Women's Volleyball HS Scrimmage
Special Events
Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Abernethy Physical Education Center 229, Goodman Arena, Beach Volleyball Courts.
Men's Soccer Day Camp
Special Events
Saturday, August 1, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Soccer Practice Field.
Women's Basketball Day Camp
Special Events
Monday, August 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Abernethy Physical Education Center 229, Goodman Arena.
Women's Volleyball HS Scrimmage
Special Events
Saturday, August 8, 2026.
Abernethy Physical Education Center 229, Goodman Arena, Beach Volleyball Courts.
Softball Day Camp
Special Events
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Whitley Softball.
Catawba Orientation
Student Events
The entire campus is ready to welcome you to Catawba College!
Orientation is designed to help make Catawba your home. You’ll meet new friends, learn about campus life, and become familiar with all the resources available to you.
VIEW SCHEDULE
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Link (website or registration): https://catawba.edu/orientation.
Friday, August 14, 2026.
Calendar Announcement.
Catawba Orientation
Student Events
The entire campus is ready to welcome you to Catawba College!
Orientation is designed to help make Catawba your home. You’ll meet new friends, learn about campus life, and become familiar with all the resources available to you.
VIEW SCHEDULE
.
Link (website or registration): https://catawba.edu/orientation.
Friday, August 14, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Robertson College-Community Center 140, Peeler Crystal Lounge.
Catawba Orientation
Student Events
The entire campus is ready to welcome you to Catawba College!
Orientation is designed to help make Catawba your home. You’ll meet new friends, learn about campus life, and become familiar with all the resources available to you.
VIEW SCHEDULE
.
Link (website or registration): https://catawba.edu/orientation.
Friday, August 14, 2026, 9:05 AM – 9:30 AM.
Calendar Announcement.
Catawba Orientation
Student Events
The entire campus is ready to welcome you to Catawba College!
Orientation is designed to help make Catawba your home. You’ll meet new friends, learn about campus life, and become familiar with all the resources available to you.
VIEW SCHEDULE
.
Link (website or registration): https://catawba.edu/orientation.
Friday, August 14, 2026, 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM.
Robertson College-Community Center 105, Keppel Auditorium.
Catawba Orientation
Student Events
The entire campus is ready to welcome you to Catawba College!
Orientation is designed to help make Catawba your home. You’ll meet new friends, learn about campus life, and become familiar with all the resources available to you.
VIEW SCHEDULE
.
Link (website or registration): https://catawba.edu/orientation.
Friday, August 14, 2026, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.
Robertson College-Community Center 105, Keppel Auditorium.
Catawba Orientation
Student Events
The entire campus is ready to welcome you to Catawba College!
Orientation is designed to help make Catawba your home. You’ll meet new friends, learn about campus life, and become familiar with all the resources available to you.
VIEW SCHEDULE
.
Link (website or registration): https://catawba.edu/orientation.
Friday, August 14, 2026, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM.
Robertson College-Community Center 140, Peeler Crystal Lounge.
Catawba Orientation
Student Events
The entire campus is ready to welcome you to Catawba College!
Orientation is designed to help make Catawba your home. You’ll meet new friends, learn about campus life, and become familiar with all the resources available to you.
VIEW SCHEDULE
.
Link (website or registration): https://catawba.edu/orientation.
Friday, August 14, 2026, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM.
Robertson College-Community Center 103, Hedrick Little Theatre.
Catawba Orientation
Student Events
The entire campus is ready to welcome you to Catawba College!
Orientation is designed to help make Catawba your home. You’ll meet new friends, learn about campus life, and become familiar with all the resources available to you.
VIEW SCHEDULE
.
Link (website or registration): https://catawba.edu/orientation.
Friday, August 14, 2026, 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM.
Cannon Center 250 Leonard Lounge.
Catawba Orientation
Student Events
The entire campus is ready to welcome you to Catawba College!
Orientation is designed to help make Catawba your home. You’ll meet new friends, learn about campus life, and become familiar with all the resources available to you.
VIEW SCHEDULE
.
Link (website or registration): https://catawba.edu/orientation.
Friday, August 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:40 PM.
Robertson College-Community Center 140, Peeler Crystal Lounge.
Catawba Orientation
Student Events
The entire campus is ready to welcome you to Catawba College!
Orientation is designed to help make Catawba your home. You’ll meet new friends, learn about campus life, and become familiar with all the resources available to you.
VIEW SCHEDULE
.
Link (website or registration): https://catawba.edu/orientation.
Friday, August 14, 2026, 1:50 PM – 2:30 PM.
Robertson College-Community Center 103, Hedrick Little Theatre.
Catawba Orientation
Student Events
The entire campus is ready to welcome you to Catawba College!
Orientation is designed to help make Catawba your home. You’ll meet new friends, learn about campus life, and become familiar with all the resources available to you.
VIEW SCHEDULE
.
Link (website or registration): https://catawba.edu/orientation.
Friday, August 14, 2026, 1:50 PM – 2:30 PM.
Shuford Science Building 101 Physics/Green Tech Lab, Shuford Science Building 205, Shuford Science Building 209 Biology Lab, Shuford Science Building 301 Organic Chemistry Lab, Shuford Science Building 305, Shuford Science Building 310.
Catawba Orientation
Student Events
The entire campus is ready to welcome you to Catawba College!
Orientation is designed to help make Catawba your home. You’ll meet new friends, learn about campus life, and become familiar with all the resources available to you.
VIEW SCHEDULE
.
Link (website or registration): https://catawba.edu/orientation.
Friday, August 14, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Shuford Science Building 101 Physics/Green Tech Lab, Shuford Science Building 205, Shuford Science Building 209 Biology Lab, Shuford Science Building 301 Organic Chemistry Lab, Shuford Science Building 305, Shuford Science Building 310.
Catawba Orientation
Student Events
The entire campus is ready to welcome you to Catawba College!
Orientation is designed to help make Catawba your home. You’ll meet new friends, learn about campus life, and become familiar with all the resources available to you.
VIEW SCHEDULE
.
Link (website or registration): https://catawba.edu/orientation.
Friday, August 14, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Robertson College-Community Center 103, Hedrick Little Theatre.
Catawba Orientation
Student Events
The entire campus is ready to welcome you to Catawba College!
Orientation is designed to help make Catawba your home. You’ll meet new friends, learn about campus life, and become familiar with all the resources available to you.
VIEW SCHEDULE
.
Link (website or registration): https://catawba.edu/orientation.
Friday, August 14, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Robertson College-Community Center 103, Hedrick Little Theatre.
Catawba Orientation
Student Events
The entire campus is ready to welcome you to Catawba College!
Orientation is designed to help make Catawba your home. You’ll meet new friends, learn about campus life, and become familiar with all the resources available to you.
VIEW SCHEDULE
.
Link (website or registration): https://catawba.edu/orientation.
Friday, August 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:50 PM.
Robertson College-Community Center 103, Hedrick Little Theatre.
Catawba Orientation
Student Events
The entire campus is ready to welcome you to Catawba College!
Orientation is designed to help make Catawba your home. You’ll meet new friends, learn about campus life, and become familiar with all the resources available to you.
VIEW SCHEDULE
.
Link (website or registration): https://catawba.edu/orientation.
Friday, August 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Robertson College-Community Center 140, Peeler Crystal Lounge.
Welcome Weekend
Student Events
Welcome Weekend is Saturday, August 15, 2026! Stay tuned below for the schedule of activities!
View Welcome Weekend Schedule.
Link (website or registration): https://www.catawba.edu/orientation/schedule/.
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Robertson College-Community Center 140, Peeler Crystal Lounge, Corriher-Linn-Black Library Common Area.
Jeff Little Fundraiser Concert
Performing Arts Events
A Jeff Little Trio and Guests Benefit Concert will be held on Saturday, August 22nd at 7:30pm in Keppel Auditorium. A reception with Beer, Wine, & Heavy Hors d’oeuvres will be held at 6:00pm before the concert in Peeler Crystal Lounge.
In lieu of ticket sales, donations will be accepted for the music program at Catawba College.
Saturday, August 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Robertson College-Community Center 103, Hedrick Little Theatre, Robertson College-Community Center 140, Peeler Crystal Lounge.
Game Night with Esports
Student Events
A night of games, friendly competition, virtual reality, board games, and delicious drinks and desserts. Come hang out!
Saturday, August 22, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Cannon Center 250 Leonard Lounge.
Campaign Regional Event (Cary)
Alumni Events
Catawba College will host a Campaign Regional Event on August 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Tribeca Tavern 500 Ledgestone Way, Cary, NC 27519.
Join President Nelson and Meg Dees, VP of Development, to see Where Our Good Goes. Food and beverages will be provided. ,
RSVP.
Link (website or registration): https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=5e0affa2-b06e-4909-afbb-12e7b727a773&envId=p-yQggd2hkp0yfZy0o_gnODg&zone=usa.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Off Campus.
Arts & Crafts Workshop
Student Events
Join us for creative fun! Local artists and current students will lead hands-on classes/demonstrations showcasing their skill.
Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new, our arts & craft workshop series is the perfect place to explore your creativity.
Follow us on Instagram to stay up to date!
Link (website or registration): https://www.instagram.com/catawbacenter4env/.
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Cannon Center Wellness Loft.
Wind Ensemble Concert
Performing Arts Events
The Catawba College School of Performing Arts presents a wind ensemble concert on Tuesday, October 6 at 7pm in Keppel Auditorium.
Friday, September 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Robertson College-Community Center 105, Keppel Auditorium.
Blood Drive
Special Events
Join us for the semiannual American Red Cross blood drive on Wednesday, September 23rd! Fun Fact: A single blood donation can save up to three lives, helping to maintain necessary, constant inventory.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
Cannon Center 250 Leonard Lounge.
Day of Giving On Campus Kickoff Event
Alumni Events
We're changing things up this year! Join us on Thursday, September 24, for an on-campus kickoff celebration as we build excitement for our annual Day of Giving.
This year's theme, "Not Our First Rodeo," celebrates Catawba's 175 years of excellence and the power of collective philanthropy with a fun, country-inspired twist. Enjoy BBQ, s'mores, themed swag, giveaways, and rumor has it... even a mechanical bull!
We hope to see all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends there as we kick off this year's Day of Giving celebration!
The online giving campaign will take place the following day, Friday, September 25, and run from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Link (website or registration): www.catawba.edu/dayofgiving.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Cannon Center 250 Leonard Lounge, Cannon Stanback Plaza.
Arts & Crafts Workshop
Student Events
Join us for creative fun! Local artists and current students will lead hands-on classes/demonstrations showcasing their skill.
Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new, our arts & craft workshop series is the perfect place to explore your creativity.
Follow us on Instagram to stay up to date!
Link (website or registration): https://www.instagram.com/catawbacenter4env/.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Cannon Center Wellness Loft.
Campaign Regional Event (Hickory)
Alumni Events
Catawba College will host a Campaign Regional Event on September 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the home of Bob & Susan Arnold '71.
Join President Nelson and Meg Dees, VP of Development, to see Where Our Good Goes. Food and beverages will be provided.
RSVP.
Link (website or registration): https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=8edd4dd7-f8c1-4f59-89de-96d1e0b024f9&envId=p-yQggd2hkp0yfZy0o_gnODg&zone=usa.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Off Campus.
Theatre Arts Fall 2026 Production
Performing Arts Events
Please stay tuned for more information for this production!
Link (website or registration): https://catawba.edu/theatretix.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Robertson College-Community Center 103, Hedrick Little Theatre.
Theatre Arts Fall 2026 Production
Performing Arts Events
Please stay tuned for more information for this production!
Link (website or registration): https://catawba.edu/theatretix.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Robertson College-Community Center 103, Hedrick Little Theatre.
Theatre Arts Fall 2026 Production
Performing Arts Events
Please stay tuned for more information for this production!
Link (website or registration): https://catawba.edu/theatretix.
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Robertson College-Community Center 103, Hedrick Little Theatre.
Fall Choral Concert
Performing Arts Events
The Catawba College School of Performing Arts presents a fall choral concert on Sunday, October 4th at 4 p.m. in Keppel Auditorium.
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Off Campus.
Wind Ensemble Concert
Performing Arts Events
The Catawba College School of Performing Arts presents a wind ensemble concert on Tuesday, October 6 at 7pm in Keppel Auditorium.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Robertson College-Community Center 105, Keppel Auditorium.
Arts & Crafts Workshop
Student Events
Join us for creative fun! Local artists and current students will lead hands-on classes/demonstrations showcasing their skill.
Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new, our arts & craft workshop series is the perfect place to explore your creativity.
Follow us on Instagram to stay up to date!
Link (website or registration): https://www.instagram.com/catawbacenter4env/.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Cannon Center Wellness Loft.
Arts & Crafts Workshop
Student Events
Join us for creative fun! Local artists and current students will lead hands-on classes/demonstrations showcasing their skill.
Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new, our arts & craft workshop series is the perfect place to explore your creativity.
Follow us on Instagram to stay up to date!
Link (website or registration): https://www.instagram.com/catawbacenter4env/.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Cannon Center Wellness Loft.