Attention all first-year students: This is your chance to learn all you need to know to join BraveNation! These welcome events will introduce you to fellow students, give you the essential info you need to get started and celebrate your start as part of the UNCP family.
Weeks of Welcome
Weeks of Welcome at UNCP marks your arrival to BraveNation! It's designed to make your first days on campus exciting, memorable and packed with opportunities to connect. From move-in to BraveWalk, each event gives you a chance to meet new friends, learn campus traditions and embrace UNCP's community spirit. Get ready to dive into everything UNCP offers — from exploring campus resources to celebrating your new home. There's so much to discover, and it all starts here!
First-Year Student Special Events
LAUNCH Into the Brave Experience
LAUNCH events are required for all first-year students. Please bring your UNCP Braves Card to check in and verify attendance.
2025 Weeks of Welcome
One week of welcome isn't enough. We offer four fun weeks that welcome you into our
community and teach you how to make the most of your time at UNCP.
Learning Week
August 18-24, 2025
Our first week of welcome is devoted to your success as a student. Learn how to maximize your academic experience, achieve success within the classroom, access support and resources beyond the classroom and find guidance for a successful career after graduation.
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Tent | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | SC Lawn |
| First Day of Class Photos | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | SC Patio |
| Guess That Culture! | 2-4 p.m. | Belk Hall 102 |
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Tent | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | SC Lawn |
| Rec 10: Learn, Move, Thrive | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Jones Center |
| BraveNation Bash | 6-9 p.m. | Jones Center, Main Gym |
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Tent | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | SC Lawn |
| Culture Shock & Success: Your International Student Playbook | 1-2 p.m. | Belk Hall 102 |
| F45 Instructor Bootcamp | 4-5 p.m. | Jones Center, Fitness Studio |
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tropic Like It's Hot: A Sweet Start to the Semester | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | SC 208 |
| Part-Time Job Fair | 12-3 p.m. | Chavis Student Center |
| Learn to Lift Class | 5-6 p.m. | Jones Center, Campbell Wellness Center |
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Olympics | 2-5 p.m. | SC Annex |
| Meet the Greeks | 6-8 p.m. | GPAC |
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Bingo B4 Bed with RHA | 5-8 p.m. | SC Annex |
Community Week
August 25-30, 2025
BraveNation offers space and community for all students. This week, you'll learn about the many kinds of groups on campus that can offer you a special sense of belonging and friendship throughout your UNCP experience.
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Corp Challenge | ||
| Career Center Open House | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. |
Career Center, Chavis Student Center |
| Welcome Back: "BSU Edition" | 5-6 p.m. | |
| Noche de Travesuras (Game Night) | 5-8 p.m. | |
| Blueprint Welcomes | 6-7 p.m. |
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Leaves & Laughter | 2-5 p.m. | SC Annex |
| Ice Cream Social | 5-7 p.m. | Courtyard Apartments Pool |
| First Gen Foundation: Build Your Legacy | 5-7 p.m. | |
| Native American Student Organization (NASO) Comeback | 5-8 p.m. | |
| Sunset & Chill: Paint Your Purpose | 6-8 p.m. |
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Hok Nosai: Whoz Ya People? | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | SC Lawn |
| Academic Navigator: Your Roadmap to Success | 12-1:30 p.m. | SC 208 |
| Welcome Back: "Footy Edition" | 5-6 p.m. | |
| SGA Senate Meeting | 5:15-6:15 p.m. | JATH 130 |
| Anime Club Meet & Greet | 6-8 p.m. | |
| Pick Up & Play Night | 6-8 p.m. | Lumbee Field |
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Intentions in Sight | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Chavis Student Center |
| Dippin' Dots with PAC | 12-3 p.m. | SC Lawn |
| Find Your Raíces: Make Flower Bouquets | 4-6:30 p.m. | |
| Game Night | 6-9 p.m. | Jones Center 1167 |
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Brave Foundations Kickoff | ||
| Open House: Braves Resource Center | 4-6 p.m. | Braves Resource Center |
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| EMPOWER | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | SC Annex |
Well-Being Week
September 1-7, 2025
UNCP makes a healthy lifestyle a top priority. Learn about the many on-campus resources that support your well-being, including Campus Rec facilities, mental health services and nutrition education. The week includes a wellness fair and a wellness tour, as well as fun classes and activities, from pickleball to yoga.
Labor Day - University Closed
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Rec Fest | 6-9 p.m. | Lumbee Field |
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Brave Wellness Fair | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | SC Lawn |
| Aloha Wave Party: "Crocs Edition" | 5:30-8 p.m. | Aquatic Center |
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Calm & Connect | 4-5:30 p.m. | HPE 1165 |
| Blood Drive | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | SC Annex |
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Being Across the Globe | 1-3 p.m. | Belk Hall 102 |
| QPR Training | 3-4 p.m. | SC 251 |
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| PAC the Stadium | Grace P. Johnson Stadium |
Belonging Week
September 8-12, 2025
Belonging Week is our first week of welcome, focusing on your inclusion into the UNCP community. We'll have activities all week, where you can play, dance, relax and learn all about life at UNCP. It's your chance to meet new friends, find your place on campus, and start your BraveNation journey with confidence and connection.
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sweat & Connect | 5-7 p.m. | Jones Center. Fitness Studio |
| Teach Me How to Boogie | 7-9 p.m. | SC Annex |
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Recreation Blitz | 2-4 p.m. | Lumbee Field |
| If Not You, Then Who? Bystander Intervention & Hazing Prevention Training | 4-5 p.m. | JATH Auditorium |
| Student Org Roundtable | 5:30-7 p.m. | SC Annex |
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Brave Beginnings: "The Power of First Steps" | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | SC Annex |
| Transfer Tribe: Building Your Campus Community-A Cultural Showcase | 12-2 p.m. | SC Annex |
| Braves Forward: Your Basic Needs Toolbox | 4-5:30 p.m. | SC 251 |
| Splish, Splash & Socialize | 5:30-8 p.m. | Aquatic Center |
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Stars & Stripes Showdown | 5-7:30 p.m. | Pickleball Courts |
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Myth vs. Fact: Study Abroad | 4-5 p.m. |
Maximize Your BraveNation Experience
With BraveConnect, you’ll always know what’s going on where. Find fun events, all week long and when
you swipe your Braves Card when you show up, you’ll be entered into contests for prizes.
More events, more chances to win.
Download the Modern Campus app to stay up-to-date on fun events from organizations across campus. Download on the App Store or Get it on Google Play.
Embrace the four quadrants of The Brave Experience: learning, belonging, well-being and community. This model helps you stay engaged in the UNCP community and make the most of your time here.