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:

    • 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