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Welcome to the Fire Family! Here’s everything you need to know about SEU Early Orientation.
Be sure to complete the components in Step 5 of the admission process before you register!
So that you can save time during fall orientation, we offer Early Orientation events every summer, designed to help you get a head start on many of your essential start-of-semester steps.
While Early Orientation is not required, it is highly recommended, so that you can jump right into all the excitement of Welcome Week when you arrive.
About Early Orientation
Enjoy a day on campus! This in-person event gives you the chance to take care of your checklist while also getting another look at your beautiful new college home. Join us from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on one of the following Fridays: April 19, May 17, June 14, or July 19.
Before signing up for Early Orientation and preparing for Welcome Week, be sure to complete the components in Step 5 of the admission process.
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Welcome to the Fire Family! Here’s what you need to know before your arrival to campus.
Note: Before preparing for Welcome Week, be sure to complete the components in Step 5 of the admission process.
Fire Ready is the official clearance process at SEU. Remember, you must be Fire Ready to get a check-in appointment.
After arriving on campus, head to the Welcome Center to finish the Fire Ready steps that you haven’t yet completed. Remember, you can check your Fire Ready status at any time by logging in to MyPortal (JICS). Refer to the list below for the locations of the departments you need.
In order to alleviate some of the traffic and lines, please plan to arrive during your designated check-in time. Remember, you must be Fire Ready to get a check-in appointment.
Students who are Fire Ready will receive an email from our Housing department with a link to set up a check-in appointment on January 7, 2024. If you do not receive an email, please contact us at studenthousing@seu.edu.
Once you arrive to campus, if you know you are “Fire Ready” please proceed to the appropriate residence hall first. All students who are NOT “Fire Ready” must complete the Fire Ready Steps before being able to check in.
Early arrivals are only permitted for designated groups and athletic teams. Students in these predetermined groups will receive specific instructions regarding their check-in. Early arrival check-in days and times will still be by appointment only. Please check your SEU email for more information.
Please remember to continually check your SEU email account for updates. We can’t wait to have you on campus!
Here’s the schedule of everything you need to know for Spring 2024 Welcome Week.
11:30 AM – 1:45 PM | Brunch (Tuscana Ristorante — Optional)
The cost for Sunday’s brunch for all non-students is $10.25 per person.
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Arrival & Check In
Check in at the Welcome Center and then go to your residence hall. View residence hall check-in locations here.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Parents’ Session (Sciences Building, S107)
Join the student development staff for a time of information and Q&A. This concludes the parents’ portion of the orientation program.
5:30 PM | Family Dinner* (Mi Casa Café)
*Students only. This dinner is for all new students. This is a time to have dinner together and meet the First Year Experience team.
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | All New Students’ Meeting (Sciences Building, S107)
*Required for all new students.
7:00 PM | Prayer & Worship Night (Bush Chapel)
Join us as we kick off our semester with prayer and worship.
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | FYE Expo (Education Building, A115)
This session will introduce you to the First Year Experience (FYE) team and let you know all the ways you can get involved this semester!
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Track Your Path (Education Building, A115)
Curious about where all of your classes are located? Bring your class schedule and we’ll fill you in on where to go on your first day.
Academic Program Meetings
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Humanities | E228
Psychology | E230
Criminal Justice | Education Building, A115
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Accounting & Finance | Education Building A206
Business | A207
Education Majors | Johnson Chapel
Hospitality, Leadership, Legal & Political Science | Sciences 107
Marketing | Education Building A210
Mathematics | Sciences 122
Ministry (All Majors) | Bush Chapel
Music | Choral Rehearsal Hall
Nursing Majors | Sciences 117
Science | Sciences 119
Sports Management & Kinesiology Majors | BVE 233
Undecided Majors | Education Building A205
*Visual Art and Graphic Design Majors | BVW 106
*Communication & Public Relations Majors | BVW 112
*Broadcasting/Digital Journalism/Media Ministry Majors | BVW 105
*Film Production Majors | BVE 203
*ALL Communications Majors (Digital Journalism, Public Relations, Communication, Film Production, Media Ministry, and Broadcasting) and Visual Arts Majors (Graphic Design and Visual Arts) please meet in BVW 112 from 1:00–1:30 before heading to your breakout room.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Social Work | Education Building A211
5:00 PM | Residence Hall Meetings (Buena Vida Auditorium)
Required for all NEW students
7:00 PM | Semester’s Eve (Steelman Library Patio)
Come kick off the semester with the joy of color! Bring your friends for an immersive experience with music, food, and fun before we start back to classes.
All Day | First Day Celebration (El Prado)
Let’s celebrate the beginning of classes together with free snacks and golf cart rides to class!
5:30 PM | Men’s & Women’s Basketball Double Header (The Furnace)
Come our and support our men’s and women’s basketball teams!
7:00 PM | SEU Social Trivia Night (Bush Chapel)
7:00 PM | The Bash (Kelly Gardens)
Get your kicks on and come hang out with us at the Bash! As we cruise into a new semester, this is a time to connect with old friends and make some new ones! Join us for a route 66 themed event.
7:00 PM | Winter Jam (Yuengling Center)
Here’s the schedule of everything you need to know for Fall 2023 Welcome Week. Parents click here.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Move In
All Campus Residence Halls
Cool Down Stations
Buena Vida East, Outside Portico, Steelman Patio, and Bauer/Bethany Courtyard
We know that it’s hot out, take a minute to cool off at one of our 4 cool-down stations around campus! Grab a water and cooling towel to beat that heat!
7:00 PM
Family Dessert
Buena Vida Breezeway
This event is for all new students. Students will have the opportunity to share dessert together and get to know the First Year Experience team, as well as your Fire Guide. Buena Vida Breezeway
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Move In
All Campus Residence Halls
Cool Down Stations
Buena Vida East, Outside Portico, Steelman Patio, and Bauer/Bethany Courtyard
We know that it’s hot out, take a minute to cool off at one of our 4 cool-down stations around campus! Grab a water and cooling towel to beat that heat!
3:00 PM
Tissues & Issues
Buena Vida Auditorium
Parents do not want to miss this session with the Vice President for Student Development, Dr. Bethany Thomas. She will walk you through the values and culture of the Southeastern Community. This will also be a time to ask questions to members of our Student Development staff.
6:00 PM
Fire Fan Fest
Victory Field
Join us on Victory Field as we kick off the start to our Football Season! Come enjoy a scrimmage with our Fire Football team, grab some food from our local food trucks, swing by our concession stand, and grab a free icee on us. This is an event that you and the family will not want to miss.
10:00 AM
FALL CON: Session 1 Sunday Service
The Furnace
Speaker: Dr. Kent Ingle, Southeastern University President. For all new students and guests.
11:30 AM
Made for More Book Signing with Dr. Kent Ingle
The Furnace
Dr. Ingle will be signing copies of his latest book.
10:45 AM – 1:45 PM
Lunch & Orientation Brunch
Tuscana & Buena Vida Food Court
The cost for Sunday’s brunch for all non-students is $10.00/ person.
7:00 PM
FALL CON: Session 2 – Worship Night
The Furnace
10:00 AM
FALL CON: Session 3 – Word of the Year Chapel
The Furnace
2:00 PM | FYE Expo
Bush Chapel
Join our First Year Experience team as they welcome you to campus and give you the inside scoop on what you can expect as a first-year student at SEU!
3:00 PM | Track Your Path
Bush Chapel
Our campus can get a little confusing until you know your way around, so join us on this campus tour of your classrooms.
7:00 PM
FALL CON: Session 4 – The House
The Furnace
Join us for our first “The House” of the semester!
9:00 AM | All New Student Meeting
Bush Chapel
Required for ALL students
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Departmental Meetings
Various Locations
| Time | Location | Departmental Meetings/Exams |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | BV Auditorium | ALL majors in the Communication, Arts, and Technology |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | S107 | Hospitality, Organizational Leadership, Legal Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A205 | Accounting & Finance Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A207 | General, Management & International Business Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A210 | Marketing Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | BUSH | BCMT Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A211 | Social Work Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A115 | Criminal Justice Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A204 | Undeclared Major |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | E228 | Department of Humanities Majors Includes: Historical and Literary Studies, Creative Writing, General Studies |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | E230 | Psychology |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | E203 | Kinesiology Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | BV149 | Music Education Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | S122 | Sports Management Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A206 | Education Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | S119 & S120 | BS Biology, Biochemistry and CSDS |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | S121 | Communication Sciences and Disorders |
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Studio | Communication: Broadcasting & Digital Production, Communication: Sports Media, and Communication: Multimedia Journalism |
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | E203 | Visual Arts, Graphic Design, and Digital Design & Production (all 3 tracks, including digital design, front-end development, and back-end development) |
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | A115 | Film Production major |
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | BV Auditorium | Communication: Public Relations and Communication: Human Communication majors |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | S107 | Nursing Majors |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | S122 | Math |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | A211 | Social Work/Criminal Justice (double major) |
| 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | BV 149 | Commercial Music Majors |
| 2:00 – 2:45 PM | Choral Rehearsal Hall | Worship Studies Majors |
| 3:00 – 3:45 PM | Choral Rehearsal Hall | BA in Music Majors |
| 4:00 – 6:00 PM | BV 149 | All School of Music (BA Music, Music Ed, Commercial Music, Worship Studies, Music Performance, Music Business, & Church Music) (BV 149) |
| Monday, 8/21 4 pm to 6 pm | A206 | Aviation |
5:00 PM | Commuter Orientation
Johnson Chapel
Open to all freshman, transfer, or first-time commuter students! You will not want to miss this opportunity to get to know your commuter life team, connect with fellow commuter students and enjoy some free food. Can’t wait to see you there!
7:00 PM
THE BASH
Student Activities Center (SAC)
3…2…1….Blast off!!! Grab a friend and come join the launch of an out-of-this-world experience with free food, music, and entertainment put on by the First Year Experience team.
10:00 AM
First Day Celebration
El Prado
It’s the first day of classes so let’s celebrate! Join your SGA team on El Prado for some yummy snacks and caffeine to help get you through your day!
Hall Meetings
Bush Chapel
Required for all residential students. Please come to Bush Chapel at your designated time based on where you live:
7:00 PM
Battle of the Dorms
The Quad
This is your opportunity to rep your Res Hall, your home, and your fam here on campus! Join us for this “survivor” themed event where you battle against your brother and sister halls for the coveted Battle of the Dorms trophy and bragging rights for the year!
7:00 PM
The Underground
The SAC
Brrrrr grab your jackets and head to the SAC for the coolest way to end Welcome Week! Grab your new friends and Join the Campus Events team for free food, music, and more!
Welcome to the Fire Family! Check out these events and resources to help you throughout the weekend.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Move In
All Campus Residence Halls
Move-in is by appointment for students who are Fire Ready.
Fire Ready Steps
Student Activities Center (SAC)
If your student isn’t Fire Ready yet, our teams in the SAC are ready to help you out. (Visit SEU.edu/FireReady for specifics.)
Parent Hub
Bush Chapel
Get exclusive news about your student’s first year at SEU and connect with our staff and our First Year Experience (FYE) team.
7:00 PM
Family Dessert
Buena Vida Breezeway
All new students and their families are welcome! Get to know your FYE team and your Fire Guide.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Move In
All Campus Residence Halls
Move-in is by appointment for students who are Fire Ready.
Fire Ready Steps
Student Activities Center (SAC)
If your student isn’t Fire Ready yet, our teams in the SAC are ready to help you out. (Visit SEU.edu/FireReady for specifics.)
Parent Hub
Bush Chapel
Get exclusive news about your student’s first year at SEU and connect with our staff and our First Year Experience (FYE) team.
3:00 PM
Tissues & Issues
Buena Vida Auditorium
Parents, don’t miss this session with the Vice President of Student Development, Dr. Bethany Thomas. She will walk you through the values and culture of the SEU Community, followed by Q&A with our Student Development staff.
6:00 PM
Fire Fan Fest
Victory Field
Kick off football season with us! Meet our Fire Football players, have food from our concession stand, and enjoy some friendly competitions.
10:00 AM
Sunday Service (Fall Conf Kickoff)
The Furnace
All new students and guests are invited to worship with us and hear a special start of semester message from SEU President Dr. Kent Ingle.
10:45 AM – 1:45 PM
Brunch
Tuscana Ristorante
Included for students; $10 per person for non-students
Bauer Hall: Bauer Hall Front Lobby
Bethany Hall: Bethany Hall Front Lobby
Buena Vida East: 3rd Floor Lobby
Buena Vida West: 1st Floor Lobby
South Pointe/Valencia/Buttercup: South Pointe Office H6
Aventura Hall: 2nd Floor Lobby
Destino Hall: 2nd Floor Lobby
Esperanza Hall: 2nd Floor Lobby
Commuter Students:
Check in at the Commuter Lounge in Mod 8. Please contact commuter@seu.edu for information.
Welcome Week is one of the most memorable experiences that you’ll have at Southeastern University. This will mark the beginning of your college career and your first steps into, perhaps, the greatest four years of your life. During these couple of days, you will get introduced to campus life, have a chance to get settled into your residence hall, and get to know our Student Development staff who will be guiding you through your journey here.
Check out this recap* from our fall 2021 Welcome Week!
*Fun fact: This video, produced by the WeAreSEU student marketing team, won a Silver Addy Award from the Polk County chapter of the American Advertising Federation!
Financial aid: sfs@seu.edu
Housing: studenthousing@seu.edu
Campus Card: campuscard@seu.edu
Admission: admission@seu.edu
Call us at 800.500.8760 for additional help.
