Pioneer Camp Schedule

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

Movie: Monsters U (1st Showing) - 5:30PM - SUHH Auditorium
Come see how monsters go to college at Monsters U by playing interactive bingo while watching the movie and if you’re lucky, winning a bingo prize!

Sip & Paint - 7:30PM - 8:30PM - SUHH Performance Lounge
Enjoy a mocktail and paint something for your new room.

Movie: Monsters U (2nd Showing) - 8:30PM - SUHH Auditorium
Come see how monsters go to college at Monsters U by playing interactive bingo while watching the movie and if you’re lucky, winning a bingo prize!

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Pioneer Camp Check-in - 9:00AM - 3:30PM - SUHH SW Ballroom A

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

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Getting Involved - 10:00AM - SUHH SE 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 - SUHH 2231
How will you do in the Game of Life? Join us for this life-sized, interactive game where you are assigned a fictional life and learn who far your salary can take you! Planning your financial future has never been so entertaining!

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

Dallas County Promise & Red River Promise: Ten Tips for College Success - 1:00PM - 2:00PM - Multipurpose Classroom and Laboratory Building (MCL) Room 101
With fall classes approaching, this session will explore ten need-to-know tips for college success.

T3 Promise: Ten Tips for College Success - 1:00PM - 2:00PM - Blagg-Huey Library Room 234
With fall classes approaching, this session will explore ten need-to-know tips for college success.

The Year Ahead - 2:00PM - 3:00PM - SUHH SW Ballroom
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.

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

First-Year Photo with Dr. Feyten - 4:00PM - 5:00PM - Pioneer Hall
Welcome class of 2026! 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 4:15 PM. We will also be giving away different prizes to students in attendance!!

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!

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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.

Getting Involved - 1:00PM - SUHH SE 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!

UNIV1231 Teacher Meetup - 4:00PM - 5:00PM - Old Main Room 256/span>
This is your chance to meet your instructor and classmates prior to the first day of classes! Bring your course schedule!

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, bring your TWU ID and check in at the tent near Fitness and Recreation or the tent near Stark Hall.

Pioneer Camp Day of Service Check-in - 8:00AM - 8:45AM - Parliament Village Courtyard
Check in for your service project assignment! RSVP via Pioneer Engage.

Pioneer Camp Day of Service - 9:00AM - 1:00PM - Various Locations
Join forces with your fellow TWU students to give back to your community. We have over 14 service projects around Denton to serve those in our community.

Movie: Sing (1st Showing) - 1:00PM - SUHH Auditorium
Come kickback and watch the movie Sing!

Shuttles (Walmart & Thrift Giant) - 1:00PM - 4:00PM - Pioneer Hall Parking Lot
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.

Movie: Sing (2nd Showing) - 4:00PM - SUHH Auditorium
Come kickback and watch the movie Sing!

Comedy Show - 7:00PM - 10:00PM - SUHH
Start off your school year with a good laugh, starring Zainab Johnson. Hailed by Variety as being a Top 10 Comic To Watch, Zainab can currently be seen playing the role of Aleesha on the Greg Daniels Amazon series Upload and hosting Netflix’s 100 Humans.

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.

Movie: Sing 2 (1st Showing) - 11:00AM - SUHH Auditorium
Come kickback and watch the movie Sing 2!

Movie: Sing 2 (2nd Showing) - 1:00PM - SUHH Auditorium
Come kickback and watch the movie Sing 2!

Shuttles (Target) - 1:00PM - 4:00PM - Pioneer Hall Parking Lot
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! Bring your TWU ID to attend.