Summer Stampede 2012
June 21-22, July 12-13
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The dates for Summer Stampede 2012 are: June 21 & 22 and July 12 & 13.
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Housing & what to bring
Advantages
When to Arrive
Summer Stampede is open to students fully accepted to Harding University.
If you have not completed the admissions process, please contact your Admissions Counselor. You must have received your Harding acceptance letter in order to register for Summer Stampede.
In order for us to do our very best in advising and helping you select your classes, you must have taken either the ACT or SAT test before attending one of the Summer Stampede Sessions. If you are unsure that a record of your test is in our files please contact your Admissions Counselor.
The next step is to prepare for your first semester on campus. We want to assist you in taking the best possible step for your university career. We have planned activities which will introduce you to university life.
Harding's Summer Stampede
One of the best ways for a new student to become acquainted and get the best start at Harding is to attend one of the two Summer Stampede sessions where you will be able to:
- meet with an academic counselor to complete your class schedule
- update your housing needs
- get acquainted with fellow students
This is your invitation to attend one of these sessions.
When will it be?
The dates for Summer Stampede 2012 are June 21-22, July 12-13. Start by filling out the reservation form. Regardless of your overnight accommodation plans for Summer Stampede, please complete the housing information.
Cost
The $50 Summer Stampede fee should be mailed to: Harding University, Box 12232, Searcy, AR 72149. Make checks payable to Harding University. To pay by credit card, call 501-279-4110. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Please have your credit card number, expiration date, and security number (3 digits on back of card) ready when you call to make a payment. If you prefer, you may pay the $50 when you arrive. The fee includes dinner on Thursday evening, a continental breakfast and lunch on Friday, and up to 3 nights in the residence hall.
Special Notice
Mail or submit your reservation form early. Please return the information to allow us time to prepare the folders and registration materials for your arrival.
Walk-up registrations will require Admissions Office approval and will be subject to a charge of $55. We must know in advance if you plan to attend in order to have the necessary records ready to serve you.
Housing & what to bring
Parents may contact the Heritage Inn toll free at 1-888-766-2465 to make their own arrangements.
Housing in University residence halls are available for students only!
Students staying in a residence hall are expected to furnish the following items:
- Towels
- Sheets and blankets to fit a twin size bed
- Pillows
- Backpack to carry your documents
Advantages of Harding's Summer Stampede
Although Summer Stampede is not required, there are several advantages in attending:
- The advanced orientation sessions will help you schedule your classes, eliminating decisions to be made at the start of the busy school year.
- By attending one of the Summer Stampede sessions, you'll preview campus life and find out what to expect during your first semester of college.
- You will become acquainted with other new students (and maybe even meet your roommate). You will have an opportunity to meet new friends, as well as teachers, with whom you will spend the next four years.
When to Arrive?
June and July Sessions. Registration will be in the Student Center Lobby in front of the Harding Bookstore (see the Campus Map). Students should arrive on campus by 1 p.m. Thursday June 21 or July 12. Shuttle service is provided from the Little Rock airport.
Shuttle Information:
Students should arrive on campus by 1:00 pm Thursday. Return flights should be booked AFTER 5:00 pm on Friday. Searcy is 45 minutes from the Little Rock airport. Flight information is needed NO LATER than a week in advance. Shuttle schedule is made at that time.