:00am-1:00pm *Band Placement Interviews* – Reiland Fine Arts Center
These placement interviews are only required for students participating in band. Sign-up on the schedules posted on the band and choir doors.
11:00am-4:00pm (A) Choir Auditions-Reiland Fine Arts Center
Everyone is welcome to audition to join choir. Sign up for an audition time on the schedule posted on the choir doors.
12:00pm-1:00pm *Small Group Talk #2* – Various Locations
Spend some time building relationships and asking questions within your small groups.
1:00pm-2:30pm *Public Safety & Title IX Training* – Denault Auditorium, Reiland Fine Arts Center
Please bring your student ID as attendance is mandatory. Learn about prevention and awareness programs for everyday life along with how to stay safe on and off campus.
2:30pm-3:00pm *Class Photo*– Charlotte & Gordon Hansen Stadium
(Newman Arena if inclement weather)
Join your classmates as we take the official Class of 2026 photo!
5:00pm-5:15pm Small Group Meet Up – Various Locations
Still not quite sure you want to navigate the dining center on your own? Check-in with your small group leaders before dinner and eat together!
5:00pm-6:30pm Dinner – Knight Hall Dining Center
Don’t forget your student ID if you have a meal plan. Talk to one of your Group Leaders if you don’t have a meal plan and need a meal pass.
6:30pm-7:30pm *Small Group Talk #3* – Various Locations
Meet up with your small group to continue to build relationships through games and conversations. Talk about this evening’s upcoming events and visit any places you are unsure of on campus.
8:00pm-12:00am Backyard Bash – Allen Field (Hansen Center if inclement weather)
Join us for an evening of outdoor fun welcoming you into your new backyard! Listen to the live band 2 Weeks Notice, play lawn games, and more! Food will be available for purchase from a variety of local food trucks including: Red Mexican, J and L Concessions, Ice Shack, and Laney’s Cool Treats. Use your $5 voucher found in your nametag!
Sunday, August 21st, 2022
10:00am-1:00pm Brunch– Knight Hall Dining Center
Don’t forget your student ID if you have a meal plan. Talk to one of your Group Leaders if you don’t have a meal plan and need a pass.
11:00am-11:30am Chapel – Voorhees Chapel
Join our Director of Campus Ministries, Kirstie Dobson, for Welcome Worship in the historic Voorhees Chapel. This short worship service is an opportunity to kick off your year on the right foot and to receive a blessing on your journey to success here at UJ.
(Weekly Chapel occurs on Thursdays from 11:00-11:30 am during the school year)
12:00pm-4:00pm Jimmie Connection Store Open – Lyngstad Center
Visit the Jimmie Connection store for all of your Jimmie clothing and apparel needs.
1:00pm-2:30pm *Small Group Talk #4* – Various Locations
Please bring your class schedule to this talk! Your small group will be taking tours of campus to ensure you are ready to navigate your classes. Spend time with your group reflecting on your weekend and ask your last minute questions before class starts tomorrow.
1:00pm-4:00pm *Band Placement Interviews*– Reiland Fine Arts Center
These placement interviews are only required for students participating in band. Sign-up on the schedules posted on the band and doors.
1:00pm-4:00pm Choir Auditions-Reiland Fine Arts Center
Everyone is welcome to audition to join choir. Sign up for an audition time on the schedule posted on the choir doors.
2:30pm-4:30pm Lawn Games and Treats– Allen Field
(If inclement weather, this event will be cancelled)
Join us for some relaxed time outside playing a variety of lawn games including Spike Ball, Kan Jam, Cornhole, Ladderball, and more. Treats will be served.
4:30pm-6:30pm Dinner – Knight Hall Dining Center
Don’t forget your student ID!