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Welcome Weekend is a 4-day event that kick-starts the school year! All first-year and transfer students are required to participate in Welcome Weekend. Commuter students will not stay on campus during this event, but do need to be in attendance during the required activities.

Click here to view the full schedule of Welcome Weekend events!

MONDAY, AUG 11

Fall Athlete Move-in Day

THURSDAY, AUG. 14

Move-in Day for first-year and transfer students (10am-3pm)

Commuters: Check-in begins at 3pm and are expected to be in attendance until 9pm.

FRIDAY, AUG. 15

A full day of events focused on building connections and making memories! Activities on this day include meeting other students in your major, wellness and safety presentations, a class picture and more!

Commuters: Check-in begins at 9am and attendance is expected from 9am-9pm.

SATURDAY, AUG. 16

Another full day of programming spent with your First-Year Cohorts, including a campus scavenger hunt, walking your class schedule, tech tips and academic processes, and beginning your VIA strengths-focused journey.

The evening includes Lionpalooza in the Quad for the entire MSJ community!

Commuters: Check-in begins at 9am and attendance is expected from 9am-9pm.

SUNDAY, AUG. 17

Sunday’s plans are optional and are intended to be laid-back fun before classes start the following day.

There will be a required catch-up session for any fall athletes who missed sessions the previous days because of practice. Your coaches will let you know.

 

Questions or concerns? Contact the Orientation Team at NewLionsInfo@msj.edu.