To assist make WVU dwelling, Welcome Week affords enjoyable actions for college kids

Designed to encourage each new and returning West Virginia University college students to attach with one another, discover campus and provides again to the neighborhood as they start the autumn semester, Welcome Week will embrace a wide range of actions from Aug. 14-22.

“Like our newest students, this is my first year at WVU,” President Michael T. Benson mentioned. “Since I started in July, I’ve been looking forward to welcoming our students home. It’s going to be a great year to be Mountaineers. Let’s Go!”

Students will start shifting into residence halls on Thursday, Aug. 14, arriving throughout scheduled time slots via Saturday, Aug. 16. Additional University Police officers and Housing and Residence Life employees will likely be accessible to offer help.

Offering each lively and stress-free actions, Late Night on the Rec will likely be held from 7-10 p.m. Aug. 15 on the Student Recreation Center, whereas WVUp All Night kicks off for the brand new semester at 10 p.m. Aug. 16 on the Mountainlair.

First-year college students are invited to Milan Puskar Stadium Aug. 17 for Sunday Night Lights, one of many signature Welcome Week occasions which is able to begin at 6:30 p.m. with actions on Mountaineer Field. Those attending will signal the “Class of 2029” flag, watch a efficiency from the Mountaineer Marching Band and take their official class picture.

Watch the Sunday Night Lights livestream starting at 8 p.m.

On Aug. 18, all college students are invited to get pleasure from FallFest on the Rec Center Fields. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and a legitimate pupil ID is required to attend. Each pupil is allowed one visitor age 17 or older. Additional FallFest particulars are scheduled to be launched Aug. 15.

On Aug. 19, the Student Organization Fair runs from 3-5 p.m. on the Student Rec Center. The occasion will join college students with representatives from greater than 200 pupil organizations to assist them discover their match on campus.

New to Welcome Week this 12 months is Mountaineer Movie Night at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at Milan Puskar Stadium. The occasion is open to college students, together with college, employees and their households. Gates open at 7:30 p.m.

A picnic for worldwide college students is scheduled for 12:30-3 p.m. Aug. 18 on the Mountainlair Green, and first-year and switch college students will likely be a part of tutorial classes earlier within the day on Aug. 19.

Adventure, service and wellness activities are additionally accessible all through Welcome Week.

Prior to the beginning of Welcome Week, first-year commuter students can have an opportunity to satisfy President Benson whereas having fun with meals and outside video games at 4 p.m. Aug. 13 at Blaney House.

“Giving students these kinds of early opportunities to meet people and get comfortable in their new home will help them start to feel connected to campus, leading to academic and personal success,” President Benson mentioned. “Let’s start the semester off right.”

The first day of courses is Aug. 20.

The PRT will function with prolonged Welcome Week hours from 6:30 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. Aug. 14-15, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 16, 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 17, and 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 18-19.

Regular PRT hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. Monday via Friday, and from 9:30 a.m. to five p.m. on Saturdays. The PRT is generally closed on Sundays.

Find more information about Welcome Week.