Announcements

• New Student Orientation for the Class of 2028 will begin on August 20, 2024 with move-in day.  Info will be sent via Hendrix email.
• Orientation sessions and activities will be held August 20 - August 22 on campus.
• The new student orientation trip will be Friday, August 23 - Sunday, August 25. 
  

Looking forward to Fall 2024 New Student Orientation and can’t wait to see what's in store?  Check out the trips and activities we have scheduled for all new incoming students!

The descriptions below are meant to help you get a feel for each of the orientation trips/activities we offer. 

The Orientation Team will be offering a two night OR trip option, a one night OR trip option or an on campus stay option for incoming students.  Regardless of your length of stay, all campus Orientation groups will get to experience community building experiences along with a Saturday filled with fun. 

Two Night Orientation Trip

Travel: Students will depart campus Friday returning Sunday afternoon via charter bus/15 passenger van transportation.
Lodging: Each participant will have their own bed in shared rooms or a single bunk bed in cabin style bunk room accommodations.
Meals: Some meals to be catered and some will be prepared by the team; dietary needs will be accommodated.
Activity Intensity: All activities are catered to a beginner level.  Students will be encouraged to move at their own comfort level.

Accommodations for our two-night trips include some of the following lodging opportunities:

https://mountsequoyah.org/stay 

https://www.tanako.org/guest-groups.html 

https://mostateparks.com/lodging/roaring-river-state-park 

https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/mount-magazine-state-park 

One Night Orientation Trip

Travel: Students will depart campus Friday returning Saturday evening via charter bus/15 passenger van transportation.
Lodging: Each participant will have their own bed in shared rooms or a single bunk bed in cabin style bunk room accommodations.
Meals: Some meals to be catered and some will be prepared by the team; dietary needs will be accommodated.
Activity Intensity: All activities are catered to a beginner level.  Students will be encouraged to move at their own comfort level.

Accommodations for our two-night trips include some of the following lodging opportunities:

https://thevinescenter.org/default.aspx 

https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/degray-lake-resort-state-park 

https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/petit-jean-state-park 

https://ferncliff.org/rentals/lodging/williams-lodge/ 

On Campus Orientation Trip

Travel: All Saturday activities will receive transportation via Charter Bus/15 passenger van.
Lodging: Each participant will remain in their residence hall accommodation or have the opportunity to “camp” in the great INdoors!

Meals: Some meals to be catered and some will be prepared by the team; dietary needs will be accommodated.

Activity Intensity: All activities are catered to a beginner level.  Students will be encouraged to move at their own comfort level.

Activity Description

Outdoor Adventure – Let’s get outdoors!   Outdoor Adventure trips include outings such as hiking one of the many state parks, zip lining around Hot Springs, rock climbing the beautiful Ozarks, fishing on a crystal-clear lake, exploring caves, horseback riding along a beautiful valley or just spending time exploring the great outdoors!

Water Adventure – Looking to cool off this August?  We have you covered with one of our Water Adventure orientation trips!  Spend some time on the river on one of our trips to the Arkansas/Missouri Ozarks or spend the day on one of Arkansas’ many lakes tubing and water skiing. 

Urban Adventure – Let’s hit the town!  Looking to explore and learn more about local culture?  Urban Adventure trips offer the opportunity to visit art museums, take part in creative activities, see local attractions and what makes our state unique!

Service Adventure- Wanna give back to the community? Looking to explore a new part of the state? Our Service trips offer the opportunity to do both! Our service trips lend a hand while helping you acclimate to the great state of Arkansas.  Service Opportunities are offered both in Central Arkansas (on campus experience option) and in Northwest Arkansas