SMART Start Schedule

August 12-20, 2023

We are excited for you to join us this at SMART Start! Here's everything you need to know!

Saturday, August 12, 2023

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Move-In
  • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm | PRIDE in the Park
  • 4:30 - 6:00 pm | Q & A with Zinnia or Break
  • 6:00 - 7:30 pm | Community Dinner
  • 7:30 - 9:00 pm | Games & Crafts

Sunday, August 13, 2023

  • 9:00 - 10:00 am | Breakfast
  • 10:00 - 11:00 am | SMART Start Hopes & Fears
  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Get to know your mentors - Speed Mingling
  • 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Office of Diversity & Inclusion Presentation
  • 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Lunch
  • 2:00 - 3:00 pm | PRIDE Parade (optional)
  • 3:00 - 4:00 pm | Break
  • 4:00 - 5:00 pm | 1:1 with Zinnia
  • 5:00 - 6:00 pm | Dinner
  • 6:00 - 7:00 pm | Break
  • 7:00 - 9:00 pm | Local Shopping (optional)

Monday, August 14, 2023

  • 9:00 - 10:00 am | Breakfast
  • 10:00 - 11:30 am | Music Exchange
  • 11:30 am - 12:00 pm | Break
  • 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Financial Aid Meetings
  • 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Lunch at Kise
  • 2:00 - 4:30 pm | Outdoor Movie at the Lights
  • 4:30 - 5:00 pm | Break
  • 5:00 - 6:00 pm | Dinner at Kise
  • 6:00 - 9:00 pm | KingPinz

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

  • 9:00 - 10:00 am | Breakfast
  • 10:00 - 11:30 am | Math 101/FYE Adam & Megan Kickoff Study Cycle
  • 11:30 am - 12:00 pm | Break
  • 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Erienne's Perspective Presentation
  • 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Lunch at Kise
  • 2:00 - 2:30 pm | Accessibility Resources & Dean of Student Presentation
  • 2:30 - 3:00 pm | Break
  • 3:00 - 5:00 pm | Class Tour with Mentors
  • 5:00 - 6:30 pm | Dinner at Kise

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

  • 9:00 - 10:00 am | Breakfast & Public Safety Discussion
  • 10:00 - 11:30 am | Handshake Math 101/FYE
  • 11:30 am - 12:00 pm | Break
  • 12:00 - 1:00 pm |
  • 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Lunch at Kise
  • 2:00 - 4:00 pm | Escape Room
  • 4:00 - 5:00 pm | 
  • 5:00 - 6:30 pm | Dinner at Kise
  • 6:30 - 10:00 pm | Baseball Game at Newman Outdoor Field or Corn Feed at Concordia

Thursday, August 17, 2023

  • 9:00 - 10:00 am | Breakfast
  • 10:00 - 11:30 am | Math 101/FYE
  • 11:30 am - 12:00 pm | Break
  • 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Hopes & Fears Reflection/Yarn Activity
  • 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Lunch at Kise
  • 2:00 - 2:30 pm | Polaroid Activity
  • 2:30 - 3:00 pm | Break
  • 3:00 - 10:00 pm | Dragon Welcome Week Activities Begin

Friday, August 18, 2023

Saturday, August 19, 2023

Sunday, August 20, 2023