Welcome to the Fire Family! Here’s everything you need to know about SEU Early Orientation.
Be sure to complete the components in Step 5 of the admission process before you register!
So that you can save time during fall orientation, we offer Early Orientation events every summer, designed to help you get a head start on many of your essential start-of-semester steps.
While Early Orientation is not required, it is highly recommended, so that you can jump right into all the excitement of Welcome Week when you arrive.
About Early Orientation
Enjoy a day on campus! This in-person event gives you the chance to take care of your checklist while also getting another look at your beautiful new college home. Join us from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on one of the following Fridays: April 19, May 17, June 14, or July 19.
Before signing up for Early Orientation and preparing for Welcome Week, be sure to complete the components in Step 5 of the admission process.
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Welcome to the Fire Family! Here’s what you need to know before your arrival to campus.
Note: Before preparing for Welcome Week, be sure to complete the components in Step 5 of the admission process.
At this point you should have received information regarding signing up for your move in appointment, if you have not received information please reach out to housing@seu.edu.
Fire Ready is the official clearance process at SEU. Remember, you must be Fire Ready to get a check-in appointment.
After arriving on campus, head to the Welcome Center to finish the Fire Ready steps that you haven’t yet completed. Remember, you can check your Fire Ready status at any time by logging in to MyPortal (JICS). Refer to the list below for the locations of the departments you need.
In order to alleviate some of the traffic and lines, please plan to arrive during your designated check-in time. Remember, you must be Fire Ready to get a check-in appointment.
Students who are Fire Ready will receive an email from our Housing department with a link to set up a check-in appointment. If you do not receive an email, please reach out to housing@seu.edu.
Once you arrive to campus, if you know you are Fire Ready please proceed to the appropriate residence hall first. All students who are NOT Fire Ready must complete the Fire Ready Steps before being able to check in.
Early arrivals are only permitted for designated groups and athletic teams. Students in these predetermined groups will receive specific instructions regarding their check-in. Early arrival check-in days and times will still be by appointment only. Please check your SEU email for more information.
Please remember to continually check your SEU email account for updates. We can’t wait to have you on campus!
Sunday, January 12 | Family Dinner
5:30 PM, Buttercup 1043 Backyard
This dinner is for all new students. This is a time to have dinner together and meet the First Year Experience team.
Monday, January 13 | Prayer & Worship Night
7:00 PM, Bush Chapel
Join us as we kick off our semester with a prayer and worship night at The House!
Tuesday, January 14 | Semester’s Eve
7:00 PM, Bush Chapel
Come kick off the semester with our campus events team! Bring your friends for an immersive experience with music, food, and fun before we start back to classes.
Wednesday, January 15 | First Day Celebration
El Prado
Happy First Day of Classes! Grab some coffee and donuts on your way to your first day! Sponsored by our Student Government Association.
Thursday, January 16 | SEU Social Trivia Night
7:00 PM, Portico Coffeehouse
Grab your friends, create a team and join us for one of the most popular events on campus, TRIVIA NIGHT! Battle it out to prove you have what it takes to be crowned champion and bring home the grand prize.
Friday, January 17 | The Bash
7:00 PM, Kelly Gardens
You’ve had such a full week now let’s end it with a party! Join our First Year Experience team as we celebrate the end of an awesome first week of the Spring Semester!
Here’s the schedule of everything you need to know for Spring 2024 Welcome Week.
11:30 AM – 1:45 PM | Brunch (Tuscana Ristorante — Optional)
The cost for Sunday’s brunch for all non-students is $10.25 per person.
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Arrival & Check In
Check in at the Welcome Center and then go to your residence hall. View residence hall check-in locations here.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Parents’ Session (Sciences Building, S107)
Join the student development staff for a time of information and Q&A. This concludes the parents’ portion of the orientation program.
5:30 PM | Family Dinner* (Mi Casa Café)
*Students only. This dinner is for all new students. This is a time to have dinner together and meet the First Year Experience team.
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | All New Students’ Meeting (Sciences Building, S107)
*Required for all new students.
7:00 PM | Prayer & Worship Night (Bush Chapel)
Join us as we kick off our semester with prayer and worship.
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | FYE Expo (Education Building, A115)
This session will introduce you to the First Year Experience (FYE) team and let you know all the ways you can get involved this semester!
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Track Your Path (Education Building, A115)
Curious about where all of your classes are located? Bring your class schedule and we’ll fill you in on where to go on your first day.
Academic Program Meetings
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Humanities | E228
Psychology | E230
Criminal Justice | Education Building, A115
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Accounting & Finance | Education Building A206
Business | A207
Education Majors | Johnson Chapel
Hospitality, Leadership, Legal & Political Science | Sciences 107
Marketing | Education Building A210
Mathematics | Sciences 122
Ministry (All Majors) | Bush Chapel
Music | Choral Rehearsal Hall
Nursing Majors | Sciences 117
Science | Sciences 119
Sports Management & Kinesiology Majors | BVE 233
Undecided Majors | Education Building A205
*Visual Art and Graphic Design Majors | BVW 106
*Communication & Public Relations Majors | BVW 112
*Broadcasting/Digital Journalism/Media Ministry Majors | BVW 105
*Film Production Majors | BVE 203
*ALL Communications Majors (Digital Journalism, Public Relations, Communication, Film Production, Media Ministry, and Broadcasting) and Visual Arts Majors (Graphic Design and Visual Arts) please meet in BVW 112 from 1:00–1:30 before heading to your breakout room.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Social Work | Education Building A211
5:00 PM | Residence Hall Meetings (Buena Vida Auditorium)
Required for all NEW students
7:00 PM | Semester’s Eve (Steelman Library Patio)
Come kick off the semester with the joy of color! Bring your friends for an immersive experience with music, food, and fun before we start back to classes.
All Day | First Day Celebration (El Prado)
Let’s celebrate the beginning of classes together with free snacks and golf cart rides to class!
5:30 PM | Men’s & Women’s Basketball Double Header (The Furnace)
Come our and support our men’s and women’s basketball teams!
7:00 PM | SEU Social Trivia Night (Bush Chapel)
7:00 PM | The Bash (Kelly Gardens)
Get your kicks on and come hang out with us at the Bash! As we cruise into a new semester, this is a time to connect with old friends and make some new ones! Join us for a route 66 themed event.
7:00 PM | Winter Jam (Yuengling Center)
Here’s the schedule of everything you need to know for Fall 2024 Welcome Week.
Parents click here.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Move In
All Campus Residence Halls
2:00 – 8:00 PM
Welcome Hub: After Hours
Bush Chapel
3:00 PM
Tissues & Issues
Buena Vida Auditorium
Parents, don’t miss this session with the Vice President of Student Development, Dr. Bethany Thomas. She will walk you through the values and culture of the SEU Community, followed by a Q&A with our Student Development staff.
7:00 PM
Family Dessert
Bush Chapel
Join us in Bush Chapel for Extended Welcome Hub hours and a chance to meet our First Year Experience Team! All students and families welcome!
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Move In
All Campus Residence Halls
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Welcome Hub
Bush Chapel
3:00 PM
Tissues & Issues
Buena Vida Auditorium
Parents do not want to miss this session with the Vice President for Student Development, Dr. Bethany Thomas. She will walk you through the values and culture of the SEU Community. This will also be a time to ask questions to members of our Student Development staff.
7:00 PM
The Underground
The Furnace (Sportsplex)
Dive into the wild rhythms of Disco Jungle! Join us for a night of music, games, food and fun! Grab your cheetah print and your roommate and join us for the biggest event of the year! Hope to see you there!
10:00 AM
FALL CON Session #1: Sunday Service
The Furnace
All new students and guests are invited to worship with us and hear a special start of semester message from SEU President Dr. Kent Ingle.
7:00 PM
FALL CON: Session 2 – Worship Night
The Furnace
Join us for a time of praise and worship to kickoff the start of the school year!
10:00 AM
FALL CON: Session 3 – Word of the Year Chapel
The Furnace
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Class Photos
Victory Field
11:00AM | Class of 2025 (Black Shirts)
11:30AM | Class of 2026 (White Shirts)
Break
1:00PM| Class of 2027 (Gray Shirts)
1:30PM | Class of 2028 (Red Shirts)
2:00 PM | FYE Expo
Bush Chapel
ATTENTION all first year students, this is FOR YOU! Come and discover all that FYE has in store for you this year. This is a meeting you will not want to miss
3:00 PM | Track Your Path
Bush Chapel
Meet us outside Bush as we help you prepare for your First day of classes! This is a time for students to get more familiar with campus for a seamless first day
4:00 PM
Transfer Event
Portico
First Year Experience isn’t just for Freshman, we are here to celebrate all first-year students, which includes Transfer students as well! After the FYEXpo and Track Your Path, head over to Portico for a free coffee on us and meet other transfer students!
5:00 PM
Commuter Orientation
Johnson Chapel
7:00 PM
FALL CON: Session 4 – The House
The Furnace
Join us at the HOUSE, where everyone is family!
10:00 AM | All New Student Meeting
Bush Chapel
Required for ALL students
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Departmental Meetings
Various Locations
For building locations, click here.
| Time | Location | Departmental Meetings/Exams |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | BV Auditorium, BVW | ALL majors in the Communication, Arts, and Technology |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | S107 NHS | Hospitality, Organizational Leadership, Legal Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A205 ACADM | Accounting & Finance Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A207 ACADM | General, Management & International Business Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A210 ACADM | Marketing Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A211 ACADM | Social Work Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A115 ACADM | Criminal Justice Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A204 ACADM | Undeclared Major |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | E228 BVE | Department of Humanities Majors Includes: Historical and Literary Studies, Creative Writing, General Studies |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | E230 BVE | Psychology |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | E203 BVE | Kinesiology Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | BV149 BVE | Music Education Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | S122 NHS | Sports Management Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | A206 ACADM | Education Majors |
| 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Bush Chapel | BCMT Majors |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | S119 & S120 NHS | BS Biology, Biochemistry and CSDS |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | S121 NHS | Communication Sciences and Disorders |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | A215 ACADM | Trades Majors (SEU School of Trades) |
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Studio BOLIN | Communication: Broadcasting & Digital Production, Communication: Sports Media, and Communication: Multimedia Journalism |
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | E203 BVE | Visual Arts, Graphic Design, and Digital Design & Production (all 3 tracks, including digital design, front-end development, and back-end development) |
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | A115 ACADM | Film Production major |
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | BV Auditorium BVW | Communication: Public Relations and Communication: Human Communication majors |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | S107 NHS | Nursing Majors |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | S122 NHS | Math |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | A211 ACADM | Social Work/Criminal Justice (double major) |
| 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | BV 149 BVE | Commercial Music Majors |
| 2:00 – 2:45 PM | Choral Rehearsal Hall BVE | Worship Studies Majors |
| 3:00 – 3:45 PM | Choral Rehearsal Hall BVE | BA in Music Majors |
| 4:00 – 6:00 PM | BV 149 BVE | All School of Music (BA Music, Music Ed, Commercial Music, Worship Studies, Music Performance, Music Business, & Church Music) |
2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Pickleball Tournament
Tennis Courts
Don’t miss your shot and come join SEU’s annual pickleball tournament! Grab a partner and register to play or come cheer on your friends! There’s fun to be had for everyone!
10:00 AM
First Day Celebration
El Prado
6:30 PM & 7:15 PM
Hall Meeting
Bush Chapel
9:00 AM
Community Chapel
Bush Chapel
6:00 PM
Prepare for Battle (Fire Wars)
The Quad
7:00 PM
Fire Wars
Victory Field
This is your opportunity to rep your class! Join us for this fun filled evening where you’ll compete for the coveted Fire Wars trophy and bragging rights for the year
7:00 PM
THE BASH
Student Activities Center (SAC)
Ahoy mateys! Join us for our last party of your first week! Grab your friends and come celebrate… pirate style! We arghhh so excited to see you!
Welcome to the Fire Family! Check out these events and resources to help you throughout the weekend.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Move In
All Campus Residence Halls
Move-in is by appointment for students who are Fire Ready.
7:00 PM
Family Dessert
Bush Chapel
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Move In
All Campus Residence Halls
Move-in is by appointment for students who are Fire Ready.
3:00 PM
Tissues & Issues
Buena Vida Auditorium
Parents, don’t miss this session with the Vice President of Student Development, Dr. Bethany Thomas. She will walk you through the values and culture of the SEU Community, followed by Q&A with our Student Development staff.
10:00 AM
FALL CON Session #1: Sunday Service
The Furnace
All new students and guests are invited to worship with us and hear a special start of semester message from SEU President Dr. Kent Ingle.
Bauer Hall: Bauer Hall Front Lobby
Bethany Hall: Bethany Hall Front Lobby
Buena Vida East: 3rd Floor Lobby
Buena Vida West: 1st Floor Lobby
South Pointe/Valencia/Buttercup: South Pointe Office H6
Aventura Hall: 2nd Floor Lobby
Destino Hall: 2nd Floor Lobby
Esperanza Hall: 2nd Floor Lobby
Commuter Students:
Check in at the Commuter Lounge in Bush Chapel. Please contact commuter@seu.edu for information.
Buildings by Abbreviation:
ACADM: Education building in between Buena Vida & the SAC (Student Activities Center)
BOLIN: Bolin building between Bush Chapel & the Natural & Health Sciences
BUSH: Bush Chapel between the Welcome Center & Bolin
BVE: Buena Vida East between Natural & Health Sciences & Education
BVW: Buena Vida West between Natural & Health Sciences & Education
MOD: located on the north end of campus along Longfellow Blvd. between Bolin, Valencia & the Soccer field
NHS: Natural & Health Sciences building in between Bolin & Buena Vida
ONLN: fully online in MyFire
Classrooms starting with 1 are on the 1st floor, and 2 are on the 2nd floor.
Tuscana Ristorante
Friday – Sunday: Breakfast 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Lunch 10:45 AM – 1:45 PM | Dinner 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Mi Casa Cafe
Friday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Chick-Fil-A
Friday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Backyard Burger
Friday: 10:45 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Einstein Bros Bagels
Friday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Papa Johns
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Portico Coffee
Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Bookstore
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Mailroom
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Welcome Week is one of the most memorable experiences that you’ll have at Southeastern University. This will mark the beginning of your college career and your first steps into, perhaps, the greatest four years of your life. During these couple of days, you will get introduced to campus life, have a chance to get settled into your residence hall, and get to know our Student Development staff who will be guiding you through your journey here.
Check out this recap* from our fall 2021 Welcome Week!
*Fun fact: This video, produced by the WeAreSEU student marketing team, won a Silver Addy Award from the Polk County chapter of the American Advertising Federation!
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Campus Card: campuscard@seu.edu
Admission: admission@seu.edu
Call us at 800.500.8760 for additional help.
