Frequently Asked Questions
For questions regarding Welcome Week:
Please email zwaters@sbuniv.edu or
call Student Life at 800-526-5859.
When is Welcome Week?
Welcome Week 2009 will begin on Wednesday, August 19th, 2009. It will
run through Sunday, August 23rd and classes will begin on Monday, August
24th.
Who's in charge?
Welcome Week is planned by a Steering Committee made up of SBU students
and advised by the Director of Student Activities. Over 100
returning SBU students will be here to help run Welcome Week.
- Student Director
- Social Events & Recreation
- Secret Servants, Brothers & Sisters, Prayer Warriors
- Publicity
- Director of Student Activities (Advisor)
Office: (417) 328-1828 | Email: zwaters@sbuniv.edu
What will happen when I arrive?
Everyone is required to check-in at the Felix Goodson Student Union.
People will be able to check in starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday,
August 19th. During registration, you will receive your meal
tickets, schedule and group assignment. We will let you know
where to go from there.
Residence halls will open at 8 a.m. for you to begin moving in to your rom. If you do not know your housing assignment or if you need help finding your residence hall, you may stop by the Felix Goodson Student Union for assistance.
Lunch will be served in the cafeteria (everyone must have a meal ticket) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Parent Orientation will take place in the afternoon while the students meet their other group members on the forum. Parents and families will say good-bye and depart by 5 p.m. and then the Welcome Week activities will begin.
What do I need to bring?
Welcome Week: You will need your Bible and your WW Planner, name tag, meal ticket and pen.
You will receive your WW Planner, name tag and meal ticket during registration.
College Life: We have listed some of the basics. For a more detailed list of recommendations as well as information concerning prohibited items, see the Housing/Residence Life FAQ here: http://www.sbuniv.edu/residencelife/reslifeFAQ.htm
- Clothes for hot and cold weather (Midwest weather can be tricky!)
- Toiletries
- Bathroom Linens
- Bedding (sheets, comforter, pillow, pillow case, etc.)
- Laundry supplies (detergent, dryer sheets, quarters, etc.)
- Pictures of your friends and family
- Computer
- Other essential items
Who can attend?
Any college student who is new to SBU. This includes freshmen and transfer students.
What is the family picnic?
The family picnic is a meal option provided for you and your family.
The incoming students eat for free and additional tickets (for friends and
family) are $6 each. This meal takes place
in the cafeteria and lasts about 2 hours. You and your family may come whenever it is convenient. Please remember to enter the number of family members planning to attend the picnic on the registration form.
