*Mandatory* – How to be a Bear! – 9:00-10:10 am
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!
*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
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
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
New students who have been accepted into the Schedler Honors College and University Scholars Program are required to attend this meeting.
National Sweet Tea Day – 2:00-3:00pm
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
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 Life, Interfraternity Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, United Greek Council, and Panhellenic Council.
Casino Night – 8:30-11:00 pm
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.