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Welcome Week is one of the most memorable experiences that you’ll have at SEU! This will mark the beginning of your college career and your first steps into what just may be the greatest four years of your life. During these orientation days, you will be introduced to campus life, have a chance to get settled into your residence hall, and meet your Student Development staff who will be guiding you throughout your journey here.
In order to alleviate some of the traffic and lines, please plan to arrive during your designated check-in time.
Remember, you must be Fire Ready to get a check-in appointment.
Students who are Fire Ready will receive an email from our Housing department with a link to set up a check-in appointment. If you do not receive an email, please reach out to housing@seu.edu.
Once you arrive to campus, if you know you are Fire Ready, please proceed to the appropriate residence hall first. All students who are NOT Fire Ready must complete the Fire Ready Steps before being able to check in.
Early arrivals are only permitted for designated groups and athletic teams. Students in these predetermined groups will receive specific instructions regarding their check-in. Early arrival check-in days and times will still be by appointment only. Please check your SEU email for more information.
Please remember to continually check your SEU email account for updates. We can’t wait to have you on campus!
Commuter Students:
Check in at theWelcome Hub in Bush Chapel. Please contact commuter@seu.edu for information.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Arrival & Check-In
We ask that students only check in during their allotted time slot. This will help alleviate some of the traffic and lines. Once you arrive to campus, if you know you are Fire Ready please proceed to the appropriate residence hall first. All students who are NOT Fire Ready must first report to the Student Activities Center.
2:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Welcome Hub
A place to get all the information on what’s available for you here at SEU. Check out campus departments and connect with some local Lakeland vendors. Free food and gifts available daily!
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Tissues & Issues
Buena Vida West Auditorium
Parents do not want to miss this session with the Vice President for Student Development, Dr. Bethany Thomas. She will walk you through the values and culture of the SEU community. This will also be a time to ask questions to members of our Student Development staff.
7:00 PM | Welcome Week Event #1 — Family Dessert
Bush Chapel
Take a break from moving and enjoy a sweet treat compliments of our First Year Experience Team! The Welcome Hub will hold extended hours this evening!
Families Welcome
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Check-In & Welcome Hub
We ask that students only check in during their allotted time slot. This will help alleviate some of the traffic and lines. Once you arrive to campus, if you know you are Fire Ready please proceed to the appropriate residence hall first. All students who are NOT Fire Ready must first report to the Student Activities Center.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Tissues & Issues
Buena Vida West Auditorium
Parents do not want to miss this session with the Vice President for Student Development, Dr. Bethany Thomas. She will walk you through the values and culture of the SEU community. This will also be a time to ask questions to members of our Student Development staff.
7:00 PM | Welcome Week Event #2 — The Underground
The Furnace
Step into a world of pure imagination! We’re kicking off Welcome Week with a Wonka-inspired bash — think candy, color, and surprises around every corner. Come and start the semester with something sweet!
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | FALL CON Session #1: Sunday Service
The Furnace
Speaker: Dr. Kent Ingle, Southeastern University President. For all new students and guests.
10:45 AM – 1:45 PM | Lunch & Orientation Brunch
Tuscana & Buena Vida Food Court
7:00 PM | FALL CON Session #2 — Worship Night
The Furnace
10:00 AM | FALL CON Session #3: Word of the Year
The Furnace
2:00 PM | FYE Expo
Bush Chapel
Come learn about all your first year has to offer!
Required for all first year students.
3:00 PM – 4:00PM | Track Your Path
Portico Coffeehouse
Learning your way around campus can get a little overwhelming, so make sure you know where you’re going by joining us on this campus tour of your classrooms.
4:00 PM | Transfer Event
Portico Coffeehouse
7:00 PM | FALL CON Session #4: The (First) House
The Furnace
Join us for our first chapel of the semester!
9:00 AM | All New Student Meeting
Bush Chapel | Required for all incoming students
10:00 AM Getting Off to a Great Start with Student Success
Bush Chapel | Required for all incoming students
Departmental Meetings/Exams
All new students are required to attend the meeting for their major.
| Major | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, Arts, and Technology | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | BV Auditorium |
| Hospitality, Organizational Leadership, Legal | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | S107 |
| Accounting & Finance | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A205 |
| General, Management & International Business | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A207 |
| Marketing | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A210 |
| Ministry (ALL Barnett College of Ministry & Theology) | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Bush Chapel |
| Social Work | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A211 |
| Criminal Justice | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A115 |
| Undeclared | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A204 |
| Historical and Literary Studies, Creative Writing, Political Science, General Studies | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | E228 |
| Psychology | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | E230 |
| Kinesiology | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | E203 |
| Music Education | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | BV149 |
| Sports Management | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | S122 |
| Education | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A206 |
| BS Biology, Biochemistry and CSDS | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | S119 & S120 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | S121 |
| Communication: Broadcasting & Digital Production, Communication: Sports Media, and Communication: Multimedia Journalism | 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Bolin Studio |
| Visual Arts, Graphic Design, and Digital Design & Production (all 3 tracks, including Digital Design, Front-End Development, and Back-End Development) | 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | E203 |
| Film Production | 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | A115 |
| Communication: Public Relations and Communication: Human Communication | 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | BV Auditorium |
| Nursing | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | S107 |
| Math | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | S122 |
| Social Work/Criminal Justice (double major) | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | A211 |
| Commercial Music | 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | BV149 |
| Worship Studies | 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | Choral Rehearsal Hall |
| BA in Music | 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM | Choral Rehearsal Hall |
| All School of Music (BA Music, Music Ed, Commercial Music, Worship Studies) | 4:00 PM – 6:00PM | BV Auditorium |
| Aviation | Monday, 8/21, 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM | A206 |
6:30 PM & 7:15 PM | Hall Meetings
Bush Chapel
7:00PM | Welcome Week Event #6: Movie on the Lawn
Steelman Library
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Welcome Event #7: First Day Celebration
El Prado
It’s the first day of classes, so let’s celebrate! Join your SGA team on El Prado for some yummy snacks and caffeine to help get you through your day!
4:00 – 5:00 PM | Commuter Orientation Event
Johnson Chapel
Open to all freshmen, transfer, or first-time commuter students! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to get to know your commuter life team, connect with fellow commuter students, and enjoy some free food. Can’t wait to see you there!
7:00PM | Welcome Week Event #8: Fire Wars
Victory Field
7:00 PM | Welcome Week Event #9: The Bash
Student Activities Center
10:00 AM | FALL CON Session #3: Word of the Year
The Furnace
2:00 PM | FYE Expo
Bush Chapel
Come learn about all your first year has to offer!
Required for all First Year Students.
3:00 PM – 4:00PM | Track Your Path
Portico Coffeehouse
Our campus can get a little overwhelming, make sure you know where you are going by joining us on this campus tour of your classrooms!
4:00 PM | Transfer Event
Portico Coffeehouse
7:00 PM | FALL CON Session #4: The (FIRST) House
The Furnace
Join us for our first Chapel of the semester!
9:00 AM | All New Student Meeting
Bush Chapel
Required for all incoming students
10:00 AM Getting Off to a Great Start with Student Success
Bush Chapel
Required for all incoming students
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | FYE Expo (Education Building, A115)
This session will introduce you to the First Year Experience (FYE) team and let you know all the ways you can get involved this semester!
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Track Your Path (Education Building, A115)
Curious about where all of your classes are located? Bring your class schedule and we’ll fill you in on where to go on your first day.
Academic Program Meetings
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Humanities | E228
Psychology | E230
Criminal Justice | Education Building, A115
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Accounting & Finance | Education Building A206
Business | A207
Education Majors | Johnson Chapel
Hospitality, Leadership, Legal & Political Science | Sciences 107
Marketing | Education Building A210
Mathematics | Sciences 122
Ministry (All Majors) | Bush Chapel
Music | Choral Rehearsal Hall
Nursing Majors | Sciences 117
Science | Sciences 119
Sports Management & Kinesiology Majors | BVE 233
Undecided Majors | Education Building A205
*Visual Art and Graphic Design Majors | BVW 106
*Communication & Public Relations Majors | BVW 112
*Broadcasting/Digital Journalism/Media Ministry Majors | BVW 105
*Film Production Majors | BVE 203
*ALL Communications Majors (Digital Journalism, Public Relations, Communication, Film Production, Media Ministry, and Broadcasting) and Visual Arts Majors (Graphic Design and Visual Arts) please meet in BVW 112 from 1:00–1:30 before heading to your breakout room.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Social Work | Education Building A211
5:00 PM | Residence Hall Meetings (Buena Vida Auditorium)
Required for all NEW students
7:00 PM | Semester’s Eve (Steelman Library Patio)
Come kick off the semester with the joy of color! Bring your friends for an immersive experience with music, food, and fun before we start back to classes.
All Day | First Day Celebration (El Prado)
Let’s celebrate the beginning of classes together with free snacks and golf cart rides to class!
5:30 PM | Men’s & Women’s Basketball Double Header (The Furnace)
Come our and support our men’s and women’s basketball teams!
7:00 PM | SEU Social Trivia Night (Bush Chapel)
Sunday, January 12 | Family Dinner
5:30 PM, Buttercup 1043 Backyard
This dinner is for all new students. This is a time to have dinner together and meet the First Year Experience team.
Monday, January 13 | Prayer & Worship Night
7:00 PM, Bush Chapel
Join us as we kick off our semester with a prayer and worship night at The House!
Tuesday, January 14 | Semester’s Eve
7:00 PM, Bush Chapel
Come kick off the semester with our campus events team! Bring your friends for an immersive experience with music, food, and fun before we start back to classes.
Wednesday, January 15 | First Day Celebration
El Prado
Happy First Day of Classes! Grab some coffee and donuts on your way to your first day! Sponsored by our Student Government Association.
Thursday, January 16 | SEU Social Trivia Night
7:00 PM, Portico Coffeehouse
Grab your friends, create a team and join us for one of the most popular events on campus, TRIVIA NIGHT! Battle it out to prove you have what it takes to be crowned champion and bring home the grand prize.
Friday, January 17 | The Bash
7:00 PM, Kelly Gardens
You’ve had such a full week now let’s end it with a party! Join our First Year Experience team as we celebrate the end of an awesome first week of the Spring Semester!
Here’s the schedule of everything you need to know for Fall 2024 Welcome Week.
Parents click here.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Move In
All Campus Residence Halls
2:00 – 8:00 PM
Welcome Hub: After Hours
Bush Chapel
3:00 PM
Tissues & Issues
Buena Vida Auditorium
Parents, don’t miss this session with the Vice President of Student Development, Dr. Bethany Thomas. She will walk you through the values and culture of the SEU Community, followed by a Q&A with our Student Development staff.
7:00 PM
Family Dessert
Bush Chapel
Join us in Bush Chapel for Extended Welcome Hub hours and a chance to meet our First Year Experience Team! All students and families welcome!
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Move In
All Campus Residence Halls
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Welcome Hub
Bush Chapel
3:00 PM
Tissues & Issues
Buena Vida Auditorium
Parents do not want to miss this session with the Vice President for Student Development, Dr. Bethany Thomas. She will walk you through the values and culture of the SEU Community. This will also be a time to ask questions to members of our Student Development staff.
7:00 PM
The Underground
The Furnace (Sportsplex)
Dive into the wild rhythms of Disco Jungle! Join us for a night of music, games, food and fun! Grab your cheetah print and your roommate and join us for the biggest event of the year! Hope to see you there!
10:00 AM
FALL CON Session #1: Sunday Service
The Furnace
All new students and guests are invited to worship with us and hear a special start of semester message from SEU President Dr. Kent Ingle.
7:00 PM
FALL CON: Session 2 – Worship Night
The Furnace
Join us for a time of praise and worship to kickoff the start of the school year!
10:00 AM
FALL CON: Session 3 – Word of the Year Chapel
The Furnace
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Class Photos
Victory Field
11:00AM | Class of 2025 (Black Shirts)
11:30AM | Class of 2026 (White Shirts)
Break
1:00PM| Class of 2027 (Gray Shirts)
1:30PM | Class of 2028 (Red Shirts)
2:00 PM | FYE Expo
Bush Chapel
ATTENTION all first year students, this is FOR YOU! Come and discover all that FYE has in store for you this year. This is a meeting you will not want to miss
3:00 PM | Track Your Path
Bush Chapel
Meet us outside Bush as we help you prepare for your First day of classes! This is a time for students to get more familiar with campus for a seamless first day
4:00 PM
Transfer Event
Portico
First Year Experience isn’t just for Freshman, we are here to celebrate all first-year students, which includes Transfer students as well! After the FYEXpo and Track Your Path, head over to Portico for a free coffee on us and meet other transfer students!
5:00 PM
Commuter Orientation
Johnson Chapel
7:00 PM
FALL CON: Session 4 – The House
The Furnace
Join us at the HOUSE, where everyone is family!
10:00 AM | All New Student Meeting
Bush Chapel
Required for ALL students
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Departmental Meetings
Various Locations
For building locations, click here.
| Time | Location | Departmental Meetings/Exams |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | BV Auditorium, BVW | ALL majors in the Communication, Arts, and Technology |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | S107 NHS | Hospitality, Organizational Leadership, Legal Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A205 ACADM | Accounting & Finance Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A207 ACADM | General, Management & International Business Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A210 ACADM | Marketing Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A211 ACADM | Social Work Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A115 ACADM | Criminal Justice Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A204 ACADM | Undeclared Major |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | E228 BVE | Department of Humanities Majors Includes: Historical and Literary Studies, Creative Writing, General Studies |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | E230 BVE | Psychology |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | E203 BVE | Kinesiology Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | BV149 BVE | Music Education Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | S122 NHS | Sports Management Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A206 ACADM | Education Majors |
| 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Bush Chapel | BCMT Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | S119 & S120 NHS | BS Biology, Biochemistry and CSDS |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | S121 NHS | Communication Sciences and Disorders |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | A215 ACADM | Trades Majors (SEU School of Trades) |
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Studio BOLIN | Communication: Broadcasting & Digital Production, Communication: Sports Media, and Communication: Multimedia Journalism |
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | E203 BVE | Visual Arts, Graphic Design, and Digital Design & Production (all 3 tracks, including digital design, front-end development, and back-end development) |
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | A115 ACADM | Film Production major |
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | BV Auditorium BVW | Communication: Public Relations and Communication: Human Communication majors |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | S107 NHS | Nursing Majors |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | S122 NHS | Math |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | A211 ACADM | Social Work/Criminal Justice (double major) |
| 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | BV 149 BVE | Commercial Music Majors |
| 2:00 – 2:45 PM | Choral Rehearsal Hall BVE | Worship Studies Majors |
| 3:00 – 3:45 PM | Choral Rehearsal Hall BVE | BA in Music Majors |
| 4:00 – 6:00 PM | BV 149 BVE | All School of Music (BA Music, Music Ed, Commercial Music, Worship Studies, Music Performance, Music Business, & Church Music) |
2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Pickleball Tournament
Tennis Courts
Don’t miss your shot and come join SEU’s annual pickleball tournament! Grab a partner and register to play or come cheer on your friends! There’s fun to be had for everyone!
10:00 AM
First Day Celebration
El Prado
6:30 PM & 7:15 PM
Hall Meeting
Bush Chapel
9:00 AM
Community Chapel
Bush Chapel
6:00 PM
Prepare for Battle (Fire Wars)
The Quad
7:00 PM
Fire Wars
Victory Field
This is your opportunity to rep your class! Join us for this fun filled evening where you’ll compete for the coveted Fire Wars trophy and bragging rights for the year
7:00 PM
THE BASH
Student Activities Center (SAC)
Ahoy mateys! Join us for our last party of your first week! Grab your friends and come celebrate… pirate style! We arghhh so excited to see you!
Welcome to the Fire Family! Check out these events and resources to help you throughout the weekend.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Move In
All Campus Residence Halls
Move-in is by appointment for students who are Fire Ready.
7:00 PM
Family Dessert
Bush Chapel
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Move In
All Campus Residence Halls
Move-in is by appointment for students who are Fire Ready.
3:00 PM
Tissues & Issues
Buena Vida Auditorium
Parents, don’t miss this session with the Vice President of Student Development, Dr. Bethany Thomas. She will walk you through the values and culture of the SEU Community, followed by Q&A with our Student Development staff.
10:00 AM
FALL CON Session #1: Sunday Service
The Furnace
All new students and guests are invited to worship with us and hear a special start of semester message from SEU President Dr. Kent Ingle.
You may see the following building abbreviations on your class schedule. Use this key to identify what each one stands for.
Buildings by Abbreviation:
BOLIN: Bolin building between Bush Chapel & the Natural & Health Sciences
BUSH: Bush Chapel between the Welcome Center & Bolin
BVE: Buena Vida East between Natural & Health Sciences & Education
BVW: Buena Vida West between Natural & Health Sciences & Education
EDUC: Education building in between Buena Vida & the SAC (Student Activities Center)
MOD: located on the north end of campus along Longfellow Blvd. between Bolin, Valencia & the Soccer field
NHS: Natural & Health Sciences building in between Bolin & Buena Vida
ONLN: fully online in MyFire
Classrooms starting with 1 are on the 1st floor, and 2 are on the 2nd floor.
Tuscana Ristorante
Friday – Sunday: Breakfast 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Lunch 10:45 AM – 1:45 PM | Dinner 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Mi Casa Cafe
Friday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Chick-Fil-A
Friday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Backyard Burger
Friday: 10:45 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Einstein Bros Bagels
Friday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Papa Johns
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Portico Coffee
Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Bookstore
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Mailroom
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Financial aid: sfs@seu.edu
Housing: housing@seu.edu
Campus Card: campuscard@seu.edu
Admission: admission@seu.edu
Call us at 800.500.8760 for additional help.
Check out this recap* from our fall 2021 Welcome Week!
*Fun fact: This video, produced by the WeAreSEU student marketing team, won a Silver Addy Award from the Polk County chapter of the American Advertising Federation!
