August 24-27, 2024

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 Saturday-Sunday, August 24-25.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP and let us know how many guests you’ll be bringing!

Lodging

If your family needs hotel accommodations, many of the hotels in the Salem area offer a discounted rate for Corban families. Click here for nearby hotel options. Please note that the Oregon State Fair will be happening this same weekend in Salem, so we recommend booking lodging early!

Warrior Welcome 2024 Schedule

(subject to change)

*Except as noted below, all events on Saturday and Sunday morning are for students and families. All events after the family goodbye on Sunday are for students only.

Saturday, August 24

9:00am-11:00am	Check-In and Move-In	Gym
11:00am-3:00pm	Campus Tours (start at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm)	Clock Tower
11:00am-1:00pm	Women’s Soccer Game	Outdoor Athletic Complex
11:30am-2:00pm	Lunch	Dining Hall
1:00-3:00pm	Workshops (start at 1pm & 2pm)	PV Classrooms
3:00-4:30pm	Free Time	Various
4:30-5:30pm	Kick Off	Psalm Center
5:30-7:00pm	Dinner	Dining Hall
7:00-8:00pm	Meet Corban Dessert (parents)	Psalm Center
7:00-8:00pm	Residence Hall Welcome (students)	Residence Halls
7:00-8:00pm	New Commuter Gathering (students)	SC210
8:00-9:00pm	Praise and Worship	Psalm Center
9:00-10:00pm	Pancake Feed (students)	Dining Hall

Sunday, August 25

10:00-11:00am	Worship Service	Psalm Center
11:00am-12:00pm	Brunch	Dining Hall
12:00-1:00pm	Student Dedication & Family Goodbyes	Psalm Center Plaza
1:00-1:45pm	Corban Fair	Gym
2:00-8:00pm	Seminar Meetings, Activities, & Dinner	Various

Monday, August 26

8:00-9:00am	Breakfast	Dining Hall
9:00-9:50am	Chapel	Psalm Center
9:50-10:50am	Church Expo	Psalm Center Plaza
11:00am-12:00pm	Seminar Meetings	Various
12:00-1:00pm	Lunch	Dining Hall
1:00-5:00pm	Free Time	Various
5:00-7:00pm	Dinner	Dining Hall
7:00-8:30pm	Games on the Field	Outdoor Athletic Complex

Tuesday, August 27

8:00-9:00am	Breakfast	Dining Hall
9:00-9:15am	SERVE Project Overview	Psalm Center
9:15-9:20am	Class Photo	Psalm Plaza
9:20-12:00pm	SERVE Project	Various
12:00-1:00pm	Lunch	Dining Hall
1:00-5:30pm	Free Time	Various
5:30-7:00pm	Dinner	Dining Hall
7:00-9:00pm	Community Life Launch	Residence Halls

Wednesday, August 28

10:00am

Convocation

Psalm Center

Open Office Hours

Coffee Shop (second floor of Pavilion)
Saturday 10am–3pm
Sunday Closed
Monday–Tuesday 7:30am–3pm

Library (Academic Center)
Saturday 12pm–3pm
Sunday 11am–2pm
Monday–Tuesday 8am–5pm

Registrar’s Office (Schimmel 113)
Saturday 9am–4pm
Sunday Closed
Monday–Tuesday 9am–4pm

Student Accounts (Schimmel 107)
Saturday 9am–5pm
Sunday Closed
Monday–Tuesday 9am–4pm

Financial Aid (Schimmel 204)
Saturday 9am–4pm
Sunday Closed
Monday–Tuesday 9am–4:30pm

Student Support (Schimmel 203)
Saturday 9am–12:45pm & 3:15–4pm
Sunday Closed
Monday–Tuesday 9am–5pm

Warrior Wares Apparel Store / Mailroom (right of Library main entrance)
Saturday 10am–3pm
Sunday 11am–1:30pm
Monday–Tuesday 9am–5pm

Workshops

Living Large: Experiencing Life In & Out of the Classroom
Presenters: Dr. Brian Jaworski & Janet Syverson
Location: PV101

Join Corban’s VP of Student Life and Director of Student Support to find out how you can be part of the full student experience! You will learn all about student and residence life at Corban as well as what support is offered to students in order for you to succeed in the classroom.

How to Succeed as a Student Athlete
Presenters: Dr. Bryce Bernard & Bill Pilgeram
Location: SC 212 – Emitte Center

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.

The Inside Scoop of Student Traditions
Presenters: Luke Walker & Student Leaders
Location: PV 102

Members from Student Life will share some of the fun student traditions that take place as part of the Corban community! They will unpack some of the unique activities, events, and other Corban staples you may experience as a student over the next few years.

 

Preparing Students for Their Professional Lives
Presenter: Kelli Gassman
Location: PV 107

Corban University’s Career Services builds bridges to help students navigate the transition from their academic learning to launching their professional lives. In this workshop, Corban’s Director of Career Services will provide insights into the bridge-building process and how students and parents can engage.

 

Life in Salem: What to Expect (offered at 1pm only!)
Presenter: Dr. Jen Kleiber
Location: PV 109

Are you new to the Salem area? Come hear from one of our faculty members about what life in Salem is like! During this time, Dr. Jen Kleiber will share about some favorite local eateries, coffee shops, and activities you can participate in when living in Salem’s central location.

 

International Student Workshop (offered at 2pm only!)
Presenter: Dr. Mechelle Garrett & Tanni Swisher
Location: PV 103

If you are an international student, come to this workshop! During this time, our Vice President for Global Engagement & Community Belonging and Assistant Director of the Center for Global Engagement will walk students through health insurance, immunizations, banking, cell phones, employment, and tax information. You will also get to collect important paperwork as well as discuss what the international shuttle looks like throughout the year.

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.

Seminar Group	Faculty
Education	Prof. Rebecca Alburn
Ministry	Dr. Sam Baker
Business	Dr. Bryce Bernard
Biokinetics & Kinesiology	Dr. Sarah Comstock
Nursing	Dr. Sarah Comstock / Prof. Chelsey Beaman
Biology & Biomedical Science	Dr. Christina Cooper
Criminal Justice & Forensic Psychology	Dr. Sandee Flint
Counseling Psychology	Dr. Corey Gilbert
Math & Computer Science	Prof. Evan Hedlund
Undecided	Prof. Evan Hedlund
Ag Science	Dr. Susie Nelson
Humanities (English, Media Arts, History, Liberal Arts)	Dr. Colette Tennant