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Welcome Events - August 11

Wednesday, August 11

Red flag

Red Flag Campaign Tier 2: Be an Active Bystander

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM @ Thunder Hill Hall class room

This presentation is a part of the post-trailhead experience. During this training, students will learn how to be an active bystander in regards to interpersonal violence and develop a deeper understanding of how to intervene safely.

Sponsored by Wellness & Prevention Services


Campus Tours with Orientation Leaders

2:00 PM to 5:00 PM @ Sanford Mall

Are you a new or continuing student who has not had a chance to navigate campus yet? Appalachian orientation leaders will be available to guide you in small groups around campus. Come learn the ins and outs of getting around campus!

Sponsored by Orientation


Students celebration

Appol Corps Time! (MANDATORY EVENT)

1:00 PM to 3:30 PM @ The main lounge of your residence hall floor.

Welcome to App starts with Appol Corps Time. At 1:00pm the day after you move in, your Appol Corps Orientation leaders will meet with your assigned group in the main lounge of your residence hall floor. Appol Corps Time is an extension of your summer orientation and is geared toward helping you learn your way around campus, making friends, and learning more about the university before classes start. The schedule includes programs that will help you feel comfortable and confident about life in and out of the classroom. Many of the events are just about making friends and having fun!

Sponsored by Orientation


Student Veteran Services Open House

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM @ Student Veteran Resource Center, Suite 251, Plemmons Student Union

In conjunction with other "Welcome to Appalachian" programming, Student Veteran Services (SVS) is hosting an Open House event for military affiliated students. Please come by the Student Veteran Resource Center (SVRC) in Suite 251 of the Plemmons Student Union to learn more about what we have to offer. We will offer light refreshments for everyone who stops by.

Sponsored by Student Veteran Services


Math book with pen and paper

Jumpstart Your Career Journey

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM @ Career Development Center, Plemmons Student Union

Come by the Career Development Center's new space in the union to jumpstart your career journey at ASU. Participate in an interactive exploration activity and learn about our resources to assist you in finding part-time jobs, choosing a major, finding internships, developing your collegiate resume and more!

Sponsored by Career Development Center


Global Grind

3:00 PM to 3:30 PM @ Sanford Mall

We are ready to move & meet you!

Sponsored by UREC


Cultural Connections

Cultural Conversations

3:00 PM to 4:00 PM @ Room 124A, Reich College of Education

Meet new people and engage in small group conversation about cultures and diversity here at App State and around the world.

Sponsored by Office of International Education and Development


Ice Cream Social

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM @ Sanford Mall

What better way to end a day than enjoying a FREE ice cream bar with your leaders and the other students in your Appol Corps Group!

Sponsored by Orientation


Cornhole

3:30 PM to 5:30 PM @ Sanford Mall

Move your body on campus while meeting people through playing Cornhole! No registration required! We are excited to meet you!

Sponsored by UREC


Spikeball

3:30 PM to 5:30 PM @ Sanford Mall

Move your body on campus while meeting people through playing Spikeball! No registration required! We are excited to meet you!

Sponsored by UREC


Volleyball

3:30 PM to 5:30 PM @ Sanford Mall

Move your body on campus while meeting people through playing Volleyball! No registration required! We are excited to meet you!

Sponsored by UREC


Yoga

3:45 PM to 4:15 PM @ Sanford Mall

We are ready to move & meet you!

Sponsored by UREC


Wellness Wednesday

7:00 PM to 10:00 PM @ Sanford Mall

Come to Sanford Mall and meet Wellness & Prevention Services, as well as Intercultural Student Affairs while playing games on the greens and having fun!

Sponsored by Wellness & Prevention Services

All Roads Lead to App State

Residence Hall Floor Meeting (MANDATORY)

8:00 PM to 9:30 PM @ Your residence hall

Come meet your Resident Assistant (RA) and the other members of your floor to go over important hall and campus information about safety, getting connected, and having a great experience at App! Welcome to App!

Sponsored by University Housing