Bison Bound

2025 June & July Bison Bound Schedule

Day 1: 

Students and Parents:

8-9 a.m. - Check-in in the Benson Auditorium

9-9:45 a.m. - Welcome Session in the Benson Auditorium

10-12:00 p.m. - Student Information Sessions (various locations, check schedule at check-in)

12:15-2:15 p.m. - Lunch in the University Dining Hall 

1:30-3:15 p.m. - Essential Checklist Items (if needed): 

• Pipeline: Gain Pipeline Access and Setup Multi-Factor Authentication in the Brackett Library
  
• Admissions Checklist: Turn in any outstanding admissions paperwork in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in Heritage lobby
• Incoming Freshman Athletes - complete medical paperwork, pre-participation physical, concussion baseline testing in the Ganus Athletic Center (GAC)

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

1:30-3:15 p.m. - Searcy Business Fair, Heritage Lobby

1:30-3:15 p.m. - Incoming Freshman Athletes - complete medical paperwork, pre-participation physical, concussion baseline testing in the Ganus Athletic Center (GAC)

3:00-4:30 p.m. - Academic Fair in the Ganus Athletic Center (GAC)

5:45 - 7:45 p.m. - Dinner in he University Dining Hall

Students: 

10-12:00 p.m. - Student Information Sessions (various locations, check schedule at check-in)

4:45- 5:45 p.m. - Advising Session, specific locations by major 

5:45-6:45 p.m. - Advising Session, specific locations by major

Parents:

10-11:00 a.m. - Parent Session I, Benson Auditorium

11:15-12:15 p.m. - Parent Session II, Benson Auditorium

4:45-6:00 p.m. - Parent Program, Benson Auditorium

Day 2: 

Students and Parents:

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

9-9:45 a.m. - Worship and Connection in the Benson Auditorium

Students: 

10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Student Class Scheduling, specific locations by major

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - University Dining Hall or other campus dining options

10:00 a.m.-1:00p.m. - Bison Bound Bash in the Heritage lobby! Pick up your student I.D., and celebrate … you’re officially a Bison!

Parents:

10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Parent Information Fair in the Heritage Lobby

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.- Lunch on your own in the University Dining Hall or other campus dining locations 

If you are unable to attend June or July Bison Bound, there will be an abbreviated version of Bison Bound in August. 

August Bison Bound Schedule

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2025

• 8:00 a.m. - Residence Halls open (8 a.m.-10 p.m.) for moving in dorms
• 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Bison Bound check-in at the Admissions Welcome Center located in the American Heritage Lobby (make sure to check-in!)
• 1-2:00 p.m. - Time to finish Essential Checklist Items if not already done- Get student ID & parking sticker in Kendall Hall, Setting up Pipeline & multifactor authentification assistance will be set up in freshman dorms, Admissions Checklist- any outstanding Admissions paperwork can be turned in at the Admissions office in the American Heritage building
• 2-3:00 p.m. Bison Bound Welcome & Orientation Information Sesion - Benson Auditorium 
  • Business Office
  • Public Safety
  • Student Life
  • Academic Resource Center & Disabilities Services
  • Campus Dining
  • Financial Aid
• 3:30-4:30 p.m. - Time to "tie up any loose ends"

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14TH

• 8-11:30 a.m. - Bison Bound III advising - Various locations depending on major; check your schedule (arrive at 8:00 a.m. for advising)
• 10-12:00 p.m. - Breakfast & Lunch - University Dining Hall 

*Stampede schedule starts here

• 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 

Resources for Parents

• 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