Get ready to take flight and explore all that BraveNation has to offer at LAUNCH! Before classes kick off, you'll have the chance to make new friends, meet faculty and staff, and explore the campus. All first-year students are required to join in the exciting LAUNCH activities and events on Saturday: August 17, Sunday: August 18, and Monday: August 19. Don't miss out on this amazing start to your college adventure!
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Saturday, August 17
8 a.m.-3 p.m. New Student Move-In
Make sure you receive your LAUNCH shirt and wear it to your LAUNCH group meeting!
Pine/Oak/North Residence Halls 1-5 p.m. Braves Shuttle
The Braves Move-In Shopping Shuttle will shuttle students to Food Lion and Walmart for local shopping needs. Visit the Braves Shuttle website at uncp.edu/bravesshuttle for stop locations and more information.
Various Locations 3:30-4:30 p.m. Commuter and Early Arrival Student Check-In
Make sure you receive your LAUNCH shirt and wear it to your LAUNCH group meeting!
Student Center Mall 4:30-7 p.m. LAUNCH Group Meetings and Dinner
Join us for an electrifying Small Group Meetup, where connections spark and friendships ignite! The location for your small group will be provided at move-in or the commuter student check-in.
Groups 1-15 (UC Annex)
Groups 16-20 (Chavis Student Center)
7-7:30 p.m. Brave Walk
Students, this is your first don’t-miss event! Join your fellow students as you
are officially welcomed to UNC Pembroke! Students will join Chancellor
Robin Gary Cummings as they cross over the bridge, symbolizing your
entrance into the UNCP community.Lowry Bell Tower 7:30 p.m. Black & Gold Kick Off
Make sure that you're wearing black and gold, and come ready to celebrate the start of your first semester of college!
Jones Center (Main Gym) 8:15-10:30 p.m. FLIGHT
Enjoy a night of fun, food and music as we celebrate your first night on campus as well as the rich culture of Pembroke and surrounding area.
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Sunday, August 18
1-6 p.m. Braves Shuttle
The Braves Move-In Shopping Shuttle will shuttle students to Food Lion and Walmart for local shopping needs. Visit the Braves Shuttle website at uncp.edu/bravesshuttle for stop locations and more information.
Various Locations 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Fitness Center Open Campbell Wellness Center 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Playfair
Join in on the ultimate icebreaker! Meet new friends and make connection that last a lifetime.
Jones Center (Main Gym) 5 p.m. Residence Life Meeting
Hosted by your friendly resident assistants (RA), this is a great time to learn important information about your new home, hang with your roomies, and get vital information about living well in the residence halls.
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Monday, August 19
8 a.m.-2 p.m. Drop-In Advising
Stop by the Center for Student Success where you can have a
conversation with an advisor about your schedule.DF Lowry 8:30 a.m. Academic Day Check-In GPAC 9 a.m. Challenge Accepted
Welcome to academic life at UNC Pembroke. We will discuss what it means to be a scholar while learning how to be a successful student.
GPAC 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Launch Your Student Success Journey
Reunite with your LAUNCH group and learn skills to help you succeed in your first year at UNCP!
Various Locations 2:15-3 p.m. Major Meetings
Get the inside scoop for your major and meet your department chair and faculty.
Various Locations 3-3:30 p.m. Snack Break Various Locations 3:15-3:30 p.m. New Student Convocation Check-In GPAC 3:30 p.m. New Student Convocation
Convocation is your official welcome to the university. Join UNCP
chancellor, provost, deans, faculty and staff as we welcome you to your
new academic community.GPAC 5-7 p.m. LAUNCH Dinner
Celebrate the start of the semester for food, music and friendship.
UC Annex & Student Center 7:30-10:30 p.m. Free Play in the Hawks Nest Hawks Nest 9-11 p.m. HAWKFest: Foam Drop Quad between Oak and Pine
Signature Events and Experiences
LAUNCH is a collaborative and immersive experience co-sponsored by Enrollment Management, Student Affairs and Academic Affairs. For questions about LAUNCH please contact New Student Programs at orientation@uncp.edu or 910.521.6243.
