Navigating College Life Together: First-Year Experience Events at the College of Business and Technology
The College of Business and Technology understands that the first year of college can be both exciting and challenging. That's why we've curated a series of special events to ensure our incoming students feel right at home from day one. These events are thoughtfully designed to help students transition smoothly into college life, providing not only academic support but also a strong sense of community.
Our goal is to create fun social gatherings that encourage new friendships and make
sure every student feels connected and empowered to thrive in their academic journey.
Join us in these events, and let's make your first year in the College of Business
and Technology an unforgettable and rewarding experience.
First Year Experience Event Calendar
Event |
Date |
Time |
Location |
| Learning Online |
Tuesday, August 29 | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Zoom |
| Planner Party | Wednesday, August 30 | 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Sam Wilson 202A |
| Learning Online | Wednesday, August 30 | 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Sam Wilson 202A |
| Party Planner | Thursday, August 31 |
4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wilson Wallis 102 |
| Networking & Communication Skills | Friday, September 1 | Noon - 1:00pm |
Brinkley Center 225 |
| CBAT Student Organization Fair |
Tuesday, September 5 | 10:00am - 2:00pm | Quad |
| Starting Well | Tuesday, September 5 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Wilson Wallis 102 |
| Starting Well | Wednesday, September 6 | 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Sam Wilson 202A |
| Decoding College Assignments | Friday, September 8 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Brinkley Center 225 |
| Donuts with Directors |
Wednesday, September 13 | 9:00am - 10:00am | Wilson Wallis Lobby |
| Networking & Communication Skills | Wednesday, September 13 | 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Sam Wilson 202A |
| Time Management |
Thursday, September 14 |
4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wilson Wallis 102 |
| Time Management | Friday, September 15 | 1:00pm -2:00pm | Brinkley Center 225 |
| Networking & Communication Skills | Monday, September 18 |
4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wilson Wallis 102 |
| GRIT | Thursday, September 21 |
5:00pm - 6:00pm | Sam Wilson 202A |
| GRIT | Friday, September 22 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm |
Brinkley Center 225 |
| Donuts with Directors |
Thursday, October 19 |
9:00am - 10:00am | Brinkely Center Lobby |
| Aerial Challenge Course | Thursday, October 19 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm | ETSU Challenge Course |
| Donuts with Directors | Wednesday, November 8 | 9:00am - 10:00am | Sam Wilson Lobby |
| Donuts with Directors | Thursday, November 30 | 9:00am - 10:00am | Brinkley Center Lobby |