Presidential Scholars Weekend – Sample Schedule
Sample Schedule for Friday
Students and families are welcome to participate in all available activities, unless otherwise noted.
11:00-11:30 AM
Check-in (Music Auditions and Homeschool Lunch only)
Murphy Recreation Center
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Lunch is Available
Dining Hall
11:00 AM – 12:45 PM
Homeschool Student Lunch
Dining Hall
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Check-in (Non–Music)
Murphy Recreation Center
11:45 AM
Music Audition Overview & Music Auditions
Murphy Recreation Center, Bishop Fink Hall, and St. John Paul II Student Center
12:10 PM
Mass (Optional)
St. Benedict’s Abbey Church
12:45 PM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Murphy Recreation Center
1:00 PM
Walking Tour of Campus (Optional)
Departs from Murphy Recreation Center
2:00 PM
Walking Tour of Campus (Optional)
Departs from Murphy Recreation Center
2:15 PM
Community, Faith, and Scholarship
Murphy Recreation Center
3:00 PM
Academic Overview
Murphy Recreation Center
4:00 PM
Academic Open House
Various Locations
5:00 PM
Marching Band Meet and Greet
St. John Paul II Student Center
5:00 PM
Meet your Admission Counselor
Murphy Recreation Center
5:00 PM
Tour of Residence Halls
Departs from Murphy Recreation Center
- Tour #1: Departs at 5:00 PM
- Tour #2: Departs at 5:30 PM
5:30 PM
Scholars Mass (Optional)
St. Benedict’s Abbey Church
6:45 PM
Presidential Scholars Dinner
Dining Hall
8:00-10:00 PM
Parent Coffee
Haverty Center, Raven Roost
8:00 PM
Unaccompanied Students Meet Overnight Host
Murphy Recreation Center
Following the Scholars Dinner, students who are spending the night will meet their overnight hosts in the Murphy Recreation Center to gather luggage and be escorted to their residence halls.
8:30-10:00 PM
Student Event sponsored by Residence Life
O’Malley-McAllister Auditorium in St. John Paul II Student Center
Sample Schedule for Saturday
Each student participant will receive an individual schedule with a group number at check-in. Students and families will begin the day together. The competition portion for students will begin at 10:30 a.m. A separate program is planned for parents and guests.
8:00-9:15 AM
Check-in for Student Participants
Murphy Recreation Center
9:30 AM
Opening Remarks
Murphy Recreation Center
Student Schedule
10:15 AM
Group Dismissal for Students
10:30 AM – 2:15 PM
Competition Events
- Interview: Ferrell Academic Center and St. Benedict Hall
- Essay: Murphy McPhee Auditorium in Westerman Hall
- Get to Know Your Group: McAllister Boardroom in Ferrell Academic Center
- Current Student Q&A: Mabee Theatre in St. Benedict Hall
2:30-3:30 PM
Presidential Scholars Luncheon
Dining Hall
Parent Schedule
10:30 AM
St. Benedict’s Abbey Tour
Departs from Murphy Recreation Center, led by President Stephen D. Minnis
11:45 AM
A Conversation with the Provost
Murphy Recreation Center with Dr. Kim Shankman, Provost and Dean of the College
12:15 PM
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Murphy Recreation Center
1:00 PM
Student Panel
Murphy Recreation Center
1:30 PM
Walking Tour of Campus
Departs from the Murphy Recreation Center
2:30-3:30 PM
Presidential Scholars Luncheon
Dining Hall
Optional Activities
7:30 AM
Rosary with President Minnis
Guadalupe Chapel in St. Benedict’s Abbey
8:00-9:00 AM
Breakfast
Dining Hall
2:15-3:15 PM
Residence Hall Viewing
Departs from the Dining Hall