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STUDENT DAY 112:45-1:00 p.m.Bulldog Days KickoffConnect with your Orientation Leader and Bulldog Days group as you prepare for the start of your college career.

1:00–1:30 p.m. Presidential WelcomeHear encouragement from Samford’s President, Dr. Andrew Westmoreland, and get further instructions on the Bulldog Days schedule.

1:30–2:30 p.m.Campus LifeStudent engagement is a valued element of the Samford experience. Learn about many of the ways you can get involved.

2:30-5:00 p.m. Academic Meetings School and department presentations from academic leaders, faculty and advisors. Students will learn about plans of study, advising and details of their fall schedule.

5:00-5:45 p.m.Ask the Experts - Samford 101Meet with your Bulldog Days group and get all of your college questions answered by your Orientation Leader.

6:30–7:00 p.m. Worship ServiceExperience your first campus worship alongside the Class of 2024 and their families.

8:00-9:00 p.m. Late NightContinue to get to know your classmates and Orientation Leaders by joining our Orientation Staff for a virtual game night to close out our first day.

STUDENT DAY 29:00–9:15 a.m. Bulldog Days KickoffBegin your second day of Bulldog Days with your Bulldog Days group and Orientation Leader.

9:15 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Academic Meetings (By Appointment)Connect with your advisor to become more acquainted with the specific academic options available to you this fall.

3:00–3:30 p.m. Bulldog Days Closing SessionWrap up your time at Bulldog Days and hear about next steps as you prepare for the rest of the summer.

**All sessions held in Central Daylight Time.

1:00–1:30 p.m. Welcome from the PresidentHear encouragement from Samford’s President, Dr. Andrew Westmoreland.

2:30-3:30 p.m.Academic Meetings School and department presentations from academic leaders, faculty and advisors.

3:30-5:00 p.m.Campus Life*Student engagement is a valued element of the Samford experience. Learn the ways your student can get involved at Samford to develop a sense of belonging and connection.

6:30–7:00 p.m. Worship ServiceExperience campus worship alongside the Class of 2024 and their families.

7:30–8:00 p.m. President’s HomeJoin our President to conclude your first day as a Samford parent.

PARENT DAY 1

3:30 p.m.*Student Engagement and Involvement

4:30 p.m.* Student Support and Services

PARENT DAY 27:00 a.m.Morning Prayer WalkJoin together with the parents of the Class of 2024 to pray for your student’s next four years on campus.

9:30-10:00 a.m.Student PanelHear from current students about their Samford experience.

10:00–11:30 a.m. Campus Life (Optional)*Student engagement is a valued element of the Samford experience. Learn the ways your student can get involved at Samford to develop a sense of belonging and connection.

2:00–2:30 p.m. Parent and Family ProgramsGather resources to help you navigate the next four years and stay connected to the entire Samford family.

2:30–3:00 p.m. Student Financial ServicesGet assistance in navigating through all of your financial options to develop the best plan for you and your student.

3:00–3:30 p.m. Bulldog Days Closing SessionWrap up your time at Bulldog Days and hear about next steps as you prepare for the rest of the summer.

10:00 a.m.*Student Engagement and Involvement

11:00 a.m.* Student Support and Services

Schedule

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age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin.

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