Welcome Week 2025
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9am | Residence Halls Open
Both residence halls open, with staff, faculty, and students available to assist you with moving in.
Rimrock & Petro Halls
10am-2pm | Taking Care of Business
Finalize parking, confirm your account, create a payment plan, get your Ucard, and more.
McMullen Hall
10am-2pm | Fall Kickoff Pack Pick Up
Claim your Kickoff Pack early. Wear your event t-shirt to Kickoff to avoid the check-in line.
SUB Lawn
6:30pm | Grocery Bingo
B-I-N-G-O! Win groceries and other prizes while making new friends.
SUB Glacier
7:30pm | Socially Awkward Ice Cream Social
Connect with your fellow Yellowjackets and enjoy ice cream.
SUB 2nd Floor
Scavenger Hunt with the twsit of Among Us
Get to know the hive better by following the clues to different locations, but don't get caught by the imposters!
SUB Glacier
5pm|Dinner and Triva
Rimrock Cafe
6pm |The Hive After 5
Join the Student Activities Board for an evening of food, fun, and activities.
SUB Atrium
9am | Honors Orientation Breakfast**
Interested in Honors? Get acquainted with the Honors staff and faculty at this meet-and-greet breakfast.
SUB Big Sky
9:30am or 3:30pm | Guided Tours (at City College)
Explore the City College campus in preparation for the semester.
Tech Building Jacket Student Central (depart)
10am | MSUB Mile Tour
A quick tour around campus with expert guides.
SUB Atrium (depart)
11am-2pm | Fall Kickoff
New, returning, and transfer students will connect with staff and faculty to learn more about the University. Featuring swag, music, food, and more!
SUB Lawn
4:15pm | Residence Hall Floor Meetings
A brief opportunity for on-campus students to learn about your new home and meet your new neighbors.
Rimrock & Petro Halls
4:45pm | All Halls Floor Meetings
Cover the important aspect of living on campus.
Petro Theatre
6:00pm | Outdoor Games
Join Rec activities and SAB by having a fun time outdoors playing game and getting to know your neighbor.
SUB Lawn
Classes begin today!
8am-11pm | Donuts & Directions
Current staff, faculty, and students will be stationed around campus to answer questions and provide directions. Don't forget to grab a donut for the road and take advantage of our photo booth to capture that sweet moment of your first day of school.
University & City College Campuses
11am-1pm | Socially Awkward Ice Cream Social (at City College)
Connect with your fellow Yellowjackets and enjoy ice cream!
Tech Building Commons
11am-1pm | Native American Achievement Center Welcome
Good food and great company.
Native American Achievement Center
5-7pm | Yellowjacket Spirit Dinner**
Dining Services will serve up a tasty Yellowjacket-themed meal to fuel you for the semester ahead!
Rimrock Caf茅
6pm | BBQ & Bands
Join SAB in a fun filled evening by coming and meeting clubs. Enjoying dinner and listening to a wonderful band! Free Ice Cream too!
SUB Lawn
8am-11pm | Donuts & Directions
Current staff, faculty, and students will be stationed around campus to answer questions and provide directions. Don't forget to grab a donut for the road and take advantage of our photo booth to capture that sweet moment of your first day of school.
University & City College Campuses
1pm | Poppin' at the Library
Meet with the bookworms over at the Library. This delightful crew will be serving up hot fresh popcorn as well as information about the Library and the resources they offer.
Library 2nd Floor
7pm | The Price is Right
This might be the best show of the year, featuring a fun filled evening seeing if you can guess the right price!
Petro Theatre
10am | Second Annual Medieval Festival
There will be games, food, merriment, a chance for people to dress up if they like an all around good time!
LI Floor 2
2:00pm-5:00pm | Waterslides & Fun**
Join RHA and SAB by sliding into the Semester by coming and cooling off on the Water Slides!
SUB Lawn
9:30am | Service Saturday
Grab breakfast and a free t-shirt before connecting with peers while giving back to your community.
Rimrock Cafe
6:00pm | Movie Night
Come watch A Minecraft Movie featuring Jack Black and snack on some popcorn!
Petro Theatre