College

College

Year: 2008

Runtime: 94 min

Language: English

Director: Deb Hagan

Budget: $7M

Comedy

Three high school seniors eager to experience college life attend a freshman weekend. They're quickly drawn into a wild party atmosphere fueled by a fraternity known for its outrageous behavior and promises of an unforgettable time. However, their youthful exuberance backfires when their age is revealed to the sorority girls. Suddenly, the fraternity turns against them, leading to a confrontation. Determined to reclaim control, the friends devise a daring revenge plan that ultimately places them at the center of the campus’s social scene.

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1

Gina dumps Kevin

Gina ends their relationship, accusing Kevin of being boring and unadventurous. Kevin is shocked and hurt, realizing his love life has hit a rough patch. The breakup becomes the catalyst for him to prove he can be more interesting.

after breakup Kevin's hometown
2

Friends urge him to escape with a college weekend plan

Carter and Morris insist the freshman orientation weekend will take Kevin's mind off Gina. They recount Fletcher's tale of a college trip where a friend had fun and learned a few hard lessons. Kevin reluctantly agrees to go in hopes of turning things around.

shortly after breakup Kevin's home
3

Arrives at Fieldmont University for freshmen orientation

Kevin, Carter, and Morris arrive at Fieldmont and prepare for the weekend. They hope to blend in and avoid drawing attention to their high school status. The promise of new experiences makes the trip feel like a chance to reinvent themselves.

start of weekend Fieldmont University campus
4

Fraternity misleads them into a pledges situation

The rowdiest fraternity on probation pretends to recruit the trio as pledges to gain access to the campus party scene. The guys are drawn into the frat’s chaotic and reckless environment. They realize there’s more pressure and humiliation than camaraderie.

on arrival Fraternity house
5

Meet the sorority girls and sparks fly

Catching the eye of Kendall, Heather, and Amy, Kevin begins to picture a different weekend than the frat’s schemes. The relationships promise a distraction from the recent heartbreak. The fraternal atmosphere, however, casts a shadow over their budding interactions.

early in weekend Frat party / campus
6

Teague's threat worsens the harassment

Teague, who once dated Kendall, feels his grip on her is slipping as Kevin grows closer to her. He escalates the pre-frosh humiliation and bullies the trio to drive them away. The escalating harassment makes the weekend feel hostile and dangerous.

mid weekend Fraternity house
7

Fraternity steals money and hires a celebrity prop

The brothers steal their parents' credit cards and max them out to fund their party spree. They also hire Verne Troyer to make a chaotic appearance, turning the weekend into a surreal spectacle. Kevin and friends realize they’re being exploited as underage attendees.

mid to late weekend Fraternity house
8

Morris drinks too much and causes trouble

Morris gets drunk, pulling a reckless stunt on the road and puking on Dean Chandler's car windshield. The incident threatens Morris’s scholarship and rattles the trio’s already fragile dynamic. The consequences of reckless behavior start to bite.

during weekend Road near Dean Chandler's office
9

High school status revealed and kidnapping

The fraternity exposes that Kevin, Carter, and Morris are still in high school. In retaliation, they kidnap the trio and haul them to a secluded farm, binding them and leaving them with farm animals. The boys realize they’re in real danger and fight to escape.

late weekend Secluded farm
10

Escape and growing rift among friends

The trio manages to break free from their captors, but the experience fractures their bond and drives them to part ways for a time. Each copes with the trauma differently while planning their next move. The weekend becomes a turning point in their friendship.

after escape Farm vicinity and roads
11

Climax of the revenge plan and consequences

Kevin, Carter, and Morris decide to strike back against Teague and the frat. Teague ends up in trouble with the cops, cars get vandalized, Bearcat is superglued to a toilet, and Cooper is duct-taped to a statue naked. The payback is messy, but it restores some sense of control.

climax Fieldmont campus / surrounding area
12

Reconciliation and Gina's demand to reunite

Kevin reconciles, at least briefly, with Kendall, ending any lingering tension from the weekend. Meanwhile, Gina asks to get back together after seeing Kevin have fun at Fieldmont, but he declines and remains focused on his plans. The relationship drama continues to evolve.

post-climax Fieldmont campus
13

Plans for a new college weekend

Kevin tells his friends about a new college weekend they can visit. Morris faces punishment from his parents for risking his scholarship, but he plans to sneak out. All three decide to go together, believing a fresh start awaits.

end of weekend Kevin's home

Last Updated: November 22, 2025 at 15:58

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