Week of Welcome

Time  

Event  

Location  

Description  

8:30am – 2:30pm  

⚔️🩶Check-In Central  

Frazier Hall    

First Year students living on campus will arrive at Frazier Hall based on your check in day registration form sent from the Residence Life office. 

 Central Check-In includes a resource fair of offices including financial aid, academic advising, dining services and more. Students will get their keys to move into the residence halls and get connected to necessary services before the semester starts.   

2:30pm – 4:00pm  

⚔️🩶Commuter Student Check-In  

Frazier Hall    

Students commuting to campus (i.e. not living in one of the residence halls) will arrive at Frazier Hall based on your check in day registration form sent from the Residence Life office. 

 Central Check-In includes a resource fair of offices including financial aid, academic advising, dining services and more. Students will get their keys to move into the residence halls and get connected to necessary services before the semester starts.   

12:00pm – 5:00pm  

⚔️🩶Family Lunch with the President   
Dr. Donovan welcome with matriculation book  

University Dining Hall (UDH)  

Join Bellarmine University President Dr. Donovan for a delicious lunch and a chance to sign the Bellarmine Matriculation Book (a book that every BU student in history has had a chance to sign!) Make your mark as a BU Knight here.   

8:00am – 8:00pm  

Textbook Pick Up  

Bellarmine Bookstore  

Throughout the week the Bellarmine Bookstore, located on the ground floor of Centro Hall, is open and available for students to pick up their textbooks if you have paper books for the semester.  

5:30pm – 6:30pm  

🩶Blessing of the Class of 2030 (ASL)  

Knights Hall  

Join Campus Ministry in Knights Hall for a Blessing to get the Class of 2030 off to a good start to the semester. Hear from the Student Government President and others on their excitement for you to join the Bellarmine community. There will be moments of shared reflections, prayers and songs from diverse faith traditions.  Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend!  

5:00pm-7:00 pm  

Interfaith Fair  

Frazier Hall 

 Connect with and learn about the resources and opportunities for you  to engage with your faith here at BU! 

6:30pm – 8:00pm  

New Student Social   

Knights Hall Parking Lot   

Residential and Commuter students  head right out to the parking lot to meet fellow First Year students and enjoy your first night on campus together!   

6:00pm – 8:00pm  

Dinner  

University Dining Hall (UDH)  

Grab dinner between the festivities (late night dinner option available as well).  

8:30pm – 9:30pm  

First-Year Hall Meeting (Residential Students)  

Kennedy/Newman Halls: Frazier Hall 

Siena Complex: Cralle Theatre 

Residential Students must attend this mandatory floor meeting where you will meet other residents from your floor, your Resident Assistant (RA) and professional staff working in your Residence Hall. At this meeting you will learn about the expectations of living in a Residence Hall with your peers, important policies, and engagement opportunities.     

8:00pm-11:00pm  

 Late Night Dinner  

Palio   

Optional late night dinner provided   

Time  

Event  

Location  

Description  

8:00am – 8:00pm  

Textbook Pick Up  

Bellarmine Bookstore  

Throughout the week the Bellarmine Bookstore, located on the ground floor of Centro Hall, is open and available for students to pick up their textbooks if you have paper books for the semester.  

9:00am – 2:00pm  

🩶Brunch (Optional)  

University Dining Hall (UDH)  

Students and family members feel free to stop by UDH for some all you can eat brunch. Students use your meal swipes, family members pay at the door.   

9:00am – 11:30am  

🩶Parent and Family Orientation (ASL)  

Frazier Hall and Classrooms   

Parents and Family members join Bellarmine Faculty and Staff for our Orientation that gets you connected to resources, teaches you how to support your college student, and answers any lingering questions you may have about Bellarmine.   

9:00am – 11:15am  

Federal Work Study Job Fair (only qualifying students attend)  

Centro Atrium  

Federal Work Study job fair for students who qualify via FASFA application. Employers on campus and off campus will be at this event to interview and hire students.   

12:00pm – 1:00pm  

🩶Convocation Catholic Mass (ASL)  

Knights Hall  

All are welcome to celebrate the first Mass of the semester at Knights Hall 

1:15pm – 2:45pm  

Learning Communities Kick Off (Invitation Only)  

Centro Atrium  

Students who are in a Learning Community, join the Student Success Center for a kickoff to the semester!   

1:30pm – 2:45pm  

Honors Student Dessert Reception with the President (Invitation Only)  

Frazier Hall   

Students and their family members who are in the Bellarmine Honors Program are invited to attend this welcome event.   

3:00pm – 4:00pm  

⚔️WOW Kick Off   

Knights Hall     

Exciting opening event where first year students gather to celebrate the beginning of their college journey! 

4:00pm – 5:00pm  

⚔️Small Group Meeting #1  

Various Locations     

This is your first opportunity to connect with your Orientation Leaders and fellow First-Year students, ask questions, and start building your Bellarmine community.  

4:30-6:00pm  

⚔️Dinner   

University Dining Hall (UDH)  

Grab dinner with your small group before or after RecFest. 

5:30-7:30 pm  

⚔️Rec FEST 

SuRF Center (Sport, Recreation and Fitness Center) 

Welcome event where First Year students can explore the space and enjoy games, food, music and meet new people. Lots of FREE giveaways and drawings for prizes! This event is sponsored by Campus Recreation and Wellness.  

7:45-9:30pm  

⚔️Muhammad Ali Movie Showing 

Frazier Hall 

All First-Year students will attend the screening of Graham Shelby’s “City of Ali” documentary. This documentary showing will prepare students to attend the Muhammad Ali Center visit you will attend tomorrow with your Knight 101 class.  

Time  

Event  

Location  

Description  

7:45am – 8:45am  

Breakfast  

Palio 

Stop by Palio if you want breakfast before the start of your day.   

8:00am – 8:00pm  

Textbook Pick Up  

Bellarmine Bookstore  

Throughout the week the Bellarmine Bookstore, located on the ground floor of Centro Hall, is open and available for students to pick up their textbooks if you have paper books for the semester.  

9:00am – 10:30am  

⚔️Small Group meeting #2 & Knight 101 Class Meeting with Faculty (syllabus, Moodle, exec. functioning, academics, and success)  

Various Locations  

Meet your Knight 101 Professor to go over your syllabus, learn how to access your classes, and get tips on academic success.  

10:45am – 11:00am  

⚔️Bus Ride to Muhammad Ali Center   

En route  

Hop on a bus with your small group to get from Bellarmine to the Muhammad Ali Center.  

11:00am – 1:00pm  

⚔️MAC  

144 N. 6th Street, Louisville, KY 40202  

Trip to the Muhammad Ali Center with your Orientation group to explore Louisville’s rich history and connect with people outside the classroom.  

1:00pm – 1:15pm  

⚔️Bus Ride back to Bellarmine  

En route  

Hop on a bus with your small group to get from the Muhammad Ali Center back to Bellarmine.  

1:15pm – 2:15pm  

Lunch   

 University Dining Hall  

Grab lunch in UDH using your meal swipes (Commuter Students are covered for lunch)  

2:30pm – 3:00pm  

⚔️Group 1 Personal Wellness Presentation  

Cralle Theater  

Learn more about how to maintain mental, physical, emotional health during your college journey with Campus Wellness  

3:00pm – 4:00pm  

Choose Your Own Adventure: Welcome Receptions 

Various Locations   

Visit a variety of receptions and welcome on your own during this time. Offices such as TRIO, Pioneer Scholars and the Carver Center along with student organizations like BU Leads, Knights Nation, Student Government Association (SGA) and Bellarmine Activities Council (BAC) are hosting receptions in the Centro Atrium to welcome you to campus!     

4:00pm – 6:00pm  

⚔️Small Group Meeting #3 & Dinner/Activities  

 Various Locations 

Spend time with your Orientation group over a meal as you get prepared for the Fall semester.    

6:00pm – 9:00pm  

⚔️Knight on Campus   

The Quad and Various Locations   

Evening event where first year students can enjoy games, music, food, a silent disco and so many more happenings across campus  

Time  

Event  

Location  

Description  

7:45am – 8:45am  

Breakfast  

Palio    

Stop by Palio if you want breakfast before the start of your day.  

8:00am – 8:00pm  

Textbook Pick Up  

Bellarmine Bookstore  

Throughout the week the Bellarmine Bookstore, located on the ground floor of Centro Hall, is open and available for students to pick up their textbooks if you have paper books for the semester.  

9:00am – 10:30am  

⚔️Small Group meeting #2 & Knight 101 Class Meeting with Faculty (syllabus, Moodle, exec. functioning, academics, and success)  

Various Locations  

Meet your professor to go over your syllabus, learn how to access your classes, and get tips on academic success.  

10:45am – 11:15am  

⚔️Personal Wellness Presentation  

Cralle  Theater

Learn more about how to maintain mental, physical, emotional health during your college journey with Campus Wellness  

11:30am – 12:30pm  

Lunch    

Grab lunch in UDH using your meal swipes (Commuter Students are covered for lunch)  

12:45pm – 1:00pm  

⚔️Bus Ride to Muhammad Ali Center   

Hop on a bus with your small group to get from Bellarmine to the Muhammad Ali Center.  

1:00pm – 3:00pm  

⚔️MAC   

Trip to the Muhammad Ali Center with your orientation group to explore Louisville’s rich history and connect with people outside the classroom.  

3:00pm – 3:15pm  

⚔️Bus Ride back to Bellarmine  

Cralle   

Hop on a bus with your small group to get from the Muhammad Ali Center back to Bellarmine.  

3:00pm – 4:00pm  

Choose Your Own Adventure: Welcome Receptions   

Various Locations 

Visit a variety of receptions and welcome on your own during this time. Offices such as TRIO, Pioneer Scholars and the Carver Center along with student organizations like BU Leads, Knights Nation, Student Government Association (SGA) and Bellarmine Activities Council (BAC) are hosting receptions in the Centro Atrium to welcome you to campus!     

4:00pm – 6:00pm  

⚔️Small Group Meeting #3 & Dinner/Activities  

 Various Locations 

Spend time with your Orientation group over a meal as you get prepared for the Fall semester.    

6:00pm – 9:00pm  

⚔️Knight on Campus   

The Quad and Various Locations   

Evening event where First Year students can enjoy games, music, food, a silent disco and so many more happenings across campus  

Time  

Event  

Location  

Description  

7:30am – 8:45am  

Breakfast (Optional)  

Palio    

Stop by Palio if you want breakfast before the start of your day.  

8:00am – 8:00pm  

Textbook Pick Up  

Bellarmine Bookstore  

Throughout the week the Bellarmine Bookstore, located on the ground floor of Centro Hall, is open and available for students to pick up their textbooks if you have paper books for the semester.  

9:00am – 9:30am 

⚔️Small group Meeting #4 

Various Locations 

Briefly meet with your Orientation group to prepare for the day.  

9:45am – 11:45am  

⚔️Title IX Presentation/Get Involved  

Frazier Hall & Cralle   

This session introduces First-Year students to Title IX, including their rights and reporting options, while also highlighting ways to get involved in Bellarmine’s campus life through clubs, leadership opportunities, and community engagement  

12:00am – 2:00pm  

Lunch and Free Time  

• College of Education Reception 

• Office of Military and Veteran Services Student Reception  

University Dining Hall  

Allen Hall  

Centro Atrium   

Grab lunch in UDH and spend some free time around campus! 

Students majoring in Education will meet Education Faculty in this mandatory reception to get onboarding information filled out ahead of the start of the Fall Semester 

Active Duty, Veteran and Military Affiliated students will meet with the Office of Military and Veteran Services (OMVS) in the Centro Atrium for this mandatory reception to complete onboarding material and connect with necessary resources.  

2:15pm – 4:30pm  

⚔️Wacky Olympics/Professor Panel  

Quad and Cralle     

Get ready to let loose and have some fun—Wacky Olympics is all about goofy games, friendly competition, and bonding with your fellow first years!  

Additionally, you’ll hear directly from Bellarmine Faculty about what to expect in the classroom, how to build relationships with professors, and tips for succeeding academically in your first year.  

4:30pm – 5:30pm  

Free Time  

Commuter students feel free to join various offices for activities during this free time or hang out in one of the many open spots on campus:  

• Workout at the SuRF  

• Play Pool in Cafe Ogle  

• Take a rest in the Commuter Lounge  

• Find a comfy spot in the library to stream your favorite show  

• Stop by the bookstore to get your text books  

5:30pm – 6:30pm  

Dinner  

University Dining Hall  

Grab dinner in UDH using your meal swipes (Commuter Students are covered for dinner)  

6:45pm – 7:15pm  

⚔️IgKnight Presentation  

Various Locations    

Various topics, such as campus life, Louisville connections, etc., are presented by student leaders!  

7:15pm – 7:45pm  

⚔️IgKnight Presentation  

Various Locations    

Various topics, such as campus life, Louisville connections, etc., are presented by student leaders!  

8:00pm – 9:00-pm  

Late Knight Bingo with BAC   

Frazier Hall and UDH   

An introduction to a campus tradition - join Bellarmine Activities Council (BAC) for a fun night of food, fun and bingo prizes  

Time  

Event  

Location  

Description  

8:00am – 9:00am  

⚔️Breakfast, Check-In & Dismissal to Service Sites  

Knights Hall      

Fuel up with breakfast and check in with your Orientation group in Knights Hall before heading out for a day of service – don't forget to wear your class shirt and closed-toe shoes for the day!  

9:00am – 12:00pm  

⚔️Knights in Action: Community Engagement (CE reflection for CORE portfolio)  

Various Community Locations    

Knights in Action is your chance to step into the Louisville community, connect with local organizations, and make a meaningful impact alongside your classmates as part of Bellarmine’s commitment to service and justice.  

12:00pm – 1:30pm  

Lunch on your own & Free Time  

University Dining Hall (UDH)  

Grab lunch in UDH and spend some free time around campus!  

1:45pm-2:45 pm  

⚔️WOW Closing and Charge 

Frazier Hall

Join the Dean of Students, Dr. Patricia Carver Center leadership team, faculty, and Dr. Patricia Carver herself in this interactive conversation exploring Bellarmine's history and charge to foster community, support, and belonging. 

3:00pm – 5:00pm  

⚔️Campus Take Over: Faculty department visits & Centro Takeover   

Centro Hall, Miles Hall, Allen Hall, Pasture Hall,  

Explore Bellarmine up close by visiting different academic departments and joining the fun at Centro, where you’ll get to meet people, learn about academic programs, and experience campus life before the first day of classes! FREE SWAG will be given out all over the place!