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Welcome Weekend

August 23-26, 2024

Welcome Weekend is the beginning of many Taylor traditions. Along with Taylor’s First-Year Experience program, Welcome Weekend can help you meet new friends, make the transition academically, and provide opportunities for you to know yourself and God in a deeper way.

Welcome Weekend & Orientation Details

  • August 23 (Friday) to August 24 (Saturday)—Welcome Weekend for Students and Families
  • August 24 (Saturday) to August 26 (Monday)—New Student Orientation for First-Time and Transfer Students
  • Early Arrivals:
    • International Orientation begins August 20 (Tuesday).
    • Athletes, check with your coach for arrival details.

Important Notes

  • Residence halls will be open for move-in from 8 am–6 pm. After receiving a welcome from the President, please check in at your residence hall prior to moving in. We encourage all move-in activity to be completed within those hours.
  • Transfer students are invited to move in on Friday and participate in Welcome Weekend and New Student Orientation.
  • Move-in for upperclassmen starts at 10 am on Saturday, August 24.

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FAQ

Is Welcome Weekend for the entire family or just for students and parents?

Your entire family is absolutely welcome on campus, but it’s completely up to you who you choose to bring.

Questions?

Email WelcomeWeekend@taylor.edu.

*The First-Year Experience® is a service mark of the University of South Carolina. A license may be granted upon written request to use the term The First-Year Experience in association with educational programmatic approaches to enhance the first college year. This license is not transferable without written approval of the University of South Carolina.