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As you approach your entry into Beaver Nation, we are excited to tell you how you will get your college journey off to an outstanding start — Blackburn’s Week of Welcome!

As new students to the College, your Blackburn journey begins with your first class during the Week of Welcome (WOW). Whether you will be living on campus or commuting, WOW is your opportunity to connect with your peers and establish Blackburn as YOURS.

In this class, Work College 101, you will receive training for your job in the Work Program and attend a series of faculty-facilitated workshops intended to prepare you for the classroom and college community.

Faculty-Facilitated Workshops

  • Navigating Canvas & Portal
  • Academics at Blackburn
  • Campus Resources
  • Professional Communication
  • Studying and Time Management

You will have plenty of time to make new friends and meet with your fellow Beavers, attend practice if you’re a fall athlete, and settle into your new home away from home. The week will offer nightly social events and exclusive learning experiences, including:

  • Dessert with the President
  • Clubs and Organizations Fair
  • Meet Shelter Puppies and Kittens and Adopt-A-Plant Activities
  • Sand Volleyball Games and Water Balloon Dodgeball
  • Movie on the Quad
Nov 11
Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Veterans Day Convocation

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Nov 14
Friday, November 14, 2025

Last day of early registration for spring 2026 semester

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Nov 21
Friday, November 21, 2025

Last day to withdraw passing (WP) or withdraw failing (WF) from a class

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Nov 26
Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Thanksgiving Holiday , Administrative and Academic Offices Closed, No classes held

Nov 26 8:00 AM - Nov 28 5:00 PM

Dec 08
Monday, December 08, 2025

Study Day, Administrative and Academic Offices Open, No classes held

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Dec 12
Friday, December 12, 2025

Course Instruction ends

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Dec 22
Monday, December 22, 2025

Campus closed for winter break, Administrative and Academic Offices Closed, No classes held

Dec 22 - All day

Jan 05
Monday, January 05, 2026

On or before move-in day tuition, room, board and other charges MUST be paid in full or an acceptable payment plan with a minimum of 25% down be established with the Business Office.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Jan 05
Monday, January 05, 2026

Campus Opens from Winter Break; Administrative and Academic Offices Open

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Jan 12
Monday, January 12, 2026

All students arrive on campus

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Jan 13
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Work Program training, New Student Orientation, Academic Advising; Registration ends by close of business

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Jan 14
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Classes begin

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Department of English & Communications

Dr. Karen Dillon

Professor of English & Communications; Week of Welcome Coordinator

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