Week of Welcome logo

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
Sep 07
Monday, September 07, 2026

Labor Day Holiday

Sep 07 - All day

Sep 25
Friday, September 25, 2026

Homecoming & Family Weekend: Blackburn Road Trip

Sep 25 - Sep 27

Oct 16
Friday, October 16, 2026

Midterm grade rosters due

Oct 16 - All day

Oct 23
Friday, October 23, 2026

Last day to drop a class with a “W” grade

Oct 23 - All day

Oct 26
Monday, October 26, 2026

Early registration of currently registered students begins for the Spring 2027 semester

Oct 26 - All day

Nov 11
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Veteran’s Day Convocation, 11am

Nov 11 - All day

Nov 13
Friday, November 13, 2026

Last day of early registration for spring 2027 semester

Nov 13 - All day

Nov 20
Friday, November 20, 2026

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

Nov 20 - All day

Nov 25
Wednesday, November 25, 2026

Thanksgiving Holiday

Nov 25 8:00 AM - Nov 27 5:00 PM

Dec 07
Monday, December 07, 2026

Study Day

Dec 07 - All day

Dec 08
Tuesday, December 08, 2026

Double Instruction Period

Dec 08 8:00 AM - Dec 11 5:00 PM

Dec 11
Friday, December 11, 2026

Course Instruction Ends

Dec 11 - All day

Lumpkin Library

Jeremy McAninch

Director of Library Services and Student Success

Lumpkin 102

Office of Student Life

Logan Elliott

Vice President for Student Life, Dean of Students, and Title IX Coordinator

Demuzio Campus Center 125

Department of Psychology, Behavior and Justice Studies

Dr. Mark Hopper

Professor of Psychology

Hudson 209D