Monday, August 21

 *Mandatory* – How to be a Bear! – 9:00-10:10 am

Reynolds Performance Hall

What does it mean to be a UCA Bear? We come from different places, speak different languages, have different abilities and represent different cultures. But, we are all a part of the UCA Family! In this interactive session, you will meet some of your fellow Bears and hear about their unique backgrounds and experiences. You will learn about the UCA mission, values and why you belong here. Come have some laughs, meet new friends and learn about the inclusive culture of UCA.

Students will be dismissed to College Meetings after this session. SOSers will walk with you so you will know exactly where to go!

Attendance will be taken at this event using Event Pass so you will receive credit toward completing your New Bear Bucket List. Watch a brief video of how to use Event Pass below.

 *Mandatory* – College Meetings – 10:30-12:00 pm

Various Locations Around Campus – Dismissed from “How to Be a Bear!” Session

At this important session you’ll meet your dean, department chair, and faculty members in your college. Important information concerning your major and classes will be discussed. If you’re unsure about which college you’re in, see a SOS member.

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences & Undeclared – Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts Concert Hall

College of Business – College of Business 107

College of Education – Mashburn Hall 103

College of Health & Behavioral Sciences – Ida Waldran Auditorium (inside Old Main Hall)

College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics – Ronnie Williams Student Center Ballroom

Lunch on the Lawn – 12:00-1:30 pm

Lawns of McAlister Hall and Irby Hall

Join faculty and staff on the lawns in front of McAlister and Irby Hall for a free lunch. Mix and mingle with other students and faculty from your academic college!

Members of the Schedler Honors College will meet in the McCastlain Ballroom for lunch.

 

 *Mandatory* – Residential College Meetings – 1:30-2:30 pm

Ida Waldran Auditorium (inside Old Main Hall)

All new students living in a Residential College and in the Minton Commuter College are required to attend this session.

Biz@Bear, STEM@Hughes, MUSE@Arkansas, HPaW@Baridon and Minton Commuter College

Sponsored by Learning Communities

 *Mandatory* – Schedler Honors College & University Scholars Program Meeting – 1:30-3:00 pm

Ronnie Williams Student Center Ballroom

New students who have been accepted into the Schedler Honors College and University Scholars Program are required to attend this meeting.

Cub2Bear and Cookies – 2:00-3:00pm

Ronnie Williams Student Center Entrance

Pick up a cookie to go along with your Sweet Tea and learn about how you can be a part of the Cub2Bear Pilot Program! Cub2Bear is a 1 hour course focusing on Self-Awareness, Career Exploration, Community Engagement, and Leadership Development.

 

National Sweet Tea Day – 2:00-3:00pm

Ronnie Williams Student Center Entrance

Sip into sweet bliss! Visit UCA Dining in front of the Student Center for the most refreshing and delightful sweet tea experience!  

Sponsored by UCA Dining

 

 

 

Battle of the Halls Prep – 4:00-5:00 pm

Residential Halls Lobby

Meet with SOS to get ready and sign up for the Dodgeball Tournament and Battle of the Halls tomorrow!

This event is for first-year students only.

 

 

 

 Around the World: Greek Life Edition – 6:00-8:00 pm

Student Center Courtyard

Travel through the UCA Greek community and meet all twenty-one of our sorority and fraternity chapters for activities, games, and more! All of our chapters will have tents set up around the Student Center Lawn for you to have the opportunity to meet, interact, and get your passport stamped by all organizations. This is a great opportunity to connect with the overall Greek community in a low-pressure environment and learn more about what these organizations have to offer. Don’t forget to turn in your completed passport for a chance to win one of our big prizes!

Sponsored by the Office of Student LifeInterfraternity Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, United Greek Council, and Panhellenic Council.

Casino Night – 8:30-11:00 pm 

Ronnie Williams Student Center

Feeling lucky? Join us for a night full of games, prizes, friends, and fun! We’ll have everything from slot machines, table games, bingo, and more at Casino Night. You’ll exchange your chips at the end of the night for tickets at a must-be-present-to-win raffle.

Sponsored by the Student Activities Board (SAB). This event is for first-year students only.