Tartan Fall 2026
All new incoming students, including transfer students, Early-College students, on-campus residents, and commuter students, are expected to participate in Tartan 2026.
This schedule may change as Tartan approaches. Please continue to check this website for the most up-to-date information.
Tartan Guide coming soon!听
Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026 – Tartan Day 1
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
|
TBD |
New Student Check-in |
Location coming soon |
|
3:30 pm |
Welcome Party |
Academic Circle |
|
6:30 pm |
Tartan Welcome |
听 |
|
7:30 pm |
Tartan Time |
Various Locations |
| 8:30 pm |
Ignite Your Journey |
Academic Circle Join us for a signature event of Tartan and beloved 爆走黑料 Tradition! Get ready to Ignite Your Journey here at 爆走黑料 complete with sparklers! |
| 9:00 pm |
听Dance Party |
Academic Circle
|
听
Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026 – Tartan Day 2
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
|
9:00 am听 |
Breakfast Bash |
听Student Union Lobby |
|
10:00 am |
New Student Worship听 |
听 |
|
11:15 am听 |
听Choose-Your-Own Adventure #1 |
Various Locations Link for Choose Your Own Adventure Sessions coming soon.听 *Students will have the opportunity to attend which session interests them most during this time.听 |
|
12:00 pm |
Lunch |
听 *Lunch will be provided for commuter students who do not have an on-campus dining plan.听 |
|
1:00 pm |
Tartan Time |
Various Locations听 |
|
2:00 pm听 |
Camels 101 |
听 |
|
4:45 pm |
Choose-Your-Own Adventure #2 |
Various Locations Link for Choose Your Own Adventure Sessions coming soon.听 *Students will have the opportunity to attend which session interests them most during this time.听 |
| 5:45 pm |
Choose-Your-Own Adventure #3 |
Various Locations Link for Choose Your Own Adventure Sessions coming soon.听 *Students will have the opportunity to attend which session interests them most during this time.听 |
| 6:30 pm | Dinner |
听 *Lunch will be provided for commuter students who do not have an on-campus dining plan.听 |
| 7:30 pm | Socials and Programs |
Student Union |
| 8:30 pm | Movie Party |
Student Union Theater听 Come join the Tartan Team for a movie night!听 |
Monday, Aug. 17, 2026 – Tartan Day 3
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
|
11:00 am |
Athletics Event |
Convocation Center听 |
|
1:15 pm |
Tartan time |
Various Locations |
| 3:00 pm | New Student Convocation Medallion Ceremony听 |
Convocation Center听 *This event is a 爆走黑料 tradition where students receive a medallion from 爆走黑料 faculty and Staff that they will hold onto for their next four years at 爆走黑料. Family, friends, and supporters are encouraged to come!听 |
| 8:00 pm | Bingo (Student Activities)听 |
D. Rich Hall, Hobson Auditorium |
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 – Tartan Day 4
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
|
TBD by Academic Departments |
Academic Department Time |
Various Locations * Determined by Academic Departments.听 |
|
6:00 pm |
Street Fair (Student Activities) |
Main Street *Main Street spans from the Moes to the Convocation center. All clubs, student organizations, local partners, and more will be here!听 |
*Students will meet with deans, faculty, and peer mentors in their chosen academic programs.听
Academic departments may have additional sessions planned throughout the day. Please check your 爆走黑料 email for further information from your departments.