Saturday, August 13, 2022
8 a.m.–12 p.m. - New Student Move-in
10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. - Brunch, Claflin University Dining Center
*Brunch tickets for guests may be picked up from Orientation Leaders located in the
residence halls.
12 noon-5 p.m. - Bookstore open
12 noon-5 p.m. - CU ’26 Photo Booth near CU Monument
2 p.m.-4 p.m. - Campus Tours by Orientation Leaders
Please stop by The Freshman College if you would like a guided tour.
5-7:30 p.m. - Claflin Family Dinner, Claflin University Dining Center
7:30-8:35 p.m. - Meet your Orientation Leader (OL) & UNIV Instructor
ACT/ CALABash
Grace Thomas Kennedy 123
Claflin 150/Claflin Confidence
W.V. Middleton 110
Claflin Creed – Bowen Hall 116
Claflinites/Claflin Magic
Grace Thomas Kennedy 115
Dunton/Cooke
Grace Thomas Kennedy 120
CU S.T.A.R.S./ CU Visionaries
Jonas T. Kennedy 114
Diversity – Bowen Hall 122
Tisdale – Grace Thomas Kennedy 122
Legacy – Grace Thomas Kennedy 223
Magnolia – SRC South, Study Room 2nd floor
Manning/Orange & Maroon
Bowen Hall 123
Rogers - Jonas T. Kennedy 104
1869 - W.V. Middleton 108 Hilltop/HB(CU)/ Leal & Loyal
Student Center, Multipurpose Room
Panther Pride/Warmack/Panther Fest Orange and Maroon Room
Corson Hall
Webster/Rose (Transfer students)
Ministers Hall
9 p.m. Block Party Kleist Hall Parking Lot
Sunday, August 14, 2022
9 a.m.-9:45 a.m. - Chapel Service #1
James and Dorothy Z. Elmore Chapel
Groups: 1869, ACT, CALA-Bash, Claflin 150, Claflin Confidence, Claflin CREED, Claflinites, Claflin Magic Orange & Maroon, Panther, Panther Fest, Panther Pride, Rogers, Warmack, Tisdale
10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. - Chapel Service #2
James and Dorothy Z. Elmore Chapel
Groups: Cooke, CU S.T.A.R.S, CU Visionaries, Diversity, Dunton, HB(CU), Hilltop, Leal & Loyal, Legacy, Magnolia, Manning, Randolph, Rose, Webster
10:30 am-12:00pm - Brunch, Claflin University Dining Center
11 a.m.-5 p.m. - Freshman College open for assistance
12:30 p.m. - New Student Gathering
Jonas T. Kennedy Health and Wellness Complex
12:45 p.m.-1:15 p.m. - Campus Resource
Information Session: Public Saftey/ Title IX
Jonas T. Kennedy Health and Wellness Complex
Mr. Melvin Williams
Interim Executive Director of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Ms. Shirley A. Biggs
Associate Vice President for Human Resources/ Title IX Coordinator
1:30-2:40 p.m.
Playfair: The Ultimate Ice Breaker
Jonas T. Kennedy Health and Wellness Complex
3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. - Alma Mater
Claflin Dances, Claflin Chants
Jonas T. Kennedy Health and Wellness Complex
4:45-5:30 p.m. - Talent Show Practice
W.V. Middleton Fine Arts Center, Moss Auditorium
5-7 p.m. - Dinner
Claflin University Dining Center
7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. -Group Meetings
ACT/ CALABash
Grace Thomas Kennedy 123
Claflin 150/Claflin Confidence
W.V. Middleton 110
Claflin Creed – Bowen Hall 116
Claflinites/Claflin Magic
Grace Thomas Kennedy 115
Dunton/Cooke
Grace Thomas Kennedy 120
CU S.T.A.R.S./ CU Visionaries
Jonas T. Kennedy 114
Diversity – Bowen Hall 122
Tisdale – Grace Thomas Kennedy 122
Legacy – Grace Thomas Kennedy 223
Magnolia – SRC South, Study Room 2nd floor
Manning/Orange & Maroon
Bowen Hall 123
Rogers - Jonas T. Kennedy 104
1869 - W.V. Middleton 108 Hilltop/HB(CU)/ Leal & Loyal
Student Center, Multipurpose Room
Panther Pride/Warmack/Panther Fest Orange and Maroon Room
Corson Hall
Webster/Rose (Transfer students)
Ministers Hall
9 p.m.-11 p.m. - Movie Night on the Lawn
Monday, August 15, 2022
7 a.m.-9 a.m. - Breakfast
Claflin University Dining Center
9-9:15 a.m. - OL Group Check-in
Various Locations
9:30-10:10 a.m.
Morning Energizer with OLs
Class Meeting and Opening Announcements
9:30-10:10 a.m. - Conversations with:
• Mr. Thurmond Hollins
Director of Bands
• Dr. Charlie Toomer
Director of Choral Studies
• Mr. Endre Rice
Director of Jazz Studies
W.V. Middleton Fine Arts Center
10:30-11:45 a.m. - Thinkfast Game Show
W.V. Middleton Fine Arts Center
12 noon-1:30 p.m. - Lunch
Claflin University Dining Center
1:45-2:15p.m. - Campus Resource Presentations: The Importance of Moodle & Outlook Apps for Academic Success
W.V. Middleton Fine Arts Center
Dr. Kum Kum Singh
Associate Director/Learning Management Systems
Mr. Muhammad Hossain
Director of Instructional Technology
2:30-3:30 p.m. - Chat with your Campus Leaders: Student Government, Student Activities Board & Royal Court
W.V. Middleton Fine Arts Center
3:45-4:30 p.m.
Information Technology Help Desk Available
Freshman College
4-5 p.m. - Talent Show Practice
W.V. Middleton Fine Arts Center
5-7 p.m. - Dinner
Claflin University Dining Center
7-7:30 p.m. - OL Group Check-in
Various Locations
8:30-9:30 p.m. - Freshman Talent Show
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
7-9 a.m. - Breakfast
Claflin University Dining Center
9-9:15 a.m. - Morning Energizer with OLs
W.V. Middleton Fine Arts Center
9:15-9:35 a.m. - Updates from The Freshman College
W.V. Middleton Fine Arts Center
9:40-10:15 a.m. - Campus Resource Presentation: Community Service & Career Development Offices
W.V. Middleton Fine Arts Center
Mrs. Carolyn Snell
Assistant to Vice President of Student
Develop/Director of Career Development
10:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m. - Swiftkick
W. V. Middleton Fine Arts Center
12:30-1:30 p.m. - Lunch
Claflin University Dining Center
1-2 p.m.
Information Technology Help Desk Available
Freshman College
2-3 p.m. -Campus Resource
Presentations: Student Success Coaches:
• Dr. Twaina Harris
• Ms. Crystal Brailey
• Mrs. Cheryl Mack
• Ms. Nadine McMillan
• Mrs. Jakan Richardson
• Ms. Makayla Turner
W.V. Middleton Fine Arts Center
3:30-4:30 p.m. - Academic School
Meetings w/ Deans and Faculty
Dr. Isaiah McGee
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
W. V. Middleton Fine Arts Center
Dr. Anthony Pittman
School of Education
Orange and Maroon Room / Corson Hall
Dr. Verlie Tisdale
School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
James and Dorothy Z. Elmore Chapel
Dr. Nicholas Hill
School of Business
Grace Thomas Kennedy Auditorium
Dr. Twaina Harris
Undecided Majors
Multipurpose Room/Student Center
5-7 p.m. -Dinner
Claflin University Dining Center
9 p.m. - Welcome to the Jungle Campus Gathering & Food Truck,
Jonas T. Kennedy Health and Wellness Complex, Auxiliary Gym
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
7 a.m.-9 a.m. - Breakfast
Claflin University Dining Center
9-10 a.m. - Who Will Be Our S.T.A.R.S.
James and Dorothy Z. Elmore
A presentation by Dr. Marcus Burgess, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
10:30-11:15 a.m. - OL Group Check-in:
Find Your Classes. Please bring your class schedule.
12 noon-1:30 p.m. - Lunch
Claflin University Dining Center
2 p.m. OL Group Check-in, before Arch of Confidence Ceremony (Required) TBA
4:30-5:30 p.m. - Arch of Confidence Ceremony
W.V. Middleton Fine Arts Center
5-7 p.m. - Dinner
Claflin University Dining Center
Ice Cream Social
Panther Plaza
Thursday, August 18, 2022
CLASSES BEGIN!!!!