Are you an incoming first-year student at Fairmont State University?
Curious about where to go, who to talk to, or what to do?
You can relax—Fairmont State has created an initiative to help you find your way.
Are you an incoming first-year student at Fairmont State University?
Curious about where to go, who to talk to, or what to do?
You can relax—Fairmont State has created an initiative to help you find your way.
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO 2027
INFORMATION FOR FIRST FLIGHT 2027 WILL BE AVAILABLE IN SPRING 2027
Information from 2026 is available on this site for reference. Please contact us with specific questions.
The First Flight First-Year Student Experience helps residential and off-campus first-year students connect with the campus community. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about campus life, resources available to students, what’s available off campus, and ways to make friends and have fun!
Attendance is required for all first-year students, whether you are an on-campus resident or living off-campus.
You can find your detailed, personalized schedule of required events to attend in the Engage app. Below is a general schedule of events. Bolded events and activities are required. Be sure you check in at each event!
You will be placed in a small group of new students with a First Flight Leader, a returning student who will be guiding you through your experience!
If you are a student with a disability and would like to request accommodations, please visit the Accessibility Services webpage
During First Flight, our Welcome Tent in the Falcon Center Quad will be available daily to assist!
2027 Schedules will be available Spring 2027.
(i.e. Residential Students include anyone with an active housing contract, all Honors students, all students in First2, and all Datha & Gene Fellows)
See information from Housing & Residence Life
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| All Day | Move In | Residence Halls |
| All Day | Welcome Tent | Falcon Center Quad |
| Evening | Floor Meetings (Required for residential students) |
Residence Halls |
| Evening | Welcome Games & Activities! | Falcon Center Quad |
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | Breakfast Opens | Falcon Center Cafeteria |
| 9:30 a.m. | Required: Check in with your First Flight Leader! | See Engage for your check in location! |
| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Required Opening Session — Swiftkick | Gym 1 |
| 12 - 1 p.m. | Lunch | Falcon Center Cafeteria |
| 12:45 p.m. | Required: Check in with your First Flight Leader! | See Engage for your check in location! |
| 1 - 3 p.m. | Required: Academic Sessions | Your First Flight leader will tell you where your college is meeting! |
| 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. | Required: Keynote Speaker Lori Hart | Colebank Gym |
| 4:15 - 6:30 p.m. | Free Time & Dinner | Falcon Center & Quad |
| 6:30 p.m. | Required Residential Student Small Group #1: Making the Transition (and get your t-shirt!) | See Engage for your check in location! |
| 7:30 p.m. | Move Night #1 & Games | Colebank Gym |
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | Breakfast Opens | Falcon Center Cafeteria |
| 8:30 a.m. | Required: Check in with your First Flight Leader & Walk to Convocation! | See Engage for your check in location! |
| 9 - 10 a.m. | Required: Convocation | Feaster Center |
| 10 - 10:30 a.m. | Required: Walk with your group & leader from Convocation to Educational Blocks | Campus |
| 10:30 - 12 p.m. | Required: Educational Blocks | See Engage for your check in location! |
| 12p.m. - 2 p.m. | Picnic (Dining Hall is closed) |
Gym 1 / Falcon Center Quad |
| 2:15 p.m. | Required: Check in with your First Flight Leader & Walk to Educational Blocks | See Engage for your check in location! |
| 2:30 - 4 p.m. | Required Educational Blocks | See Engage or ask your Leader for your specific schedule! |
| 4 - 6:30 p.m. | Free Time & Dinner | Falcon Center & Quad |
| 6:30 p.m. | Required Residential Student Small Group #2: Resources & Strategies for Success | See Engage for your check in location! |
| 7:30 p.m. | Library Karaoke & Games | Library MMA |
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | Breakfast Opens | Falcon Center Cafeteria |
| 8:30 a.m. | Check in with First Flight leader & review of morning options | See Engage for your check in location! |
| 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Option 1: Walmart Shuttles Option 2: Fairmont City Tour & Downtown Tomato Festival *Be sure you ride the shuttle back for lunch!* |
Pick Up & Drop Off at Bryant Place Loop |
| 12 - 1 p.m. | Lunch | Falcon Center Cafeteria |
| 1:15 p.m. | Required: Check in with your First Flight Leader! | See Engage for your check in location! |
| 1:30 - 3 p.m. | Required Educational Blocks | See Engage or ask your Leader for your specific schedule! |
| 3 - 4:30 p.m. | On-Campus Resources Fair & Open Recreation Activities | Falcon Center & Quad |
| 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Free Time & Dinner (Dining Hall Closes at 6 p.m.) | Falcon Center & Quad |
| 6:30 p.m. | Required Residential Students Small Group #3: Building Your Community | See Engage for your check in location! |
| 7:30 p.m. | Matt Jackson Concert Food Trucks—limited free food available! |
Rain Location: Gym 1 & Falcon Center Quad |
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Smoothie, Juice & Coffee Bar | Gym 2 |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Brunch | Falcon Center Cafeteria |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Drop In Yoga | Falcon Center Quad (Gym 2 rain location) |
| 10 a.m., 11 a.m., & 12 p.m. | Walk your class schedule | Meet outside Turley |
| All Day | Yard Games | Falcon Center Quad |
| 1:15 p.m. | Required: Check in with your First Flight Leader! | See Engage for your check in location! |
| 1:30 - 3 p.m. | Required Educational Blocks | See Engage or ask your Leader for your specific schedule! |
| 3 p.m. | Required Residential Students Small Group #4: Leaving a Legacy | See Engage for your check in location! |
| 4- 6:30 p.m. | Free Time & Dinner (Dining Hall Closes at 6 p.m.) | Falcon Center & Quad |
| 6:30 p.m. | Required RA/Floor Meetings | Residence Halls |
| 7:30 p.m. | Move Night #2 & Games | Colebank |
2027 Schedules will be available Spring 2027
(i.e. students who live off-campus and commuter students)
Off-campus students are encouraged to attend events put on by Residence Life.
This day is required for off campus students.
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | Breakfast Available | Falcon Center Cafeteria |
| 9 a.m. | Required: Check in with your First Flight leader! Your leader will have free meal tickets for you for breakfast 8/13 & 8/14. lunch 8/14, and one dinner ticket to be used 8/13-8/16! |
See Engage for your check in location! |
| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Required Opening Session — Swiftkick | Gym 1 |
| 12 - 1 p.m. | Lunch (meal ticked provided from your First Flight leader) |
Falcon Center Cafeteria |
| 12:45 p.m. | Required: Check in with your First Flight Leader! | See Engage for your check in location! |
| 1 - 3 p.m. | Required: Academic Sessions | Your First Flight leader will tell you where your college is meeting! |
| 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. | Required: Keynote Speaker Lori Hart | Colebank Gym |
| 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Required Off Campus student reception & Small Group #1: Making the Transition, off-campus
student version Meet in Turley 106 for food and give-aways! From there you’ll go for a discussion with your small group and then back to Turley 106 to wrap up. |
Turley 106 |
| 6:30 p.m. | Free Time & Dinner (One dinner meal ticket provided for 6/13-6/16) |
Falcon Center |
| 7:30 p.m. | Move Night #1 & Games | Colebank Gym |
This day is required for off campus students.
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | Breakfast available (ticket provided by First Flight leader) |
Falcon Center Cafeteria |
| 8:30 a.m. | Required: Check in with your First Flight Leader & Walk to Convocation! | See Engage for your check in location! |
| 9 - 10 a.m. | Required: Convocation | Feaster Center |
| 10 - 10:30 a.m. | Required: Walk with your group & leader from Convocation to Educational Blocks | Campus |
| 10:30 - 12 p.m. | Required: Educational Blocks | See Engage for your check in location! |
| 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Picnic (no meal plan required) |
Gym 1 / Falcon Center Quad |
| 2:15 p.m. | Required: Check in with your First Flight Leader & Walk to Educational Blocks | See Engage for your check in location! |
| 2:30 - 4 p.m. | Required Educational Blocks | See Engage or ask your Leader for your specific schedule! |
| 4 - 5:30 p.m. | Required Off Campus student reception & Small Group #2: Resources & Strategies for
Success, off-campus student version Meet in Turley 106 for food and give-aways! From there you’ll go for a discussion with your small group and then back to Turley 106 |
Turley 106 |
| 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Free Time & Dinner | Falcon Center Cafeteria |
| 7:30 p.m. | Library Karaoke & Games | Library MMA |
This day is not required for off-campus/commuter students. Students who do not live on campus are still highly encouraged to attend.
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | Breakfast available (ticket provided by First Flight leader) |
Falcon Center Cafeteria |
| 8:30 a.m. | Check in with First Flight leader & review of morning options | See Engage for your check in location! |
| 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Option 1: Walmart Shuttles Option 2: Fairmont City Tour & Downtown Tomato Festival *Be sure you ride the shuttle back for lunch!* |
Pick Up & Drop Off at Bryant Place Loop |
| 12 - 1 p.m. | Lunch | Falcon Center Cafeteria |
| 1:15 p.m. | Check in with your First Flight Leader! | See Engage for your check in location! |
| 1:30 - 3 p.m. | Educational Blocks | See Engage or ask your Leader for your specific schedule! |
| 3 - 4:30 p.m. | On-Campus Resources Fair & Open Recreation Activities | Falcon Center & Quad |
| 4:30 - 6pm. | Small Group #3: Building Your Community | See Engage for your check in location |
| 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Free time | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Matt Jackson Concert Food Trucks—limited free food available! |
Rain Location: Falcon Center Quad & Gym 1 |
This day is not required for off-campus/commuter students. Students who do not live on campus are still highly encouraged to attend.
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Smoothie, Juice & Coffee Bar | Gym 2 |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Brunch | Falcon Center Cafeteria |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Drop In Yoga | Falcon Center Quad (Gym 2 rain location) |
| 10 a.m., 11 a.m., & 12 p.m. | Walk your class schedule | Meet outside Turley |
| All Day | Yard Games | Falcon Center Quad |
| 1:15 p.m. | Check in with your First Flight Leader! | See Engage for your check in location! |
| 1:30 - 3 p.m. | Educational Blocks | See Engage or ask your Leader for your specific schedule! |
| 3 p.m. | Small Group #4: Leaving a Legacy | See Engage for your check in location! |
| 4 - 7:30 p.m. | Free Time & Dinner (Dining Hall Closes at 6 p.m.) | Falcon Center & Quad |
| 7:30 p.m. | Move Night #2 & Games | Colebank |
Note: 2026 Educational Sessions included: Student Success Systems, Academic Systems, Financial Aid & Student Success, Title IX & Bystander training, Student Outreach & Support, Common Book & SOAR & Civics Institute, Student Activities & SGA, Campus Recreation, Student Employment, LEAD Center, Academic Advising, and Library.
Be sure to check your student and personal emails for updates and more information.