Lee University will host Lee Day on Friday and Saturday, April 10-11, offering prospective students and their families a unique opportunity to explore what life is like at Lee. Over the two-day event, visitors will participate in various activities that showcase the diverse clubs, academics, cultures, and opportunities that make Lee University special.  
  
“Lee Day is the most exciting time for prospective students and families to visit Lee University,” said Dr. Jeff Salyer, vice president for enrollment and marketing. “We intentionally pack the weekend full of information, academics, entertainment, community, and worship so students can experience what it’s like ‘to be a Flame.’ On top of it all, we give away thousands of dollars in scholarships! There’s no better time to visit Lee than Lee Day.”  
  
Lee Day is designed to provide a full picture of campus life, from academic programs to student organizations and athletics. 
  
“We look forward to welcoming prospective students and their families to our beautiful Lee campus,” said Danny Murray, co-chair of the Lee Day committee. “During this weekend, our students, faculty, and staff pour themselves into hosting guests and highlighting Lee’s academics, athletics, student clubs, music, and all the opportunities our university offers.” 
  
Registration and Check-In will begin on Friday at 8:30 a.m., followed by campus tours and personalized financial aid sessions from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students are also invited to attend featured classes throughout the day between 9 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. in various classrooms. Residence Hall Open House will take place across campus from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  
  
Early Class Selection will be offered by appointment, allowing students to meet one-on-one with an academic advisor to register for classes, discuss academic plans, and create a full schedule for the fall semester.  
  
In the LeeU Bookstore, located in the Paul Conn Student Union, Lee professor Dr. John Coats will be holding a book signing from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. His book “Lee University: Path from Church of God Bible Training School to Modern University” will be available to purchase.   
  
Following a lunch provided for all Lee Day guests from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., academic displays will be set up in the School of Business lobby from 2 to 5 p.m., where students can discover more about their programs of interest. A session for parents on student success initiatives, as well as an open house hosted by the Office of Racial and Ethnic Relations, will be held that afternoon.  
  
Participants are also welcome to attend the Flames tennis match at 2 p.m. on the DeVos Tennis Courts, as well as the Flames softball game on Butler Field or the baseball game at Larry Carpenter Stadium at 4 p.m. 
  
Later Friday afternoon, Lee will host informational sessions about the art program, the theatre program, Summer Honors, and disability services. There will also be a major discovery opportunity, where students can explore the available majors at Lee, followed by a financial aid presentation.  
  
The annual Block Party will begin at 5:30 p.m. on the Sharp Pedestrian Mall, offering food, fun, and an opportunity for guests to mingle with current students.  
  
On Friday at 7 p.m., prospective students and families can choose one of five unique events to attend. Activities include intramural three-on-three basketball, sand volleyball, and other games hosted by Lee Athletics; “Colors and Coffee,” a painting party led by a member of Lee’s art faculty; and a Music Showcase featuring Lee Chorale and instrumental ensembles taking place in the Conn Center.  Other options include a comedy show hosted by Lee’s improv team, Shenanigans, in Pangle Hall, and the Lee Theatre production “Hello, Dolly!” performed in the Dixon Center.  
  
“Another edition in our continued collaborations with the School of Music, the Lee theatre program is thrilled to be able to present a classic of musical theatre to our Lee Day guests,” said Dr. Christine Williams, professor of theatre and chair of the Communication Arts Department at Lee. “We hope that audiences enjoy the collaborative effort of such talented students and the great group of artists from our faculty, staff, and community members that showcase Lee’s talents so well.”  
  
The evening will conclude with the Moonlight Café in the Sharp Pedestrian Mall, an event featuring live music and coffee.  
  
Saturday events will begin at 7 a.m. with registration, campus tours, and Early Class Selection. The morning will also offer an additional opportunity to view academic displays and residence halls. More financial aid sessions will be offered throughout the day, as well as a special Lunch and Learn meeting for parents with Lee President Dr. Phil Cook.  
  
Life at Lee will take place at 10:30 a.m. in the Conn Center, highlighting various aspects of campus life, such as Lee music, award-winning videos, and alumni stories. Separate luncheons for transfer students and high schoolers will take place across campus, where they can also enter the scholarship drawing taking place that evening.   
  
Following the luncheons, attendees are invited to the Sharp Pedestrian Mall to visit student booths and displays featuring the many academic, service, and social clubs of Lee. School of Music auditions will also be held at this time.  
  
Later in the afternoon, another session on Lee’s disability services will be held by Academic Support, as well as an opportunity to learn about Lee’s Kairos honors program. Flames Fan Fest kicks off at 2:30 p.m., where guests can attend one of Lee’s athletic events, including baseball, softball, and track and field.   
  
The afternoon will continue with opportunities for an American Sign Language (ASL) praise session in the Cornerstone Chapel at 3 p.m. followed by a Worship Rally in the Conn Center at 4 p.m. LeeU Worship and Voices of Lee will perform, and scholarships will be drawn and awarded to prospective students at the end of the service. Lee Day 2026 will conclude with a cookout for all attendees in Alumni Park at 5 p.m.  
  
All events will be free for registered Lee Day guests.   
  
For more information about Lee Day, or to see a full schedule of events, visit leeday.live.