THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH - LEGACY IN ACTION, DESIGN YOUR FUTURE

8:30 AM – RISE WITH THE PRIDE: DEN CHECK-IN & BREAKFAST
LLC Cafe
Begin your day with breakfast, reconnect with your Den members, and check in with your Peer Mentor. Take time to prepare for a day focused on exploring career opportunities, experiential learning, and your future at Lincoln and beyond. **ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED.

9:30 AM – 10:15 AM – DEN CONNECT
Den Classrooms
Reflect on your Orientation experience so far while continuing to strengthen relationships with your Peer Mentor and Den members. Through interactive activities and discussion, you will continue building the skills, confidence, and connections that support success during your first year. **ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED.

10:30 AM - WELCOME FROM CAREER SUCCESS AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING.
Kick off the day by meeting the Career Success & Experiential Learning team and discovering the resources, experiences, and opportunities available to help you prepare for your future. **ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED.

11:20 AM – 12:50 PM – CAREER SUCCESS & EXPERIENTIAL DISCOVERY SESSIONS
Each Pride Group will rotate through three interactive experiences designed to help you explore your future, discover opportunities beyond the classroom, and begin building your personal and professional journey at Lincoln University. **ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED.

  • Note to Your Future Self. Dickey Hall Auditorium
    Write a letter to your future self reflecting on your goals, aspirations, and hopes for your Lincoln experience. Your letter will serve as a reminder of where your journey began and the legacy you hope to create.
  • Lincoln Pride in Action. Grimm Aud
    Celebrate your Lincoln Pride by creating your Den banner, developing your Den cheer, and learning about the importance of civic engagement and voter participation. Together, these activities encourage teamwork, school spirit, and responsible citizenship.
  • Know Your Global Campus. SUB Atrium
    Explore the many opportunities available to expand your learning beyond campus through study abroad, cultural engagement, global experiences, and experiential learning programs that prepare you for success in an interconnected world.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – LUNCH
LLC Café
Enjoy lunch with your classmates, reconnect with your Den, and reflect on the opportunities and resources you explored throughout the morning.

2:10 PM – 2:50 PM – CAREER SUCCESS & EXPERIENTIAL DISCOVERY SESSIONS (continued) **ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED.

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – BUILDING YOUR ACADEMIC PLAN (CONTINUED)

  • Academic Advising & Course Registration
    During your scheduled advising appointment, you will meet individually with your Success Coach to finalize your fall class schedule. Together, you will review your academic plan, discuss course options, and complete registration. Your appointment time and location will be assigned during the Building Success Together session.
  • ALEKS Math Placement Assessment
    Wright Hall 205
    Students who have not completed the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment must do so before registering for classes. Students wishing to improve their placement score may complete the required ALEKS learning modules and retake the assessment up to two additional times. You must register for a time to take the Math Placement Test: https://lionsconnect.lincoln.edu/events?topic_tags=6573133
  • Ready to Roar: Virtual Onboarding Completion
    Not finished with Ready to Roar Virtual Onboarding? Use this time to complete any remaining modules and get ready for your first day of classes. Once completed, be sure to save your completion certificate; you will need to submit it as part of your LLE ePortfolio. If you need assistance completing your onboarding, please contact your Peer Mentor.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. DINNER.
LLC Cafeteria
Enjoy dinner with your classmates, reconnect with your Den, and prepare for an evening of fun, music, and celebration.

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM – LET'S GLOW CARNIVAL
SUB Atrium
Light up the night at the Let's Glow Carnival! Join the Career Success & Experiential Learning team for an evening filled with glow-in-the-dark games, music, interactive activities, fun giveaways, and a live DJ. Celebrate your growing Lincoln community while creating memories with your classmates. **ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS NEED TO ATTEND FOUR LATE-NIGHT PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.