51ÂÒÂ×

Week of Welcome (WOW) is our annual week-long tradition welcoming all new and returning students to 51ÂÒÂ×.

Fall 2025 Week of Welcome is August 23–28.

Initial Calendar:

Saturday, August 23: New Student Convocation
11 a.m.-12 p.m. in Waetjen Auditorium (First Floor, Music and Communications Building)

Saturday, August 23: VikesFEST
12-3 p.m. on Euclid Avenue
or watch the video below!

Sunday, August 24: Brunch/Kickball/Silent DJ BBQ
Times to be announced soon.

Monday, August 25: Week of Welcome Tables
Times to be announced soon.

Tuesday, August 26: Coffee with a Cop
Times to be announced soon.

Tuesday, August 26: Bingo of Books
Times to be announced soon.

Wednesday, August 27: Student Employment Fair
Times to be announced soon.

Thursday, August 28: Student Organization Fair and Academic Coaches Lunch
Times to be announced soon.

Last year, we kicked off Fall 2025 WOW with VikesFEST. A brand new, street fair style of event. This year, VikesFEST will be held Saturday, August 23 from 12–3 p.m.

Get a preview by viewing last year's video: