Bear Essentials
Aug. 27, 2025
Unity Rally
You Belong at KU! Join together as a Golden Bear family. Free giveaways. Thursday, Aug. 28, 11 a.m. Schaeffer Lawn.
Military and Veterans: Enrollment Certification Request Form - Reminder to submit your form for the Fall 2025 semester if you are using military benefits. This must be completed every semester.
Free and Discounted Campus Event Tickets - Use your KU login, create an account and access student-only events, discounted KU Presents! tickets and a FREE TICKET to regular season home KU football games!
Save the Date: JCPenney SUIT-UP Event - Sun. Sept. 7, 4-7 p.m. at JCPenney at Lehigh Valley Mall. Get up to 45% off professional clothing. Bring KU ID. No Registration needed, just show up!
What is Engage? - Engage is a website for KU students to get involved, learn more about events and organizations on campus and start building a resume.
Events
Welcome Week - Check out the Fall 2025 Welcome Week Schedule. Activities are planned throughout the next week and beyond. Don't miss the fun!
Wed. Aug. 27
Ask Me Stations - North Campus. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Monsters University Movie and Bingo Night - Join us for a movie night filled with laughs, screams, and school spirit👹Play bingo and win prizes along the way! This event will begin at 7 p.m. in MSU 183.
Newman Nights - Join the Catholic Student Group (Newman Council) for a free dinner and activities at 6 p.m. St. Christopher House, 15207 Kutztown Road (across from Old Main).
Thu. Aug. 28
Unity Rally - A great tradition to start the year as we join together to celebrate our diversity and being part of the Golden Bear community! 11 a.m. Schaeffer Lawn.
Community Link - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Schaeffer Lawn.
Women's Center and LGBTQ+ Center Belonging Bash - 2-5 p.m. Find out how you can get involved in our clubs and enjoy some free Kona Ice, crafts and giveaways at the Boxwood House.
Senior Kickoff - 1 p.m. Receive info to successfully find employment. Gain the knowledge, resources and enthusiasm to finish strong at KU! Via Zoom.
Chill Out & Grill Out - 6-8 p.m., Golden Bear Plaza/Basketball Court.
Fri. Aug. 29
College Colors Day - Show your support as a Golden Bear and grab yourself some maroon and gold apparel at the KU Campus Store. 25% savings on apparel and gifts (in-store and online). Excludes other sales and promotions, valid while supplies last.
Bears at Night: Welcome Bingo - 7-9 p.m. South Dining Hall Room 1 and 2.
Sun. Aug. 31
Mass - Join the Catholic Student Group (Newman Council) for Sunday Mass at 5 p.m. St. Christopher House.
Mon Sept. 1
Labor Day - No classes, administrative offices closed.
Tue. Sept. 2
Iced Coffee, Cookies & Careers - 11 a.m. Come out for free coffee and food and meet the staff of the Career Development Center. Alumni Plaza.
Commuter Tuesday - 11 a.m.-1 p.m. MSU 223.
Transfer Mix & Mingle - Mix and mingle with other transfer students while doing fun activities together. 6-8 p.m. University Place courtyard. Hope to see you there!
Wed. Sept. 3
Fall '25 Involvement Fair - Get involved, get connected, get the ~Scoop~ on involvement at KU!🍦 Meet and join clubs from 4-7 p.m. located in MSU 218.
Belize Study Abroad Information Session - Learn about KU’s Winter Belize Study Abroad trip. Info session: 11 a.m., Boehm 260.
Newman Nights Mass - Join the Catholic Student Group (Newman Council) for mass at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and activities, St. Christopher Newman Center (across from Old Main).
Iced Coffee, Cookies & Careers - Noon. Come out for free coffee and food and meet the staff of the Career Development Center Alumni Plaza.
Senior Kickoff - 3 p.m. or 7 p.m. Receive info to successfully find employment. Gain the knowledge, resources and enthusiasm to finish strong at KU! Via zoom.