New Lancer Days 2021
An exciting transition to life at Longwood
During your first four days at Longwood, you'll have the chance to meet fellow freshmen as well as some other friendly Lancers that know the ropes. We'll answer your questions, prepare you for challenges and tell you about all of the helpful resources available to you at Longwood.
Since you'll need to know these things, New Lancer Days is required.
Not sure which day you're moving in? Check here.
Wednesday, August 18
| All Day | Move In (Check for your assigned time) |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Parent/Guest mingle As the move-in day excitement approaches, we know that students and family members have a lot of questions. Staff members will be available in the lobby of Brock Hall (across from the dancing fountains on Brock Commons) from 10am – 4pm during New Student Move-in on Wednesday, August 18th and Thursday, August 19th to answer questions and assist with any situations that may arise. |
| 5:00pm | Meet your peer mentor and group | Brock Commons (Look for your group number) |
| 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Meeting with your Peer Mentor |
| 5:45pm - 6:45pm | Dinner Break with your peer mentor and group (Dorrill Dining Hall is open 11am-1:30pm and 4pm-8pm) |
| 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Activities with your peer mentor & group (outside if weather is nice or you may move inside to your classrooms.) |
Thursday, August 19
| All Day | Move In (Check for your assigned time) |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Parent/Guest mingle As the move-in day excitement approaches, we know that students and family members have a lot of questions. Staff members will be available in the lobby of Brock Hall (across from the dancing fountains on Brock Commons) from 10am – 4pm during New Student Move-in on Wednesday, August 18th and Thursday, August 19th to answer questions and assist with any situations that may arise. |
| 7:00am - 8:50am | Breakfast (on your own or have breakfast with your peer mentor and group) (Dorrill Dining Hall is open 7am-3pm and 4pm-8pm) |
| 8:55am | Meet your peer mentor and group | Brock Commons (Look for your group number) |
| 9:00am - 11:30am | Navigating campus with your peer mentor & group. If you are moving in on Thursday—don’t worry, you will also have the opportunity to visit these locations. Visit LCVA (Longwood Center for Visual Arts) Tour Upchurch eateries, lounges and study rooms Visit the mailroom Walk to the Landings (Moe’s, Chick-fil-a, University Health Services, Moe’s, Domino’s, Subway, and more) Learn how and where to print papers “Not Anymore” Module Walk to the IT Help desk Tour your new academic building –Allen Hall Visit and talk about Elwood’s Cabinet See Willett Gym—this is where we play Lancer basketball Where are the local Churches? Learn about FAB stops and view the online schedule Take a walk to your B&N Bookstore Visit the historical Moton Museum Hours Tour Greenwood Library |
| 11:30am - 1:00pm | Lunch (on your own or with your peer mentor and group) |
| 1:05pm | Meet your peer mentor and group | Brock Commons (Look for your group number) |
| 1:05pm - 3:00pm | Navigating campus with your peer mentor & group. If you are moving in on Thursday—don’t worry, you will also have the opportunity to visit these locations. Visit LCVA (Longwood Center for Visual Arts) Tour Upchurch eateries, lounges and study rooms Visit the mailroom Walk to the Landings (Moe’s, Chick-fil-a, University Health Services, Moe’s, Domino’s, Subway, and more) Learn how and where to print papers “Not Anymore” Module Walk to the IT Help desk Tour your new academic building –Allen Hall Visit and talk about Elwood’s Cabinet See Willett Gym—this is where we play Lancer basketball Where are the local Churches? Learn about FAB stops and view the online schedule Take a walk to your B&N Bookstore Visit the historical Moton Museum Hours Tour Greenwood Library |
| 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Free Time- Organize your room, meet your suite and hall mates or just relax and take a break. |
| 5:10pm | Meet your peer mentor and group | Brock Commons (Look for your group number) |
| 5:10pm - 5:30pm | Meeting with your Peer Mentor. Welcome New Lancers who moved in today (Thursday). |
| 5:30pm - 6:45pm | Dinner Break with your peer mentor and group (Dorrill Dining Hall is open 7am-3pm and 4pm-8pm) |
| 6:45pm | Head to your assigned classroom with your Peer Mentor and group. |
| 7:00pm - 8:00pm | PMPT-Life as a Lancer- Chief Mooney and Pam Steele (Your assigned classroom) |
| 8:05pm | Walk back to Residence Halls for hall meetings |
| 8:30pm | Residence Hall meeting led by your RA (Residence Assistant) |
Friday, August 20
| 7:00am - 8:45am | Breakfast (on your own or have breakfast with your peer mentor and group) (Dorrill Dining Hall is open 7am-3pm and 4pm-7pm) |
| 8:00am - 8:50am | Commuter Student Breakfast (Upchurch, 1st floor lounge) |
| 8:50am | Meet your peer mentor and group | Brock Commons (Look for your group number) |
| 9:00am – 10:30am | Meet your Coach - or Money Matters in College Jennifer Green | in your assigned classroom |
| 10:40am - 11:15am | PMPT | in your assigned classroom |
| 11:30am - 12:30pm | Honor & Integrity Ceremony (Zoom in your group session) |
| 12:40pm - 1:50pm | Lunch Break (on your own or with your peer mentor and group) (Dorrill Dining Hall is open 7am-3pm and 4pm-7pm) |
| 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Meet Your Academic Department Biology & Environmental Sciences - Chichester Back Foyer Business & Economics - Hiner 207 Chemistry & Physics - Chichester 105 Communication Sciences and Disorders - 315 West Third Street, Room 105 Communication Studies - Allen 101 Elementary Education - Hull 132 English & Modern Languages - Grainger 101 History & Political Science & Philosophy - Rotunda 254 & 256 Math & Computer Science - Rotunda 354 Music - Wygal 234 Nursing - Jeffers 133 Psychology - Radcliff 105 Sociology, Anthropology & Criminal Justice - Virginia Room Social Work - Hull 248 Theatre - CSTAC 101 Art, Graphic & Animation Design, Health, Athletic Training, Recreation & Kinesiology, and Special Education will meet during the fall semester. Your department chair will contact you. Undeclared-The Registrar’s Office will set up a 1:1 meeting with you during the first few weeks of classes. |
| 3:10pm | Meet your peer mentor and group | Brock Commons (Look for your group number) |
| 3:30pm - 4:15pm | Meet your Coach - or Money Matters in College Jennifer Green | in your assigned classroom |
| 4:20pm - 6:30pm | Free Time- Organize your room, meet your suite and hall mates or just relax and take a break. Remind everyone to bring their Lancer IDs to Mission Improvable |
| 4:20pm - 6:30pm | Dinner Break (Dorrill Dining Hall is open 7am-3pm and 4pm-7pm) |
| 6:35pm | Meet your peer mentor and group | Brock Commons (Look for your group number) |
| 6:45pm - 7:30pm | PMPT - plus making sure that everyone has completed the “Not Anymore” Module |
| 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Mission Improvable (Jarman Hall) This event is sponsored by Lancer Productions. “Mission IMPROVable is a four-person improv comedy team that performs a totally unique style of short form improv. The members of Mission IMPROVable adopt the roles of secret comedy agents, ready to take you on a laughing roller coaster. The audience members are the co-agents and participate in hilarious theater games or “missions” by yelling out suggestions. The on-the-spot randomness provided by the audience makes each mission truly unique and hysterical. May your mission be a memorable one!” |
Saturday, August 21
| 8:00am - 9:00am | Grab some breakfast to go (located in front of D-hall) |
| 9:05am | Meet your peer mentor and group | Brock Commons (Look for your group number) |
| 9:15am | PMPT- De-stress Yourself | In your group session with Dr. Jenny Retallick |
| 10:00am - 11:30am | PMPT- Step UP and Red Solo cup | in your group session |
| 11:30am | Lunch Break (on your own or with your peer mentor and group) (Dorrill Dining Hall is open 11am-1:30pm and 4:30pm-7pm) |
| 1:00pm | Meet your peer mentor and group | Brock Commons (Look for your group number) |
| 1:10pm - 2:00pm | PMPT –Race, Racism, and Citizen Leaders with Dr. Magill | In your assigned classroom |
| 2:10pm - 3:30pm | Navigating campus and Farmville Visit LCVA (Longwood Center for Visual Arts) Tour Upchurch eateries, lounges and study rooms Visit the mailroom Hours Walk to the Landings (Moe’s, Chick-fil-a, University Health Services, Moe’s, Domino’s, Subway, and more) Learn how and where to print papers Walk to the IT Help desk Tour your new academic building –Allen Hall Visit and talk about Elwood’s Cabinet See Willett Gym—this is where we play Lancer basketball Where are the local Churches? Learn about FAB stops and view the online schedule Take a walk to your B&N Bookstore Visit the historical Moton Museum Hours Tour Greenwood Library |
| 3:30pm - 4:15pm | PMPT- Bonus Dollars, Lancer Cash, Laundry, Printing, and other things you need to know. | In your assigned classroom |
| 4:30pm - 6:50pm | Free Time- Organize your room, meet your suite and hall mates or just relax and take a break. |
| 4:30pm - 6:50pm | Dinner Break (Dorrill Dining Hall is open 4:30pm-7pm) |
| 6:50pm | Meet your peer mentor and group | Brock Commons (Look for your group number) |
| 7:00pm - 9:30pm | Lancer Tailgate | Brock Commons |
Sunday, August 23
| 11:00am - 1:15pm | Brunch (Dorrill Dining Hall is open 11am-1:30pm and 4:30pm-9pm) |
| 12:30pm | PMPT – What is Canvas? What is myLongwood? How do I read my class syllabus? Talk about choose your adventure | Your classroom |
| 1:00pm | Find you classrooms and academic buildings. Peer Mentors will be stationed along Brock to help guide you along the way. |
Choose Your Own Adventure
Breakout Sessions (every 30 minutes)
1:30-2:00 pm, 2:10-2:40pm and 2:50-3:10pm
Making a transfer connection: campus and academic resources - Cheryl Steele and Jennifer Beach
Are you a new transfer student? We want to help support your transition to Longwood with helpful information about library and campus resources—and to hear questions, you might have. Come to our breakout session, meet other students who are also new to campus, and get on the fast-track to becoming a successful Lancer!
Location: Wilson Chamber, Upchurch University Center
Learn About Student Organizations and Learn How to Get Involved - Susan Sullivan
Looking to be successful in your college career? Being involved is one of the best things for your grades and experience at Longwood! Come see how you can get involved in all manners of activities at Longwood. Learn how to find new groups of like-minded individuals or be the beacon to which people can garner a new experience by forming your own student organization! Discover and uncover how to use Lancer Link, the campus gateway to Clubs and Organizations and plenty of amazing experiences!
Location: Soza Ballroom, Upchurch University Center
There Is So Much to Do In Farmville - Peer Mentors
Interested in learning more about your new home away from home? Hear from our students about all of the top recommendations for dining, shopping, outdoor recreation, and more in Farmville
Location: Bedford 111
Interested in Going Greek? - Meagan Earls Byrnes
Do you want to learn more about what Fraternity & Sorority Life looks like at Longwood? Come and learn about the process and requirements of membership, get questions answered and meet some of the leaders in the community. Members of CPC, IFC, NPHC and GRL will be present! We look forward to meeting you!
Location: Hiner 207
Transform your Worldview with a Minor in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies-Melissa Kravetz and Scott Grether
This interactive session will highlight what a Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies minor can do for you personally and professionally. We will cover the content and approaches in the minor, discuss the many paths you can take to earn the minor, and review the career possibilities and personal enhancements that a WGST minor gives to students like you.
Location: Rotunda 115
Degree Works: How Do Your Courses Fit? Kate Morgan
Degree Works is an audit tool you can use to help you see the progression of your requirements; as well as help you know what courses you need to register for each semester. This session will show you how this tool will help you in your time here at Longwood.
Location: Hull 132
Discover What Club Sports Can Do For You! - Aaron Elder, Advisor and various Sport Club Student Leaders
Looking to start or stay active while at Longwood? Sport Clubs provide the students of Longwood the opportunity to participate in organized sport and competitive activities. Join us for a student sport club panel that will share what joining a club team can do for you and explain how to join one. There are 23 sport clubs to be a part of. Bring your questions as the panel will be ready to help you navigate sport clubs in any way they can!
Location: Wygal 204