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Celebrate your status as a Pirate for Life and help us welcome the Class of 2026 into the Alumni Association and the Class of 2030 into the Southwestern community. Location Eureka Heights Brewery Date & Time Sat urday , Aug ust 8 , 2026

Location Fondren-Jones Science Building Date & Time Mon day , Aug ust 10 , 2026

New International Student Arrival and Residence Hall Check-In (pre-registration required). Location Wilhelmina Cullen Center Date & Time Thu rsday , Aug ust 13 , 2026 - All Day MORE INFO

You will have two full days of REQUIRED International Student Orientation (ISO) on Friday, August 14th and Saturday, August 15th, 2026. Location Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning Date & Time Fri day , Aug ust 14 , 2026 - Aug ust 14, 8:00am - Aug ust 15, 12:00pm CDT MORE INFO

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You will have two full days of REQUIRED International Student Orientation (ISO) on Friday, August 14th and Saturday, August 15th, 2026. Location Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning Date & Time Sat urday , Aug ust 15 , 2026 - Aug ust 14, 8:00am - Aug ust 15, 12:00pm CDT MORE INFO

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Location Southwestern University Date & Time Mon day , Aug ust 17 , 2026 - Aug ust 16 - 23 MORE INFO

Your four-year Pirate Plan starts now! Whether you want to find an on-campus job, learn how to write a professional resume or just build new relationships here at SU, get tips for making the most of this first year on campus. Location McCombs Campus Center Ballrooms Date & Time Tue sday , Aug ust 18 , 2026

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Location Virtual Event Date & Time Tue sday , Aug ust 25 , 2026

Students, find an on-campus or part-time job in the community! Employers, this event requires registration. Location McCombs Campus Center, Bishops Lounge Date & Time Wed nesday , Aug ust 26 , 2026

Kick off your senior year with the support of SU’s new Pirate Plan! Drop by this informal reception to meet your Senior Success Coach, identify resources to help you set sail into your future, and enjoy a sweet treat with your fellow seniors. Door prizes! Location Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, CCPD Career ... Date & Time Thu rsday , Aug ust 27 , 2026

Learn about study abroad opportunities, funding, and the application process! Advising is required prior to applying to any study abroad program. Location Prothro 233 Date & Time Thu rsday , Aug ust 27 , 2026

Join your fellow Southwestern University alumni for a night of Banana Ball at Constellation Field! Watch the Texas Tailgaters take on the Party Animals in an evening filled with fun and exciting baseball! Gates open at 5:30 PM | First Pitch at 7 PM Location Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Dr., Sugar Land, TX Date & Time Fri day , Aug ust 28 , 2026