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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
Apr 27
Monday, April 27, 2026

Honors Night

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Apr 28
Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Student Worker Appreciation Day (SWAD); Administrative and Academic Offices Open; No Classes Held

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

May 04
Monday, May 04, 2026

Study Day; Administrative and Academic Offices Open; No Classes Held

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

May 05
Tuesday, May 05, 2026

Double Instruction Period

May 05 - May 08

May 08
Friday, May 08, 2026

Course Instruction Ends

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

May 12
Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Final Grade Rosters Due by 1:00 PM

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

May 15
Friday, May 15, 2026

Senior Convocation

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

May 16
Saturday, May 16, 2026

157th Annual Commencement

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

May 16
Saturday, May 16, 2026

Class of 2026 – Senior Send-Off Breakfast

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

May 18
Monday, May 18, 2026

Administrative and Academic Offices Closed

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sep 25
Friday, September 25, 2026

Homecoming & Family Weekend: Blackburn Road Trip

Sep 25 - Sep 27

Department of English & Communications

Dr. Karen Dillon

Professor of English & Communications; Week of Welcome Coordinator

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