We're so excited to meet you, and help you with whatever you need to get connected and thrive at SFA.
Starting college can be a challenging transition and we are here to support you in this time.
Starting college can be a challenging transition and we are here to support you in this time.
Attend An EventThe only thing left to do now is attend an event! You will be welcomed in our building or at our table on campus. Our events are casual and you are free to come and go as you like. Our staff and student leaders will be looking to meet you and help you feel comfortable and known. Just scroll down to see a list of our welcome week events. See you there! |
WELCOME Week Events
dorm move-in
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DORM MOVE-IN
Thursday, 20th @ 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday, 21st @ 8:00am - 5:00pm We have teams out on campus ready to help you move in! Flag us down if you see us at your dorm, or contact us ahead of time for some help. |
Meet us on campus
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MEET US ON CAMPUS
Daily | Surfin' Steve Look for us daily out on campus near Surfin' Steve. We will generally have a table and tent, some snacks, and a friendly face to connect with. Come stop by! |
THURSDAY | 20
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SCAVENGER HUNT
6:00pm - 8:00pm @ BSM Meet us at the BSM for free dinner followed by a campus Scavenger Hunt. You will have the opportunity to meet new friends and get better acquainted with campus! |
FriDAY | 21
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MOVIE NIGHT
8:00pm - 10:30pm @ BSM Join us outdoors for a movie night. The movie is to be determined. We will have a nacho bar and popcorn. This event is a great way to relax and meet new people! |
Saturday | 22
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ALL-FAITH BBQ
12:00pm - 2:00pm @ Surfin' Steve Come and see us and other campus ministries at Surfin' Steve. There will be BBQ and opportunities for families to get to know the ministries and churches in Nacogdoches. Come and grab a snow cone from us and get connected with our ministry. LIVE MUSIC & KARAOKE 6:00pm - 9:00pm @ BSM If you like to sing, watch people sing, or just hang out, then join us for a time of Live Music & Karaoke! Come and share a joyful noise and have some hot dogs for dinner. Gluten and dairy-free options are available. |
Sunday | 23
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BREAKFAST & CHURCH
8:30am - 9:30am @ BSM We will have local pastors come and share about their churches. Students can pick what church they would like to attend, load up, and go to that church. Rides will be available for the students to get to church and then get back to campus. ICE CREAM SUNDAY 6:00pm - 8:00pm @ Surfin' Steve Come and find us at Surfin' Steve to grab an ice-cream treat, get directions for classes, and connect with our ministry! |
monday | 24
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1ST DAY PICTURES
8:00am - 3:00pm @ Surfin' Steve We will be set up by Surfin' Steve to take pictures for you and your friends for the FIRST DAY of class! Come and see us! We will also have sno-cones available to snag on your way to class. CHURCH TOUR DINNER 5:00pm - 8:00pm @ BSM Meet us at the BSM to start the Church Tour Dinner. You will load onto buses and go to different churches to eat a meal. On the first stop, a church will provide an appetizer, then another church will provide a main course, and the last stop will be dessert. This is a great way for you to get to know the ministers at the different churches and know where the churches are located. |
tuesday | 25
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FAMILY DINNER
6:15pm - 7:00pm @ BSM Come for a free, family style dinner. Gluten free and dairy free options are available. Dinner is served at 6:15 around family style tables and will include fun ways to connect with old and new friends. THE TABLE & SMALL GROUPS
7:00pm - 8:30pm @ BSM We will worship together, open our bibles to hear biblical teaching, and discuss what we learn in a small group setting. Our worship services are casual and informal. You can come as you are and interact at your level of comfort. Our band is student led and teaching will be from BSM staff or local college pastors. TABLE TENNIS & MARIO KART
8:30pm - 9:30pm @ BSM Join us for our Table After Party. Come play a friendly and competitive game of table tennis or Mario Kart to end of the night! Plus, you get to enjoy lattes and desserts. Even if you do not want to play, come and hang out with new and old friends! |
wednesday | 26
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NOON LUNCH
12:00pm - 12:45pm @ BSM Enjoy a free lunch while you listen to and discuss and encouraging mid-week devotional. Lunches are provided by our local churches and you will have an opportunity to meet local church members and connect with other college pastors. |
thursday | 27
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TRIVIA NIGHT
6:00pm - 9:00pm @ BSM Snag some free pizza and join a group to compete in our trivia night. You can bring your own group of friends, or find a group once you get here. Prizes awarded to the winning team! |
friday | 28
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PARTY ON PECAN
6:00pm - 8:00pm @ Yellow House We're celebrating a wonderful and fun week of welcoming students to campus! Bring your new friends down to Yellow House for a grill out, sand Volleyball, 9-square, and other fun games. |
monday | 31
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FLAPJACKS & FRISBEE
6:00pm - 9:00pm @ the Intramural Fields Join us to eat some flapjacks and play frisbee. Hang out with new friends and community after adjusting to the new semester! |