Welcome Week
Parents and Families
We're so glad you've decided to come along on your student's Welcome Week experience! Below you'll find a schedule tailored to you and other family members who'd like to explore the Bethel campus and community during this time.
Here are other things to take care of in your free time.
Wednesday, August 28—Early arrival day
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10 a.m.-4 p.m. |
Info Central Atrium—Brushaber Commons (BC) Level 2 |
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11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. |
Lunch: Available for purchase or off campus. Monson Dining Center—Brushaber Commons (BC) Level 3 |
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2-2:45 p.m. |
Parent and family session Eastlund Room—Community Life Center (CLC) Level 2 |
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3-4 p.m. |
Family social: Join on the patio for a sweet treat and a chance to relax while connecting with other parents/families! Valentine Patio (near Lake Valentine) |
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4-4:45 p.m. |
Campus rour Lobby—Community Life Center (CLC) Level 1 |
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5-7 p.m. |
Dinner: Available for purchase or off campus. Monson Dining Center—Brushaber Commons (BC) Level 3 |
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5-7 p.m. |
Welcome event for students in BUILD and families Olson Boardroom—Brushaber Commons (BC) Level 4 |
Thursday, August 29—Main arrival day
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9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Info Central Atrium—Brushaber Commons (BC) Level 2 |
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11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. |
Lunch: Available for purchase or off campus. Monson Dining Center—Brushaber Commons (BC) Level 3 |
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1-4 p.m. |
Free time: Make a shopping run or help your student get settled into housing. Here are other things to take care of in your free time. |
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2-2:45 p.m. |
Parent and family session Olson Boardroom—Brushaber Commons (BC) Level 4 |
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3-3:45 p.m. |
Parent and family session Olson Boardroom—Brushaber Commons (BC) Level 4 |
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3:45-4:30 p.m. |
Campus tour Lobby—Community Life Center (CLC) Level 1 |
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4:15-6:30 p.m. |
Welcome picnic: Stop by anytime to enjoy several food stations. Students are covered under their meal plan and families eat free! Monson Dining Center—Brushaber Commons (BC) Level 3 |
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6:30-7:30 p.m. |
Kickoff celebration: Your official welcome to Bethel! Arrive 15 minutes early to get a good seat. After the Kickoff Celebration, parents and family members can conclude the day's activities by grabbing a frozen treat in the CLC Circle or Valentine Patio. Benson Great Hall—Community Life Center (CLC) Level 1 |
Friday, August 30
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7-8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast: Available for purchase or off campus. Monson Dining Center—Brushaber Commons (BC) Level 3 |
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8-11 a.m. |
Info Central Atrium—Brushaber Commons (BC) Level 2 |
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8-9 a.m. |
Pastries with parents: Parents and families are invited to enjoy some coffee and pastries and a chance to relax while connecting with other parents/families! The Underground—Brushaber Commons (BC) Level 2 |
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9-10:30 a.m. |
President's greeting and student experience overview The Underground—Brushaber Commons (BC) Level 2 |
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10:45 a.m.-noon |
Commissioning service Benson Great Hall—Community Life Center (CLC) Level 1 |
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Noon-1:30 p.m. |
Lunch and family goodbye: Available for purchase or off campus. Monson Dining Center—Brushaber Commons (BC) Level 3 |
