Weekend of Welcome

Weekend of Welcome (WOW) takes place the weekend prior to the start of classes. Sessions are a continuation of your orientation experience. You will have the opportunity to meet with faculty and fellow students as well as discover the many opportunities our campus has to offer. There are also many social events to help you meet new people and have fun!

WOW is for all new residential, commuters, first-year and traditional-age transfer students, and attendance at many of the sessions is required, so please plan on being on campus for the entire weekend.

Weekend of Welcome 2025 Schedule - August 22-24

Note: Some students will already be on campus, including marching band, international students and fall varsity athletics, as well as students who attend the orientation session on August 21.

Required Sessions: Students should plan on attending all Weekend of Welcome events, as there are required sessions throughout.

Highlights of Weekend of Welcome

Friday, August 22

• New student move-in
• Meet your academic advisor and FYE faculty instructor
• Class picture
• Convocation and Weekend of Welcome kick-off
• WOW dance party and bonfire
• Hive hang outs

Saturday, August 23

• Meet in FYE sections
• BW lore and more
• Creating a culture of respect
• Hive hang outs
• Commuter luncheon
• WOW carnival
• Late night entertainment

Sunday, August 24

• Walk your schedule with a peer leader
• 1:1 prep sessions for your first day of classes
• Hive hang outs
• Multicultural mixer
• Residence hall floor meetings
• Ice cream social