Welcome Week

  Welcome Week is one of the most memorable experiences that our traditional on campus students have at SEU Carolina. This will mark the beginning of the academic year and your first steps into, perhaps, the greatest four years of your life. During these events before the start of classes, you will get introduced to campus life, have a chance to make friends, and get to know the Student Development staff who will be guiding you through your journey here. Make your reservations before July 31 and don’t miss out on the greatest time of your life.

Scroll down below for more info about welcome week.

IMPORTANT INFO FOR NEW STUDENTS

CHECK-IN APPOINTMENTS

Before August 1, students living on campus should all have their housing assignments and check in times for move in day on campus. If you are not fire ready or you have not paid your housing bill, then you will not be able to move in. If you do not have your housing assignment or move in time by August 2, please contact us at sagames@seu.edu

ONCE ON CAMPUS

When you arrive on campus, you will go to your assigned student housing to complete your check in and move into your room.

EARLY ARRIVALS

Early arrivals are only permitted by request only for special circumstances. Students that qualify will receive specific instructions regarding their check-in. Early arrival check-in days and times will still be by appointment only.

SEU EMAIL

Please remember to continually check your SEU email account and this page for updates on all things Welcome Week. We can’t wait to welcome you home!

ORIENTATION WILL BE AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

This year, there will be three orientation sessions. The first will take place during our Family Day lunch in suite 75 at the Multiply offices. The Second will take place in suite 75 followed by Stars & Strikes. The third and final orientation event will take place on campus.

RESERVATION NEEDED FOR WELCOME WEEK EVENTS

Our Welcome Week events are ticketed events for traditional on campus students and reservations are required. Simply look below to see what we have lined up for welcome week this year. And make your reservation before July 31. Make your reservations here

Saturday, August 12

EVENT 1: Move In Day

Location: Student Housing On Campus

Who is this for? Students living on campus

Start the semester off right by moving in student housing. We have several houses on campus that our students will be calling home this academic year. They are as follows (34 Liske Ave NW, 30 Liske Ave NW, 113 1st Street NW, & 51 2nd Street NW). On move in day, you’ll get to tour your residence, meet your new roommates, and get comfortable in the new place you will call home.

Directions

Sunday, August 13

EVENT 2: SEU Day/Orientation Event Part 1

Location: Multiply Church Whidden Auditorium, Concord Campus 11:15 am

Who is this for? Campus wide include faculty & staff, all students, and their families

Join Multiply Church, the host location for SEU Carolina, for a Sunday Morning church service. SEU Carolina prides itself in championing higher education where Christ is lifted up at the center of it all. Following the 11:15am service, enjoy a lunch with the faculty and staff located at The Village Shopping Center in Suite 75 on campus. During lunch, you will get an introduction to important people you need to know.

Directions

Monday, August 14

EVENT 3: US National Whitewater Center

Location: USNWC, Charlotte, 10 am - 5 pm

Who is this event for? Traditional on campus students

If you like whitewater rafting, zip-lining, mountain biking, kayaking, and rock climbing, then you don’t want to miss this event. All traditional on-campus students will get an all-access activity to all things awesome at the Whitewater Center. Whitewater rafting will be the main event for the day. Rafting reservation is at 11am. Prepare to get wet and have fun.

Directions

Tuesday, August 15

EVENT 4: Staff chapel & Breakfast

Location: Whidden Auditorium on Campus at 8:30am

Who is this event for? Students as well as Faculty & Staff

Join us on campus at the Whidden Auditorium for some great worship and an amazing word from our senior pastor Douglas Witherup. You'll have the opportunity to interact with our Multiply staff and faculty who pour into SEU students throughout the school year. Breakfast will be served following chapel.

Wednesday, August 16

EVENT 5: Bowling at Stars & Strikes / Orientation Event Part 2

Bowling: Stars & Strikes in Concord NC 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Orientation: Suite 75 at The Village on Campus 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Who is this event for? Traditional on campus students

Join the fire fam at Stars & Strikes for a fun time of bowling. After the fun, we will head to campus for Orientation Part 2 with Dr. Aaagard and Pastor Kevin in Suite 75. This will be a tag team orientation event on Academics and Practicum. This is a required event for all traditional on-campus students. Remember to bring your laptops.

Directions

Thursday, August 17

EVENT 6: Night Concert on the edge of the river with the Holler Choir

Location: USNWC, Charlotte, 7-10 pm

Who is this event for? Traditional on campus students

There’s nothing more awesome than an outdoor concert under the stars at the Whitewater Center. Holler Choir will be performing from 7-10 pm and it’s a down-to-earth performance you’re not gonna want to miss.

Directions

Friday, August 18

EVENT 7: Pool Party

Location: Pastor Bill’s home, 3pm-6pm

Who is this event for? Traditional on campus students

We are so blessed to have staff who believe in our students and the importance of community. Pastor Bill, the Lead Associate Pastor at Multiply Church, has opened up his home and pool for SEU to have an amazing time in the sun. The home address will be shared once you have registered for welcome week. Please see the SEU code of conduct when prepping for your pool day.

Saturday, August 19

EVENT 8: A Day at Carowinds Amusement Park

Location: Carowinds 10 am - 10 pm

Who is this event for? Traditional on campus students

Join us at Carowinds, voted #1 by Amusement Today. Enjoy the thrill of riding roller coasters and getting to know your classmates with a day in the park.With over 60 thrill rides, family rides, and roller coasters, the fun never ends! Remember to wear comfortable shoes to walk in and spending money, food will not be provided during this event.

Directions

Sunday, August 20

EVENT 9: Backyard BBQ

Location: Pastor Kevin’s Home, Concord, 6-9pm

Who is this event for? Traditional on campus students

What’s more Carolina than a backyard cookout? Pastor Kevin, our Academic Director for SEU Carolina, is opening his home for a backyard cookout. Get ready for some down home Carolina vibes and southern hospitality under the stars.

Directions

Monday, August 21

Event 10: Picnic at the beach

Location: USNWC at 11am

Who is this event for? Traditional on campus students

The whitewater center has an amazing small beach along the river bank where we can sit get to know one another and enjoy the sun. You will have access to a kayak to get to the beach. Remember to wear comfortable shoes and clothes that can get wet. Please remember to look into the SEU code of conduct for the dress code

Tuesday, August 22

Event 11: Staff vs. Students Kickball / Orientation Event Part 3

Location: The Village in Suite 75

Who is this event for? Traditional on campus students as well as Multiply Staff

Join us at 9:30 am in Suite 75 for your last Orientation on campus. Remember to bring your laptops. Following our orientation session, you will not want to miss out on a game of kickball with the staff at Multiply Church. We will be meeting at the baseball field behind the multiply office at 11 am, bring some comfortable shoes and your game face!