Weeks of Welcome

Weeks of Welcome at UNCP marks your arrival to BraveNation! It’s designed to make your first days on campus exciting, memorable and packed with opportunities to connect. From move-in to BraveWalk, each event gives you a chance to meet new friends, learn campus traditions and embrace UNCP’s community spirit. Get ready to dive into everything UNCP offers—from exploring campus resources to celebrating your new home. There's so much to discover, and it all starts here!

 

Campus Quad

First-Year Student Special Events
LAUNCH Into the Brave Experience

Attention all first-year students: This is your chance to learn all you need to know to join BraveNation! These welcome events will introduce you to fellow students, give you the essential info you need to get started and celebrate your start as part of the UNCP family.

 

LAUNCH Events & Checklist

LAUNCH events are required for all first-year students. Please bring your UNCP Braves Card to check in and verify attendance.

First-Year Students at LAUNCH

2025 Weeks of Welcome

One week of welcome isn’t enough. We offer four fun weeks that welcome you into our community and teach you how to make the most of your time at UNCP.
A student at the UNCP Career Center's Part Time Job Fair

Learning Week

August 18-24, 2025

Our first week of welcome is devoted to your success as a student. Learn how to maximize your academic experience, achieve success within the classroom, access support and resources beyond the classroom and find guidance for a successful career after graduation.

Event Time Location
Welcome Tent 8 a.m.-3 p.m. SC Lawn
First Day of Class Photos 10 a.m.-2 p.m. SC Patio
Guess That Culture! 2-4 p.m. Belk Hall 102
Event Time Location
Welcome Tent 8 a.m.-3 p.m. SC Lawn
Rec 10: Learn, Move, Thrive 5:30-6:30 p.m. Jones Center
BraveNation Bash 6-9 p.m. Jones Center, Main Gym

 

Event Time Location
Welcome Tent 8 a.m.-3 p.m. SC Lawn
Culture Shock & Success: Your International Student Playbook 1-2 p.m.  
F45 Instructor Bootcamp 4-5 p.m. Jones Center, Fitness Studio
Event Time Location
Brushes & Brews 11 a.m.-2 p.m. SC 208
Part-Time Job Fair 12-3 p.m. Chavis Student Center
Learn to Lift Class 5-6 p.m. Jones Center, Campbell Wellness Center
Event Time Location
Academic Olympics 2-5 p.m. SC Annex
Meet the Greeks 6-8 p.m. GPAC
Event Time Location
Bingo 5-8 p.m. SC Annex
UNCP students on campus

Community Week

August 25-30, 2025

BraveNation offers space and community for all students. This week, you’ll learn about the many kinds of groups on campus that can offer you a special sense of belonging and friendship throughout your UNCP experience.

Event Time Location
Peace Corp Challenge    
Career Center Open House 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Career Center, Chavis Student Center

Welcome Back: "BSU Edition" 5-6 p.m.  
Noche de Travesuras (Game Night) 5-8 p.m.  
Blueprint Welcomes 6-7 p.m.  
Event Time Location
Leaves & Laughter 2-5 p.m. SC Annex
Ice Cream Social 5-7 p.m. Courtyard Apartments Pool
First Gen Foundation: Build Your Legacy 5-7 p.m.  
Native American Student Organization (NASO) Comeback 5-8 p.m.  
Sunset & Chill: Paint Your Purpose 6-8 p.m.  
Event Time Location
Hok Nosai: Whoz Ya People? 11 a.m.-2 p.m. SC Lawn
Academic Navigator: Your Roadmap to Success 12-1:30 p.m. SC 208
Welcome Back: "Footy Edition" 5-6 p.m.  
SGA Senate Meeting 5:15-6:15 p.m. JATH 130
Anime Club Meet & Greet 6-8 p.m.  
Pick Up & Play Night 6-8 p.m. Lumbee Field

 

Event Time Location
Intentions in Sight 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Chavis Student Center
Dippin' Dots with PAC 12-3 p.m. SC Lawn
Find Your Raíces: Make Flower Bouquets 4-6:30 p.m.  
Game Night 6-9 p.m. Jones Center 1167

 

Event Time Location
Brave Foundations Kickoff    
Open House: Braves Resource Center 4-6 p.m. Braves Resource Center

 

Event Time Location
EMPOWER 10 a.m.-3 p.m. SC Annex

 

UNCP nursing student checking blood pressure at the Health and Wellness Fair

Well-Being Week

September 1-7, 2025

UNCP makes a healthy lifestyle a top priority. Learn about the many on-campus resources that support your well-being, including Campus Rec facilities, mental health services and nutrition education. The week includes a wellness fair and a wellness tour, as well as fun classes and activities, from pickleball to yoga.

Labor Day - University Closed

Event Time Location
Rec Fest 6-9 p.m. Lumbee Field

 

Event Time Location
Brave Wellness Fair 11 a.m.-1 p.m. SC Lawn
Aloha Wave Party: "Crocs Edition" 5:30-8 p.m. Aquatic Center
Event Time Location
Calm & Connect    
Blood Drive 10 a.m.-3 p.m. SC Annex

 

Event Time Location
Well-Being Across the Globe 1-3 p.m. Belk Hall 102
QPR Training 3-4 p.m. SC 251
Event Time Location
PAC the Stadium   Grace P. Johnson Stadium
UNCP students playing Pickleball

Belonging Week

September 8-12, 2025

Belonging Week is our first week of welcome, focusing on your inclusion into the UNCP community. We’ll have activities all week, where you can play, dance, relax and learn all about life at UNCP. It’s your chance to meet new friends, find your place on campus, and start your BraveNation journey with confidence and connection.

Event Time Location
Sweat & Connect 5-7 p.m. Jones Center. Fitness Studio

 

Event Time Location
Recreation Blitz 2-4 p.m. Lumbee Field
If Not You, Then Who? Bystander Intervention & Hazing Prevention Training 4-5 p.m. JATH Auditorium
Student Org Roundtable 5:30-7 p.m. SC Annex
Event Time Location
Brave Beginnings: "The Power of First Steps" 11 a.m.-2 p.m. SC Annex
Transfer Tribe: Building Your Campus Community-A Cultural Showcase 12-2 p.m. SC Annex
Braves Forward: Your Basic Needs Toolbox 4-5:30 p.m. SC 251
Splish, Splash & Socialize 5:30-8 p.m. Aquatic Center

 

Event Time Location
Stars & Stripes Showdown 5-7:30 p.m. Pickleball Courts
Event Time Location
Myth vs. Fact: Study Abroad 4-5 p.m.