Bison Bound

Day 1: 

Students and Parents:

• Pipeline: Gain Pipeline Access and Setup Multi-Factor Authentication, Brackett Library
  
  
• Admissions Checklist: Turn in any outstanding admissions paperwork, Office of Undergraduate Admissions in Heritage lobby

*Important: These items must be completed to register for classes on Friday morning!

Students: 

1-4:30 p.m. Student Information Sessions

4:30-5:30 p.m. Advising Session, specific locations by major

5:30-6:30 p.m. Advising Session, specific locations by major

6-8 p.m.  Dinner 

Parents:

1-2 p.m. Parent Panel, Benson Auditorium

2-3 p.m. Parent Panel, Benson Auditorium

3-4 p.m. Parent Meet-and-Greet, Benson lobby

4-5 p.m. Parent Program, Benson Auditorium

6-8 p.m. Dinner 

Day 2: 

Students and Parents:

8:00-8:45 a.m.- Breakfast, University Dining Hall

9-10 a.m. Worship and Connection, Benson Auditorium

Students: 

10 a.m.-1p.m. Student Class Scheduling, specific locations by major

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch on your own, meal cards provided

10 a.m.-1p.m. Bison Bound Bash in the Heritage lobby! Pick up your student I.D., and celebrate … you’re officially a Bison!

Parents:

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Parent Information Fair, Heritage Lobby

11 a.m.-1 p.m.- Lunch on your own, University Dining Hall

August Bison Bound is incorporated as part of Move-In Day and will have its own schedule.

Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024
8 a.m.  Residence halls open for move-in.

August Bison Bound:
2:00-3:30 p.m.  Bison Bound Orientation Information Session, Benson Auditorium
Essential information for students or parents who did not attend June or July Bison Bound and/or for those with additional and follow up questions.

Essential campus offices will be open on Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. for additional assistance.

4:30 p.m. Move-In Day Welcome Celebration, Benson Auditorium

5:30 p.m. Dinner and Stampede Check-in, front lawn

Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024
7:30 a.m. Breakfast, University Dining Hall

8:30-11 a.m. Advising and Class Scheduling, specific locations by major

11 a.m. Stampede Kick-Off, Benson Auditorium

• Register your car (if applicable).
• Take your I.D. photo.
• Check in with the Office of Financial Aid Services (optional).
• Attend the Academic Fair in the Ganus Activities Complex to explore majors and speak with faculty.
• Attend two advising sessions for your area(s) of interest and extracurricular activities.
• Attend all information sessions.
• Meet with schedule builder or advisor to register for classes.
• Check in with the housing office for any of your residence hall assignment questions (optional).
• Visit the Bison Bound Bash before heading back home. We have something for you!

After Bison Bound:

• Select a chapel seat on Pipeline
• Select a meal plan.

During Bison Bound, you are going to learn so much about the resources available to you on campus! Review the information here before Bison Bound and reference the most up-to-date information on the website throughout your college career.

• Academic Majors  
• Bison Hospitality (Dining Services)
• Business Office
• Campus Map
• Disability Services and Educational Access
• DormNet Support Desk 
• Harding Magazine
• Financial Aid 
• Public Safety 
• Registrar 
• Housing Office 
• Student Health Services 
• Textbooks 

• Bison Boxes — Order care packages to send to your student! 
• Heritage Inn 
• Parent Pipeline Proxy Instructions 
• Parent Relations
• Join the Parent Network email list 
• President's Council 
• Women for Harding