Int’l Students from Gr. 1-12: Welcome to Bulgaria: Culture and Lifestyle

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August 31st
Gr. 1-6: BAC 202, Gr. 7-12:203
Int’l Students from Gr. 1-12: Welcome to Bulgaria: Culture and Lifestyle

Together, we’ll unpack the norms, values, and ways of life that shape Bulgaria, building intercultural sensitivity, understanding, and appreciation so you can navigate your life in Blagoevgrad confidently. Students will receive group assignments and room locations by email shortly before Orientation begins.

28
August

Check-in for Skaptopara Residents

5:00 pm | Skaptopara 1, 2, 3 Residence Halls
29
August

Check-in for Skaptopara Residents

8:00 am | Skaptopara 1, 2, 3 Residence Halls
30
August

Check-in for Skaptopara Residents

8:00 am | Skaptopara 1, 2, 3 Residence Halls
30
August

AUBG Reception for New Students and Their Families

6:00 pm | ABF Building
30
August

Mini Orientation Session for Parents (in Bulgarian)

2:30 pm | ABF Theater
30
August

Mini Orientation Session for Parents (in English)

4:30 pm | ABF Theater
30
August

Campus Scavenger Hunt: Welcome to the AUBG Community (In Bulgarian or English)

2:30 pm | Meeting Point: ABF Lawn
30
August

Int’l Students from Gr. 11-20: Bulgaria in Action: Discover Language & Dance

4:30 pm | BAC Auditorium
30
August

Fall 26 Orientation

8:00 am | AUBG Skaptopara Campus
31
August

Survive and Thrive in the Residence Halls

8:00 pm | Skaptopara Residence Halls
31
August

High School Diploma Submission

8:00 am | Registrar's Office
31
August

Bulgarian Students from Gr. 1-12: Health, Well-being, and Accessibility

3:00 pm | ABF Theater
31
August

Gr. 1-20: Meet your MentiFYer

10:30 am | Starting Point: ABF Lawn
31
August

ENG Placement Assessment

12:30 pm | MB and BAC classrooms
31
August

Welcome Breakfast

9:00 am | ABF Student Center
31
August

Int’l Students from Gr. 13-20: Welcome to Bulgaria: Culture and Lifestyle

4:30 pm | Gr. 13-16: BAC 202, Gr. 17-20: 203
31
August

Bulgarian Students from Gr. 13-20: Health, Well-being, and Accessibility

4:30 pm | BAC Auditorium
31
August

Gr. 13-20: Learning, Academic Success, and Writing

3:00 pm | BAC Auditorium
31
August

Gr. 1-12: Learning, Academic Success, and Writing

4:30 pm | ABF Theater
31
August

Advising and Course Registration for Exchange Students

3:30 pm | ABF Erasmus Office
31
August

Break the Ice, Build Your Exchange Community

1:45 pm | ABF 6306
01
September

Karaoke and Pizza

7:00 pm | ABF Cafe and Lawn
01
September

MAT Placement Assessment

8:45 am | MB and BAC classrooms
01
September

Gr. 11-20: Get MentiFYed 1!

10:45 am | BAC classrooms
01
September

C++ and C# Placement Tests (Optional)

5:30 pm | MB 02 (COS Lab)
01
September

Gr. 1-10: Culture and Connection Training

10:30 am | MB classrooms
01
September

Gr. 11-20: Culture and Connection Training

2:30 pm | MB classrooms
01
September

Gr. 1-10: Get MentiFYed

2:30 pm | BAC classrooms
01
September

International Students from Gr. 1-10: Health, Well-being, and Accessibility

4:00 pm | BAC Auditorium
01
September

Advising and Course Registration for Exchange Students

9:00 am | ABF Erasmus Office
01
September

Tutoring and Writing Programs

10:00 am | CLAS and Writing Center
02
September

Gr. 1–12: Town, Campus, and Media Safety

10:30 am | ABF Theater
02
September

Gr. 1–12: Study Abroad Opportunities

9:00 am | ABF Theater
02
September

Gr. 13–20: Town, Campus, and Media Safety

9:00 am | BAC Auditorium
02
September

Gr. 13–20: Study Abroad Opportunities

10:30 am | BAC Auditorium
02
September

Gr. 1, 2, 3, 4: Individual Advising and Course Registration

2:00 pm | In your Faculty Advisor's office or online
02
September

Gr. 5: Career Development Training

2:00 pm | BAC 201
02
September

Gr. 6: Career Development Training

3:00 pm | BAC 201
02
September

Gr. 7: Career Development Training

4:00 pm | BAC 201
02
September

Gr. 8: Career Development Training

5:00 pm | BAC 201
02
September

Gr. 9-10: Library Orientation

2:00 pm | BAC 203
02
September

Gr. 11-12: Library Orientation

4:00 pm | BAC 203
02
September

Come and Taste Traditional Bulgarian Cuisine

1:00 pm | ABF 6306
02
September

Exploring Bulgaria

12:00 pm | ABF 6306
02
September

Gr. 13, 14, 15, 16: Crack the AUBG Code

3:00 pm | Aspire, BAC 103, ABF 6306, 6307
02
September

Int’l Students: Living in Bulgaria: Visas, Permits & Cultural Life

12:00 pm | BAC Auditorium
02
September

Gr. 17, 18, 19, 20: New AUBGers for Blago

3:00 pm | Meeting Point: ABF Lobby
02
September

Blago Treasure Hunt

8:00 pm | Meeting Point: ABF Lawn
03
September

Gr. 5, 6, 7, 8: Individual Advising and Course Registration

9:00 am | In your Faculty Advisor's office or online
03
September

Gr. 9, 10, 11, 12: Individual Advising and Course Registration

2:00 pm | In your Faculty Advisor's office or online
03
September

AUBG’s Got Talent

8:00 pm | ABF Lawn/Sports Hall
03
September

Gr. 1: Career Development Training

9:00 am | BAC 201
03
September

Gr. 2: Career Development Training

10:00 am | BAC 201
03
September

Gr. 3: Career Development

11:00 am | BAC 201
03
September

Gr. 4: Career Development

12:00 pm | BAC 201
03
September

Gr. 13: Career Development

2:00 pm | BAC 201
03
September

Gr. 14: Career Development

3:00 pm | BAC 201
03
September

Gr. 15: Career Development

4:00 pm | BAC 201
03
September

Gr. 16: Career Development

5:00 pm | BAC 201
03
September

Gr.15-16: Library Orientation

10:00 am | BAC 203
03
September

Gr. 17-18: Library Training

2:00 pm | BAC 203
03
September

Gr. 19-20: Library Orientation

4:00 pm | BAC 203
03
September

Gr. 13-14: Library Orientation

9:00 am | BAC 203
03
September

Gr. 5, 6, 7, 8: New AUBGers for Blago

3:00 pm | Meeting Point: ABF Lawn
03
September

Gr. 17, 18, 19, 20: Crack the AUBG Code

10:00 am | Aspire, BAC 103, ABF 6306, 6307
03
September

Gr. 1, 2, 3, 4: Crack the AUBG Code

3:00 pm | Aspire, BAC 103, ABF 6306, 6307
03
September

Gr. 9, 10, 11, 12: New AUBGers for Blago

10:00 am | Meeting Point: ABF Lawn
04
September

Meet Your Student Government!

8:00 pm | ABF Theater
04
September

TGIF Party

8:30 pm | ABF Lawn and BAC LAwn
04
September

Gr. 13, 14, 15, 16: Advising and Course Registration

9:00 am | In your Faculty Advisor's office or online
04
September

Gr. 9: Career Development Training

2:00 pm | BAC 201
04
September

Gr. 10: Career Development Training

3:00 pm | BAC 201
04
September

Gr. 11: Career Development Training

4:00 pm | BAC 201
04
September

Gr. 12: Career Development Training

5:00 pm | BAC 201
04
September

Gr. 18: Career Development Training

10:00 am | BAC 201
04
September

Gr. 17: Career Development Training

9:00 am | BAC, 201
04
September

Gr. 20: Career Development Training

12:00 pm | BAC 201
04
September

Gr. 5, 6: Library Orientation

9:00 am | BAC 203
04
September

Gr. 7, 8: Library Orientation

10:00 am | BAC 203
04
September

Gr. 1, 2: Library Orientation

2:00 pm | BAC 203
04
September

Gr. 3, 4: Library Orientation

3:00 pm | BAC 203
04
September

Gr.19: Career Development Training

11:00 am | BAC 201
04
September

Gr. 9, 10, 11, 12: Crack the AUBG Code

10:00 am | Aspire, BAC 103, ABF 6306, 6307
04
September

Gr. 1, 2, 3, 4: New AUBGers for Blago

10:00 am | Meeting Point: ABF Lawn
04
September

Gr. 17, 18, 19, 20: Advising and Course Registration

2:00 pm | in your Faculty Advisor's office or online
04
September

Gr. 5, 6, 7, 8: Crack the AUBG Code

3:00 pm | Aspire, BAC 103, ABF 6306, 6307
04
September

Gr. 13, 14, 15, 16: New AUBGers for Blago

3:00 pm | Meeting Point: ABF Lawn
04
September

My AUBG Exchange Journey

10:00 am | Room 6306, ABF Student Center
04
September

Sustainability at my University and Community

10:45 am | Room 6306, ABF Student Center
05
September

Gr. 1-20: Bulgarian Culture & Nature Trip

10:00 am | Meeting Point: Check below
05
September

Rock-the-Lawn Concert

8:00 pm | ABF Lawn
06
September

Gr. 1-20: Celebrate Bulgaria’s Unification Day

9:00 am | Blagoevgrad
06
September

Sports and Fitness Night

6:00 pm | Indoor and Outdoor Sports Facilities
07
September

Student Organizations & Friends

5:00 pm | TBA
07
September

All-Campus Picnic

7:00 pm | ABF Lawn
07
September

MentiFY Office Hours

1:30 pm | Student Affairs Area
07
September

MentiFY Office Hours

10:00 am | Student Affairs Area
07
September

Farewell Orientation! Hello Add/Drop! Party

9:00 pm | ABF Lawn
07
September

Gr. 1-5: AUBG and YOU: Rights, Responsibilities, and Resources

9:30 am | Auditorium, BAC
07
September

Gr. 6-10: AUBG and YOU: Rights, Responsibilities, and Resources

11:10 am | Auditorium, BAC
07
September

Gr. 11-15: AUBG and YOU: Rights, Responsibilities, and Resources

1:30 pm | Auditorium, BAC
07
September

Gr. 16-20: AUBG and YOU: Rights, Responsibilities, and Resources

3:10 pm | Auditorium, BAC
11
September

AUBG MultiTalent Quest 2026

9:00 am | AUBG Skaptopara Campus