Welcome Week

Ask a Hawk | 7:30AM - 6:30PM | Chapel Lawn & Foley Lawn

New to campus or just have questions about SJU? Come out to Chapel Lawn & Foley Lawn to Ask a fellow Hawk! 

Last Day of Summer | 4:00PM - 6:00PM | Chapel Lawn

Join Hawk Hill Productions as they kick off the Fall Semester by celebrating the Last Day of Summer. Come out and enjoy volleyball, sport games, obstacle courses, Kona Ice, rock wall climbing, henna, and airbrush tattoos. 

Ask a Hawk | 7:30AM - 6:30PM | Chapel Lawn & Foley Lawn

New to campus or just have questions about SJU? Come out to Chapel Lawn & Foley Lawn to Ask a fellow Hawk! 

Summer Camp | 7:30PM - 9:30PM | Chapel Lawn

Join Hawk Hill Productions for their annual Tie Dye event. There will be free t-shirts given out at the beginning of the event to tie dye. Once you tie dye stay to enjoy Monsters University with popcorn and s’mores! 

Hypnotist | 8:00PM - 9:00PM | Perch

Join Hawk Hill Productions in welcoming Nadeen Manuel. Nadeen is one of the fastest Hypnotist in the world. Nadeen is at the top of her field, making her a world authority on hypnotism. Come to either enjoy the field or prepare to be a part of the show! 

Big Money Bingo | 8:00PM - 10:00PM | University City: STC 145

Join Hawk City Productions as they kick off their Welcome Week events with one of the largest events they host during the year. Prizes range from back to school items, squishies, bean bags, legos, and some grand prizes. 

O'Pake Grand Opening | All Day | O'Pake Recreation Center

Join the Recreation Center as they celebrate the grand opening of the new recreation center! 

Ice Pops & Photo-Ops | 12:00PM - 2:00PM | Francis A. Drexel Library

Head over to the library to meet with the Library staff while having ice-pops, photo props, bubbles, and sidewalk chalk.

Tie Dye | 1:30PM | UC Quad

Come out to get your University City Welcome Week Shirt while supplies last! 

Activities Fair | 4:00PM - 6:00PM | Curran Field

Get involved on campus by coming out and meeting all the organizations that SJU has to offer! 

An Evening With SNL's.. | 8:00PM | Bluett Theater

Come out for an evening with SNL’s... Free tickets will be available starting on August 26th at 12PM on www.sju.edu/tickets.

HCP Block Party | 12:00PM - 2:00PM | Univeristy City: Parenti Plaza

Join Hawk City Productions to celebrate the end of the week with root beer floats, a dunk tank, and a custom UC Coloring Book.

First Friday Chill | 12:30PM | Outside of LaFarge

Celebrate the end of the first week of classes with free Rita's outside of LaFarge!

Residence Hall Cup: Lawn Games & Lounge | 5:30PM - 7:30PM | McShain Lawn

Earn points for your residence hall as part of the Residence Hall Cup while enjoying snacks, getting to know students in other buildings, and enjoying some lighthearted competition!

Class of 2028 Day of Service | 10:00AM - 1:30PM | Gorgas Park

A great way to meet new people and spend time in nature. Check out the university calendar for registration.

Kinney Center Welcome Fun Day | 1:00PM - 3:00PM | Connelly Hall

Join the Kinney Center for a fun afternoon filled with a petting zoo, moon bounce, snacks, and activities.

Phillies Game | 7:15PM | Citizens Bank Park | $10

Join HHP for a night at the ballpark! Buses depart from Cardinal Avenue at 5:30PM. $10 tickets will be available starting on August 26th at 1PM on www.sju.edu/tickets.

Ocean City Trip | 8:30AM | Ocean City, NJ | $10

Take a relaxing trip down to the shore for Labor Day Weekend! Bus will depart from Cardinal Avenue at 8:30AM. $10 tickets will be available starting on August 26th at 2PM on www.sju.edu/tickets.

King of Prussia Trip | 11:00AM & 1:00PM | King of Prussia, PA

Last minute shopping, grabbing a bite to eat, or going to see a movie? We got you covered! Take a shuttle bus departing from Cardinal Avenue at 11:00AM or 1:00PM. Seats are first come, first served.