Jacket Journey
Spring Jacket Journey
Save the date for Monday, January 19, 2026.
The Spring Jacket Journey is Howard Payne University’s new student welcome event, dedicated to supporting new students, both freshmen and transfers, in their transition to campus. Participation is encouraged and free for all incoming HPU students.
The events during this one-day orientation will provide students with opportunities to become better acquainted with HPU and with one another.
All incoming students will receive an email from jacketjourney@hputx.edu regarding the schedule and check-in details.
What is Jacket Journey?
Save the date for Friday, August 14 – Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Jacket Journey is Howard Payne University’s new student welcome event, committed to supporting new students, both freshmen and transfers, in their transition to campus. Participation is encouraged and free for all incoming HPU students.
The events during this three-day orientation will provide opportunities for students to become better acquainted with HPU and with one another.
Jacket Journey Business Fair
The Jacket Journey Business Fair is an exciting opportunity for local businesses to help welcome our incoming students and families to Brownwood and show what our community has to offer.
All students and families will have the opportunity to interact with the community during move-in on Friday, August 14 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Local businesses can register to have a booth in the fair here.
Jacket Journey 2026 Schedule
All incoming students received an email from Student Experience regarding move-in details.
All students will check into the HPU Wellness Center, and a full schedule with locations will be provided at check-in.
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. New Student Move-In
11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. First Sight: Meet Stinger Groups/ Parent Meeting
1:45 p.m. Watch Chime In Video/Line-up for Chime-In
2:00 p.m. Chime-In
**Chime-In will be the last thing parents participate in. The rest of the schedule is for students only.
2:30 p.m. Stinger Groups
3:15 p.m. Color Groups
3:45 p.m. Break
5:00 p.m. Cookout at Dr. Hines’
7:00 p.m. Jacket Session I
8:00 p.m. Dorm Activities
10:30 a.m. Jacket Session II
11:00 a.m. Campus Tours
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Brunch
1:00 p.m. Group Photo/Jacket Session III
2:00 p.m. Alumni Ice Cream Social/Stinger Groups/Church Social (45 Minute Rotations)
4:15 p.m. Break
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Color Group Competition
8:00 p.m. Primetime
10:00 a.m. Worship/Church
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Brunch
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sundae Funday
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Dinner
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Street Party
