NSO Schedule of Events
Building Since 1895, Empowering 2029
Monday, August 4
Empowering 2029: 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 - Ohio Hall | 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. | Wildcat iPad Distribution | - HPE Complex | Start your journey with the lastest technology. Here at FVSU, we want to make sure our freshman are equipped and ready to learn. | |
| 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. |
Tuesday, August 5
Self Pride
| Time | Event | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. | Move-in | - Wildcat Commons - Ohio Hall | 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. | Wildcat iPad Distribution | - HPE Complex | Start your journey with the lastest technology. Here at FVSU, we want to make sure our freshman are equipped and ready to learn. | |
| 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. | 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. |
Wednesday, 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.- 9:30 a.m. | Opening Session Speaker | -HPE Complex | Dr. Willie Batts will kick off your orientation week with some words that will motivate you to be the 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. | Orientation Crew Connect | -HPE Complex | Engage in your orientation groups to start learning more about your campus and all FVSU has to offer. | |
| 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 | ||
| 8:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. |
New Student Welcome Party Silent Headphone Party |
-Jones Amphitheater | Everyone's here and it's time to party!! |
Thursday, 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.- 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast | -Fambros Dining Hall | ||
| 9:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. | Meet with Your Leaders | -Fambros Dining Hall | ||
| 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. | Meet the Deans | -Various Locations | Meet the Dean of your college. Learn about the majors offered, clubs and scholarships offered on campus. | |
| 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. | Lunch | -Fambros Dining Hall | ||
| 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. | Freshmand Bag and Shirt Distribution | -Jones Student Center | Students will recieve shirts to wear for teh class picture. Students will receive FVSU bags. | |
| 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. | Dinner | -Fambros Dining Hall | ||
| 6:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. | First Walk | -Pettigrew Building | Students will take their first official walk as a Wildcat heading to their induction ceremony. | |
| 7:00 p.m.-9:00 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. |
Friday, August 8
School Pride: Picture Day
| Time | Event | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m.- 8:45 a.m. | Breakfast | -Fambros Dining Hall | ||
| 9:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. | Class Picture | -Wildcat Stadium | Be sure you are a part of the tradition by appearing in the Willdcat class picture. | |
| 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. | Lunch | -Fambros Dining Hall | ||
| 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. | |
| 4:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. | Dinner | -Fambros Dining Hall | ||
| 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. | Student Empowerment Sessions |
-Jones Student Center-A -Pettigrew Auditorium -B |
Session A: Dr. Jerod Benjamin Session B: Mrs. Lecia Rives |
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| 9:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. | Wildcat Rally | --Pettigrew Auditorium | Come out and enjoy the show as your NSOL put on a rally that you don't want to miss. |
Saturday, August 9
FVSU Family Day
Your class joins the FVSU family during a day when you fully step into the Wildcat culture.
| Time | Event | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. | Voting for Freshman Class Officers | -Jones Student Center | Exercise your democratic power by choosing your class officers. | |
| 12:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. | Yardfest Sponsored by the Warner Robins Chapter of the FVSU National Alumni Association | -Jones Student Center | Field Day activities, cookout, and music | |
| 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. | Campus Tours | -Jones Student Center | Make sure you know where classes are held and prepare for the first day of classes. | |
| 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 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 10
Faithful and True Day
Fill your heart with faith as you celebrate the joy of being a Wildcat prepared to serve humanity.
| Time | Event | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. | Brunch | -Fambros Dining Hall | ||
| 2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. | Wildcat Worship | -Jones Student Center | ||
| 7:00p.m.- 9:00p.m. | Golden Lounge - Student Talent Show | -Jones Student Center | Being a Wildcat is all about putting your best foot...or voice forward. Join your first Talent Show on the yard, your first of many opportunities to show off your talents. The stage is open for singers, dancers, rappers, poets, comics and more. |