Scholars Weekend

Welcome to Scholars Weekend

Scholars Weekend is a 2-day event for high school seniors who have been admitted to Fisk University for the Fall 2023-2024 school year. This year, Scholars weekend will be held from April 16th through April 17th. It is an intimate experience for prospective students to learn about Fisk University and how we can help cultivate your future! Go BULLDOG NATION!

 

To register for Scholars Weekend →

 

 

 

 

 

Please email your vaccination card or proof of negative COVID-19 test results(72 hours prior to your arrival to campus) to scholarsweekend@fisk.edu

Scholars Weekend Includes:

  • Chance to meet with Student Financial Services 

  • Join in on the Academic Fair

  • Connect with current Fisk Students

  • Learn Information about our Greek and Campus life

  • Chance to meet with our Athletic Department during our Athletic Recruitment Fair

  • Learn about Housing and Residence Life

  • Event t-shirt and other Fisk University gear!

  • Other fun sessions

  • In-Person Campus Tours

What to Bring   Virtual Campus Map

 

2023 Scholars Weekend

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. - CHECK-IN (Note: Please go to Dorm Hall Assigned to Student and contact Host) - Cravath Hall - 1st-floor rotunda

Students walking down stairs

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. - WELCOME TO FISK UNIVERSITY - Jubilee Hall (Lobby + Appleton)

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Academic Fair (Note: Utilize Academic Fair Guide to know where the different departments are within the Library)

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - DEPART FOR RESIDENTIAL DORMS AND HOST MATCHING (STUDENTS ONLY) Library 1st-floor

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. - DINNER WITH HOST IN THE CAFÉ (STUDENTS ONLY) - Adam K. Spence Hall/Multi-purpose room

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. - VP’s RECEPTION (PARENTS ONLY) Parents are dismissed for the evening after this event - 2nd Floor Cravath Rotunda

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Organization Fair/Game Night (STUDENTS ONLY) - The Yard

8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. - FISK FUSION Pep Rally! - Henderson A. Johnson Gymnasium

10:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. - King’s Mentality (YOUNG MEN ONLY) - New Livingstone Hall (Lobby)

10:30 p.m.– 11:30 p.m. - Queen’s Corner (YOUNG LADIES ONLY) - Jubilee Hall (Appleton Room)

11:45 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. - CURFEW CHECK All Residential Learning Centers

**Prospective Student Requested Attire: Scholars Weekend T-Shirt & Jeans/Khakis/Slacks**


7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. - CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST (PARENTS ONLY) - Adam K. Spence Hall (Multi-purpose Room)

7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. - BREAKFAST (STUDENTS ONLY) - Adam K. Spence Hall (Cafeteria)

8:00 a.m. - DORM CHECK-OUT – All students must check out of their respective dorms and check into the luggage holding room.

8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. - THE FISK PROMISE Panel Discussion from AESP, LEAD, and some Department Heads - Jubilee Hall (Appleton Room)

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. - Class Picture (Steps behind Cravath Hall) - Cravath Hall

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. - MONEY MATTERS (PARENTS ONLY) Panel Discussion with Financial Aid and Student Accounts - Jubilee Hall (Appleton Room)

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. THE FISK EXPERIENCE: STUDENTS ATTEND A CLASS (STUDENTS ONLY) - Park Johnson Hall and Talley Brady Hall

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - LUNCH - Adam K. Spence Hall (Cafeteria)

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. - FISK OUTCOMES Panel Discussion with Career Planning & Development Team - Jubilee Hall (Appleton Room)

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. - FISK BOUND Panel Discussion with Athletics, Residence Life, Student Activities, and Campus Safety - Jubilee Hall (Appleton Room)

1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. - WRAP UP & EVALUATION - Jubilee Hall (Appleton Room)

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. - OPTIONAL TOUR OF CAMPUS (Tour groups will depart from Jubilee Hall) - Jubilee Hall

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. - Athletic Recruitment Fair,  Stop by the Gym to learn how to be recruited - Henderson A. Johnson Gymnasium