Welcome Week

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Welcome

"Faith is the ability to have trust in powers greater than yourself, to confidently STRIDE into the unknown, and to believe in your own abilities-no matter what." - Author: David Wolfe"

GREETINGS TO THE MIGHTY! 

CLASS OF 2027

Welcome to Fayetteville State University! We are excited to have you begin your collegiate academic journey here at FSU as we STRIDE forward together. 

In an effort to assist you as you begin your journey at Fayetteville State University, we have designed Welcome Week to equip you with important information that will help you be successful and graduate. Therefore, it is with this vision that the theme of Welcome Week is "S.T.R.I.D.E.: The Bronco Way! STRIDE stands for: Students Taking Responsibility In Developing Excellence. STRIDE is a fun-filled, information-packed week that prepares you for success at Fayetteville State University. 

Throughout the week you will have opportunities to meet classmates, faculty, staff, and advisors and engage in seminars and social events. 

Anchored in true Bronco traditions, Welcome Week is full of activities and fun to ensure you feel prepared to grow academically, professionally, and socially. At FSU, you can be yourself and STRIDE towards success as you expand your talents, increase your knowledge, and transform your life.

The goals of Fayetteville State University Welcome Week are to:

- Ensure that you accomplish all necessary tasks required to become officially enrolled at Fayetteville State University. 

- Provide an understanding of Fayetteville State University's traditions and legacy and your place therein. 

- Help you transition effectively to college life academically, personally, professionally, and socially.

- Help you understand the University processes, procedures, and policies that will govern your life as a student here at FSU. 

- Provide learning pathways to career readiness.

During your matriculation here at FSU, we encourage you to stay focused academically as well be involved in campus life and the community. Most importantly, you will learn quickly that FSU provides a quality education that will make you proud to be a Bronco today, at graduation, and forevermore as alumni!

Welcome to Fayetteville State University. Take it all in STRIDE!stride-banner-small

New students

Welcome Week Schedule Overview

Saturday August 12 

  • Operation “Smooth Move”: First Time Residential Freshmen Move-In Day  | Residence Halls by Appointment | 8:00am - 12:00pm
  • Traditional Commuter Saturday - Rudolph Jones Student Center Multipurpose Room 242 | 8:00am - 12:00pm
  • Business Matters - Campus Wide | 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Welcome to the Rodeo - Rudolph Jones Student Center Dining Hall | 4:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Department of Residence Life Meetings Cool Down - Residence Halls & Rudolph Jones Student Center | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Freshmen Dance - Lilly Gymnasium | 8:00pm – 11:00pm
  • Late Night Snack & Chill - Lilly Gymnasium | 11:00pm - 12:00am

Sunday August 13

  • Bronco Brunch | 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • Pinning Ceremony - Seabrook Auditorium | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Fayetteville Excursion - Rudolph Jones Student Center Amphitheater | 3:30 pm - 6:30pm
  • Dinner |  4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • The Strength of a Bronco - Rudolph Jones Student Center Room - 238-242 | 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Monday August 14

  • Military Monday - Shaw Auditorium | 8:00am - 12:00pm
  • Bronco Connection & Spirit Session - Campus Wide & Rudolph Jones Multipurpose Rooms | 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • Lunch | 12:00pm - 1:50pm
  • Bronco Connection & Spirit Session - Campus Wide & Rudolph Jones Multipurpose Rooms | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
  • Pathways to Leadership - Seabrook Auditorium | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
  • Dinner |  4:00pm - 5:50pm
  • Student Activities Council: Now You See Me - Seabrook Auditorium | 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Tuesday August 15

  • Breakfast | 7:30am - 8:30am
  • Adult Learner, Transfer, and Graduate Student Tuesday – Virtual | 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • Bronco Connection & Spirit Session - Campus Wide & Rudolph Jones Multipurpose Rooms | 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • Lunch | 12:00pm - 1:50pm
  • Majors Fair – Charles Chesnutt Library | 2:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Dinner |  4:00pm - 5:50pm
  • Adult Learner & Transfer Student Happy Hour | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Student Activities Council: “Organized Chaos” - Lilly Gymnasium | 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Wednesday August 16

  • Know Your Rights: Voter ID & Registration Forum - Seabrook Auditorium | 9:00am - 9:30am
  • Class 2027 Meeting with the Provost Monica Leach - Seabrook Auditorium | 9:30am - 10:00am
  • Bronco 101 Campus Tours - Campus Wide | 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Meet the Professors Meet and Greet - Rudolph Jones Student Center Dining Hall | 12:00pm - 1:50pm
  • Military - Connected Residential Student Session - Rudolph Jones Student Center 106 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Bronco Tech Expo - Rudolph Jones Multipurpose Rooms | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Dinner | 4:00pm – 6:00pm
  • Class of 2027 Class Photo – Luther Nick Jeralds Stadium | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Bronco Spirit Night - Felton J. Capel Arena | 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Thursday August 17

  • Ask A Bronco - Campus Wide | 7:30am - 2:30pm
  • Autos Roll Out - Campus Wide & Commuter Parking Lots | 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Student Activities Council: R&B Day Party - Rudolph Jones Student Center Amphitheater | 12:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Student Activities Council: Aux Cord Wars - Seabrook Auditorium | 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Friday August 18

  • Amp Friday: First Gen Friday - Rudolph Jones Amphitheater | 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • Street Fest - Behind Rudolph Jones Student Center (Rain Location: Lilly Gymnasium) | 5:00pm - 10:00pm

Saturday August 19

  • Bronco Strong Yoga on the Lawn: Gazebo Lawn | 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Adult, Transfer, and Military Connections Night: Woodpeckers Game - Segra Stadium | 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Student Activities Council: Broncos on Ice - Lilly Gymnasium | 6:00pm - 9:00pm




Important E-mails & Websites

Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid: Website & finaid@uncfsu.edu

Office of Student Accounts: Website & StudentAccountsReceivable@uncfsu.edu

Student Health Services: Website & Healthservices2@uncfsu.edu

Office of the Registrar: Website & registrar@uncfsu.edu

Housing & Residence Life: Website

Transfer Students: Consult the Advisement information page to find an advisor.

 

Definitions of Student Identifiers

First-Time Freshmen are students who are enrolling at FSU for the first time.

  • Early college students are considered First-Time Freshman

Adult Learners are any student over the age of 25.

Transfer students are incoming students with at least 15 credit hours from a qualifying community college, college or University.

Military Affiliated Students are active duty, veterans, reservists/guardsmen or military dependent students.

Graduate Student - As a graduate student, you already hold a baccalaureate degree and are now pursuing a doctoral or master's degree, graduate-level certificate, teacher licensure, or professional development.

How do I prepare for Welcome Week?

There are many steps to enrolling with the university, and our commitment is to provide you with the information you need to be successful. To access your FSU Student Account and begin your journey, follow the steps and links provided below:

1. Access your FSU Student Account

Your FSU Student Account allows you to use email, financial aid, billing, and other important FSU related tools: Account Lookup

a. At the bottom of the page, use the Banner ID (Your Banner ID can be found on your acceptance letter) and last name to access your username and set a password.

2. Complete your Broncoville Portal ‘To-do List.’

Broncoville is the web portal you used to complete your FSU application: https://broncoville.uncfsu.edu/

a. Go to your dashboard.

b. Check your "My To-Do List" and complete the following if applicable:

  • Sign-Up for New Student Orientation
  • Complete Housing Application (if living on campus)
  • Submit official final high school transcript
  • Submit medical records
  • Submit Residency Determination

This will serve as your schedule and provide more detailed information for New Student Orientation.

3.Review your ‘Projected Bill Statement’ and initial ‘Financial Aid Award.’

Note: You will receive a letter containing information about your initial financial aid award and projected billing statement. You will or have received financial aid information via Bronco Student Email and U.S. mail. If you have any questions about financial aid or your billing statement, please call the FSU Call Center at (910)-672-2850.

How do I view my Course Schedule?

First-Time Freshmen will register for classes during Orientation, while also attending a session on how to understand a class schedule. Transfer students will receive academic advisement for their schedule at their respective New Student Orientation date.

  • Go to the Fayetteville State University website at www.uncfsu.edu
  • Click the Current Student Tab at the top of the page
  • Click "Banner Login"
  • Use your Banner ID number (your nine-digit 830 number) as the user ID and your date of birth as your pin number (Note: Enter the two-digit month, two-digit date, and two-digit year as your pin number)
  • Click the Student Tab
  • Click Registration
  • Click Student Detailed Schedule