Welcome Week
Move-In & Orientation Schedule
Student Athlete Check-In & Orientation (August 12-15, 2025, depending on sport)
- Check-in and Orientation schedule follows an altered schedule of what is listed below
Check-In Day (August 25, 2025)
- 9 a.m.–4 p.m. University Check-in: Pick up your welcome packet, Student ID, and iPad bundle (in the Main Hall Lobby)
- 9 a.m.–4 p.m. University Housing Check-in (at your Residence Hall)
- 4 a.m.–6 p.m. PSLI (President’s Service & Leadership Institute) Event
- 6–8 p.m. Dinner & Games Hosted by the Southern Virginia Institute of Religion (at the Institute Building)
Orientation Day (August 26, 2025)
- 7:30–8:30 a.m. Sunrise Walk with the Cordons
- 8–10 a.m. Late University Check-in: Pick up your welcome packet, Student ID, and iPad bundle (Main Hall Lobby)
- 9–9:50 a.m. Honors Program Orientation (Peristyle)
- 10–10:50 a.m. Official Welcome to SVU: Featuring President Cordon; students and their families are highly encouraged to attend (Knight Arena)
- 10:50–11:15 a.m. Freshmen Class Photo (Main Hall Front Porch)
- 11:15 a.m.–Noon University Fair: Learn about university resources (The Quad)
- 12–2 p.m. Lunch
- 4–5 p.m. Peer Mentor Event: Gather with your peer mentor group in preparation for Knight 101 (your peer mentor will contact you with location details)
- 5–7 p.m. Dinner
- 6:30 p.m. Knight Walk (Institute → The Fields)
- 7–9 p.m. WSOC: A campus-wide event with food, games, women’s soccer game, and more! (The Fields)
- 9–10:30 p.m. Knight Dance (The Stadium)
First Day of Classes (August 27, 2025)
- 9–11 p.m. Outdoor Movie
Friday, August 29, 2025
- 6–9 p.m. Knightfest (The Quad)
Saturday, August 30, 2025
- 6–9 p.m. Washington D.C excursion (optional, registration & fee required)
Sunday, August 31, 2025
- YSA Ward Meetings (New tabSee Meeting Times)
Monday, September 1, 2025
- 9 a.m.–Noon Buena Vista Labor Day Parade (Student-led participation)
Packing Guide
Here’s a helpful list of items you may need if you live in University Housing.
Campus Map
Find your way around campus, get driving directions, and see local airports.
Shuttle Transportation
Schedule a shuttle pickup from most nearby airports.
Textbooks
Order ahead so your books are delivered when you arrive on campus.
Getting Started
The Knight App
The Knight App is your primary hub for accessing essential campus communications and information. As your student portal, you can:
- Access information about campus offices, events, resources, and tools
- Stay notified about University-sponsored events and activities
- Communicate and interact through curated Groups
- Subscribe to event calendars
- Customize your user experience based on your interests
To access the Knight App, log in with your new University email and password
Plan Your Trip
Learn about local attractions, dining, and lodging in the surrounding Rockbridge area.