August 26-29, 2023
We are excited to welcome you to campus!
Warrior Welcome, our new student orientation event, is designed to help you make a successful transition to university life. During Warrior Welcome, you’ll explore campus, connect with new friends, and become part of the awesome community Corban is known for.
Your family is also invited to attend over the weekend, August 26-27.
Warrior Welcome 2023 Schedule
(subject to change)
| Date and Time | Activity | Location |
| Saturday, August 26 | ||
| 9:00am-12:00pm | Resident Check-In and Move-In | Gym |
| 10:30am-12:00pm | Commuter Check-In | Gym |
| 11:30am-1:30pm | Lunch | Dining Hall |
| 12:00-1:00pm | Campus Tours | Clock Tower |
| 1:00-3:00pm | Corban Men’s Soccer v. Concordia University, Nebraska | Outdoor Athletic Complex |
| 2:00-4:00pm | Workshops | Various |
| 4:30-5:00pm | Kick Off | Gym |
| 5:15-6:45pm | Dinner | Schimmel Hall |
| 7:00-8:30pm | Parent Welcome Dessert (parent event) | Psalm Center and Plaza |
| 7:00-8:30pm | Meet Seminar Groups (student event) | Various |
| 8:45-9:30pm | Worship Night | Amphitheater |
| 9:30pm | Late Night Pancake Feed | Dining Hall |
| Sunday, August 27 | ||
| 10:00-11:00am | Worship Service | Psalm Center |
| 11:00am-12:00pm | Brunch | Psalm Center Plaza |
| 12:00-1:00pm | New Commuter Gathering (student event) | South Solarium in Library |
| 12:00-1:00pm | Meet Corban (parent event) | Psalm Center |
| 12:00-1:00pm | Residence Hall Welcome (student event) | Various |
| 1:00-2:30pm | Corban Fair | Gym |
| 2:30pm | Parents Say Goodbye / Community Prayer | Gym Parking Lot |
| 3:00-9:00pm | Games /Dinner / Activity | Outdoor Athletic Complex / Various |
| Monday, August 28 | ||
| 7:00-8:00am | Breakfast | Dining Hall |
| 8:00am-12:00pm | Seminar Meetings | Psalm Center |
| 12:00am-1:00pm | Lunch | Dining Hall |
| 1:00-2:00pm | Church Expo | Gym |
| 2:00-4:00pm | Ultimate Frisbee | Outdoor Athletic Complex |
| 4:30-6:00pm | Dinner | Dining Hall |
| 6:30-9:00pm | Campus Adventure Evening | Psalm Center and Plaza |
| Tuesday, August 29 | ||
| 8:00-9:00am | Breakfast | Dining Hall |
| 9:00am-12:00pm | SERVE Project | Psalm Center / Various |
| 12:30-2:30pm | Lunch | Dining Hall |
| 5:30-7:00pm | Dinner | Dining Hall |
| 7:30-9:00pm | Community Life Launch | Psalm Center |
| Wednesday, August 30 | ||
| 10:00am | Convocation | Psalm Center |
Workshops
Workshops on Saturday, August 26, last approximately 45 minutes, and each one will be offered twice, at 2:00pm and 3:00pm. Seating is first-come, first-served.
| Workshop Options |
| Low-Stress Success presented by Student Support Learn from the Corban experts about tutoring, writing lab, and other support opportunities to help you succeed and earn a college GPA that surprises everyone but you. |
| Unplug and Plug In presented by Student Life Find out what makes Corban “tick.” Corban’s Dean of Student Engagement will explain, inspire, and educate on all the events, experiences, and traditions that will make your year at Corban one you won’t forget. |
| Living Large: Embracing Your New Dorm Community presented by Student Life First time living with a stranger? You’re not the only one. Come and learn from the community life team on what it means to live a safe and memorable year in the dorms |
| How to Succeed as a Student Athlete presented by Athletics If you are a Corban athlete, or the parent/guest of a Corban athlete, this workshop is for you! Learn about athletic expectations, eligibility, surviving travel, and succeeding academically as a student-athlete. |
| It’s Academic presented by Academics Getting an education is arguably the primary reason you’re at Corban. Find out from faculty leadership what it means to be a student at Corban, how to be successful, and how to transition from high school academics or another college smoothly into the Corban classroom. |
Seminar Groups
Seminar groups will meet throughout Warrior Welcome to help you connect with other students in your major and get a great start to life at college. Transfer students will also attend seminar meetings during Warrior Welcome with their academic program.