NSO Schedule of Events
The FVSU Blueprint: Operation 2030
Tuesday, August 4
Empowering 2030: Independence Day
This college thing is really happening. Move into your room, meet new friends, and send your family off with love and best wishes.
| Time | Event | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. | Move-in | - Wildcat Commons Buildings WC4 and WC6 Only | Find your room, unload the car, organize your stuff, meet your roommates and make last minute store runs while your parents are there to pay for it. You might even spot some key faculty, staff and students there to help you lift some boxes. | |
| 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. | Lunch | - Fambros Dining Hall | - Area restaurants | |
| 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. | Time Capsule Project | -HPE Complex | Write a letter to your future self. Set some goals and aim for the stars. Once you graduate, look back at your letter to see if you challenged yourself, reached your goals, or changed your path. | |
| 2:00pm-5:00pm | Orientation Crew Connect | -HPE Complex | Meet your orientation leader and the other students in your "crew." | |
| 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. | Dinner | -Fambros Dining Hall | ||
| 7:30pm-10:00 p.m. | Get to Know Your Leaders | -Jones Amphitheater | Socializing time! Your parents are gone, your new friends are here, and the music demands dancing. |
Wednesday, August 5
Self Pride
| Time | Event | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. | Move-in | - Wildcat Commons Buildings WC7 and WC3 Only | Find your room, unload the car, organize your stuff, meet your roommates and make last minute store runs while your parents are there to pay for it. You might even spot some key faculty, staff and students there to help you lift some boxes. | |
| 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. | Lunch | - Fambros Dining Hall | - Area restaurants | |
| 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. | Time Capsule Project | -HPE Complex | Write a letter to your future self. Set some goals and aim for the stars. Once you graduate, look back at your letter to see if you challenged yourself, reached your goals, or changed your path. | |
| 2:00pm-5:00pm | Orientation Crew Connect | -HPE Complex | Meet your orientation leader and the other students in your "crew." | |
| 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. | Dinner | -Fambros Dining Hall | ||
| 8:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. |
New Student Welcome Party |
-Jones Amphitheater | Everyone's here and it's time to party!! |
Thursday, August 6
NSO Kick-Off: Honesty & Empathy
| Time | Event | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m.- 8:45 a.m. | Breakfast | -Fambros Dining Hall | ||
| 9:00 a.m.- 9:15 a.m. | Opening Session Speaker | -HPE Complex | Start Orientation Week with an inspiring welcome from FVSU Alumni President Mr. Garren Walker! As a proud Wildcat, he'll share words of encouragement, school pride, and motivation to help you embrace the Wildcat experience and inspire you to become the very best version of yourself. | |
| 9:15 a.m.-9:30 a.m. | Dean of Student's Charge to the Class | -HPE Complex | Get ready to kick off Orientation Week with an inspiring welcome from our Dean of Students, Dr. Vonda Easterling! She'll share words of encouragement, motivation, and Wildcat pride to help you start your journey with confidence and challenge you to become the very best Wildcat you can be. | |
| 9:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. | Title IX | -HPE Complex | Ms. Michelle Clarington will conduct a Title Ix presentation that will help keep all Wildcats safe on campus. | |
| 10:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. | Meet the Deans | -Various Locations | Get to know the Dean of your college and discover all the opportunities waiting for you! Explore the majors available, learn about exciting student clubs and organizations, and find out about scholarships that can help you succeed. This is your chance to connect, ask questions, and start building your Wildcat experience! | |
| 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. | Lunch | -Fambros Dining Hall | ||
| 2:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. | Wildcat Civility | -HPE COmplex | Interested in becoming the next Queen, King or Class Officer, you don't want to miss this session. | |
| 3:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. | Orientation Crew Connect | -HPE Complex | Engage in your orientation groups to start learning more about your campus and all FVSU has to offer. | |
| 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. | Dinner | -Fambros Dining Hall | ||
| 7:30pm-10:00 p.m. | Game Night | -Jones Student Center | Come out and play some games, learn some line dances and mingle with your peers and student leaders. Food served and DJ Smooth on the ones and twos. |
Friday, August 7
The First Walk: Committment
Your journey toward becoming the ultimate Wildcat is complete on this day when you take the New Wildcat Oath.
| Time | Event | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m.- 8:45 a.m. | Breakfast | -Fambros Dining Hall | ||
| 9:00 a.m.- 10:15 a.m. | Class Picture | -Wildcat Stadium | Be sure you are a part of the tradition by appearing in the Willdcat class picture. | |
| 10:15 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. | Wildcat Engagement with NSO Leaders | -Wildcat Stadium | ||
| 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. | Lunch | -Fambros Dining Hall | ||
| 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. | Relax and Rejuvenate | -Wildcat Commons | Relax and prepare for your First Walk as a Wildcat. Put on your best black and white attire. | |
| 3:00 p.m.-3:20 p.m. | Pettigrew Line-up | -Pettigrew Building | Meet you orientation leaders to prepare for your first walk. | |
| 3:30 p.m.-3:45 p.m | First Walk | -Pettigrew Building | Students will take their first official walk as a Wildcat heading to their induction ceremony. | |
| 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m | Wildcat Induction Ceremony | -HPE Complex | Your transformation into a college student has officially begun. Thank your family for their best wishes as your take a giant step forward into independence. | |
| 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. | Dinner | -Fambros Dining Hall | ||
| 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. | Wildcat Rally | -Jone Amphitheater | Come out and enjoy the show as your NSOL put on a rally that you don't want to miss. |
Saturday, August 8
School Pride:
| Time | Event | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. | Wildcat Cookout | -Jones Student Center | ||
| 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. |
Voter Registration & Class Speeches NSOL Engagement |
-Pettigrew Auditorium | Vote for your class officers. Make sure your voice is heard. | |
| 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. | Campus Tours | -Various Locations | Make sure you know where you're going on Monday. Ask a student leader to give you a tour. | |
| 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. | Dinner | -Fambros Dining Hall | ||
| 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m | Create Your Wildcat Journey | -Jones Student Center | Create FVSU paraphernalia to start your wildcat journey |
Sunday, August 9
| Time | Event | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Bunch | -Fambros Dining Hall | ||
| 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. | Voting for Freshman Class Officers | -Jones Student Center | Exercise your democratic power by choosing your class officers. | |
| 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. | Dinner | -Fambros Dining Hall | ||
| 7:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. | Golden Lounge (Talent Show) | -Pettigrew Auditorium | Be sure to sign up to participate in the talent show, or just come out and watch the show. Just come out and have a good time. |