New Student August Orientation Schedule 2023

8 – 11:45 a.m.

Boone Convocation Center, Boone Business Building
Residential Freshmen &Transfers – Squirrel Group Orientation Check-in & Student Move-in
Orientation check-in is a two-part process:

• Students will check-in with the Office of Admissions at Boone Convocation Center.
  • This must be completed prior to moving into your residence hall.
• Students will move into their residence halls. 

11 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Apple Dining Room, Jernigan Student Center
Cafeteria Open for Lunch 
Lunch provided for Tuesday Arrival new residential students and two guests (with vouchers). Vouchers provided in check-in folders. Residential students arriving for check-in at 1 p.m. can pick up their lunch vouchers in the Admissions office on the lower level of Waggoner Library from 12 – 1 p.m. 

1 – 3 p.m.

1st Floor, Jernigan Student Center
SGA Fun!
All new students are welcome to join members of our Student Government Association for some fun and games!

6:30 – 8 p.m.

Benson Auditorium, McClurkan Hall
Family Link
Families of Tuesday Arrivals are invited gather in Benson Auditorium to reflect on the upcoming journey of their students and their transition as a family.  It’s a time of celebration and prayer for what God will do in the students’ lives and to provide a time of comfort for the parents/guardians, as their students take this next step. If preferred, materials will be provided in the lobby of Benson Auditorium for families to engage in a self-guided prayer time. This is the last scheduled session for Parents and Families.  Attendance not required.

8 – 11:45 a.m.

Boone Convocation Center, Boone Business Building
Residential Freshmen &Transfers – Coffee Group Orientation Check-in & Student Move-in
Orientation check-in is a two-part process:

• Students will check-in with the Office of Admissions at Boone Convocation Center.
  • This must be completed prior to moving into your residence hall.
• Students will move into their residence halls. 

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Greathouse Science Building
Biology Major Placement Testing
Biology Majors will complete placement testing to help determine appropriate classes in their majors.

10 – 11:45 a.m.

Boone Convocation Center, Boone Business Building
Residential International Students– Guitar Group Orientation Check-in
International students will be moving into their residence hall early. International students will check in with the Office of Admissions on Wednesday, August 24th from 10 – 11:45 a.m.

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

1st Floor, Jernigan Student Center
SGA Fun!
All new students are welcome to join members of our Student Government Association for some fun and games!

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Jackson Center for Music & Worship Arts
Music Major Meeting, Placement Testing & Music Auditions
All music majors (commercial, worship, music ed, performance) are required to sign up for auditions (if not already completed) AND placement in at least one voice and/or instrument ensemble. Non-music majors are invited to audition for an ensemble. This requires an individual meeting with an ensemble director. Meeting times with Dr. Lerew, Dr. Diehl, Professor Cox, Dr. Carr Forsythe, Professor Hosny, Professor Fullen, and Professor Calhoun may be scheduled for Wednesday, August 23rd between 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. All auditions and ensemble assignments will be held in the Jackson building. Please sign up for a time here.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Apple Dining Room, Jernigan Student Center
Cafeteria Open for Lunch 
Lunch provided for Wednesday Arrival new residential and commuter students and two guests (with vouchers). Vouchers provided in check-in folders. Residential students arriving for check-in at 1 p.m. can pick up their lunch vouchers in the Admissions office on the lower level of Waggoner Library from 12 – 1 p.m. 

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Greathouse Science Building
STEM Major Math Placement Testing
STEM Majors will complete math placement testing by appointment to help determine appropriate classes in their majors.

1 – 4 p.m.

Boone Convocation Center, Boone Business Building
Commuter Student – Cherry Tree Group Orientation Check-in
Commuter students are required to complete the check-in process with the Office of Admissions, Wednesday, August 23 from 1–4 p.m. 

1 – 3 p.m.

1st Floor, Jernigan Student Center 
SGA Fun!
All new students are welcome to join members of our Student Government Association for some fun and games!

4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Apple Dining Room, Jernigan Student Center
Cafeteria Open for Dinner

6:30 – 8 p.m.

Benson Auditorium, McClurkan Hall
Family Link
Families of Wednesday Arrivals and Commuter Students are invited gather in Benson Auditorium to reflect on the upcoming journey of their students and their transition as a family.  It’s a time of celebration and prayer for what God will do in the students’ lives and to provide a time of comfort for the parents/guardians, as their students take this next step. If preferred, materials will be provided in the lobby of Benson Auditorium for families to engage in a self-guided prayer time. This is the last scheduled session for Parents and Families.  Attendance not required

8 p.m.

Boone Convocation Center, Boone Business Building
Welcome to Trevecca! Link Group Phase 1
Join us for the kick-off to August Orientation as new students meet their entire Link group in person for the first time. Link groups are our New Student Orientation groups and are available for both Freshmen and Transfers. These groups represent the start of building community at Trevecca.

*Transfer students with fewer than 24 transfer credit hours are required to participate in a freshmen LINK group.
Transfers with more than 24 transfer hours may participate in the Transfer LINK led by Transfer Peer Mentors.

9 a.m.

Boone Convocation Center, Boone Business Building
Academic Advising
Attendance is required for all new Freshman and Transfer Students
After hearing a message from the University Provost, new students will have the opportunity to meet with Academic Advisors regarding their course schedules.   

1 p.m.

Boone Convocation Center, Boone Business Building
This is Who We Are…
Presented by the Center for Student Development, this session will provide helpful insights to life at TNU, including introducing the Community Guidelines for all students and highlighting special resources. This session will include an introduction of the Associated Student Body by the Student Government Association. Finally, session will also provide education and information on the services and resources Trevecca provides to the campus community as part of compliance with Federal Title IX regulations.

2:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Benson Auditorium, McClurkan Hall
Transfer LINK Session
Attendance is required for all new Transfer Students (Residential & Commuting)    
Transfers are welcomed to the hill. Trevecca personnel are thrilled that they have chosen to finish their education here at Trevecca Nazarene University. We understand that transfer students have unique questions and concerns as they get acclimated to a new community. This time is designed to meet those needs. Students will receive advice from prior transfers to begin their Trevecca journey. A technology 101 session for transfer students will also be presented during this time. 

5:30 – 7 p.m.

Apple Dining Room, Jernigan Student Center
Cafeteria Open for Dinner

9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Boone Convocation Center, Boone Business Building
City LINK Service Day
Attendance is required for all new students enrolled in the Life Calling and Purpose class (INT 1100 LINK). Transfers are not required to attend but invited and encouraged to participate.
All new student LINK groups will gather in the Boone Convocation Center for opening remarks before being dismissed to their individual service sites. Groups will return to Boone at 12:00 for a debrief of their experiences. 

1 – 3 p.m.

Waggoner Library
Library Orientation
In Link groups, new students will participate in an introduction to and orientation in the Library and the academic services it provides. See you Peer Mentor for your Link group’s scheduled Library Orientation time.

3 – 5 p.m.

Boone Convocation Center, Boone Business Building
Field Day Arts & Crafts
Gather with your Link group to prepare for Field Day tomorrow! Make your mascots and team flag and prepare for the Parade.

3 p.m.

Boone Convocation Center, Boone Business Building
Trevecca Field Day
Attendance is required for all new students enrolled in the Life Calling and Purpose class (LINK). Transfers are not required to attend but invited and encouraged to participate. Students should wear comfortable clothes and shoes (tennis shoes) for outdoor activities. Dinner provided for participants. 

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Nashville Area Churches
Attend a local church of your choice

8 p.m.

Boone Convocation Center
All-Campus Praise and Worship Service 
This service will be the first opportunity to gather as a community to share in a time of worship.  Returning Trevecca students will join new students in a student-led worship and music service.  This event marks the beginning of Trevecca’s Weeks of Welcome!

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Various Locations                
Missing Links 
Before classes begin tomorrow, students should make sure you have taken care of or completed the following items:

• Class schedule changes/registration - registration is complete and course changes discussed with Advisor
• Student ID cards - picked up Student ID (Top floor of Bud Robinson Building)?
• International Students - final check-in with Global Engagement Office complete (ground floor of the Bud Robinson Building)?
• Technology Questions? Please visit the Helpdesk (Waggoner Library).
• Registered online for parking permit?  

1 – 4 p.m.

Zelma Hall, Jackson Center for Music & Worship Arts
First Generation Mentor Program Welcome Party and Backyard BBQ
First generation students—meet your mentor and other FG students in your mentor group, test yourselves on a scavenger hunt around campus (and win prizes!), and enjoy some of Nashville’s finest BBQ.

5 – 7 p.m.

Hart Street, Quad 
TNU Block Party! 
Come join the block party to welcome all students, celebrate the opening of Student Life offices in Jernigan Student Center, and wish Dr. Boone a Happy Birthday! (Dinner served for ALL students regardless of meal plan)