Pioneer Camp Schedule

Trivia Night with Career Connections- 7-9 p.m. - Student Union at Hubbard Hall (SUHH) 

Check-in - 6-7 p.m. - Student Union at Hubbard Hall (SUHH), outside the Southwest Ballroom

Movie and Craft Night - 6:30 p.m. - SUHH, Southwest Ballroom

Pioneer Camp Check-in- 8-10 a.m. - Margo Jones Performance Hall

Pep Rally- 9-11 a.m. - Margo Jones Performance Hall
Learn about traditions and kick start the new Pioneer Year!

Lunch - 11 a.m. - Dining Hall

Welcome Bash - Noon-2 p.m. - Pioneer Hall, Kitty Magee Arena
Play games, meet your classmates, find your community and have an absolute blast at the biggest ice breaker of the year! MANDATORY session.

Mental Health Awareness - 2:30-5 p.m. - Student Union at Hubbard Hall, Southwest Ballroom A
Sponsored by Housing & Dining. MANDATORY session.

Get Rec'd at the Rec Center  - 5-7 p.m. - Fitness and Recreation
Find out about TWU Fitness and Recreation—FREE giveaways, games, activities, group exercise, gaming lounge and more!

Don’t forget to wear your Pioneer Camp Shirt!
If you haven’t picked up your shirt for the picture, please stop by the table at Margo Jones Performance Hall.

Small Group Meeting - 8 a.m. - Pioneer Circle
Meet your Pioneer Camp Guide and make a few new friends, then head to First-Year Convocation.

First-Year Convocation - 9:30 a.m. - Margo Jones Performance Hall
This momentous ceremony signals the beginning of your college career. Join us for your formal induction to the TWU academic community.

Brunch - 11:15 a.m.-12:20 p.m. - Pioneer Hall
Indulge in TWU’s famous chicken and waffles!

First-year Photo with Chancellor Dr. Feyten - 12:30 p.m. - Pioneer Hall, Kitty Magee Arena
Join Chancellor Carine Feyten and your classmates for the official Class of 2028 first-year photo! Wear your TWU shirt!

Academic Breakout Session Kickoff - 1:30-2 p.m. - Margo Jones Performance Hall
MANDATORY session

Breakout Sessions - Rotate through the 30-minute sessions below at the following times
2:10-2:40 p.m. | 2:50-3:20 p.m. | 3:30-4 p.m. - Student Union at Hubbard Hall

• Money Management - Southeast Ballroom
  Join the Student Money Management Center for a life-sized, 20-minute interactive game of Life and discover how far your fictional salary can take you! Complete the game and enter a drawing for prizes!
• How to Apply for TWU Jobs - Bridges Auditorium
  Career Connections team shows you all the tricks you need to land that on-campus job!
• First-Generation - Southwest Ballroom A
  If you are the first in your family to attend college, find out more about resources and services just for you!
• Tutoring Program - Room 1602
  TWU offers a variety of tutoring services designed to help you succeed in the classes that matter to you!
  
• Financial Aid - Room 2231
• Get Involved - Performance Lounge
  Get connected and join the Center for Student Involvement for all the details about campus events, student organizations, Sorority and Fraternity Life, Student Government Association, volunteer opportunities and leadership programs.

Commuter Reception - 4 p.m. - Southwest Ballroom B

Ice Cream Social - 5 p.m. - Hubbard Hall Lawn
Join us for an ice cream social with TWU signature Beth Marie's ice cream, Red Velvet Cupcakes.

Small Group Breakfast - 8:30 a.m. - Various
Meet with small groups.

Service Project- 10 a.m. - Noon -  Student Union at Hubbard Hall, Southeast Ballroom
If you are not in LLCs, Honors/FIG Retreat, this event is for you!

First-Gen Open House (T3 Dallas Promise)- 10 a.m. - Noon -  Student Union at Hubbard Hall, Suite 1600

LLC, Honors, FIG Retreat - 10 a.m. - Noon -  Various
Please refer to specific schedules for your details.

Lunch - Noon - Student Union at Hubbard Hall
Don't lunch alone! Meet us at Chick-Fil-A, Qdoba or Oda's.

Orientation Leader Meetup - 4:30-5:30 p.m. - Various
Meetup with your summer orientation leader, and walk to the TWU Block Party together.

Block Party - 6-8 p.m. - 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. 

Silent Disco Party - 7-10 p.m. - Pioneer Hall, Kitty Magee Arena
Grab 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!

Back to School - 10 a.m. - Little Chapel-in-the-Woods
Spend time in our beautiful chapel and hear encouraging words. There will be time for reflection.

Housing Meetings - 4 p.m. - Residence Halls
RA Community Meetings start at 4 p.m. in their residential communities. Check in with your Resident Assistant (RA).