Welcome Week

Group photo of students during Move-In Day in front of Courtney Hall.

Welcome to À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ State!

We look forward to getting to know you at one of our many Welcome Week events below.

Sunday, September 1 Event Location Description 
10:30 a.m. â€” 2:30 p.m. Opening Day Fair Campus Green Hop on the Octagon Extreme, Race through the Turbo Rush, take a photo in our photo booth, and more!
8 p.m. â€” 12 a.m. Sunday Night Social Campus Green and New Hall Green There is something for everyone tonight! Live music, board breaking, Stuff-a-Plush, inflatables, bungee trampoline, zip line, video game truck, food trucks, fires with s'mores, and a movie night.
Monday, September 2      
10:30 a.m. —2:30 p.m. Campus Life Fair Campus Green Hop on the Octagon Extreme, Race through the Turbo Rush, take a photo in our photo booth, and more!

6 p.m. â€” 12 a.m.

Glow Big or Glow Home Campus Green Join us for the 4th Annual Glow Party, the hottest event of the year. Join us for pre-party activities from 6– 9 p.m., or join us for the main event at 9 p.m.! Did we mention the new addition of neon paint guns?
Tuesday, September 3      
5 p.m. University-Wide Polynesian Dinner Campus Green  
6 â€” 10 p.m. Summer Showdown Campus Green Adventure awaits at our bumper cars ride, rock climbing wall, and other carnival games.
Wednesday, September 4      
7:30 —10:30 a.m. First Day Kick-Start Outside Wilson and Bates Hall Congratulations on your first day of classes! Kickstart your day at one of our grab and go stations with energy drinks, teas, snacks, and more!
9 a.m. — 3 p.m. WOW Tent Ely Campus Center Need help or just looking for something quick to do between classes? Stop by our WOW Tent during the day!
2 â€” 6 p.m. Zens-day Wednesday Ely Campus Center The first day can be stressful, so come Zen out. Bamboo plants, succulents, massage chairs, and refreshments.
7 p.m. Comedian Eric O’Shea Dever Stage A À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ favorite comes back with more laughter than ever before. Don’t miss Eric live on Dever Stage.
Thursday, September 5      
9 a.m. —3 p.m. WOW Tent Ely Campus Center Need help or just looking for something quick to do between classes? Stop by our WOW Tent during the day!
9:30 p.m. HOOT Scoot N’ Boogie Dining Commons Grab your cowboy boots and hats to celebrate country style! Join us for a late-night pancake breakfast, complete with axe throwing, mechanical bull, and antique-style photos.
Friday, September 6      
9 a.m. — 3 p.m. WOW Tent Ely Campus Center Need help or just looking for something quick to do between classes? Stop by our WOW Tent during the day!
6 p.m. First Home Football Game Alumni Field Come cheer on the Owls as they fight for their first win of the season. Lawn games, street signs, trucker hats, and other fun items are included in the fun!
10 p.m. Bingo and Bites Scanlon Banquet Hall The FIRST CAB BINGO of the new year! Grab a bit while you play from our junk food bar!
10:45 p.m. Late Night Nacho Bar Scanlon Banquet Hall Have a light night craving and not sure what to do? Run down to Scanlon for the Late Night Nacho Bar.
Saturday, September 7      
1 — 5 p.m. Wet and Wild Westie Campus Green Time to get wet and have some fun! Hop on one of the water attractions or sign a team up for one of our sports tournaments taking place.
8 p.m. â€” 12 a.m. Neon Nights Trades Parking Lot Rewind to the '80s with our blacklight roller skating rink and glow games all night long!
Sunday, September 8      
1 â€” 5  p.m. Sunday Swagger Apartment Complex Courtyard, Courtney Courtyard, University Hall Archway, and Davis Hall Lawn Stop by any of the four residence halls listed and get some SWAG! Water bottles, intention bracelets, resin key chains, and license plates are all available!

 

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