Spring 2024 Semester Welcome Weekend
Welcome Weekend for the 2024 spring semester, will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2024 through Saturday, January 6, 2024. We are excited to have you join the Geneva community!
Welcome Weekend will be held in person and is a mandatory for all incoming students (First-year & Transfer). Various proficiency and placement exams will be offered on Thursday and Friday, January 4-5 for any student who needs or wishes to take them.
The schedule below is subject to change as the date draws closer.
We are anticipating your arrival on campus and are ready to walk with you as you start your journey at Geneva College.
By attending Welcome Weekend, you will get class credit, learn about the support services available to help you succeed academically, adjust to collegiate life, and meet new friends and peers. During Welcome Weekend, you will meet staff, faculty, and new friends who are excited about your success and presence at Geneva College.
As you step forward, know that we as staff and faculty are here to walk with you through your new and exciting journey and experience. We are all looking forward to meeting and supporting you through your time in college.
Welcome Weekend is integral to your success as a Geneva student. It is expected that all students who are new to Geneva College attend the entirety of Welcome Weekend. If you have questions about Welceme Weekend, please email cse@geneva.edu.
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Resident Student Check-in and Move-in // Skye Lounge in the Student CenterCome to Skye Lounge (the upstairs level of the Student Center) to check-in to Geneva before heading to your hall to move-in. |
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Commuter Check-In // Skye Lounge in the Student CenterCommuters will need to check-in to make sure they are ready to begin at Geneva College. Come to Skye Lounge (the upstairs level of the Student Center). |
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Reading Proficiency Test // McKee Classroom (#15)Any deposited student that does not have a standardized test score (SAT, ACT, or CLT) for Reading and Writing needs to take the proficiency exam for Reading and Writing. Many incoming students have taken the exam already, but this will be the last time it is offered before the start of the semester. |
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Welcome Session & Dinner // Benedum RoomWelcome to Geneva! We are so glad you are part of our community. We want to start you off with an official Geneva welcome, have dinner together, and set you up well for the start of your Geneva college journey. |
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Breakfast // Alexander Dining HallIt’s the best way to start out the day! Go eat breakfast. |
8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.: Math Proficiency & Placement Exam // S&E 212The Math Proficiency exam is for students who have not established math proficiency with a SAT, ACT, or CLT score, or a College Algebra class. The Placement Exam is primarily for Math, Science, and Engineering Majors and will place students into MAT 120 and MAT 161. |
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Life and Learning @ Geneva // Various LocationsWe have a great day planned with lots of valuable connections to peers, staff, and faculty who are here to assist your success in college. You also get class credit for being present. Make sure to bring a laptop if you have one for the afternoon session. Here's a few things that will be part of Welcome Weekend:
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8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Breakfast // Alexander Dining HallIt’s the best way to start out the day! Go eat breakfast. |
10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Life & Learning at Geneva // Skye LoungeWe have a great day planned with lots of valuable connections to peers, staff, and faculty who are here to assist your success in college. You also get class credit for being present. Make sure to bring a laptop if you have one for the afternoon session. Here's a few things that will be part of Welcome Weekend:
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10:30am Church with a Friend: // Meet in Alex's Parking Lot |
Meal Times // Alexander Dining HallAll meals on Sunday are optional and on your own
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