Make a smooth transition into the American Baptist College Community. Immerse yourself in ABC’s campus culture, academic programs, and student life by joining us during "Welcome Week."
Learn about the excitement and challenges you’ll encounter during your academic career, including academic expectations and student engagement. Students will have the opportunity to meet peers, engage with current student leaders, meet faculty and staff and more through sessions like:
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- Paying for College
- Class Registration
- Living and Learning on Campus – Residential Life
- Campus Safety
- Student Activities
- And much more
An Important Notice About COVID-19: We will adhere to the CDC and State of Tennessee Covid-19 guidelines, to ensure the safety of all students, staff and faculty.
Schedule of Events
Monday, August 8
9:00 AM – Check In & Breakfast (Lewis & Scruggs Building)
10:00 AM – Welcome & Overview
10:30 AM – Community Covenant
11:00 AM – Parent Informational/Fourth Capital
11:30 AM – Student IDs
12:00 PM – Luncheon with President Harris & Senior Leadership
1:30 PM – Campus Tour
2:00 PM – Technology Integration
3:30 PM – Let’s Talk About It: Consent
4:00 PM – Aligning Purpose, Academic Goals, and ABC
4:30 PM – Security & Safety
Tuesday, August 9
9:00 AM – Breakfast (Lewis & Scruggs Building)
10:00 AM – Entrance Exam
12:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 PM – Scavenger Hunt
1:30 PM – History of ABC
2:00 PM – Introduction of S.E.A.L
2:30 PM – Student Conduct & Expectations
3:30 PM – Let’s Talk About It: Conflict Resolution
4:00 PM – Canva & Student Portal Training
6:00 PM – Game Night
Wednesday, August 10
9:00 AM – Breakfast (Lewis & Scruggs Building)
10:00 AM – Advising & Registration
11:30 AM – Financial Aid & Business Office
12:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 PM – Introduction to Academic Affairs
1:30 PM – Registrar
2:00 PM – Academic Honor Code
2:30 PM – Library Services & Book Ordering
3:30 PM – Title IX
4:00 PM – 1st Day Readiness
Thursday, August 11
9:00 AM – Breakfast (Lewis & Scruggs Building)
10:00 AM – Embracing the Fear of the Unknown
11:00 AM – Community Involvement
12:00 PM – Bus Tour Departs
12:30 PM – Tour of North Nashville
1:30 PM – Lunch at 5th & Broad
3:30 PM – National Museum of African American Music
5:00 PM – Tour Downtown Nashville
5:30 PM – Bus Departs
6:00 PM – TopGolf
Friday, August 12
9:00 AM – Breakfast (Lewis & Scruggs Building)
10:00 AM – Mental Health & Wellness
10:30 AM – Writing Lab
11:00 AM – Career Development
11:30 AM – SGA Introduction
12:00 PM – Student Engagement Showcase
1:00 PM – Block Party
8:00 PM – Outdoor Movie
Saturday, August 13
10:00 AM – Shuttle Saturdays
Sunday, August 14
3:00 PM – Chapel
4:00 PM – Welcome Back to the Holy Hill Alumni Mixer
5:00 PM – Swaggy VP’s Back to Class Funk Jam