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CSP Orientation

CSP Orientation 2023

The first step into your CSP journey is welcome weekend. You’ll have the opportunity to settle into your new dorm, meet your classmates, and familiarize yourself with the campus and community. Welcome weekend is marked by fun events, great food, and lasting memories.

First-year students are required to attend all events taking place Thursday, August 31, through Monday, September 4. Select your student type below and review the activities we have planned for you!

CSP Orientation Schedule

  • Thursday, August 31, 2023Key: + = Family/Guests Welcome
    TimeEventLocation
    9:00am - 1:00pmMove-In to Residence Halls +
    1:00pm - 2:30pmCSP Orientation Check in +Pearson Commons
    1:00pm - 2:30pmCSP Open House +Library & Meyer Hall Tunnel
    2:30pm - 3:00pmGolden Bear Launch +Buetow Auditorium
    3:00pm - 3:45pmPresident's Ice Cream Social & Golden Bear Prayer +The Fellowship Plaza
    3:45pm - 4:30pmOrientation ConvocationBuetow Auditorium
    4:30pm - 5:30pmComet's Crew MeetingVarious Classrooms
    5:30pm - 6:30pmComet's CookoutSeafoam Stadium
    6:30pmHome Football GameSeafoam Stadium
    9:00pm-10:00pmComet's Crew ActivitiesBuetow Auditorium
    10:00pm - 10:30pmEvening ChapelGraebner Memorial Chapel
    Friday, September 1, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    9:00am - 10:00amOrientation Check-in & Information StationPearson Commons
    10:00am - 10:30amStudent Led Kick-OffBuetow Auditorium
    10:45am - 12:00pmInvolvement SessionsVarious Classrooms
    12:00pm - 1:45pmLunch and Bear FairThe Knoll & GC
    2:00pm - 2:45pmAdvising and Academic Resource FairLibrary
    2:45pm - 3:45pmResidence Life MeetingBuetow Auditorium
    3:45pm - 6:15pmService ProjectOff-site location
    7:30pm - 9:00pmComedy SportzBuetow Auditorium
    9:00pm - 10:00pmCrafting with CAB: Paint Your Own SucculentStudent Life Center (SLC)
    Saturday, September 2, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    10:00am - 10:30amDonut SocialThe Knoll
    10:30am - 11:45amTitle IX and Alcohol Education SeminarBuetow Auditorium
    11:45am-1:00pmLunch with Student LifeThe Knoll
    1:30pm - 4:30pmBeach DayOff-site location
    7:30pm - 10:00pmPaint-n-SipStudent Life Center (SLC)
    Sunday, September 3, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    10:00am-11:00amCampus Morning WorshipGraebner Memorial Chapel
    6:00pm - 8:00pmE-Sports Gaming Orientation EventE-Sports Arena
    8:00pm - 9:00 pmBingoBuenger Education Center (BEC)
    Monday, September 4, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    3:00pm - 6:00pmComet's Labor Day PartyThe Knoll
    6:00pm – 7:00pmResidence Hall Floor MeetingsResidence Halls
    7:30pm – 9:00pmEntertainmentBuetow Auditorium
    Wednesday, September 6, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    10:00am - 11:30pmPart-Time Job FairBuenger Education Center (BEC)
    Wednesday, September 13, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    10:00am - 11:30amCampus and Community Involvement FairThe Knoll
  • Thursday, August 31, 2023+ = Family/Guests Welcome
    TimeEventLocation
    1:00pm - 2:30pmCSP Orientation Check in +Pearson
    1:00pm - 2:30pmCSP Open House +Library & Meyer Hall Tunnel
    2:30pm - 3:00pmGolden Bear Launch +Buetow Auditorium
    3:00pm - 3:45pmPresident's Ice Cream Social +The Fellowship Plaza
    3:45pm - 4:30pmOrientation ConvocationBuetow Auditorium
    4:30pm - 5:30pmComet's Crew Meeting #1Various Classrooms
    5:30pm - 6:30pmComet's CookoutSeafoam Stadium
    6:30pmHome Football GameSeafoam Stadium
    9:00pm-10:00pmComet's Crew ActivitiesBuetow Auditorium
    10:00pm - 10:30pmEvening ChapelGraebner Memorial Chapel
    Friday, September 1, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    8:30am - 9:00amComet's Crew Staff MeetingPearson Commons
    9:00am - 10:00amOrientation Information StationPearson Commons
    10:00am - 10:30amStudent Led Kick-Off Buetow
    10:45am - 12:00pmInvolvement SessionsVarious Classrooms
    12:00pm - 1:45pmLunch and Bear Fair The Knoll & GC
    2:00pm - 2:45pmAdvising and Academic Resource Fair Library
    2:45pm - 3:45pmResidence Life MeetingLTC 214-215
    3:45pm - 6:15pmService ProjectOff-site location
    7:00pm - 9:00pmRes Life BingoThe Knoll
    Saturday, September 2, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    10:00am - 10:30amDonut Social The Knoll
    10:30am - 11:45amTitle IX and Alcohol Education Seminar Buetow Auditorium
    11:45am-1:00pmLunch with Student Life The Knoll
    1:30pm - 4:30pmBeach DayOff-Campus
    7:30pm - 10:00pmPaint-n-Sip Student Life Center
    Sunday, September 3, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    10:00am-11:00amCampus Morning WorshipGraebner Memorial Chapel
    6:00pm - 8:00pmE-Sports Gaming Orientation EventE-Sports Arena
    8:00pm - 9:00 pmBingoBEC
    Monday, September 4, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    3:00 pm - 6:00 pmComet's Labor Day PartyThe Knoll
    7:30 pm – 9:00 pm EntertainmentBuetow Auditorium
    Wednesday, September 6, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    10:00 am - 11:30 pmPart-Time Job FairBEC
    Wednesday, September 13, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    10:00 am - 11:30 amCampus and Community Involvement Fair The Knoll
  • Register for Transfer Student Day*Required events for Transfer Students+ = Family/Guests Welcome
    Thursday, August 31, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    9:00am - 1:00pmMove-In to Residence HallsResidence Halls
    Friday, September 1, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    *10:00 am-10:30amTransfer Student Check-in+Pearson Commons
    *10:30am-10:45amTransfer Student Success SessionPearson Theater
    *10:45am - 12:00pmInvolvement SessionsVarious Classrooms
    *12:00pm - 1:30pmTransfer Student Luncheon and Classroom ToursLTC 214/215
    *1:30pm - 2:00pmAdvising and Academic Resource FairLibrary
    *2:45pm - 3:45pmResidence Life MeetingBuetow
    Optional Welcome Weekend Events:
    Thursday, August 31, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    1:00pm - 2:30pmCSP Open House +Meyer Hall Tunnel
    3:00pm - 3:45pmPresident's Ice Cream Social +The Fellowship Plaza
    3:00pm - 3:15pmBlessing and Goodbyes +The Fellowship Plaza
    3:45pm - 4:30pmOrientation ConvocationBuetow Auditorium
    4:00pm - 5:00pmTransfer Student InformationBEC
    5:30pm - 6:30pmComet's CookoutThe Knoll
    6:30pm-9:00pmHome Football GameSeafoam Stadium
    9:00pm-10:00pmComet's Crew ActivitiesBuetow Auditorium
    10:00pm - 10:30pmEvening ChapelEvening Chapel
    Friday, September 1, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    3:45pm - 6:15pmService ProjectOff-site location
    Saturday, September 2, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    7:30pm - 10:00pmPaint-n-SipBEC
    Sunday, September 3, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    10:00am-11:00amCampus Morning WorshipGraebner Memorial Chapel
    6:00pm - 8:00pmE-Sports Gaming Orientation EventE-Sports Arena
    8:00pm - 9:00 pmBingoBuenger Education Center (BEC)
    Monday, September 4, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    3:00 pm - 6:00 pmComet's Labor Day PartyThe Knoll
    7:30pm – 9:00pmEntertainmentBuetow Auditorium
    Wednesday, September 6, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    10:00 am - 11:30 amPart-Time Job FairBuenger Education Center (BEC)
    Wednesday, September 13, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    10:00 am - 11:30 amCampus and Community Involvement FairThe Knoll
  • Register for Transfer Student Day*Required events for Transfer Students
    Friday, September 1, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    *10:00am-10:30amTransfer Student Check-inPearson Commons
    *10:30am-10:45amTransfer Student Success SessionPearson Theater
    *10:45am - 12:00pmInvolvement SessionsVarious Classrooms
    *12:00pm - 1:30pmTransfer Student Luncheon and Classroom ToursLTC 214/215
    *1:30pm - 2:00pmAdvising and Academic Resource FairLibrary
    Optional Welcome Weekend Events:
    Friday, September 1, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    3:45pm - 6:15pmService ProjectOff-site location
    Saturday, September 2, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    7:30pm - 10:00pmPaint-n-SipBEC
    Sunday, September 3, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    10:00am-11:00amCampus Morning WorshipGraebner Memorial Chapel
    6:00pm - 8:00pmE-Sports Gaming Orientation EventE-Sports Arena
    8:00pm - 9:00 pmBingoBuenger Education Center (BEC)
    Monday, September 4, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    3:00 pm - 6:00 pmComet's Labor Day PartyThe Knoll
    7:30pm – 9:00pmEntertainmentBuetow Auditorium
    Wednesday, September 6, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    10:00 am - 11:30 amPart-Time Job FairBuenger Education Center (BEC)
    Wednesday, September 13, 2023
    TimeEventLocation
    10:00 am - 11:30 amCampus and Community Involvement FairThe Knoll
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What is Comet's Crew?

Comet’s Crew are student leaders who want to welcome you to campus! These students help you transition to campus life by introducing you to resources and leading you through events and activities throughout the weekend. They will also meet with you in a small group to answer questions and allow you to get-to-know your classmates.

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Meet the Orientation Team