Fall 2025 Welcome Week
Mark your calendars, events begin August 21st, 2025!
WELCOME WEEK
Welcome Week at KU is filled with great events and activities that are designed to help you become better acquainted with KU! Events will kick off with move-in day, followed by activities all throughout the first weekend leading up to the start of classes. The fun doesn't stop once class begins, as a full slate of activities will continue on weeks into the semester.
- Plan. Plan to attend as many events as possible!
- Community. Get to know fellow new students and staff
- Navigate. Fall 2025 Welcome Week begins on Thursday, August 21st and runs through the first weeks of classes!
See the list below for all the events happening on the first weekend at Kutztown! Click on the events to learn more about them through Engage!(Event times and locations subject to change).
Note: Some events are required for new students! These events are marked below with a * next to them.
Thursday, August 21st Events
| Time | Event | Location |
| 8am-4pm | Various | |
| 5:15pm |
All Hall Meetings* |
Residence Halls |
| 7pm | South Dining Hall Room 1 | |
| 9pm-11pm | DMZ Tent | |
| 8am-7pm |
Campus Store Buy More Save More |
KU Campus Store |
Friday, August 22nd Events
| Time | Event | Location |
| 9am-10am | Maximize Your Buzz* | Keystone Fieldhouse |
| 10am-11am | Zero Shades of Grey* | Keystone Fieldhouse |
| 9am-6pm | Poster Sale | DMZ |
| 1pm-2pm | Convocation* | Keystone Fieldhouse |
| 1:45pm | Class Photo | Keystone Field |
| 2pm-4pm | College Meetings* | Various Locations |
| 7pm-9pm | New to KU Trivia | South Dining Hall Room 1 |
| 9pm-12am | Paint KU - Paint Party | DMZ |
| 9pm-11pm | Cultures United | Multicultural Center |
| 9pm-11pm | Crafting and Cookies | Boxwood House |
| 8am-4pm | Campus Store Buy More Save More | KU Campus Store |
Saturday, August 23rd Events
| Time | Event | Location |
| 9am-6pm | Poster Sale | DMZ |
| 10am-11am | 1 Reason Why Not* | Keystone Fieldhouse |
| 1pm-4pm | Golden Success Sessions - Choose Your Own! | Various |
| 4pm-6pm | Philadelphia Sports Trivia & Wings | MSU 218 |
| 9pm-11pm | Glow Party | DMZ |
| 8am-4pm | Campus Store Buy More Save More | Campus Store |
Sunday, August 24th Events
| Time | Event | Location |
| 9am-11am | Goat Yoga | DMZ |
| 9am-6pm | Poster Sale | DMZ |
| 11am-2pm | Petting Zoo | DMZ |
| 11am-2pm | The Amazing Wellness Race | MSU 218 |
| 12pm-3pm | Class Schedule Tours | DMZ |
Monday, August 25th Events
| Time | Event | Location |
| All Day | First Day of Classes* | Various |
| 7:30a-4p | Ask Me Stations | North Campus |
| 4pm-7pm | Welcome Picnic | DMZ |
Tuesday, August 26th Events
| Time | Event | Location |
| 7:30am-4pm | Ask Me Stations | North Campus |
| 5pm-9pm | Welcome Back Bash | DMZ |
Wednesday, August 27th Events
| Time | Event | Location |
| 7:30am-4pm | Ask Me Stations | North Campus |
| 7pm-9pm | Movie Bingo- Monsters University | MSU 183 |
Thursday, August 28th Events
| Time | Event | Location |
| 10am-2pm | Community Link & Unity Day | Schaeffer Lawn |
| 2pm-5pm | Belonging Bash | MCC, Boxwood House, & Vet Center |
| 6pm-8pm | Chill Out & Grill Out | Golden Bear Plaza/Basketball Court |
Friday, August 29th Events
| Time | Event | Location |
| 7pm-9pm | Bears at Night: Welcome Bingo | South Dining Hall 1 & 2 |
Tuesday, September 2nd Events
| Time | Event | Location |
| 11am-1pm | Commuter Tuesday | MSU 223 |
| 6pm-8pm | Transfer Mix and Mingle | University Place Courtyard |
Wednesday, September 3rd Events
| Time | Event | Location |
| 4pm-7pm | Involvement Fair | MSU 218 |
Thursday, September 4th Events
| Time | Event | Location |
| 2pm | Field Hockey Home Opener | Andre Reed Stadium |
| 5:30pm-7:00pm | Pre-Game Activities | South Campus |
| 7:00pm | Football Home Opener | Andre Reed Stadium |
Friday, September 5th Events
| Time | Event | Location |
| 6pm | Volleyball Home Opener | Keystone Arena |
| 7pm-9pm | Bears at Night | South Dining Hall 1 & 2 |