training , a nondenominational service is held each weekday at 7:30 a . m . in the Chapel in Rowan Hall . Because Chapel is a vital part of the college ’ s program , all students must attend . Chapel services emphasize moral and spiritual values presented from a Christian perspective , and include speakers from the staff , alumni , student body , and community .
First Year Experience and Freshman Orientation
Freshmen begin their journey as Williamson students by attending the college ’ s First Year Experience ( FYE ) program . During this four-day event held just prior to Freshman Orientation , students are introduced to Williamson ’ s core values , history , and leadership program through experiential activities . FYE is a mandatory event for all incoming freshmen .
Freshmen Orientation follows FYE and involves various administrative programs and in-processing requirements designed to acquaint new students with the college . Participation is mandatory for all freshmen .
Annual Events
A variety of annual events are held at Williamson ( or nearby ) for students and alumni , including Convocation , when the Board of Trustees joins alumni and friends of the college to initiate the new school year ; Homecoming , an autumn Saturday of sports at the college for students , parents , and alumni ; Rowan Day , to honor Henry Rowan , Williamson ’ s most generous benefactor since Isaiah Williamson founded the school , as well as the rest of the Rowan family ; Founder ’ s Day , to honor I . V . Williamson , the school ’ s founder ; the I . V . Club Induction Ceremony , when select seniors are inducted into the I . V . Club for demonstrating the quality of leadership in exemplifying Williamson ’ s core values ; the Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony , where select students are inducted into the International Academic Honor Society ; the Student Achievement Awards Ceremony , to recognize outstanding academic achievement by the college ’ s juniors ; Scholarship Celebration Dinner , to recognize the benefactors who have provided endowed scholarships to Williamson students ; the Athletics Celebration , when Williamson ’ s athletes are honored ; and Commencement , to celebrate the seniors ’ graduation .
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