Welcome Week
Move-In & Orientation Schedule
Monday, August 24th, 2026
- 9 a.m.–5 p.m. University Check-in (Main Hall Lobby)
- 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Housing Check-In (Various housing locations by appointment with RA)
- 6:00–8:00 p.m. Institute Activity (BV YSA Building)
Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
- 8–9:45 a.m. Late Check-in (Main Hall Lobby)
- 10-11 a.m. Orientation Welcome Meeting (Arena)
- 11-12 p.m. Class Photo/University Fair (Front Lawn)
- 12-1 p.m. Lunch
- 1-2 p.m. New Student & Student Leadership Activity (Various)
- 2-5 p.m. Break
- 5–7 p.m. Dinner
- 7-10 p.m. Festival at the Fields
Wednesday, August 26th, 2026
- First Day of Classes
Friday, August 28th, 2026
- 11 a.m. Forum (Knight Arena)
- 7–9 p.m. KnightFest — Student clubs and councils recruiting festival for all current and new students. Come learn what is offered and get involved! (The Quad)
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
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.