Bison Bound

Day 1 (Thursday): 

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

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

10-11:30 a.m. - Academic fair in the Ganus Activities Complex (GAC)

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Dorm check-in and dorm tours (see check-in info in the accordion group below)

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Complete unfinished essential checklist items (see checklist in the accordion group below)

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Searcy Business Fair in the Heritage Lobby

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Lunch in the University Dining Hall (Caf) or other dining options

12:45-1:05 p.m. - College deans welcome sessions (by college)

1:15-2 p.m. - Advising breakout session 1, specific location by major

2-2:45 p.m. - Advising breakout session 2, specific location by major

2:45-3 p.m. - Regroup in the Benson Auditorium for student groups

3-5:45 p.m. - Student groups split off (see student group schedules below) (students only)

3-4:15 p.m.- Parent Session 1: Bison Basics, Benson Auditorium 

4:15-5:30 p.m. - Parent Session 2: Finding their Herd, Benson Auditorium 

5:45-7:30 p.m. - Dinner in the Caf

Student Group 1:

3-3:45 p.m. - Life at Harding: student involvement and spiritual life at the Anthony and Wright Administration Building Auditorium

4-4:45 p.m. - Bison breakout in the Founders Room

5-5:45 p.m. - Take student ID photo and register vehicle at the Kendall Building

Student Group 2:

3-3:45 p.m. - Bison breakout in the Founders Room

4-4:45 p.m. - Take student ID photo and register vehicle at the Kendall Building

5-5:45 p.m. - Life at Harding: student involvement and spiritual Life at the Anthony and Wright Administration Building Auditorium

Student Group 3:

3-3:45 p.m. - Take student ID photo and register vehicle at the Kendall Building

4-4:45 p.m. - Life at Harding: Student involvement and spiritual life at the Anthony and Wright Administration Building Auditorium

5-5:45 p.m. - Bison breakout in the Founders Room

Day 2 (Friday): 

8-8:45 a.m. - Breakfast in the Caf (students only)

9-10 a.m. - Worship and connection in the Benson Auditorium

10 a.m.-11 a.m. - Parent Session 3: Your First Year Experience, Benson Auditorium

10 a.m.-1 p.m. - Student class scheduling and registration, specific locations by major

10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Dorm tours

11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Parent Information Fair in the Heritage Lobby

11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Bison Bound Bash in the Heritage Lobby

You're officially a bison—welcome to Harding!

Essential Checklist Items (must be completed to register for classes on Friday morning!):

• Admissions checklist: Turn in any outstanding admissions paperwork at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in the Heritage Lobby
• Pipeline: Gain Pipeline Access and Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication in the Brackett Library

Other Checklist Items:

• Register your car (if applicable).
• Take your ID photo.
• For incoming freshman athletes: complete your medical paperwork, pre-participation physical, and concussion baseline testing in the Ganus Athletic Center (GAC).
• Check in with the Office of Financial Aid Services.
• Attend the Academic Fair in the GAC to explore majors and speak with faculty.
• Attend the Searcy Business Fair in the Heritage Lobby
• 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.
• 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.

• Residence Hall Check-in: Wednesday, June 10th (5 p.m. to 11 p.m.) and Thursday, June 11th (10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
• Residence Hall Check-out: Friday, June 12th (10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) and Saturday, June 13th (8 a.m. to 10 a.m. key box)
• Find the locations of all residence halls on the campus map.

• College of Arts and Sciences, Benson Auditorium
• College of Education, Cone Chapel
• College of Business Administration, Administration Auditorium
• College of Nursing, Freeman Center, Swaid 233
• College of Bible and Ministry, McInteer 150
• College of Allied Health, Reynolds Recital Hall
• Exploratory, Center for Student Success

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