New Lancer Days 2022
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 17
| All Day | Move In (Check for your assigned time) |
| 5:00pm | Meeting your peer mentor and group | Brock Commons (Look for your group number) |
| 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Meeting with your Peer Mentor | outside if weather permits |
| 5:45pm - 6:45pm | Dinner Break with your peer mentor and group (See Dorrill Dining Hall Hours below) |
| 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Activities with your peer mentor & group(outside if weather permits or you may move inside to your assigned classrooms.) |
| 8:30pm |
Movie - Jurassic World Dominion | Stubbs Lawn |
Thursday, August 18
| All Day | Move In (Check for your assigned time) |
| 7:00am - 8:50am | Breakfast (See Dorrill Dining Hall Hours below) |
| 8:55am |
Meet peer mentors and fellow classmates | Brock Commons (Look for your group number) |
| 9:00am - 11:30am | Navigating campus with your peers. If you are moving in on Thursday—don’t worry, you will also have the opportunity to explore campus. |
| 11:30am - 1:00pm | Lunch (See Dorrill Dining Hall Hours below) |
| 1:05pm |
Meet peer mentors and fellow classmates | Brock Commons (Look for your group number) |
| 1:05pm - 3:00pm | Lawn Games and social with peer mentors and fellow classmates | Stubbs Lawn |
| 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 and group | Welcome New Lancers who moved in today. |
| 5:30pm - 6:45pm | Dinner Break (See Dorrill Dining Hall Hours below) |
| 6:45pm | Head to your assigned auditorium with your Peer Mentor and group. |
| 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
PMPT- (Peer Mentor Prime Time) Life as a Lancer and Campus Safety- Chief Mooney and Dana Slater Zoom Link. |
| 8:05pm | Walk back to Residence Halls for hall meetings |
| 8:30pm | Residence Hall meeting led by your RA (Residence Assistant) |
Friday, August 19
| 7:00am - 8:45am | Breakfast (See Dorrill Dining Hall Hours below) |
| 8:50am |
Meet your group | Brock Commons |
| 8:50am | Meet your peer mentor and group | Brock Commons (Look for your group number) |
| 9:00am – 10:30am |
Meet your Coach | Assigned Classroom -Groups 1 (Group 1 will meet at the Andy Taylor Center, Woodward Room) 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 49, 50, 51, 53, 60, 66 Groups 14, 21, and 30 will meet at another time. |
| 10:40am - 11:05am | PMPT –Honor & Integrity overview | in your assigned classroom |
| 11:25 | Everyone must be seated |
| 11:30am - 12:30pm | Honor & Integrity Ceremony | Jarman Auditorium |
| 12:40pm - 1:50pm | Lunch Break (See Dorrill Dining Hall Hours below) |
| 2:00pm - 3:00pm |
Meet Your Academic Department Art A date and time will be announced in class. Biology & Environmental Sciences Chichester Back Foyer Business & Economics Hiner, Front Porch Chemistry & Physics Chichester 105 Communication Sciences and Disorders Hull 129A Communication Studies Allen 210 Education Hull 132 English & Modern Languages Grainger 101 Exploratory Studies Brock Hall Lobby Graphic & Animation Design A date and time will be announced in class. Health & Physical Education Willett 103 History & Political Science & Philosophy Rotunda 254 Kinesiology Willett 113 Math & Computer Science Rotunda 354 Music will meet on Tuesday, August 23rd at 3:30 Wygal 204 Nursing Allen 101 Psychology Radcliff 105 Sociology, Anthropology & Criminal Justice Upchurch 210A Social Work Hull 129A Theatre A date and time will be announced in class. Therapeutic Recreation Willett 117 |
| 3:30pm - 5:00pm |
Meet Your Coach | Assigned Classroom – Groups 3, 16, 28, 38, 39, 44, 45, 46, 47, and 52 |
| 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Dinner Break |
| 5:00pm - 6:30pm | The Clark House Cookout sponsored by C.H.A.N.G.E. Come to the Clark House Cookout to connect with your community! There will be games, food, and plenty of opportunities to learn more about C.H.A.N.G.E and all of the other culturally based clubs and organizations here at Longwood. We hope to see you soon and welcome to the community! |
| 6:35pm | Meet your peer mentor and group | Brock Commons (Look for your group number) |
| 6:45pm - 7:30pm | PMPT – What is Canvas, myLongwood, and how do I read my class syllabus? |
| 8:00pm - 9:00pm |
Matt The Knife | Jarman Auditorium He's thrilled audiences in 21 countries across 4 continents and has gone on to shatter more Guinness World Records than any other magician ever - an astonishing total of TWELVE! MTK has earned numerous industry awards and has been featured by more than 50 national and international media outlets including Discovery Channel, The Wall Street Journal, NBC, New York Post, ESPN Magazine, The History Channel, CNN, Ripley's Believe It or Not!, Men's Health Magazine, Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, National Geographic, CCTV (China), Rai Tre (Italy) and The BBC (UK). He was even an answer on America's favorite game show, Jeopardy! |
Saturday, August 20
| 8:00am - 9:45am |
Grab some breakfast to go | Dorrill Dining Hall Lobby |
| 9:45am | Meet your peer mentor and group | Brock Commons (Look for your group number) |
| 10:00am - 11:30am | Hazing Prevention Workshop | Blackwell, Jeffers, Wygal, Soza, Hiner Keeping it R.E.A.L.: Hazing & Alcohol Overdose Education. This interactive and in-person training provides education about the dangers of hazing, including alcohol intoxication, hazing laws, and institutional policies. It also explains that the institution's disciplinary process is not to be considered a substitute for the criminal or legal process. In true Lancer fashion, it seeks to empower students to be active bystanders and above all, citizen leaders. R-recognizing, E-empowering, A-advocating, and L- leading. |
| 12:00pm | Lunch Break |
| 2:30pm - 3:00pm | PMPT- Look at your class schedule on Canvas—walk campus and find your classrooms with peer mentors. |
| 3:00pm - 3:45pm | PMPT- Bonus Dollars, Lancer Cash, Laundry, Printing, the FAB, and other things you need to know. | In your assigned classroom |
| 4:00pm - 5:00pm |
Perception vs. Reality: What’s happening on campus? | Jarman This fast-paced, humorous session will engage participants in thinking critically about what student life is really like at Longwood. Audience members will use anonymous polling software to answer questions about vaping, alcohol, sexuality and other health issues relevant to Longwood students. Come prepared to laugh and learn. |
| 5:00pm - 6:50pm | Dinner Break |
| 6:55pm |
Meet your Peer Mentor and Group | Brock Commons |
| 7:00pm - 9:30pm |
Lancer Tailgate | Brock Commons Join your fellow new Lancers as we transform Brock Commons into Longwood’s Amusement Park for this NLD signature event! Brock Commons will be divided into different areas similar to an amusement park, so be sure to visit each section! We will have carnival games in the library, a food section with your favorite park snacks (including popcorn and cotton candy), an activities section with fun games, and even an area in the Health and Fitness Center with an “amusement park” ride. Top it off with a photo booth on Brock Commons to commemorate the fun! Explore the rock wall, dance the night away with WMLU, and find swag along the way. Plus, complete the NLD Challenge Card and return it to the Health and Fitness Center for your chance to win awesome prizes, including a parking pass, a personal training package, and Lancer Cash! This event is sponsored by Lancer Productions, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Greenwood Library, the Health and Fitness Center, and supported by numerous departments across campus. |
Sunday, August 21
| 11:00am - 1:15pm | Brunch |
| 1:30 - 2:00p.m., 2:10 - 2:40p.m., and 2:50 - 3:20p.m |
Choose Your Own Adventure -Breakout Sessions (every 30 minutes) 1:30-2:00p.m., 2:10-2:40p.m., and 2:50-3:20p.m.
Learn about Getting 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! In this session, we will also cover information about Greek Life including the process and membership requirements. 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
Empower Yourself with a Minor in Race and Ethnic Studies-Shayla Walker and Scott Grether
Transform your Worldview with a Minor in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies-Melissa Kravetz and Erin Waggoner 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 |
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Thursday, August 18th and Friday, August 19th Breakfast: 7:00 am - 10:30 am Continental Breakfast 10:30 am - 11:00 am Lunch: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Lite Lunch: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Dinner: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday, August 20th and Sunday, August 21st 11:00 am- 1:30pm |