Common Grounds Coffee Shop
2nd floor of Pavilion
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Warrior Welcome
- Date: Aug 22, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM
- Location: Corban University Campus
We are excited to welcome you to campus, August 22-24, 2026!
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.
Lodging
If your family needs hotel accommodations, many of the hotels in the Salem area offer a discounted rate for Corban families. Please note that the Oregon State Fair will be happening this same weekend in Salem, so we recommend booking lodging early!
Warrior Welcome 2026 Schedule
*may be subject to change
Saturday, August 22
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Check-In and Move-In | Gym |
| 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Campus Tours (start at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm) | Clock Tower |
| 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Lunch | Dining Hall |
| 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Workshops (start at 1pm & 2pm) | Pavilion & Emitte Center |
| 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. | Commuter Life Welcome | Emitte Center |
| 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Free Time | Various |
| 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Kick Off | Psalm Center |
| 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Dinner | Dining Hall |
| 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Corban Men’s Soccer vs. Chemeketa Community College | Outdoor Athletic Complex |
| 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Meet Corban Dessert (parents) | Psalm Center |
| 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Corban Seminar Meetings (students) | Various Classrooms |
| 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Praise and Worship | Amphitheater |
| 9:00 – 10:00 p.m. | Pancake Feed (students) | Dining Hall |
| 10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Student Life Activity: Fugitive (students) | Clock Tower |
Sunday, August 23
| 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Worship Service | Psalm Center |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Brunch | Dining Hall |
| 12:00 – 12:15 p.m. | Student Dedication | Psalm Center Plaza |
| 12:15 – 1:00 p.m. | Family Goodbyes | Various |
| 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. | Corban Fair | Psalm Center |
| 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Corban Seminar Meetings, Activities, & Dinner | Various |
Monday, August 24
| 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast | Dining Hall |
| 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Corban Seminar Meetings | Various Classrooms |
| 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Serve Day | Various |
| 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. | Community Life Launch | Psalm Center |
| 10:00 – 11:00 p.m. | Late Night Chick-Fil-A | Kuebler Chick-Fil-A |
Tuesday, August 25: Classes Begin!
| All Day | First Day of Classes |
Wednesday, August 26
| 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. | Convocation | Psalm Center |
| 10:45 a.m. | New Student Class Photo | Psalm Center Plaza |
Friday, August 28
| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. | President’s Chapel | Psalm Center |
| 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Church Expo | Psalm Center Plaza |
Workshops
All workshops offered at both 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Connect. Engage. Succeed.
Presenters: Janet Syverson, Tanni Swisher, & Jason Smarr
Location: Pavilion 101
Join our Student Support and Student Life team for this workshop! Learn about the many resources available to help you flourish both academically and personally. This workshop will introduce key student support services, campus programs, and engagement opportunities, helping you build connections, get involved, and make the most of your college experience from day one.
How to Succeed as a Student Athlete
Presenters: Dr. Bryce Bernard & Bill Pilgeram
Location: Emitte Center (Schimmel 212)
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 from our Director of Athletics and Faculty Athletic Representative.
The Inside Scoop on Student Traditions
Presenters: Luke Walker & Student Leaders
Location: Pavilion 109
Members from Student Life will share in this workshop 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.
First Generation College Student Workshop
Presenters: Dr. Mechelle Garrett & Dr. Aaron Imig
Location: Pavilion 102
This workshop is designed for students who are the first in their families to attend college, and for their parents. Together, you’ll learn what to expect from the college experience, explore campus resources, and gain practical tools and support for a successful transition to college.
Warrior Welcome Office Hours
Financial Aid
Schimmel 107
Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
IT (ID Cards)
Left of library main entrance
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Library
Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Registrar’s Office
Schimmel 113
Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Student Accounts
Schimmel 107
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Student Life
Schimmel 2nd floor
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Student Support
Schimmel 203
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Warrior Wares Apparel Store / Mailroom
Right of library main entrance
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Seminar Groups
| Major(s) | Advisor(s) | Meeting Room |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Science & Biology | Dr. Susie Nelson & Dr. Clinton Knaus | Pavilion 102 |
| Business | Dr. Bryce Bernard, Dr. Kristine Medyanik & Prof. Ken Driver | Emitte Center (Schimmel 212) |
| Criminal Justice & Forensic Psychology | Dr. Sandee Flint | Caulkins 102 |
| Education | Prof. Rebecca Alburn & Prof. Angela Sotelo | Pavilion 109 |
| English, Communication, Media Arts, Music, History | Dr. Colette Tennant & Prof. Naomi Yanike | Caulkins 107 |
| Kinesiology | Dr. Jamie Fields | Caulkins 101 |
| Math, Computer Science, Undecided | Prof. Evan Hedlund | Academic Center 4424 |
| Ministry | Dr. Jake Rainwater | Pavilion 108 |
| Nursing | Dr. Sarah Comstock | Pavilion 101 |
| Psychology & Counseling Psychology | Prof. Loren Calkins | Caulkins 102 |