Bear Essentials
Aug. 26-Sept. 2, 2026
Welcome Back Golden Bears!
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University Lost and Found - The University Lost and Found is located at the information desk in the Student Union Building. Use the link to browse the current inventory.
MSU A1 Pay to Park Lot - The A1 parking lot behind the MSU is using a new pay-to-park system. Please reference signage in the MSU A1 lot for on-the-spot instructions.
Roadway Repairs at Risley Hall - UGI will be on campus to make roadway and landscape repairs behind Risley Hall Mon. Aug. 31 and Tue. Sept. 1. Access between the F1 (Stratton) and F4 (basketball courts) parking lots will be closed. Parking may be minimally impacted in the F4 lot along the stadium fence. Please enter and exit F1 from the Normal Ave. entrance. If the project is to last beyond Sept. 1, we will provide updates. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Events
Welcome Week - Check out the Fall 2026 Welcome Week Schedule. Activities are planned throughout the next week and beyond. Don't miss the fun!
Wed. Aug. 26
Newman Night - 5:30 p.m. Mass, 6 p.m. dinner and activities. Saint Christopher Catholic Newman Center (across from Old Main).
Pitch Perfect Movie Bingo - 7-9 p.m. MSU 183. Bingo syncs with the movie to win fun prizes at the end, or just simply sit back and enjoy the film.
Thu. Aug 27
Community Link Fair - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Schaeffer Lawn.
Unity Rally - 11 am. Schaeffer Lawn (rain location MSU 218). Join the Golden Bear Family!
Yoga at Boxwood House with Dr. C. - 1-2 p.m. with Dr. Colleen Clemens, Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies Director on the Boxwood House Lawn. Free yoga mat to first 15 students who RSVP on Engage.
Waves of Welcome Open House Event - 3-6 p.m. Open House at Boxwood House. Visit the Women's Center and the LGBTQ+ Resource Center for tours, snacks and giveaways!
Chill Out & Grill Out - 6-8 p.m. Golden Bear Plaza/Basketball Court.
Fri. Aug. 28
Bears at Night: Welcome Bingo - 7-9 p.m. South Dining Hall Room 1.
Mon. Aug. 31
Queer Media Club - Every Monday, starting Aug. 31, 6-7 p.m. Location: Boxwood House, LGBTQ+ Resource Center - Weekly engagement with forms of queer media, books, films, etc.
Tue. Sept. 1
Iced Coffee and Cookies - 11 a.m., Alumni Plaza. Enjoy some FREE iced coffee and cookies and meet the Career Development Staff.
Women's Volleyball vs. Goldey-Beacom - 6:30 p.m. at Brandywine Heights High School.
Wed. Sept. 2
Iced Coffee and Cookies - noon, Alumni Plaza. Enjoy some FREE iced coffee and cookies and meet the Career Development Staff.
Involvement Fair - 4-7 p.m. MSU 218. An opportunity to explore campus clubs and organizations, meet new people, and get connected.