Program Expectations

 Program Expectations

To complete your Bearkat Kickoff experience and win prizes, complete the following:

  1. Check in for Bearkat Kickoff at your assigned residence hall on Sunday, August 18th with your Bearkat Kickoff Leader. Commuter students should check-in at the Newton Gresham Library on Sunday, August 18th.
  2. Attend New Student Convocation on Sunday, August 18th, your official academic kick-off to the upcoming year.
  3. Participate in all four morning sessions Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with your Bearkat Kickoff Leader.
  4. Attend Active Minds Keynote and Healthy Relationships sessions.
  5. Attend at least three open houses held during mealtimes and at least three elective sessions in the afternoon.
  6. Participate in College Day according to your major.