Welcome Week
We can’t wait for you to become a Knight!
Move-In & Orientation Schedule
Tuesday, January 5th, 2027
- 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Greeting & Check-in
- 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Trivia Night
Wednesday, January 6th, 2027
- 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Greeting & Check-In
- 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Orientation Welcome Meeting
- 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. iPad Deployment
- 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
- 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Parent Meet & Greet
- 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Peer Mentor Activity
- 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. History Faith Walk
- 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Institute Dinner/Activity
Thursday, January 7th, 2027
- First Day of Classes
- 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Hall Socials
Friday, January 8th, 2027
- 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. KnightFest
Saturday, January 9th, 2027
- 2:00 p.m. Men’s Basketball (Fortress)
- 4:00 p.m. Women’s Basketball (Fortress)
Sunday, January 10th, 2027
- 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. New tab, opens church meeting times pagesChurch Services
Resources
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
Plan Your Trip
Learn about local attractions, dining, and lodging in the surrounding Rockbridge area.