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Honors Kickoff

 

Three female students pose for a photo in front of large, yellow letters that spell Let's Go

The Honors Kickoff is a great way to start your time at WVU. You'll make new friends, meet your mentors and Honors College staff.

Kickoff Information

DETAILS:

  • Date:  Sunday, August 17, 2025
  • Time:  noon - 5 p.m.
  • Location: Mountainlair
  • Attendance: Required for first-year Honors students.

Schedule

Below is the general event schedule . All first-year students will be divided into two groups; students must attend as part of their assigned group.

GROUP ONE

  • Noon - 12:45 p.m.
    • Registration (Vandalia Lounge)
  • 12:45 - 1 p.m.
    • It's an HONOR to meet you (Ballrooms)
  • 1 - 1:45 p.m.
    • Honors Ignite Panel (Ballrooms)
  • 1:45 - 2 p.m.
    • Dismissal to breakout sessions
  • 2 - 3 p.m.
    • Breakout sessions with HONR 102 Mentors (Various Classrooms)

GROUP TWO

  • 2 - 2:45 p.m.
    • Registration (Vandalia Lounge)
  • 2:45 - 3 p.m.
    • It's an HONOR to meet you (Ballrooms)
  •  3 - 3:45 p.m.
    • Honors Ignite Panel (Ballrooms)
  • 3:45 - 4 p.m.
    • Dismissal to breakout sessions
  • 4 - 5 p.m.
    • Breakout sessions with HONR 102 Mentors (Various Classrooms)