Annual Events

Two students on a moon bounce
August

Welcome Week

Welcome Week is a week of activities at the start of the academic year!

Activities Fair 2016 with students surrounding tables on Curran Field
August

Activities Fair

The Activities Fair is an opportunity for students to speak with members of the 150+ organizations on campus to get involved with and sign up for clubs/activities.

White tents covering tables on Curran Field during HawkFest 2017
September

Family Day on Hawk Hill

Join in the epic campus-wide celebration! Students, parents and families are invited to Hawk Hill for a family weekend to reminisce and create memories, reunite with friends and tour campus.

Elaine Estes ’19 receiving an award from former president, Mark Reed
May

Student Life Awards

Each year, the University Student Senate recognizes outstanding achievement at the Student Life  Awards Ceremony in May.

Two students smiling and pointing at the camera.
Summer

Orientation

Based on an approach we call cura personalis, orientation is designed to prepare the whole student. New student orientation sessions are typically offered four two-day sessions over the summer.