Calendar of Events

Thu 8 /06

Heart Start

9:32 AM

Freshman orientation, known as Heart Start, will be your chance to get yourself set up for your first semester as a Reddie!

Sat 8 /15

Move-In Day

8:00 AM

Move-in for the residence halls begins for HSU students.

Sat 8 /15

Reddie Hub

8:00 AM

Students will receive assistance from representatives within academic advising, admissions, housing, student accounts, financial aid, and more.

Sat 8 /15

Playfair

7:30 PM

Playfair is a high-energy, ultimate ice-breaker event designed to help new students engage with their fellow peers and form new friendships.

Sun 8 /16

Campus Ministries United Service

9:00 AM

Worship on campus with Henderson State's various campus ministries.

Sun 8 /16

Berry Brunch

10:30 AM

Students - enjoy a Sunday brunch inside the Malachi Smith Dining Hall.

Sun 8 /16

Battle of the Halls

2:00 PM

Represent your residence hall or on-campus apartment complex in various competitions in this first of four Battle of the Halls.

Sun 8 /16

Ice Cream Social

7:00 PM

Meet new Reddies, catch up with friends and enjoy a sweet treat!

Sun 8 /16

Trucker Hat Bar

7:00 PM

Create your very own trucker hat and turn up to DJ Dooley’s beats.

Mon 8 /17

Reddie Hub

9:00 AM

Students will receive assistance from representatives within academic advising, admissions, housing, student accounts, financial aid, and more.

Mon 8 /17

HeartFest - Student Organization Premier

12:00 PM

Meet a variety of student organizations and gain information on how you can get involved.

Mon 8 /17

Heart Photo

6:15 PM

Grab your red HSU t-shirt and become a part of one of Henderson State's best traditions. All Reddies are welcome.

Mon 8 /17

Be inspired and learn how to be the ultimate Reddie at the Pine Tree Speech. This is an annual tradition, educating students over Henderson State's history as well as teaching freshmen the HSU fight song and alma mater.

Mon 8 /17

Watermelon Feast

8:00 PM

Come enjoy some watermelon and a cookout. Stay for the music and fun.

Tue 8 /18

First Day of Classes

8:00 AM

Fall 2026 semester classes start at Henderson State.

Tue 8 /18

Reddie Hub

9:00 AM

Students will receive assistance from representatives within academic advising, admissions, housing, student accounts, financial aid, and more.

Tue 8 /18

Heart and Soul - Welcome Lunch

10:45 AM

Come enjoy lunch on the Quad from 10:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Tue 8 /18

Community Fair

4:00 PM

Join us at the Community Organization Fair to learn about how you can get involved off campus! We will have local businesses, faith based organizations and many other opportunities to learn more about Arkadelphia and surrounding areas. Pick up some giveaways, information and free food from local vendors.

Tue 8 /18

Hypnotist Show

9:00 PM

Each show is custom designed to those attending the show. The performances are always fast moving, packed with interactive skits, and foot pounding music, tastefully done and enjoyed by all.

Wed 8 /19

Reddie Hub

9:00 AM

Students will receive assistance from representatives within academic advising, admissions, housing, student accounts, financial aid, and more.

Wed 8 /19

Campus Ministries and Friends Cookout

5:00 PM

Meet a variety of spiritual and religious organizations and gain information on how you can get involved.

Thu 8 /20

Reddie Hub

9:00 AM

Students will receive assistance from representatives within academic advising, admissions, housing, student accounts, financial aid, and more.

Thu 8 /20

Street Dance

10:00 PM

Join us outside the Reddie Bookstore to dance, enjoy snowcones, and watch as members of sororities and fraternities stroll through.

Fri 8 /28

Volleyball vs. Cameron

11:00 AM

Henderson State volleyball hosts Cameron University in the Bettye Wallace Invitational.

Fri 8 /28

Volleyball vs. Augustana

5:30 PM

Henderson State volleyball hosts Augustana University in the Bettye Wallace Invitational.

Sat 8 /29

Volleyball vs. UT Dallas

11:00 AM

Henderson State volleyball hosts University of Texas-Dallas in the Bettye Wallace Invitational.

Sat 8 /29

Volleyball vs. Arkansas-Ft. Smith

3:00 PM

Henderson State volleyball hosts University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in the Bettye Wallace Invitational.