Welcome Week

2025

Flagler College mascot Lewis the Lion with a family.
Welcome Week 2025

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.

Schedule

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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