2024 Tartan Schedule

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 

Hobson Performance Center, D. Rich 

3:00 pm-4:00 pm 

Tartan Time 

Various Locations 

4:00 pm- 5:00 pm 

Camels Belong 

Hobson Performance Center, D. Rich 

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 

Last Minute Q & A

Students will be allowed to ask any questions they may still have or didn’t get to ask!

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! 

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! 

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! 

Union Party

Ready to party? Join us for the ultimate student party where the fun never ends and endless memories are made!

8:00 am- 9:00 am 

Breakfast 

 Gaylord’s Kitchen, Student Union  

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. 

11:00 am-12:00 pm 

New Student Worship 

Butler Chapel  

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 

2:30 pm- 3:15 pm 

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 

Gore Arena, Convocation Center  

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 

Headphone Disco and Desserts

Groove in silence! Join the silent disco for a unique dance experience where the music is all yours!

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!

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.

Paint & Sip

Come by the Oasis and sip on some sparkling cider while painting. Be as creative as you would like! 

Movie Party: Inside Out 2

Come join us for a fun-filled movie party to watch Inside Out 2!

8:00 am-9:00 am 

Breakfast 

Gaylord’s Kitchen, Student Union 

9:00 am-10:00 am 

Camels Learn Well  

Hobson Performance Center, D. Rich 

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 

6:00 pm- 8:00 pm

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!

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. 

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. 

CA Meet and Greet

New students will get a chance to meet CAs and ask them questions! 

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! 

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! 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

Kickball Game

Open kickball games will be available for anyone who wants to play. We will also be talking about club sports!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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! 

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. 

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.

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. 

Kickball Game

Open kickball games will be available for anyone who wants to play. We will also be talking about club sports!

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!

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.

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!

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. 

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! 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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!

Becoming a Tartan leader

Interested in being a Tartan, leader next year? Come chat with us if you are interested. 

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!

Mindfulness, Coloring, and Puzzles

Come join us for relaxation time to get a break and take time to color or work on puzzles.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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! 

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. 

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.

Disability Services Open House 

Grab a snack and meet our staff while learning how Disability Services supports students at Campbell.

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.

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. 

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. 

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!

Helping You to Get Over the Humps! 

Stressed? Anxious? Blue? Overwhelmed? Let us help you get over the Humps with skills! 

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! 

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. 

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! 

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! 

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. 

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. 

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.

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!

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! 

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! 

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. 

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.

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. 

Disability Services Open House 

Grab a snack and meet our staff while learning how Disability Services supports students at Campbell.

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! 

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.