Welcome Week: Where Your Flagler Story Begins
Welcome Week is more than a calendar full of events—it’s your first chance to dive into college life, meet your people, and get a feel for what makes Flagler, well… Flagler. From Move-In Day to the Disney trip finale, it’s seven days of energy, excitement, and connection designed to help you feel right at home.
Whether new to campus or back for another round, these events are your fast track to new friendships, familiar faces, and unforgettable memories.
Why Should You Attend?
✅ Meet your people – Connect with classmates, mentors, and campus leaders who’ll support you all year.
🎓 Prep for success – Learn how to navigate campus, find resources, and prepare for a strong semester.
🎉 Experience Flagler traditions – From Block Party to Disney, this Week is packed with signature Flagler moments.
📸 Make memories – Capture the moments that’ll fill your camera roll and kickstart your college story.
🏖️ Feel at home – Whether you’re from across the street or across the country, you’ll leave the Week feeling like you belong.
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Events
Events
⭐New Student Move-In
8:00AM-3:30PM
Move-In for new students is Friday, August 22nd from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM. The move-in process will be broken into time slots based on residence halls and floors. Your move-in slot will be emailed to you.
⭐Hall Meetings- First Year Students
7:00 - 8:00PM
PJ’s & Pancakes
8:00 - 9:00PM
⭐=Mandatory Event
Flagler Amazing Race
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Welcome Back Splash Bash
4:00 - 7:00PM
Target Runs
2:00 - 5:00PM
King Street Carnival
6:00 - 9:00PM
Move In: Returning Students
Returning students will move in on Monday, August 25th and Tuesday, August 26th . The move-in schedule permits students to move between 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
- Sebastian House - Students will go directly to Sebastian House to pick up their keys and start their move-in process.
- Abare & FEC - Students will pick up their keys at the Abare Commons. Please make sure to park in the parking garage to unload, not the front spots.
⭐CACE Advising Sessions
9:00 - 10:00AM
Academic Major Meet Up
10:00AM - 12:30PM
Health & Wellness: Popsicles and Pups
1:00 - 3:00PM
Freshman Fit Fest
3:00 - 5:00PM
Rec Fest
6:00 - 8:00PM
⭐=Mandatory Event
⭐F-1 Student Orientation
(International Students Only)
8:30 - 10:00AM
⭐J-1 Student Orientation
(International Students Only)
9:45 - 11:00AM
Study Smarter Not Harder, Constructing Chat GPT Prompts for Efficient and Fun Studying
11:00AM - 12:00PM
First in Family Luncheon
12:00 - 1:00PM
⭐FYS 152 & HON 100
Academic Session
1:00-2:15PM
Many Cupcakes & Conversations
2:30PM-3:30PM
⭐Convocation
4:00-5:30PM
Wild Welcome
5:30-7:00PM
⭐Hall Meetings- Returning Students
7:00-8:00PM
Movie on the Lawn
8:00-11:00PM
⭐=Mandatory Event
SGA Coffee and Bagels
9:00-11:00AM
Starting Your CORE Journey
11:00AM-1:00PM
Alumni Coffee Break
2:00-4:00PM
Work Study Job Fair
4:00-5:30PM
Ambassador Welcome Party
5:30-6:30PM
Meet the Greeks
7:00-9:00PM
Treats with Tutors
9:00-11:00AM
Explore Your Library:
A Welcome Week Scavenger Hunt
11:00AM-12:30PM
Safe and Sound @ Flagler College
2:00-4:00PM
Guesstures
5:00-6:30PM
Involvement Fair
7:00-8:30PM
Center for Religion and Culture
Coffee/Donut Open House
9:00AM-11:00AM
Open Play Basketball with Flagler Athletics
11:00AM-1:00PM
Dock Party
2:00-4:00PM
Friends of Lewis Interviews
4:30-6:30PM
Casino and Karaoke Night
7:00-9:00PM
Disney Trip
ALL DAY