Fusion Schedule
September 16-19, 2026
Attending the entire FUSION Orientation event is mandatory for all first-year freshmen.
Fusion is the First-Year Experience (FYE) program at Pacific Union College that strives to bring together diverse first-year students, strengthening them individually and unifying them collectively as PUC's new freshman class. Fusion is designed to support your development as successful lifelong learners, and to provide social, emotional, and spiritual support as you transition into college life and integrate into the PUC community — one that seeks to Learn with Purpose, Rise in Faith, and Serve with Love.
A foundational part of the Fusion FYE program is GNST 101-Frontiers, a 1-credit course designed to help new students learn about and engage with PUC's Institutional Student Learning Outcomes and Core Competencies. All first-year students will be enrolled in Frontiers which begins at Fusion Orientation and continues throughout fall quarter.
Fusion Orientation kicks off the Fusion program and runs from Wednesday, September 16, through Sunday, September 19, 2026. Whether you are living in a campus residence hall or commuting from off campus, all first-year freshmen are expected to fully participate in Fusion Orientation. Activities are scheduled from morning to evening each day.
Wednesday, September 16
| Time | Event/Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Welcome & Check-In Move into residence halls — Andre, Newton & Winning |
Newton & Winning |
| 2:00 PM | First-Gen Student Welcome – First in the Family to College | Scales Chapel |
| 3:00 PM | Family Session — What Parents Need to Know | Scales Chapel |
| 4:00 PM | Pioneers Welcome & Bell Ringing Ceremony | PUC Church |
| 5:00 PM | Freshmen & Families Welcome Dinner | Fountains |
| 7:00 PM | Fusion Group Meeting I — Building Your PUC Family SA Icebreaker Games |
Gym |
| 8:30 PM | Outdoor Movie Night | Amphitheater |
Thursday, September 17
| Time | Event/Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Pioneers Pancake Breakfast — Served by Athletics | Campus Center Patio |
| 9:00 AM | Session I — How to Thrive Here | Paulin Hall |
| 10:00 AM | Campus Resource Hunt | All over Campus |
| 12 PM - 6 PM | Transfer Move In | Check-in at Dorms |
| 1:30 PM | Fusion Group Meeting II — Thriving at College | Campus Lawns |
| 2:00 PM | Session II — You Belong Here Includes Title IX Info, ABC Mini Session, ACA Opportunities |
Paulin Hall |
| 3:00 PM | Speed Friending at the Fountains | Fountains |
| 4:00 PM | Session III — Living on Campus | Dauphinee Chapel |
| 5:00 PM | Dinner | Andre–Winning Breezeway |
| 6:00 PM | Hons Dessert | Utt Center |
| 8:00 PM | Dorm Identity Rally – Meet Your RAs | Andre, Newton, Winning |
| 9:15 PM | Stargazing at the Observatory & Hot Cocoa | Back 40 |
Friday, September 18
| Time | Event/Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Transfer Welcome Session — For Transfer Students | Scales Chapel |
| 9:30 AM | Fusion Group Meeting III — Academic Success & Next Steps | Various Spots |
| 10:00 AM | Session IV — College Toolkit | Paulin Hall |
| 11:00 AM | Academic Department Tours | Paulin Hall |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch with Advising and Records | Dining Commons |
| 1:00 PM | Session V — Financial Information Student Employment on Campus |
Paulin Hall |
| 2:00 – 4:00 PM | Music Ensemble Auditions Schedule your Audition during Check-In |
Paulin Hall |
| 2:00 PM | Worship Jam Sessions Interested in joining a worship team? |
Scales Chapel |
| 2:00 PM | Pre-Professional Program — General Advising | CSH LH 1 |
| 2:10 PM | Breakout Session — Round 1 | Various — see QR code |
| 2:45 PM | Breakout Session — Round 2 | Various — see QR code |
| 3:15 PM | Individual Advising By appointment only |
Faculty Advisor Offices |
| 4:00 PM | Session VI — Student Life, Athletics & Activities | Dauphinee Chapel |
| 5:00 PM | Food Truck at the Amphitheater | Amphitheater |
| 7:09 PM | Sunset | |
| 8:00 PM | Vespers | Amphitheater |
| 9:00 PM | Afterlite | Campus Center |
Saturday, September 19
| Time | Event/Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Breakfast | Fireside Room |
| 10:00 AM | Sabbath School | Fireside Room |
| 11:15 AM | Church | PUC Church |
| 12:30 PM | Sabbath Picnic Lunch Pick up at DC – eat anywhere! |
Campus Center Lawns |
| 1:30 PM | Fusion Group Meeting IV — Future Letters | Various Spots |
| 2:00 PM | Men’s & Women’s Ministry Sabbath Activity Treat, Hike and good Company |
Campus Center Patio |
| 6:00 PM | Mini Vespers | Scales Chapel |
| 6:15 PM | Fusion Group Meeting V — Staying Connected & Getting Involved | Scales Chapel |
| 6:45 PM 7:07 PM 7:30 PM 10:00 PM 11:00 PM |
Laser Tag & Fusion Cup Showdown Sunset Arrive at Poppy Center Depart Poppy Center Arrive on Campus |
Church Pick Up Lanes Off-Campus Venue |
Sunday, September 20
| Time | Event/Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| All Day | Welcome Back — Returning Student Move-In Fusion Students’ Free Day! |
Andre / Newton / Winning |
| 12:00 PM | Student Services Offices Open | Various Locations |
| 1:00 – 5:00 PM | Napa Run Limited space - Sign up to reserve your spot! |
Winning Hall |
| 6:00 PM | Rock, Paper, Scissors Competition Winner gets a prize! |
Campus Center Patio |