Welcome Week

We can’t wait for you to become a Knight!

Two smiling admissions staff members in red shirts greeting prospective students at a check-in desk with red and white balloons.

Move-In & Orientation Schedule

Monday, August 24th, 2026

  • 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Housing Check-in
  • 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. Connect BV (Downtown BV Main Street)

Tuesday, August 25th, 2026

  • 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. New Student Check-In
  • 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Orientation
  • 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Class Photo/University Fair
  • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
  • 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. New Student Activity
  • 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Parent Meeting
  • 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Married/Transfer Meeting
  • 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Break
  • 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Dinner
  • 9:00 – 11:00 p.m. Movie Night

Wednesday, August 26th, 2026

  • First Day of Classes
  • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Pop Up
  • 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Housing Hall Social

Thursday, August 27th, 2026

  • 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Institute Activity (BV YSA Building)

Friday, August 28th, 2026

  • 11:00 a.m. Welcome Forum
  • 6:00 p.m. XC Showcase
  • 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. KnightFest
  • 7:00 p.m. Women’s Volleyball Scrimmage

Saturday, August 29th, 2026

  • 6:30 a.m. Sunrise Hike
  • 11:00 a.m. Women’s Volleyball Scrimmage
  • 12:00 p.m. Rugby Game
  • 5:30 p.m. Knight Walk
  • 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Crimson and White Football Scrimmage

Sunday, August 30th, 2026

Resources

Packing Guide

Here’s a helpful list of items you may need if you live in University Housing.

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Campus Map

Find your way around campus, get driving directions, and see local airports.

Link to campus map pageGet Directions

Shuttle Transportation

Schedule a shuttle pickup from most nearby airports.

Link to Map and Shuttles pageBook a Shuttle

Textbooks

Order ahead so your books are delivered when you arrive on campus.

Find Your Books

Getting Started

The Knight App

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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.

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