Faculty and staff are asked to join in welcoming and blessing new incoming students during State of Blue Nation Convocation on Friday at 4:30 p.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel

This is the official welcome event for new students and their families.

Faculty are asked to wear regalia and meet on the second floor of Main Building at 4:15 p.m. for the procession line up. Staff should proceed directly to the chapel to find a seat and participate.

Following the convocation, faculty and staff are asked to line up to help create the Providence Path. New students will walk the path and witness the support they will receive on their journey to graduate.

A Blue Nation Fiesta Reception will follow in the plaza in front of Main Building and Moye Hall.

See the full Blue National Welcome Weekend schedule below.