Tartan Fall 2024
All new incoming students, including transfer students, Early-College students, on-campus residents, and commuter students, are expected to participate in Tartan 2024.
This schedule may change as Tartan approaches. Please continue to check this website for the most up-to-date information.
Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024 – Tartan Day 1
12:00 pm-1:30 pm |
Lunch/Commuter Student Check-in |
Oasis Lounge and Gaylord’s Kitchen, Student Union *Lunch will be provided for commuter students who do not have an on-campus dining plan. |
1:30 pm-3:00 pm |
Tartan Opening Event |
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3:00 pm-4:00 pm |
Tartan Time |
Various Locations |
4:00 pm- 5:00 pm |
Camels Belong |
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5:15 pm-6:15 pm |
Choose Your Own Adventure Session #1 |
Various Locations *Students will have the opportunity to choose which session interests them most during this time. |
6:30 pm-7:45 pm |
Dinner |
Gaylord’s Kitchen, Student Union *Dinner will be provided for commuter students who do not have an on-campus dining plan. |
7:45 pm- 8:30 pm |
Choose Your Own Adventure Session #2 |
Various Locations *Students will have the opportunity to attend which session interests them most during this time. |
8:45 pm-9:30 pm |
Tartan Time |
Various Locations |
9:30 pm-10:00 pm |
Ignite Your Journey |
Academic Circle |
10:00 pm |
Socials and Programs |
Various Locations |
10:00 pm |
Last Minute Q & A Students will be allowed to ask any questions they may still have or didn’t get to ask! |
Student Union: Room 280 |
10:00 pm |
Glow-in-the-dark Manhunt: Students can play hide and seek with a twist. The hiders have a time limit to hide and return to the ‘home base’. The seeker will recruit people as they find them so multiple people can find the remaining players. We will have glow-in-the-dark bracelets! |
Academic Circle |
10:00 pm |
Do You Want S’more Volleyball? Stop by Saylor Park for a s’more and a game of sand volleyball. Or simply stop by for a s’more! |
Saylor Park |
10:00 pm |
Bracelet and Pennant Making Come by the Oasis to make beaded bracelets or a pennant! We have a variety of decor to make to as personalized as you wish! |
Student Union: Oasis Lounge |
10:00 pm |
Union Party Ready to party? Join us for the ultimate student party where the fun never ends and endless memories are made! |
Student Union: Ballrooms |
Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024 – Tartan Day 2
TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
8:00 am- 9:00 am |
Breakfast |
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9:00 am – 10:00 am |
Choose Your Own Adventure Session #3 |
Various Locations *Students will have the opportunity to attend which session interests them most during this time. |
10:15 am- 10:45 am | Tartan Time | Various Locations |
11:00 am-12:00 pm |
New Student Worship |
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12:00 pm- 1:00 pm |
Lunch |
Gaylord’s Kitchen, Student Union *Lunch will be provided for commuter students who do not have an on-campus dining plan. |
1:15 pm-2:15 pm |
Camels Live Well |
Hobson Performance Center, D. Rich
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2:30 pm- 3:15 pm
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Choose Your Own Adventure Session #4 |
Various Locations *Students will have the opportunity to attend which session interests them most during this time. |
4:00 pm- 6:00 pm |
New Student Convocation |
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6:00 pm- 7:00 pm |
President’s Picnic Join us for a picnic with the university president—an afternoon of good food, great company, and insightful conversations |
Ballrooms, Student Union |
7:00 pm |
Headphone Disco and Desserts Groove in silence! Join the silent disco for a unique dance experience where the music is all yours! |
Student Union: Oasis |
7:00 pm |
Last Minute Q & A Students will be allowed to ask any questions they may still have or didn’t get to ask! |
Student Union: Room 280 |
7:00 pm |
Manhunt Students can play hide and seek with a twist. The hiders have a time limit to hide and return to the ‘home base’. The seeker will recruit people as they find them so multiple people can find the remaining players. |
Academic Circle |
7:00 pm |
Paint & Sip Come by the Oasis and sip on some sparkling cider while painting. Be as creative as you would like! |
Student Union: Oasis Lounge |
9:00 pm |
Movie Party: Inside Out 2 Come join us for a fun-filled movie party to watch Inside Out 2! |
Student Union: Theater |
Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 – Tartan Day 3
TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
8:00 am-9:00 am |
Breakfast |
Gaylord’s Kitchen, Student Union |
9:00 am-10:00 am |
Camels Learn Well |
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10:15 am-11:15 am |
Choose Your Own Adventure Session #5 |
Various Locations *Students will have the opportunity to choose which session interests them most during this time. |
11:30 am-12:00 pm |
Tartan Time |
Various Locations |
12:00 pm |
Academic Department Time |
Various Locations |
*Students will meet with deans, faculty, and peer mentors in their chosen academic programs.
Academic departments may have additional sessions planned throughout the day. Please check your Campbell email for further information from your departments.
Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024 – Tartan Day 4
TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
6:00 pm- 8:00 pm |
Street Fair | Harmon Road |
Choose Your Own Adventure Sessions
Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024- Session 1
TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm |
Make Your Own Back-to-School Goodie Bag Come make a goodie bag with little items that will help with the start of the new school year! |
Student Union: Involvement Suite |
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm |
Let’s TACO bout CAB Come build your own TACOs and let’s get talking about CAB! Make sure you come by to see us to get your very own taco and learn more about CAB and all the fun events we have planned for the upcoming semester. |
Student Union: Cinema |
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm |
Letter to Your Future Self Take a moment to connect with your future self by writing a letter about anything on your mind. This simple act can help relieve stress now, and bring comfort when you read it weeks or even months later. |
Student Union: Ballroom A |
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm |
CA Meet and Greet New students will get a chance to meet CAs and ask them questions! |
Student Union: Ballroom C |
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm |
Arts, Crafts, and Advisor Chats Get to know your academic support staff over one of our favorite activities – crafting! All supplies are provided and no experience is necessary. We can’t wait to meet you! |
Student Union: Room 280 |
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm |
Get to Know Butler Chapel Drop by Butler Chapel to explore Campbell’s primary worship space. Learn how you can participate in the life of the Chapel and how the Chapel creates space for you! |
Butler Chapel |
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm |
Teaching Scholars Meet and Greet An opportunity for new Teaching Scholars to meet and greet other members of the academy. New teaching Scholars will receive important information and a Fall program schedule. Also, participation in bonding activities will be included. |
Taylor Hall 218 |
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm |
Honors Program Meet-Up This is a Meet & Greet Event for students who have been accepted into the Campbell Univerity Honors Program. Participants will hang out with fellow Honors students, learn more about the program, and have an opportunity to sign up for committees that plan Honors Program activities. |
Jones Hall |
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm |
Volunteering at Campbell Drop by the Nourish Market in Wallace Building to learn more about the Campus Pantry and ways you can serve your community through volunteering. |
Nourish Market in the Wallace Center |
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm |
Get to Know Campbell’s NASA Human Exploration Rover Team Come get to know the NASA Human Exploration Rover Team on campus. Learn more about the team, fabrication, safety, competition, and more! The team offers hands-on experience with building rovers, leadership opportunities to develop as a person and prepare for future employment, and work to accomplish tasks, reach goals, and achieve victory at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. |
Engineering Annex II |
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm |
Blackboard Bootcamp and Tech Tips This session will introduce you to the Blackboard learning and management software used by faculty to share course material and other learning resources. Other technology-related tips will be shared to help you be successful in finding and accessing information. |
Lundy Fetterman 108 |
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm |
Volleyball Bash The sand volleyball courts will be available for anyone who wants to play. We will have a recreational/ friendly competition going on during this time. |
Outdoor Volleyball Courts |
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm |
Kickball Game Open kickball games will be available for anyone who wants to play. We will also be talking about club sports! |
Saylor Park |
Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024- Session 2
TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
7:45 pm- 8:45 pm |
Make Your Own Back-to-School Goodie Bag Come make a goodie bag with little items that will help with the start of the new school year! |
Student Union: Involvement Suite |
7:45 pm- 8:45 pm |
Get Involved: Student Government An opportunity for incoming new students to meet Student Government leaders and learn more about the Student Government Association as well as receive information about freshman elections and how to run. |
Student Union: Ballroom A |
7:45 pm- 8:45 pm |
Self-care for the Present and Future During this time, students will be able to come and fill a small bag of self-care items and have the chance to write a letter to their future selves! |
Student Union: Ballroom B |
7:45 pm- 8:45 pm |
Camels Groove Gala It’s a Just Dance party! Let’s bring back a part of our childhood through dance. We will dance the night away with songs from the first Just Dance to the last. |
Student Union: Ballroom C |
7:45 pm- 8:45 pm |
Arts, Crafts, and Advisor Chats Get to know your academic support staff over one of our favorite activities – crafting! All supplies are provided and no experience is necessary. We can’t wait to meet you! |
Student Union: 280 |
7:45 pm- 8:45 pm |
Honors Program Meet-Up This is a Meet & Greet Event for students who have been accepted into the Campbell University Honors Program. Participants will hang out with fellow Honors students, learn more about the program, and have an opportunity to sign up for committees that plan Honors Program activities. |
Jones Hall |
7:45 pm- 8:45 pm |
Get to Know Campbell’s NASA Human Exploration Rover Team Come get to know the NASA Human Exploration Rover Team on campus. Learn more about the team, fabrication, safety, competition, and more! The team offers hands-on experience with building rovers, leadership opportunities to develop as a person and prepare for future employment, and work to accomplish tasks, reach goals, and achieve victory at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. |
Engineering Annex II |
7:45 pm- 8:45 pm |
Blackboard Bootcamp and Tech Tips This session will introduce you to the Blackboard learning and management software used by faculty to share course material and other learning resources. Other technology-related tips will be shared to help you be successful in finding and accessing information. |
Lundy Fetterman 108 |
7:45 pm – 8:45 pm |
Kickball Game Open kickball games will be available for anyone who wants to play. We will also be talking about club sports! |
Saylor Park |
7:45 pm- 8:45 pm |
Open Pickleball We will be holding an open pickleball session at the Melvin outdoor basketball courts for students to learn and play the game of pickleball! |
Outdoor Pickleball Courts |
7:45 pm- 8:45 pm |
Open Sand Volleyball Play The sand volleyball courts will be available for anyone who wants to play. We will have a recreational/ friendly competition going on during this time. |
Outdoor Volleyball Courts |
Sunday, Aug. 17, 2024- Session 3
TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
9:00 am- 10:00 am |
Make Your Own Back-to-School Goodie Bag Come make a goodie bag with little items that will help with the start of the new school year! |
Student Union: Involvement Suite |
9:00 am- 10:00 am |
Let’s TACO bout CAB Come build your own TACOs and let’s get talking about CAB! Make sure you come by to see us to get your very own taco and learn more about CAB and all the fun events we have planned for the upcoming semester. |
Student Union: Cinema |
9:00 am- 10:00 am |
Arts, Crafts, and Advisor Chats Get to know your academic support staff over one of our favorite activities – crafting! All supplies are provided and no experience is necessary. We can’t wait to meet you! |
Student Union: 280 |
9:00 am- 10:00 am |
Stretch Series We will use about 45 minutes to an hour to focus on mobility, breathing, and stretches to create a relaxed state of mind and body. |
Student Union: Group X Room |
9:00 am- 10:00 am |
Meet and Greet with the Sororities and Fraternities A chance for new students to meet with the sororities and fraternities and see if they would like to sign up for recruitment. |
Academic Circle |
9:00 am- 10:00 am |
Blackboard Bootcamp and Tech Tips This session will introduce you to the Blackboard learning and management software used by faculty to share course material and other learning resources. Other technology-related tips will be shared to help you be successful in finding and accessing information. |
Lundy Fetterman 108 |
9:00 am- 10:00 am |
Get to Know Campbell’s NASA Human Exploration Rover Team Come get to know the NASA Human Exploration Rover Team on campus. Learn more about the team, fabrication, safety, competition, and more! The team offers hands-on experience with building rovers, leadership opportunities to develop as a person and prepare for future employment, and work to accomplish tasks, reach goals, and achieve victory at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. |
Engineering Annex II |
9:00 am- 10:00 am |
Open Pickleball We will be holding an open pickleball session at the Melvin outdoor basketball courts for students to learn and play the game of pickleball! |
Outdoor Pickleball Courts |
9:00 am- 10:00 am |
Becoming a Tartan leader Interested in being a Tartan, leader next year? Come chat with us if you are interested. |
Student Union: Ballroom B |
Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024 – Session 4
TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
2:30 pm- 3:15 pm |
Make Your Own Back-to-School Goodie Bag Come make a goodie bag with little items that will help with the start of the new school year! |
Student Union: Involvement Suite |
2:30 pm- 3:15 pm |
Mindfulness, Coloring, and Puzzles Come join us for relaxation time to get a break and take time to color or work on puzzles. |
Student Union: Ballroom A |
2:30 pm- 3:15 pm |
Letter to Your Future Self Take a moment to connect with your future self by writing a letter about anything on your mind. This simple act can help relieve stress now, and bring comfort when you read it weeks or even months later. |
Student Union: Ballroom C |
2:30 pm- 3:15 pm |
Commuter Student Meet-up Join us for the Commuter Connection meet-up! This is your chance to connect with fellow commuter students, share tips for campus life, and make new friends. |
Student Union: Commuter Lounge |
2:30 pm- 3:15 pm |
First Generation Meet-Up First-generation students are invited to connect with fellow first-generation peers and discover the programs and opportunities the school offers specifically for them. |
Student Union: Oasis Lounge |
2:30 pm- 3:15 pm |
Arts, Crafts, and Advisor Chats Get to know your academic support staff over one of our favorite activities – crafting! All supplies are provided and no experience is necessary. We can’t wait to meet you! |
Student Union: 280 |
2:30 pm- 3:15 pm |
Prayer Labyrinth Walk in Butler Chapel Need time to think and pray before next week begins? Come walk the prayer labyrinth in Butler chapel. Instructions and prompts for walking the labyrinth will be in the Chapel to guide you. |
Butler Chapel |
2:30 pm- 3:15 pm |
Meet and Greet with the Sororities and Fraternities A chance for new students to meet with the sororities and fraternities and see if they would like to sign up for recruitment. |
Academic Circle |
2:30 pm- 3:15 pm |
Disability Services Open House Grab a snack and meet our staff while learning how Disability Services supports students at Campbell. |
Wallace Center |
2:30 pm- 3:15 pm |
Get to Know Campbell’s NASA Human Exploration Rover Team Come get to know the NASA Human Exploration Rover Team on campus. Learn more about the team, fabrication, safety, competition, and more! The team offers hands-on experience with building rovers, leadership opportunities to develop as a person and prepare for future employment, and work to accomplish tasks, reach goals, and achieve victory at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. |
Engineering Annex II |
2:30 pm- 3:15 pm |
Blackboard Bootcamp and Tech Tips This session will introduce you to the Blackboard learning and management software used by faculty to share course material and other learning resources. Other technology-related tips will be shared to help you be successful in finding and accessing information. |
Lundy Fetterman 108 |
2:30 pm- 3:15 pm |
What do I need to Know as a Kinesiology Pre-PT Major? Navigating the first week of classes successfully. Learn how to troubleshoot throughout the semester. Understand how to prepare now for DPT programs in 4 years. |
Convocation 156 |
Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 – Session 5
TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
10:15 am – 11:15 am |
Make Your Own Back-to-School Goodie Bag Come make a goodie bag with little items that will help with the start of the new school year! |
Student Union: Involvement Suite |
10:15 am – 11:15 am |
Helping You to Get Over the Humps! Stressed? Anxious? Blue? Overwhelmed? Let us help you get over the Humps with skills! |
Student Union: Ballroom |
10:15 am – 11:15 am |
Arts, Crafts, and Advisor Chats Get to know your academic support staff over one of our favorite activities – crafting! All supplies are provided and no experience is necessary. We can’t wait to meet you! |
Student Union: 280 |
10:15 am – 11:15 am |
Commuter Student Meet-up Join us for the Commuter Connection meet-up! This is your chance to connect with fellow commuter students, share tips for campus life, and make new friends. |
Student Union: Commuter Lounge |
10:15 am – 11:15 am |
Your Alumni Journey Starts Now Congratulations! You’ve taken your first step on your path to becoming a Campbell alumnus. Join the Alumni Association staff and members of the Board of Directors for doughnuts and a chance to win some Campbell swag as we share how The Alumni Association supports your journey- and how you can get involved today! |
Cornelia Campbell House |
10:15 am – 11:15 am |
Get to Know Butler Chapel Drop by Butler Chapel to explore Campbell’s primary worship space. Learn how you can participate in the life of the Chapel and how the Chapel creates space for you! |
Butler Chapel |
10:15 am – 11:15 am |
Prayer Labyrinth Walk in Butler Chapel Need time to think and pray before next week begins? Come walk the prayer labyrinth in Butler chapel. Instructions and prompts for walking the labyrinth will be in the Chapel to guide you. |
Butler Chapel |
10:15 am – 11:15 am |
Dining Food Passport Students will be given a food passport and taken to visit all dining locations. Once at each location, they will receive a stamp on their passport. Completed passports will be turned in on 8/19 outside of Gaylords to be entered into a prize drawing. |
Academic Circle |
10:15 am – 11:15 am |
Meet and Greet with the Sororities and Fraternities A chance for new students to meet with the sororities and fraternities and see if they would like to sign up for recruitment. |
Academic Circle |
10:15 am – 11:15 am |
My Sister’s Keeper Meet and Greet Do you identify as a female student of color? We would love for you to stop by and learn more about My Sister’s Keeper (MSK). Our hope this year is to create spaces for women of color at Campbell to be their authentic selves through reflection connection, and care. We will have monthly meet-ups and would love for you to join us! |
Taylor Hall 227 |
10:15 am – 11:15 am |
Paying it Foward: Becoming a Teacher Remember that one teacher who made a difference in your life, maybe even the reason you are in college, or at Campbell? Come explore how you might become a teacher even if you aren’t choosing it as your major right now! There are many pathways that we can explore to show you how YOU can pay it forward! |
Taylor Hall 218 |
10:15 am – 11:15 am |
Exercise Science Meet and Greet Interested in a career in Exercise Science or Sports Management? Want to learn more about applied opportunities for experience in Campbell’s Athletic Department? Interested in research projects within the major? Come join the Department Chair for an informal chat in the Convocation Center! |
Convocation 156G |
10:15 am – 11:15 am |
CAMEL FAB Red Training for Engineering Majors Last year we had time during Tartan for first-year engineering majors to complete their first level of training (red training) during Tartan. This allowed for further training to commence quickly and allowed students to get started on their projects. |
The CAMEL FAB lab in Carrie Rich |
10:15 am – 11:15 am |
Get to Know Campbell’s NASA Human Exploration Rover Team Come get to know the NASA Human Exploration Rover Team on campus. Learn more about the team, fabrication, safety, competition, and more! The team offers hands-on experience with building rovers, leadership opportunities to develop as a person and prepare for future employment, and work to accomplish tasks, reach goals, and achieve victory at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. |
Engineering Annex II |
10:15 am – 11:15 am |
Volunteering at Campbell Drop by the Nourish Market in Wallace Building to learn more about the Campus Pantry and ways you can serve your community through volunteering. |
Nourish Market in the Wallace Center |
10:15 am – 11:15 am |
Disability Services Open House Grab a snack and meet our staff while learning how Disability Services supports students at Campbell. |
Wallace Center |
10:15 am – 11:15 am |
GAINS Program Meet and Greet The GAINS program is a mentoring program for students of color in STEM majors. Students from any class year and any STEM majors are welcome to participate! Come learn more about the program and begin to make connections with your fellow STEM students! There will be light refreshments and an opportunity to participate in a swag basket raffle! |
Leslie Campbell Science Building 308 |
10:15 am – 11:15 am |
Blackboard Bootcamp and Tech Tips This session will introduce you to the Blackboard learning and management software used by faculty to share course material and other learning resources. Other technology-related tips will be shared to help you be successful in finding and accessing information. |
Lundy Fetterman 108 |