Pioneer Camp Schedule

Pioneer Camp Online Opens - All Day

Pioneer Camp Online: Money - All Day - Canvas

Pioneer Camp Check-in- 1:00PM - 5:00PM -
Student Union at Hubbard Hall (SUHH) Room 2231
Pick up your Pioneer Camp schedule, t-shirt, bag, and supplies for the week.

The Little Mermaid & Thingamabobs - Movie and Craft - 6:30PM - 9:45PM - Student Union at Hubbard hall, SW Ballroom & Bridges Auditorium
Join your neighbors for memorable thingamabob crafts starting at 6:30PM in Student Union at Hubbard Hall Southwest Ballroom and a viewing of The Little Mermaid starting at 7:30PM in the Student Union at Hubbard Hall Bridges Auditorium.

Pioneer Camp Online Module: Getting Ready for Your Courses - All Day

Pioneer Camp Check-in - 9:00AM - 3:30PM - SUHH 2231

First-Year Convocation - 4:00PM - Margo Jones Performance Hall
Convocation is the formal induction ceremony of the incoming class into the academic community of Texas Woman’s University. This is a momentous ceremony signaling the beginning of your college career.

Pioneer Camp - First-Year Feast - 5:00PM - 7:00PM - TWU Dining Hall
Come enjoy the First-Year Feast with our Student Government Association and kickoff Pioneer Camp! Student ID required.

Pioneer Camp Online Module: Getting Ready for Your Courses - All Day

Getting Involved - 10:00AM - SUHH SW Ballroom
The Center for Student Development is your point of connection to involvement, service and the TWU community. This session offers information about campus events, student organizations, Greek Life, Student Government Association, volunteer opportunities and leadership programs. We want to help you become engaged and immersed in the campus community.

Student Money Management Center’s Game of Life - 11:00AM - 1:00PMSUHH SE Ballroom
How will you do in the Game of Life? Join us between 11:00 a.m. and 12:40 p.m. for this life-sized, 20-minute interactive game where you are assigned a fictional life and learn how far your salary can take you! Complete the game and you will be entered into a drawing to win one of our fabulous prize packs!

How to Apply for a Job: Handshake 101 - 11:00AM & 1:00PM - Bridges Auditorium
Join our Career Connections team as they show you all the tricks you need to know to land that on-campus job!

Ten Tips for College Success for Bridge Students - 1:00PM - 2:00PM - SUHH 2231
With fall classes approaching, this session will explore ten need-to-know tips for college success. For summer bridge students only.

First-Year Photo with Dr. Feyten - 2:00PM - 3:00PM - Pioneer Hall
Welcome class of 2027! Join our Chancellor and President Dr. Carine Feyten and your fellow classmates for the official First-Year class photo! Make sure to wear a TWU shirt! Photo will be taken promptly at 2:15 PM. We will also be giving away different prizes to students in attendance!!

Orientation Leader Meetup - 3:00PM - 4:00PM - SUHH SW Ballroom
Come meetup with your orientation leader from this summer’s orientation!

The Year Ahead - 4:00PM - 5:00PM - Bridges Auditorium
Come hear from current TWU students about your upcoming year ahead! You will learn tips to help you be successful as a first-year student.

Get Rec’d - 5:00PM - 7:00PM - Fitness and Recreation Center
This interactive event invites all TWU Pioneers to get acquainted with TWU Fitness and Recreation. There will be FREE giveaways, games, activities, group exercise classes and more!

Pioneer Camp Online: Get Involved - All Day

Surviving My First Week of Classes - 9:00AM & 11:00AM - SUHH Auditorium
You’ve heard the stories and now the time has come for classes to begin! If you are wondering what the first week in classes will be like then this session is for you! Join us as a faculty member and a panel of students walk through tips and tricks to surviving your first week of college courses at TWU!

Class Schedule Tours - 9:00AM & 11:00AM - Leave from Performance Center
Get prepared for your first week of classes! Meet up with Orientation Leaders to go on a course schedule tour to find the specific locations of all your courses. Bring your course schedule and a full water bottle.

Start Smart: Tips to Succeed in College - 10:00AM - SUHH Auditorium
Not knowing what to expect in college can be frightening. This session will provide tips to prepare you to successfully navigate your first year.

Getting Involved - 1:00PM - SUHH SW Ballroom
The Center for Student Development is your point of connection to involvement, service and the TWU community. This session offers information about campus events, student organizations, Greek Life, Student Government Association, volunteer opportunities and leadership programs. We want to help you become engaged and immersed in the campus community.

Get to Know Denton - 2:45PM - 4:00PM - SUHH Auditorium
Denton is your new home! Come hear from enthusiastic TWU staffers about all the great things your new home has to offer! Attendees will have a chance to win awesome Denton gift certificates & gifts!

Block Party - 5:00PM - 8:00PM - TWU Gardens
Kick-off the start of another academic year with TWU’s annual Block Party! Enjoy tons of great food, entertainment, and activities while making memories with your fellow TWU students. The event will take place in the TWU Gardens. TWU students, have your Event Pass ready and check in at the tent near Fitness and Recreation or the tent near Stark Hall.

Movie: The Super Mario Bros. Movie - 1:00PM & 4:00PM - SUHH Auditorium
Come kick back and watch the movie The Super Mario Brothers Movie!

Shuttles (Walmart & Thrift Giant) - 1:00PM - 4:00PM - Mary’s Hall, Parliament Village
Did you forget something? Need school supplies? Or do you need some items for your room? Take a shuttle to Walmart and Thrift Giant to pick up a few items before classes begin! Shuttles will leave on a 30-minute rotation. TWU Student ID required. Last shuttle leaves Pioneer Hall lot at 3 PM & last pickup from Walmart and Thrift Giant is at 4 PM.

Casino Night - 7:00PM - 10:00PM - Student Union at Hubbard Hall
Join us for a glamorous night of games and prizes! Black Jack ♦ Texas Hold’Em ♣ Roulette ♥ Slot Machines ♠ and more! Have your Event Pass ready, come dressed in your best Casino Royale/James Bond attire and play for your chance to win BIG (iPad, Nintendo Switch, 40” TV & more)!/p>

Sunday Morning Reflection - 9:00AM - 12:00PM - Little Chapel in-the-Woods
The Little Chapel in–the–Woods is open for a time of reflection. This is a come and go event for students to reflect.

Shuttles (Target) - 1:00PM - 4:00PM - Mary’s Hall, Parliament Village
Did you forget something? Need school supplies? Or do you need some items for your room? Take a shuttle to Target to pick up a few items before classes begin! Shuttles will leave on a 30-minute rotation. TWU Student ID required. Last shuttle leaves Pioneer Hall lot at 3 PM & last pickup from Target is at 4 PM.

Residence Hall Floor Meetings - 4:00PM - 6:00PM

Silent Disco - 7:00PM - 10:00PM - Pioneer Hall
Join our silent disco party experience unlike any other dance party. Grab the wireless headphones at the event, choose your music from one of our three live DJs and dance the night away with your friends! Have your Event Pass ready!