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
Schedule of Events
*Events subject to change*
Tuesday, August 01 | Welcome to The Holy Hill
9:00 AM – Rolling Out the Red Carpet & Breakfast
10:00 AM – Welcome & Overview
10:30 AM – Greetings
11:00 AM – Fourth Capital Bank
11:30 AM – Student IDs
12:00 PM – Luncheon with President Harris & Senior Leadership
1:00 PM – Campus Tour
1:30 PM – On the Road to 100 & History of ABC
2:00 PM – Introduction of S.E.A.LÂ
2:30 PM – Discussion: Student Conduct, Campus Decorum & Expectations
3:30 PM – Break
4:00 PM – Lion’s Meeting
4:30 PM – Break
5:00 PM – Dinner
6:00 PM – Student Game Night
Wednesday, August 02 | All About Academics
9:00 AM – Breakfast (Lewis & Scruggs Building)
10:00 AM – Keys to Academic Success
10:30 AM – Academic Pathways
11:00 AM – Entrance Exams
12:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 PM – Library Services
1:30 PM – Canvas & Student Portal Training
2:30 PM – Academic Honor Code
3:00 PM – Break
3:30 PM – Financing Your Education
4:00 PM – Technology Integration
4:30 PM – Break
5:00 PM – Dinner
6:00 PM – Movie Night
Thursday, August 03 | Student Success & Engagement
9:00 AM – Breakfast (Lewis & Scruggs Building)
10:00 AM – Student Success Tips
10:30 AM – Registration & Academic Advising
11:30 AM – Get Connected with Career PlanningÂ
12:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 PM – Writing CenterÂ
1:30 PM – Get Involved & Get Connected – Student Engagement Showcase
3:00 PM – Break
3:30 PM – Service Learning OpportunitiesÂ
5:00 PM – Dinner
6:00 PM – Nashville Sounds Game
Friday, August 04 | Health & Wellness
9:00 AM – Breakfast (Lewis & Scruggs Building)
10:00 AM – Trap Yoga
10:30 AM – Wellness Center
11:30 AM – Counseling Center
12:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 PM – Students, Faculty and Staff Kickball Game
6:00 PM – Bonfire
Saturday, August 05 | Nashvegas
Free day: Explore the city on your own
Sunday, August 06 | ABC Family Day
3:00 PM – Church & Community Engagement Fair
3:30 PM – Block Party/Back to the Holy Hill