Welcome to campus, class of 2024! We know that your start at Dickinson was not a typical one, so we invite you to participate in some Welcome Week activities with the rest of your class when you arrive this fall. Below you can find a tentative schedule of events; more details to come later on this summer!
Saturday, August 28: Members of the Class of 2024 are encouraged to move back to campus on this date!
Saturday, August 28: ID Cards: Stop by the ID card office during these times to have your picture taken and Dickinson ID created!
Time: 11:30am-4pm, 4:30pm-7:30pm
Location: ID Card Office (HUB Upper Level)
Saturday, August 28: Legally Blonde at Carlisle Theatre: Join the Class of 2024 downtown at the Carlisle Theatre for a screening of Legally Blonde! Entrance is free and concessions will be available for purchase.
Time: 9:00pm-11:00pm
Location: Carlisle Theatre (40 W. High St.)
Sunday, August 29: ID Cards: Stop by the ID card office during these times to have your picture taken and Dickinson ID created!
Time: 9am-1pm, 1:30pm-4pm
Location: ID Card Office (HUB Upper Level)
Sunday, August 29: Tours of Campus: Members of the Class of 2024 are invited to join some of our Liberty Caps (aka tour guides) to get better acquainted with our beautiful campus!
Time: 10am-2pm; tours will start at 10am, 11am, noon, and 1pm
Location: Meet in front of the Admissions building
Sunday, August 29: Volunteer Clearances & Getting Involved with the Center for Civic Learning & Action: Want to volunteer while at Dickinson? Interested in getting involved in the Carlisle community? Get a head start by completing your volunteer clearances! Most volunteers need to complete background clearances as required by Pennsylvania ACT 153. To complete the forms, you will need to know previous addresses in the last 7 years; individuals who have resided with you; and your Social Security number. The Center for Civic Learning & Action (CCLA) will be on-hand to assist you and they'll pay background check fees! This is also a chance to get to meet CCLA's staff!
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: HUB Microroom
Sunday, August 29: Welcome Back Reception for the Class of 2024: Come together with your class over light food and beverages to celebrate the start of your sophomore year. Members of the Class of 2024 will also have the chance to write their traditional “Letter to Myself” that will be returned during senior year.
Time: 2pm-3:30pm
Location: Historic President’s House (Rain Location: Rector Atrium)
Sunday, August 29: Convocation: All members of the Class of 2024 are invited to attend this important traditional event. We specifically invite students who did not participate in the sign-in ceremony in the spring to participate. Please email SLCE@dickinson.edu to let us know if you still need to sign-in so we can be sure to include you.
Time: 4pm-5:15pm
Location: Academic Quad
Thursday, September 2: Team Trivia & Scavenger Hunt: Play games! Complete challenges! Win prizes!
Do you like prizes and Rita’s Ice? Are you a pro at recalling details of popular culture including movies, TV, books, sports, and historical events? Are you good at remembering factual details? Do you remember the popular games, toys, and foods of your childhood? Join us for Team Trivia! Team trivia is a friendly competition in which 2-5 people work together to answer questions about popular entertainment, events, and more. Bring your own team, or join one when you get here. There will also be a scavenger hunt that can be completed individually. New rounds of competition will start throughout the evening and last approximately 20 minutes. All participants will be eligible for prizes!
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Waidner-Spahr Library
Friday, September 3: Speed Meet & Greet: Meet fascinating new people at this quick-paced event and then slow it down with some light desserts.
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Social Hall
Saturday, September 4: Football vs. Randolph-Macon
Time: 1:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Biddle Field
Saturday, September 4: Keep It Small Saturday (KISS) with Downtown Carlisle Association (DCA)
Time: Afternoon/Evening
Location: Downtown Carlisle
Saturday, September 4: A Capella Showcase: Dickinson's five a capella groups (Crescendevils, D-Tones, Infernos, Octals, and Syrens) will come together to showcase their groups, talents, and unique styles!
Time: 7:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium (ATS)
Sunday, September 5: Activities Fair: Looking for ways to get involved on campus? Explore more than 100 student groups, clubs, and organizations that are excited to meet new members.
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Social Hall