Welcome home, Mountaineers!
There's something for everyone at Welcome Week. Have fun, explore campus, and give back to the community while preparing for your fall semester.
Check the schedule to find your events!
Full Schedule Featured EventsConnect with your WVU family at these popular events.
Check the full Welcome Week schedule and FAQ for even more.
Thursday, August 14-Friday, August 22
Pick up a bucket list playing card at any residence hall front desk or Ask Us Anything tent. Grand prize is a laptop!
Sunday, August 17-Sunday, August 24
Meet people who share your interests while making new connections on campus and in the community. All activities are free, include transportation and equipment, and require preregistration. Register now!
Sunday, August 17
7-10 p.m., Milan Puskar Stadium
First-time freshmen event
Experience what it means to be a Mountaineer! You'll have the opportunity to sign your class flag, watch "The Pride of West Virginia" Mountaineer Marching Band perform its pregame show, meet new friends and, of course, get your official class photo taken in the state of West Virginia.
Monday, August 18
Evansdale Rec Fields
Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Performances begin at 7 p.m.
Don’t miss our welcome back concert featuring headliner Sierra Ferrell! Spend the evening catching up with friends and meeting new people. The PRT and buses between the Lair and Braxton Tower will run until one hour after the concert ends.
Tuesday, August 19
8 a.m.-1 p.m.
First-year undergraduate and transfer students will meet with faculty and administrators from their academic unit. Watch your MIX email for information from your college or school.
Tuesday, August 19
3-5 p.m., Rec Center
Find student groups that match your interests, from academic-focused clubs to groups dedicated to your favorite hobby.
Tuesday, August 19
Milan Puskar Stadium
Gates open at 7:30 p.m. Movie begins at 8:30 p.m.
Watch Thunderbolts, The New Avengers under the stars at Milan Puskar Stadium. All incoming students, returning students, and faculty and staff (with their families) are invited.
Wednesday, August 20
Your fall semester starts now. Look for our Ask Us Anything tents across campus. Our volunteers are ready to answer your questions!
Hey first-year students, don’t miss your class photo at Sunday Night Lights!
Visit this page Monday, August 18 to download your class photo.
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