Weekend of Welcome

7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Denver International Airport (DIA) Runs
Need a ride from the airport? CCU will pick you up if your flight arrives at DIA on Thursday morning, August 23, by 10:00 a.m. Just fill in your flight info on your registration form and we will contact you with more details.

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Check in and Move in (F/T/P)
Students living in campus housing will check in at their assigned hall. Students not living in University housing will check in at the Information Tent. Students may not move in before 8:00 a.m.
Note: Residence Hall check in does not begin until 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 21. Should you have extenuating circumstances and need to discuss an earlier move in date, please contact ccreslife@ccu.edu or call 303-963-3460 to discuss your situation.

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
One Stop Shop (F/T/P)
Get your student ID and parking permit, open a bank account, sign up for music auditions, and check out area vendors. One Stop Shop is also open on Friday from 1:00-2:30 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wellness Services Tent (F/T/P)
Stop by for some healthy refreshments and learn about the services provided by CCU’s Health Services and Counseling Services departments. The Wellness Services Tent is also open on Friday from 1:30-3:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CCU Bookstore (F/T/P)
Buy your books, get some great CCU gear, and make sure to use your discount!

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Campus Tours (F/T/P)
Want to check out where your classes will be held? The Admissions Office will be offering tours at 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lakewood Tours
Want to know what there is to do around Lakewood and where all the stores are? Take the Lakewood Tour and learn about the many things that are available to you right in the Lakewood area.

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Commuter Coffee (Commuter Students)
Not living on campus? Meet other commuter students and grab a free cup of Joe!

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Parent Workshops (P)
Both workshops will be repeated at 10:45 a.m.; you will not want to miss this important information.

• Finances: Questions will be answered by the Service Central staff about paying for your student’s education.
• Counseling Services: This workshop will answer questions about the Counseling Services available to all students.

11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Lunch (F/T/P)
All meals except for the WOW Opening Banquet are provided free of charge to new students' families. Meals for new students will be deducted from their meal plans.

12:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Opening Activities (F/T)
The WOW 2008 Committee and Volunteers will officially welcome you to CCU! Get to know other new students and start your weekend with “CCU 101”.

12:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Facing Difficulties (P)
The Vice President for Student Life will share some tips about what parents can expect as they send their student off to college.

2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Church Fair (F/T/P)
Looking for a church home? Area churches will be on campus to help you connect, grow, and serve in the Denver community.

3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Call to Community (F/T/P)
CCU President Bill Armstrong will give a special address to incoming students and families. The staff, faculty, and student leaders of the CCU community gather to pray for our new community members. Don’t miss this very special CCU tradition!

4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
First Year Integration (F)
Meet your First Year Integration (FYI) classmates and instructor.

4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Transfer Student Panel (T)
Hear from fellow students who have transferred to CCU in past semesters. Learn how they successfully transitioned into the CCU community.

4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Parent Coffee (P)
Get to know other parents who are joining the CCU family. 

7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Opening Banquet (F/T/P)
Join the hundreds of other new families as we gather for dinner off campus. Hear from campus leaders about their passion for CCU. Online ticket purchase required. ($20 for students/guests; $15 for children)

10:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Meet your Resident Assistant (F/T)
Students living in University housing are required to participate in stairwell meetings. Your Resident Assistant (RA) will give you some helpful information for your first night at CCU.

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast (F/T/P)
All meals except for the WOW Opening Banquet are provided free of charge to new students' families. Meals for new students will be deducted from their meal plans.

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Music Theory Testing (Music Students)
All music majors/minors and anyone interested in music courses must take this test.

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
English Honors Composition Placement Exam
If you did not get admitted to Honors English earlier in the summer, you may take an exam at this time to be considered for the class. The advantage of taking Honors English is a 2-for-1 in the General Education requirements. Students who pass Honors English successfully do not need to take ENG 102 Composition and ENG 104 Research Writing. If you have any questions regarding the English Honors Composition Placement Exam please email wpetrie@ccu.edu.

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Clifton Fowler Library Book Sale (F/T/P)
Purchase library books at rock bottom prices at this special sale!

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
CCU Bookstore (F/T/P)
Buy your books, get some great CCU gear, and make sure to use your discount!

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 p.m.
Chapel (F/T/P)
Take a sneak peak at what Chapel will be like during your time at CCU.

10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Life Directions Center Workshop and a word from the Vice President for Academic Affairs (F/T/P)What is the Life Directions Center (LDC) and how can it help students be successful at CCU? Meet the LDC advisors and get to know students in your class. You will also hear from Dr. Cherri Parks, Vice President for Academic Affairs, about life in the classroom.

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch (F/T/P)
Eat lunch with professors from your selected major. Parents and students with undeclared majors may join the school of their choice. All meals except for the WOW Opening Banquet are provided free of charge to new students' families. Meals for new students will be deducted from their meal plans.

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Involvement and Part-Time Job Fair (F/T/P)
Curious about how you can get involved on and off campus? Meet the presidents of  CCU’s 35 clubs, organizations, and ministries and learn about these student-led programs. Also meet representatives from CCU departments and off-campus businesses to find yourself a part-time job.

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
One Stop Shop (F/T/P)
Get your student ID and parking permit, open a bank account, sign up for music auditions, and check out area vendors.

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Lakewood Tours
Want to know what there is to do around Lakewood and where all the stores are? Take the Lakewood Tour and learn about the many things that are available to you right in the Lakewood area.

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wellness Services Tent (F/T/P)
Stop by for some healthy refreshments and learn about the services provided by our Health Services and Counseling Services departments.

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Parent and Student Workshops (P/F/T)
Both workshops will be repeated at 2:45 p.m.; you will not want to miss this important information.

• Residence Life (P): For Parents only. Wondering what it’s like to live on campus? Check out this workshop and talk with the Director of Residence Life. Sodexho Food Services will also be available to answer questions about food services on campus.
• Stafford Loan Entrance Meeting: All student loan borrowers who will be attending CCU for the first time are required to attend a mandatory Stafford Loan meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to explain the student’s rights and responsibilities as a student loan borrower. Stafford Loan funds cannot be released until the borrower has completed and turned in the required Entrance Interview form. Parents are highly encouraged to attend!

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Residence Life Stairwell Meetings (F/T)
Hear about the heart of CCU policies from Student Life staff while getting to know students in your stairwell.

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Grub Fest (Commuter Students)
Ruin your appetite and have a bite to eat before dinner with fellow commuter students!

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Dinner (F/T/P)
All meals except for the WOW Opening Banquet are provided free of charge to new students' families. Meals for new students will be deducted from their meal plans.

8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Movie on the Wall (F/T)
Watch a movie under the stars with the CCU student body. Sponsored by the Student Government Association’s Committee on Student Activities (COSA).

9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ministry Fair and Service Day (F/T)
Join your fellow students as we serve the Denver community! Sponsored by the Life Directions Center.

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
CCU Bookstore (F/T/P)
Buy your books, get some great CCU gear, and make sure to use your discount!

6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Moonlight Volleyball Tournament (F/T)
You don’t want to miss this annual tradition as stairwells, buildings, and commuter teams compete to find out who will emerge as the sand volleyball champions. Sponsored by Intramural Sports and Residence Hall Association (RHA).

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Church (F/T)
Attend a church of your choice on your own or join other students and the Student Chaplains who are coordinating church rides.

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Red Rocks Hike (F/T)
Enjoy the great outdoors of Colorado as you hike up to the Red Rock Trails with other new students. Meet new people while having an awesome time hiking.

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
All-Campus Communion (F/T)
Join the CCU community as we celebrate the start of a new year together!

8am-7pm
New Student Whitewater Rafting Trip (F/T)
Enjoy the rushing waters of Colorado with your fellow WOW attendees. Sponsored by Best of Colorado. Online ticket purchase required. ($70 for students)