Welcome Week

Welcome Week is one of the most memorable experiences that our traditional on campus students have at SEU Carolina. This will mark the beginning of the academic year and your first steps into, perhaps, the greatest four years of your life. During these events before the start of classes, you will get introduced to campus life, have a chance to make friends, and get to know the Student Development staff who will be guiding you through your journey here. Make your reservations before July 15th. Don’t miss out on the greatest time of your life.

Scroll down below for more info about welcome week.

IMPORTANT INFO FOR NEW STUDENTS

CHECK-IN APPOINTMENTS

Before August 1, students living on campus should all have their housing assignments and check in times for move in day on campus. If you are not fire ready or you have not paid your housing bill, then you will not be able to move in. If you do not have your housing assignment or move in time by August 2, please contact Director of Enrollment, Sara Games at sagames@seu.edu

ONCE ON CAMPUS

When you arrive on campus, you will go to your assigned student housing to complete your check in process and move into your room.

EARLY ARRIVALS

Early arrivals are only permitted by request only for special circumstances. Students that qualify will receive specific instructions regarding their check-in. Early arrival check-in days and times will still be by appointment only.

SEU EMAIL

Please remember to continually check your SEU email account and this page for updates on all things Welcome Week. We can’t wait to welcome you home!

ORIENTATION WILL BE AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

This year, orientation will take place in three sessions. The first two sessions will take place at the Beach Retreat August 19-21. The third and final orientation will take place on campus at SEU Carolina on Wednesday August 27 after lunch.

RESERVATION NEEDED FOR WELCOME WEEK EVENTS

Our Welcome Week events are ticketed events for traditional on campus students and reservations are required. Simply look below to see what we have lined up for welcome week this year. And make your reservation before July 15. Make your reservations here

Saturday, August 16

Move In Day

Location: Student Housing On Campus

Who is this for? Students living on campus

Start the semester off right by moving in student housing. We have 2 houses on campus that our students will be calling home this academic year. They are as follows (55 2nd Street NW & 51 2nd Street NW). On move in day, you’ll get to tour your residence, meet your new roommates, and get comfortable in the new place you will call home.

Sunday, August 17

Family Day

Location: Multiply Church, Concord Campus 9:30 am

Who is this for? Campus wide

Join Multiply Church, the host location for SEU Carolina, for a Sunday Morning church service. SEU Carolina prides itself in championing higher education where Christ is lifted up at the center of it all.

Tuesday August 19 - Thursday August 21

Beach Retreat at Fort Caswell

Location: Fort Caswell on Oak Island

Who is this event for? Traditional on-campus students

Grab your suntan lotion and head to the beach for a little fun in the sun before the start of school. Two orientation events will occur at the Beach Retreat. Please remember to bring your laptops.

Sunday, August 24

Backyard BBQ

Location: Pastor Kevin’s Home, Concord, 6-9pm

Who is this event for? Campus Wide

What’s more Carolina than a backyard cookout? Pastor Kevin, our Academic Director for SEU Carolina, is opening his home for a backyard cookout. Get ready for some down-home Carolina vibes and southern hospitality under the stars.

Wednesday August 27

First Day of Class

Location: SEU Carolina Campus

Who is this event for? All Students

Get ready for the first day of class. On Wednesday, August 27, all classes are in session. This includes both in-person and online courses. Enjoy the school year! There will be a final orientation event after lunch that afternoon.

Friday, August 29

US National Whitewater Center

Location: USNWC, Charlotte, 10 am - 5 pm

Who is this event for? Traditional on-campus students

If you like whitewater rafting, zip-lining, mountain biking, kayaking, and rock climbing, then you don’t want to miss this event. All traditional on-campus students will get an all-access activity to all things awesome at the Whitewater Center. Whitewater rafting will be the main event for the day. Prepare to get wet and have fun.