Hornet Days

Hornet Days begins (Students)

All new undergraduate students (1st years and transfers) congregate on The Dell for a group photo. T-shirts will be available for those who have not yet received one.

• The Dell

Opening to the Start of the Academic Year and Hornet Days (All)

Greetings from University leadership; meet your Hornet Days Crew leaders!

• Hopwood Hall patio (Dell side)

Dell Beach: Dinner on The Dell (All)

Music, water balloon toss, interactive lawn games, etc.

• The Dell

Residence Hall Check-in (Students)

All students (residential and commuter students) will check in and receive your Hornet Day folders and group assignments for the remaining Hornet Days.

Residence Hall Meetings

Residential Students Only

Breakfast in the Dining Hall (All)

Assigned group times will be determined. Meal plans are in effect; students without meal plans will receive a ticket from their Hornet Crew leader. Parents and families pay in advance.

• Burton Dining Hall, Drysdale Student Center, 3rd floor

Meet your Hornet Days Crew Leader (Students)

• Outside of the Drysdale Student Center, 3rd floor, or where instructed

Wings Up: A Bystander Intervention Program (Students)

Students learn to identify risks, recognize warning signs, acknowledge barriers to action, discover realistic options for intervention, and discuss proactive behaviors. NOTE: This is a mandatory component for all incoming first-year and transfer students. If missed, you will be fined or attend a one-time make-up session.

• Various rooms in Hopwood Hall, Ballroom, and Sydnor Performance Hall

Parents Panel / Parent and Family Advisory Committee (Parents)

Hear from parents and families of current Hornets who represent a diverse population of our community as they share their experiences and those of their students. Ask questions and get real answers about any subject.

• Hopwood Hall Auditorium, 2nd floor

Title IX / Human Trafficking (Parents)

After this session, please proceed to the dining hall for lunch.

• Hopwood Hall Auditorium, 2nd floor

Title IX / Human Trafficking (Students)

• Hall Campus Center Ballroom

Lunch in the Dining Hall (All)

Meal plans are in effect; students without meal plans will receive a ticket from their Hornet Crew leader. Parents and families pay in advance.

• Burton Dining Hall, Drysdale Student Center, 3rd floor

Mandatory Session: Adam’s Law (All)

Hosted by the Love Like Adam Foundation. Learn about hazing prevention and the amendments to the Code of Virginia impacting university training.

• Snidow Chapel

Transfer Tech Tips (Transfer Students)

These are mandatory sessions where students will learn to use University of Lynchburg technology, including Moodle, Google Drive, Gmail, and more. Students should download the necessary apps before attending and bring their phones and laptops.

• Hall Campus Center Ballroom

Dinner in the Dining Hall (All)

Meal plans are in effect; students without meal plans will receive a ticket from their Hornet Crew leader. Parents and families pay in advance.

• Burton Dining Hall, Drysdale Student Center, 3rd floor

Community Expectations and Restorative Practices (CERP) (Students)

Learn about the Honor Code and Student Conduct Code, and how we can all work together to make every day a great day to be a Hornet.

• Snidow Chapel

Speed Networking (Students)

• The Dell

Wine and Cheese Reception with President Alison and First Gentleman Bob Morrison-Shetlar (Parents)

• Daura Museum of Art

Brunch in the Dining Hall (All)

Parents and families pay at the door.

• Burton Dining Hall, Drysdale Student Center, 3rd floor

Banana Split Party (All)

Everyone enjoys a banana split as parents and families say “Goodbye” to their student(s) before “splitting” ways.

• Westover Room, Drysdale Student Center, 2nd floor

Dinner in the Dining Hall

• Burton Dining Hall, Drysdale Student Center, 3rd floor

Breakfast in the Dining Hall (All)

• Burton Dining Hall, Drysdale Student Center, 3rd floor

Meet your Hornet Days Crew Leader in The Dell (Students)

Bring your class schedule as you learn locations where you may have class during “The Amazing Race”.

• The Dell

“The Amazing Race” (Students)

Learn buildings and spaces on campus so everyone will know where your classes are when classes begin on Thursday. Use clues to discover buildings and sites and engage in fun activities along the way.

• TBD by Hornet Days Crew group leaders

First Year 101 – Session 1 (Students)

Learn to use University of Lynchburg technology including Moodle, Google Drive, Gmail, and more. Download the necessary apps before attending and bring your phone and laptop. Participation is expected by all students not excused in advance.

• Hall Campus Center Ballroom

Lunch

• Burton Dining Hall, Drysdale Student Center, 3rd floor

First Year 101 – Session 2 (Students)

Learn to use University of Lynchburg technology including Moodle, Google Drive, Gmail, and more. Download the necessary apps before attending and bring your phone and laptop. Participation is expected by all students not excused in advance.

• Hall Campus Center Ballroom

First Year 101 – Session 3 (Students)

Learn to use University of Lynchburg technology including Moodle, Google Drive, Gmail, and more. Download the necessary apps before attending and bring your phone and laptop. Participation is expected by all students not excused in advance.

• Hall Campus Center Ballroom

First Year 101 – Session 4 (Students)

Learn to use University of Lynchburg technology including Moodle, Google Drive, Gmail, and more. Download the necessary apps before attending and bring your phone and laptop. Participation is expected by all students not excused in advance.

• Hall Campus Center Ballroom

Music Camp (Music Recipients)

Required for all Music Recipients of the Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship.

• Sydnor Performance Hall and Hebb Recital Hall

Dinner in the Dining Hall

• Burton Dining Hall, Drysdale Student Center, 3rd floor

Lingo Bingo (Students)

What does OCG stand for? Grab-n-Go, what’s that? Who’s Dell or where is The Dell? Find the answers through a fun game of Bingo and win prizes! Please bring your cell phone; this game is played electronically.

• Hall Campus Center Ballroom

Breakfast in the Dining Hall

• Burton Dining Hall, Drysdale Student Center, 3rd floor

HornetServe (All)

Service to the community is one of the University’s core values; take part in one of several service opportunities arranged by the Center for Empowerment Opportunities (CEO). Dress for outdoors/clothing that can get dirty; closed-toe shoes are mandatory. Bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and a hat. Transportation will be provided.

• Meet in Schewel Circle

Lunch

• Burton Dining Hall, Drysdale Student Center, 3rd floor

LiveSafe with Campus Safety and Security (CS&S)

Our CS&S officers are campus partners for more than lock-outs and issuing parking tickets! They are a valuable resource. Meet the staff and learn about the many ways they can serve you.

• Hall Campus Center Ballroom

Music Camp (Music Recipients)

Required for all Music Recipients of the Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship.

• Sydnor Performance Hall and Hebb Recital Hall

Dinner

• Burton Dining Hall, Drysdale Student Center, 3rd floor

Candlelight Ceremony (On-Campus Students)

A time of reflection and goal setting as you fill the Class Time Capsule with your goals and aspirations.

• Snidow Chapel

Breakfast in the Dining Hall

• Burton Dining Hall, Drysdale Student Center, 3rd floor

Meet your Hornet Days Crew Leader or Community Assistant for Convocation Line-Up (Students)

Attire is business casual.

• The Dell as instructed by your Hornet Days Crew leader or Community Assistant

Convocation (All)

This ceremony signifies the formal beginning of your academic career at the University of Lynchburg. Convocation entails pomp and circumstance with faculty and staff, a keynote address, and reciting of the Honor Pledge. Please dress appropriately for this event.

• The Dell

Time Capsule Ceremony (Students)

Please join together for this tradition as the Class of 2028 Time Capsule is buried at the base of the Victory Bell.

Transfer Student Mixer (Transfer Students)

Sponsored by Tau Sigma Transfer Honor Society.

• West Room, Drysdale Student Center, 3rd floor

Transfer Tech Tips (Transfer Students)

This is a mandatory session where students will learn to use University of Lynchburg technology, including Moodle, Google Drive, Gmail, and more. Download the necessary apps before attending and bring your phone and laptop. Participation is expected by all transfer students not excused in advance.

• West Room, Drysdale Student Center, 3rd floor

Lunch in the Dining Hall

• Burton Dining Hall, Drysdale Student Center, 3rd floor

Departmental Retreats / Mixer / Open House (Students)

Various events are hosted by various colleges, schools, and academic departments. Please respond to any email communication and invitation from your department.

Wings Up for Athletes – Drew Devening

Hill City Slide (Students)

First 150 students; must have a ticket to attend! Fun in the sun as you get downtown and enjoy a 700 ft water slide and meet other Lynchburg area folks. Come wearing what you plan to slide in knowing that you will get wet! Sliding tubes are provided.

• Downtown Lynchburg (off-campus). Meet the University of Lynchburg vans at the circle between Snidow Chapel and Schewel Hall