Belonging Week

SIGNATURE EVENTS

Picture of Braves in the foam at Hawkfest 2023

Part-Time Job & Volunteer Fair

A promotional picture for I. F. Imaginary Friends the movie

TRANSFER & COMMUTER STUDENT EVENTS

A breakfast spread with toast & grape jelly, orange juice, coffee, oatmeal with fruit, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, fruit, milk, and muffins

Power UP and Power THROUGH

New Transfer & Commuter Students' Breakfast

A photo of a student smiling while she is working on her computer in the James A. Thomas Hall building.

BELONGING WEEK FULL SCHEDULE

MON | AUG 19

The full list of required sessions for first-year students can be accessed on the Launch website

TIME	SESSION	LOCATION	NOTES
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Returning Student Move-In	Various Locations	Welcome back Braves!
1:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m.	Brave Shopping Shuttle	Various Locations	Visit the shuttle program website for stop locations & more info
5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Freshman Student-Athlete Meeting	Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court in Jones Athletic Center	Required for all first-year athletes
7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.	Free Play in the Hawks Nest	Hawks Nest	Enjoy bowling, billiards, ping pong & more for free!
9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.	HAWK Fest: Foam Drop	Quad between Oak & Pine	Enjoy this outdoor dance party

TUES | AUG 20

TIME	SESSION	LOCATION	NOTES
ALL DAY	First Day of Classes	Campus/Online	Have a great FDOC!
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Welcome Tents	James B. Chavis Student Center Lumbee Hall Starbucks	Not sure where to go? Stop by! UNCP faculty & staff are ready to help!
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Power UP and Power THROUGH: New Transfer & Commuter Breakfast	DF Lowry Room 110	New transfer & commuter students' breakfast
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Braves Shopping Shuttle	Various Locations	Visit the shuttle program website for stop locations & more info
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	BraveNation Bash	Jones Athletic Center Main Gym	Discover where you may belong and enjoy free food, bubble soccer, giveaways, music & more at this student involvement fair
7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.	Free Play in the Hawks Nest	Hawks Nest	Enjoy bowling, billiards, ping pong & more for free!

WED | AUG 21

TIME	SESSION	LOCATION	NOTES
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Welcome Tents	James B. Chavis Student Center Lumbee Hall Starbucks	Not sure where to go? Stop by! UNCP faculty & staff are ready to help!
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	The Rhythm of Nations Dance	University Center Annex	Experience an eclectic mix of music from around the world as our talented DJ spins tracks that will transport you to different cultures and continents; from lively Latin beats, to soulful African rhythms, and everything in between!
7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.	Free Play in the Hawks Nest	Hawks Nest	Enjoy bowling, billiards, ping pong & more for free!

TIME

SESSION

LOCATION

NOTES

8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Welcome Tents

James B. Chavis Student Center

Lumbee Hall

Starbucks

Not sure where to go? Stop by! UNCP faculty & staff are ready to help!

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The Rhythm of Nations Dance

University Center Annex

Experience an eclectic mix of music from around the world as our talented DJ spins tracks that will transport you to different cultures and continents; from lively Latin beats, to soulful African rhythms, and everything in between!

7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Free Play in the Hawks Nest

Hawks Nest

Enjoy bowling, billiards, ping pong & more for free!

THURS | AUG 22

TIME	SESSION	LOCATION	NOTES
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Part-Time Job and Volunteer Fair	University Center Annex	Come out to discuss part-time job, internship & volunteer opportunities
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.	ONline and INvolved	Online	Connect with ways to engage with UNCP as an online student
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Braves Shopping Shuttle	Various Locations	Visit the shuttle program website for stop locations & more info
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	Maynor Honors College Welcome Reception	Hickory Hall	Reception for new and returning Honors College students
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Trivia Contest	Student Center Lounge	Test your knowledge and compete for prizes! It's a fun opportunity to challenge yourself and connect with your fellow students. Register now on the UNCP Campus Rec App
7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.	Free Play in the Hawks Nest	Hawks Nest	Enjoy bowling, billiards, ping pong & more for free!
8:00 p.m.	Movie in the Annex	University Center Annex	Join us for snacks and drinks in the Annex for I.F. (Imaginary Friends). Fill free to bring blankets and pillows to sit comfortably and enjoy the film. Chairs for seating will also be available

FRI | AUG 23

TIME	SESSION	LOCATION	NOTES
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.	Meet the Greeks	GPAC	Meet all of our spectacular fraternities & sororities! Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.	Free Play in the Hawks Nest	Hawks Nest	Enjoy bowling, billiards, ping pong & more for free!

SAT | AUG 24

TIME	SESSION	LOCATION	NOTES
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	BraveVentures: ZipQuest Excursion	Fayetteville, NC	Enjoy a day of fun, camaraderie, and zipline canopy adventures. Sign up now and be part of an experience that will elevate your college life.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Braves Shopping Shuttle	Various Locations	Visit the shuttle program website for stop locations & more info
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	RHA BraveNation Music Bingo	University Center Annex	Enjoy bingo with a musical twist BraveNation style

Belonging Week

SIGNATURE EVENTS

HAWKFest

BraveNation Bash

Rhythm of Nations Dance

Part-Time Job & Volunteer Fair

Movie in the Annex

Meet the Greeks

TRANSFER & COMMUTER STUDENT EVENTS

Power UP and Power THROUGH

ONline and INvolved

BELONGING WEEK FULL SCHEDULE

James B. Chavis Student Center

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