Welcome Week

Fall 2025 Move-in Dates

New & Transfer Students: August 31
Returning Students: September 1
Athletes: Football – August 13 | Men’s Soccer & Field Hockey – August 18 | Volleyball & Women’s Soccer – August 19 | Men’s & Women’s Cross Country – August 20

Welcome to ��!

We look forward to getting to know you at Welcome Week events.


Sunday, August 31	Event	Location
8—11 p.m.	Carnival Lights and Delights The biggest night of programming ever!	Campus Green
Monday, September 1
6—8 p.m.	Glow Up Come out and join the fun to get ready for the big event at 8 p.m.	Campus Green
8—11 p.m.	Glow Party ��’s 5th Annual Glow Party! Come join the fun!	Campus Green
Tuesday, September 2
4:30—8 p.m.	Outdoor BBQ Join administrators, faculty, and staff for the annual Welcome Back BBQ.
8 p.m.	Drone Show Run to the green and find your spot as we welcome students back with an amazing light show in the sky. Food trucks and other activities will also be happening!	Campus Green
Wednesday, September 3	First Day of Classes
7:30—10:30&�Բ��;��.��.	First Day Energy Nutrition First will be on campus with OLs to provide energy tea drinks to students on the first morning of class.	Wilson Hall
6—10 p.m.	Laugh and Lounge Join us for a comedy show featuring Eric O’Shea followed by a series of relaxation activities including: oxygen bar, massage chairs, glass etching, smoothies, and more!	Campus Green
Thursday, September 4
8 p.m.—12 a.m.	Once Upon a Late Night Late Night Breakfast in the Dining Commons with DJ, black light mini golf, axe throwing, games, and DIY street signs.	Dining Commons
Friday, September 5
5—9&�Բ��;��.��.	Friday Night Adventure Friday evening programs for the adventurous including bungee jumping, rock climbing wall, and inflatables.	Campus Green
9:30—10:30&�Բ��;��.��.	Friday Night Bingo Traditional bingo night with larger than normal prizes.	Scanlon Banquet Hall
10:30 p.m.	Late Night Food Late Night Fiesta Fun Buffet in Scanlon Banquet Hall.	Scanlon Banquet Hall
Saturday, September 6
1—4 p.m.	First Home Football Game Join us at the first home football game and cheer on our Owls!
3:30—7:30 p.m.	Hoot N’ Hang Sponsored by the City of Westfield Cultural District Welcome back, Owls! Celebrate the semester with food, music, and fun in downtown Westfield. Enjoy food trucks, local vendors, live music with a DJ, and lawn games. The first 100 students will receive a free �� blanket. Transportation: Shuttles run from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., with pick-up and drop-off at Woodward and Scanlon. Service begins after the 1 p.m. football game at the Woodward Center.
8—11 p.m.	Screens on the Green Students can play video games on one of eight 12ft screens outside, play Just Dance on the 25’ screen on the green, or watch the movie on the green. Food and fire pits with s’mores will be available as well.
Sunday, September 7
1—5 p.m.	Sports Tournaments Students will be able to signup to compete in one of three tournaments. We will offer 3v3 soccer, 3v3 basketball, and 4v4 volleyball.