Weeks of Welcome
Weeks of Welcome (WOW) is the official start of a new semester. It’s a transitional time when new students get to know the campus and prepare for their academic endeavors.
The Department of Student Life organizes an exciting slate of events during this time, which includes many different ways to get involved with student organizations, celebrate school spirit by cheering on our athletic teams, and connect to the campus community.
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Schedule of Events for Fall 2026
This page is actively updated– check back for more events!
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FDOC! First Day of Classes Duck Hunt & Shakin’ Smiles!
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | MacVittie College Union (MCU) Plaza
Street Signs
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | MCU Lobby
Campfire & S’mores!
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | MCU Plaza
Student Association Weekly Meeting
6:15 p.m. | MCU Hunt Room (First Floor)
Student Organization Expo: MCU Plaza, 3pm-5pm
WOWCapella & Food Truck Friday
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | MCU Plaza
“Rock” the Semester (& walking tacos!)
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | MCU Plaza
GAGGle of Games
7:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. | MCU
Craft Knight (with Pizza!)
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | MCU Plaza
Tie-Dye Tuesday “Wednesday”
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | MCU Patio
GCAB WOW Event
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | MCU Plaza
French Club Interest Meeting
6:30 p.m. | Welles 210
Vision Boards with Those Who Lead
1:00 p.m. | Fireside Lounge (3rd Floor, MCU)
Student Organization Training
5:00 p.m.
ABC S’mores
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.