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Koinonia
Koinonia (coin-o-knee-uh) is a freshman welcome event held the weekend before classes start. Students are placed in families, and given "K Parents" that introduce them to Wayland and college life.
The weekend is filled with games and events designed to get new students comfortable on campus and plugged into life at Wayland. We want Wayland to be home for you. A place where you are accepted and you feel part of a family. Koinonia is only the beginning! We are Wayland!
We will update the page throughout the summer as needed!
Invitation:
Dates
Koinonia 2026: Dates- August 14-17, Activities subject to change prior to August 2026
Friday, August 14
8-12: Move in
12: Cook out (North of Gates)
1-3: Campus tours
1-5: Offices open
5: Parent dinner (Laney)
6:30: Parent Mixer (Laney)
6:30: Kickoff (Marsh)
8: Mo’ Madness (Marsh)
9: Chill Hang (UC)
Saturday, August 15
9: Breakfast (Caf)
10: K-Session #1
11: Lunch
12: K-Session #2
1-5: Koinonia Kombat (Bowl)
6: K-Session #3
6:30-8:30: Food Trucks (Kidsville)
7:30-11:30: Hang Out and Movie (Kidsville)
Sunday, August 16
Church at local churches
11: Brunch (caf)
1: K-Session #4
2: Beach Volleyball Tournament (BVball Courts)
6: BSM Dinner (Laney)
7: Worship and Church Fair (Harral)
8:30: K-Session #5 (Harral/K-Spots)
10: Skating and Karaoke (Skating Rink)
Monday, August 17
9: Breakfast (Caf)
10:30: Scavenger Hunt (Across Campus)
12: Lunch (Caf)
1: K-Session #6 (K-Spots)
3-7: Mini Fun Day (Marsh)
5:30: Dinner (Marsh)
8: Pioneer Traditions Preparations (K-Spots)
9: Pioneer Traditions (Marsh)
Check back later for updates to the full schedule.
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Hotel Reservations for Family
- Quality Inn - (806) 293-9454
- Holiday Inn Express - (806) 296-9900
- Super 8 - (806) 293-4181
- Comfort Suites - (806) 600-5188
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