2026 OR Schedule
Subject to change. * denotes required events.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18th
8:00 am – 1:00 pm – *Residence Hall Move In
Various Residence Hall Locations
Head over to your residence hall and get
moved in! The Orientation team will be eagerly waiting to help you move your
things into your new home!
8:00 am – 1:00 pm – *Hendrix One-Stop Shop
Student Life and Technology Center (SLTC)
New students and families, please stop by and
register for Orientation by 1 pm. Students will receive a Hendrix Orientation
t-shirt, name tag, and program schedule. Students and families will also visit various departments and make connections moving
through the One Stop Shop!
8:30 am – 3:00 pm – Hendrix Spirit Store Open
SLTC
Stop by the Campus Spirit Store to take the opportunity to purchase Hendrix swag! Go
Warriors!
9:00 am – 2:00 pm – Post Office Open
SLTC
Stop by the post office to learn the ins and outs
of campus mail service to include, for example, registering your phone number
to receive package alerts. And if you registered a vehicle through the Hendrix
website, it’s highly likely you will have mail; your parking sticker!
11:00 am – 1:30 pm – Lunch
SLTC Cafeteria (Second Floor)
Enjoy a wide variety
of menu options prepared by the very friendly and welcoming Dining Services
family.
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Family Farewell/Free Time
New students say goodbye to families as they depart from campus and
then head to the Brick Pit to meet with your Orientation group.
4:15 – 4:45 pm – *Class of 2030 Welcome and Class Picture (New Students
Only)
Brick Pit
Students will participate in a ceremonial class photo. Then students will walk as a
group to the WAC for Engagement Session.
4:45 pm – 5:30 pm – *Student Orientation Group Session (New Students Only)
Brick Pit
Students will meet their Orientation groups
and prepare for a week of fun! Orientation group
leaders will have signs to help you find them! Check your name tag for your
group number!
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – OR Group Dinner
Brick Pit and SLTC Cafeteria
After meeting your Orientation group and
leaders, head to the Cafeteria to enjoy dinner as
a group! See your Peer Leader for more information.
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Warrior Welcome
Pecan Court and Brick Pit
Meet your classmates in a series of fun
activities. We have something for everyone. Get out of your comfort zone and
meet some new people!
9:30 pm – 10:30 pm – *Residence Hall Meeting
Various Residence Halls
If you are living on campus, it’s time to head home to meet those in your neighborhood!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19th
9:00 am – 9:00 pm – Zen Zone Open
SLTC Room 105
In need of a quiet,
sensory-friendly environment? Then stop by the Zen Zone where calming activity
resources will be available.
9:00 am – 9:45 am – Wake Up,
Warriors!
Wellness & Athletics Center
(WAC) Rec Gym
Join fitness instructor Tiffeny
Crow for peaceful morning yoga. Just bring yourself and join your peers! Mats
provided.
9:00 am – 11:00 am – Craft Session
SLTC Burrow
If you want to make your dorm feel more like
home, make your own door decoration with help, to include great ideas, from
Housing Area Coordinator, Tess Fritschie!
10:00 am – 11:00 am – *Title IX
Training
Mills A
Students must attend one of the
two sessions offered. Note: Attendence will be taken.
10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Pick-Up
Games Available
WAC
Pickleball, Basketball, Spikeball
Drop by to join Orientation
leaders in various games! Beginners welcome. Led by
Orientation co-coordinator Denver Norman!
10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Get
Registered to Vote!
SLTC Burrow
It’s midterms year! Get
registered to vote here in Faulkner County with the help of the League of Women
Voters!
11:30 am – 1:00 pm – Lunch Available
SLTC Cafeteria (Second Floor)
12:45 pm – Group Advising Begins
Brick Pit
Find your way to the Brick Pit
where Orientation leaders will be waiting to help you find your advising group
and your advisor!
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Group
Advising Sessions
Various Locations
Students must attend this
session. Note: Attendence will be taken.
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Individual
Advising Sessions
Various Locations
Students must attend this
session. Note: Attendence will be taken.
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – *Title IX
Training
Mills A
Students must attend one of two
sessions offered. Note: Attendence will be taken.
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Sit and Knit
SLTC Burrow
Whether you love to crochet,
knit, or stitch, we have you covered! Bring your own materials or come borrow
ours! Beginners welcome! Hosted by
Director of Residence Life Greer Veon-Cronin.
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Building
Community with LEGOS
SLTC Campbell, (Second Floor)
Come build community with LEGOS!
Hosted by Assistant Director of Housing Operations, Alex Chandler. Legos
provided.
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Dinner
SLTC Cafeteria
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – “Here at Homedrix”
SLTC Worsham
Watch your peer leaders in a
series of skits that highlight the Hendrix experience designed to help you feel
right at home in our community!
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Disco Daze!
SLTC Worsham, SLTC Lawn
Head over to the SLTC to boogie
the night away! Join your classmates and Orientation leaders for
disco-themed music, games, crafts, and MORE karaoke!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20th
8:00 am – 5:00 pm – *Individual Advising Sessions
Various Locations
9:00 am – 9:00 pm – Zen Zone Open
SLTC Room 105
In need of a quiet,
sensory-friendly environment? Then stop by the Zen Zone where calming activity
resources will be available.
9:00 am – 10:00 am – *Campus
Community and Belonging Session
Mills A
Students must attend one of two
sessions offered. Note: Attendence will be taken.
10:15 am – 11:45 am – *Community Standards and Safety Session
Mills A
Students must attend one of two
sessions offered. Note: Attendence will be taken.
10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Hendrix
ROCKS!
SLTC Worsham
Get your craft on with rock painting!
Paint a rock and leave a rock on campus for someone to find!
11:30 am – 1:00 pm – Lunch
SLTC Cafeteria
11:30 am – 12:15 pm – United
Methodist Leadership Scholars Meeting
SLTC 123 (Miller Center Suite)
12:15 – 1:00 pm – Miller Center Service Scholars Meeting
SLTC 123 (Miller Center Suite)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – *Campus
Community and Belonging Session
Mills A
Students must attend one of two
sessions offered. Note: Attendence will be taken.
1:15 pm – 2:45 pm – *Community Standards and Safety Session
Mills A
Students must attend one of two
sessions offered. Note: Attendence will be taken.
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Doubles Pickleball Tournament
WAC Rec Gym
Grab a partner and hit the court for some friendly competition! No partner, no problem! We'll pair you with a new friend. Whether you’re a pickleball pro or picking up a paddle for the first time, join the doubles tournament for plenty of fun and a chance to meet new friends.
2:30 pm – 6:00 pm – Waterpalooza
WAC Pool
Beat the August heat with
WATERPALOOZA! Have fun with your peers and make new friends with water guns and water balloons!
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Dinner
SLTC Cafeteria
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – An Evening with Shirttails
SLTC Worsham
Join Orientation leaders and the
Shirttails Committee for a presentation highlighting the history of Hendrix’s biggest tradition: Shirttails! View performances from years past, enjoy some theater
snacks, and maybe see some choreography sneak peeks for 2026!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21st
9:00 am – 9:00 pm – Zen Zone Open
SLTC Room 105
In need of a quiet,
sensory-friendly environment? Then stop by the Zen Zone where calming activity
resources will be available.
7:00 am – 9:00 am – Breakfast
SLTC Cafeteria
8:30 am – 9:30 am – Academic
Success Tours (Off-Campus Groups)
Various Locations
Join your OR group for a campus
tour of offices and spaces designed to help you succeed Via academics and career readiness at Hendrix! Discover the Writing Center, Peer Tutoring, Student
Activities Center, Business office, and more!
9:30 am – 11:00 am – Crafts and
Coffee
SLTC Burrow
Need to de-stress? Need dorm
decorations? Join us for craft making and espresso drinks made by your
Orientation co-coordinator, Sarah Starnes!
10:30 am – 12:00 pm – Residence
Life Bingo
SLTC Worsham
Join Residence Life for some
BINGO and win prizes for your dorm!
11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Free
time/pack for your OR trip!
Take this time to get ready for
your OR trip.
11:00 am – 1:30 pm – Lunch
SLTC Cafeteria
12:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Off-Campus
Trip Departures
Various Locations/Times – Look
for more information from your Peer Leader!
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Academic Success
Tours (On-Campus Groups)
Various Locations
Join your OR group for a campus
tour of offices and spaces designed to help you succeed Via academics and career readiness at Hendrix! Discover the Writing Center, Peer Tutoring, Student
Activities Center, Business office, and more!
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Dinner
SLTC Cafeteria
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – WAC Pool Party
WAC Pool
Bring a swimsuit and a towel and
join your classmates and OR leaders for a fun night of swimming, diving, and
good vibes!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22nd
Various Times – On-Campus Trip
Departures
Various Locations
7:30 am – 9:00 am – Breakfast
SLTC Cafeteria
Various Times – Arkansas
Excursions
Various Locations
Follow the guidance provided to
you by your Peer Leader leading up to today’s events, and don’t be late!
11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Lunch
SLTC Cafeteria
Various Times – Excursions Return
to Campus
Various Locations/Times
On Campus groups return to campus.
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Beach Volleyball Game
Beach Volleyball Court
Join your on-campus classmates
and OR leaders for a pickup game of volleyball! All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to participate!
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Dinner
SLTC Cafeteria
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Movie Night
SLTC Worsham
Join your peers and Orientation
leaders for a fun night of film and popcorn! Lounge in chairs provided or bring
your own blanket for extra coziness!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23rd
11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Off-Campus
Trips Return to Campus
Various Times/Locations
Off campus trips arrive back on
campus.
11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Brunch
SLTC Cafeteria
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Dinner
SLTC Cafeteria
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Orientation
Closing Ceremony
SLTC Worsham
Come and see the results of our attendance raffle, enjoy a special
surprise from your peer leaders, and be prepared to perform chants with your
group!
9:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Shirttails
Meetings
Residence Hall Lobbies
MONDAY, AUGUST 24th
7:00 am – 9:00 am – Breakfast
SLTC Cafeteria
11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Lunch
SLTC Cafeteria
TBD – Senate Block Party
The Village Lawn
Orientation Week may be ending, but Welcome
Week is just beginning! Join Hendrix Senate and the Welcome Week committee for
an opening Block Party! Enjoy food, games, and mingling with students of all
classes and learn how YOU can get involved in your campus
community!
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Dinner
SLTC Cafeteria
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Shirttails Rehearsals
Various Locations