On Campus Student Employment Job Fair – 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Are you interested in working on-campus? This event provides an opportunity to visit with various departments to learn about available part-time jobs on campus. Representatives from the participating departments will be present to answer your questions. After the fair, apply for open positions on the Human Resources website.
Sponsored by Career Services and Human Resources.
Success Tips from Students and Faculty for First-Gen Students (and Everyone!) – 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Get ready for the first day of classes and more. Current students and faculty will give advice on preparing for classes and starting college off on the right (bear) track. This session is being provided through our FirstGen@UCA program, but all new students are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Sponsored by FirstGen@UCA
Rainbow Bear Lunch – 12:00-1:00 pm
Crafton Alumni Pavilion (next to the practice football field and Estes Stadium home side entrance)
LGBTQIA+ students, faculty and staff are invited to lunch at the Crafton Pavilion. This is an opportunity to connect, build community, and find support at UCA. Allies welcome.
Sponsored by the Counseling Center, Pride, Raising Awareness, Involvement, Support and Mentoring Alliance, Student Government Association, and UCA Campus Dining
Dodgeball Tournament – 1:00-3:00 pm
Come out for the Battle of the Halls Dodgeball Tournament hosted by SOS! Earn points for your hall toward the Battle of the Halls Trophy and bragging rights for the year. Sign up for your hall’s Dodgeball team at the Battle of the Halls meeting on Monday at 4:00pm. Catch live on Instagram at @SOS_Orange
This event is for first-year students only.
Education Abroad 101 – 3:00-4:00 pm
Whether you already know that study abroad will be a part of your college experience, or you’d just like to learn more about what opportunities UCA offers for study abroad and study away, this information session is for you! Learn more about the different types of programs we offer, destinations where you can study and options for funding your program.
Panhellenic Recruitment Orientation – 4:00-5:00 pm
This session is for women who are signed up for Panhellenic Formal Recruitment. Recruitment registration closes Monday, August 21. Click here to learn more and sign up to participate in recruitment with the Panhellenic Council.
Carnival Night – 6:00-8:00 pm
Come out and enjoy classic carnival games with a new twist! The first 500 participants get a free t-shirt and there will be tons of great prizes given out throughout the event. See you there!
Sponsored by Housing & Residence Life and Campus Recreation & Wellness.
Battle of the Halls – 9:00-11:00 pm
Join the Student Orientation Staff as your residence hall competes in an epic clash for the title of 2023 Battle of the Halls Champion! Register for Battle of the Halls during the Battle Prep on Monday or just show up for the battle to cheer on your hall. Contact your RA or any SOS member for more information.
This event is for first-year students only.