Fall Welcome Week 2025 Schedule
Times and Events are tentative and subject to change
New Student Move-In Day: Friday, August 22nd
Friday, August 22nd: Welcome to Crown
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Check In + Move In
Games in the Courtyard
Campus Store Open
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch, Dining Center
2:00 p.m.
Academic Overview: The School of Health and Science and The School of Liberal Arts and Education, Fireside Room + Optional tour, Welcome Center
3:00 p.m.
Academic Overview: The School of Business and The School of Theology and Ministry, Fireside Room + Optional tour, Welcome Center
4:00 p.m.
Welcome to Crown Commissioning Chapel, Wild Athletic Center
5:00 p.m.
Family Farewell Picnic, Courtyard
7:00 p.m.
Small Group 1, Meet in Chapel
8:00 p.m.
Residence Life Floor Welcome Events, Residence Halls + Commuter Welcome Event, Fireside Room
Saturday, August 23rd: Identity + Community
8:00 a.m.
Breakfast, Dining Center
9:00 a.m.
Chapel, Chapel
10:00 a.m.
Small Group 2, Various Locations
10:30 a.m.
All New Student Photo, Welcome Center
11:00 a.m.
Speed Friending, Courtyard
12:00 p.m.
Lunch
2:00 p.m.
Courtyard R&R – Root beer floats + Slip n Slide
5:00 p.m.
Dinner, Dining Center
7:30 p.m.
Crown Survivor
Sunday, August 24th: Who am I with God?
Breakfast on your own
9:00 a.m.
Small groups at local churches for worship + lunch
2:00 p.m.
Sabbath with Residence Halls + Commuters
4:00 p.m.
FREE TIME
5:00 p.m.
Dinner, Dining Center
7:00 p.m.
Selah, Courtyard: Who am I with God?
9:00 p.m.
Small Group 3
Monday, August 25th: Learning in Community
8:00 a.m.
Breakfast, Dining Center
9:00 a.m.
FREE TIME
10:00 a.m.
Chapel, Chapel: Loving God with Your Mind
10:30 a.m.
Tools for Academic Success, Chapel
11:00 a.m.
Academic Announcements, Chapel
11:15 a.m.
School Meetings
School of Business – Simpson Auditorium
School of Health and Science – Fireside Room
School of Liberal Arts and Education – W121
School of Theology and Ministry – Chapel
12:00 p.m.
Lunch, Dining Center
1:00 p.m.
Department Meetings
Biblical, Theological and Ministry Studies – Chapel
Biological and Health Sciences – W111
Business and Sport Management – Simpson Auditorium
Humanities and Social Science – W121
Nursing – Fireside Room
Teacher Education – W115
1:30 p.m.
Small Group 4, Various Locations
2:00 p.m.
Snack, Welcome Center
2:30 p.m.
Title IX Training, Chapel
3:30 p.m.
FREE TIME
5:00 p.m.
President’s Banquet, Dining Center
7:00 p.m.
Faculty + Staff Dessert Night, Various Locations
9:00 p.m.
Hall Welcome Ceremonies
Tuesday, August 26th: Missional Lifestyle
8:00 a.m.
Breakfast, Dining Center
9:00 a.m.
Chapel, Wild Athletic Center
10:00 a.m.
Service Opportunities, Various Locations
12:00 p.m.
Lunch, Dining Center
1:30 p.m.
Small Group 5, Various Locations
2:00 p.m.
New Student Checklist, Various Locations
5:00 p.m.
Welcome Back BBQ, Courtyard
