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Welcome Week 2024: What You Need to Know

Wednesday, August 14, 2024, By Christine Grabowski
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Group of people standing together on the sidewalk with a grey bin and holding other items to move in

New students move into the residence halls with help from orientation leaders, volunteers and the Goon Squad. (Photo by Angela Ryan)

With just a few days away, there is so much for new students to do and so many opportunities to learn about everything Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity! SU News has put together a summary of links and things you need to know.

OrangeNow Mobile App

Have Welcome Week information at the tip of your fingers by downloading the new  before heading to campus! The app, available on the Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌý, provides convenient access to campus maps; transit, parking, dining and Wi-Fi information; event schedules and much more.

Schedules

There are so many fun and informative events planned in and around campus during Welcome Week. There is something for everyone! Below you will find links to the various schedules available for those who are participating in Welcome Week:

  • : This link includes every event during Welcome Week, including some that do not apply to some students.
  • : This link includes all events where parents, families and supporters are invited, including some that may not apply to all parents, families and supporters.
  • : International undergraduate students are required to attend the international student orientation, Aug. 17-21. After international student orientation, undergraduates should plan to attend all required Welcome Week programming, Aug. 22-25.
  • Schools and Colleges Schedules: In addition to the Universitywide events, students have required and optional events to attend hosted by their home school or college. Included in each schedule below are Welcome Week Signature Events, family and supporter events specific to that school or college and required events for students in each school or college. If you are a student who is dually enrolled, you should follow the schedule for your home school or college. If you have a dual advising meeting, it will be reflected in that schedule.
Group of students with Otto on the Quad.

Orange Celebration Event (Photo by Amelia Beamish)

Campus Hours of Operation

To meet the needs of our new and returning students, many campus offices will have extended hours to accommodate the needs of those moving to campus, including the following:

  • Apartment and Off-Campus Living | Student Living
  • Center for Disability Resources
  • Center for International Services
  • College of Professional Studies
  • Counseling at the Barnes Center at The Arch
  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs
  • Food Services
  • Goldstein Student Center
  • Health Care and Pharmacy at the Barnes Center at The Arch
  • Housing, Meal Plan, and I.D. Card Services
  • Information Technology Services
  • Office of the Bursar
  • Office of the Registrar
  • Parking and Transportation Services
  • Recreation and Fitness Center at the Barnes Center at The Arch
  • Residence Hall Check-In
  • Schine Student Center
  • Student Employment
  • Student Outreach and Support
  • Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity Campus Store
  • Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity Libraries
  • Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment Processing Center

Specific hours and the best way to connect with each of the teams listed above is .

Members of the band perfroming for an audience in downtown Clinton Square

First-year students enjoying local food and performances at Citrus in the City (Photo by Max Walewski)

Fun Events to Check Out

There is so much to do and so much to see. Check out some of these events you just don’t want to miss!

Tuesday, Aug. 20 

  • (8:30-10 p.m.)

Wednesday, Aug. 21 

  • (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
  • (6-8 p.m.)
  • (6:30-7:45 p.m.)
  • (8:15-9:30 p.m.)

Thursday, Aug. 22

  • (10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
  • (8-10 p.m.)

Friday, Aug. 23 

  • (8-10 p.m.)

Saturday, Aug. 24

  • (5:30-8 p.m.)
  • (8:30-10 p.m.)
Four people standing together on the Quad all wearing orange t-shirts with a large blue S on them

Welcome Week Living Learning Communities orientation picnic (Photo by Max Walewski)

Important Links

Two students petting a therapy dog.

New students enjoying the therapy dogs during the Barnes Center kickoff event (Photo by Amelia Beamish)

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