OU has a week full of activities, concerts and things to do around campus planned, so Bobcats, look no further. This guide will give firstcomers insight into what you can do during Welcome Week.
Resources
Coming to college can be stressful, especially when you’re living on your own for the first time and want to make sure everything is taken care of, which is why admissions, financial aid, scholarships and the University Registrar have extended hours on Aug. 24 and Aug. 25. THRIVE will also be hosting a Let’s Talk panel for students to connect with Housing & Residence Life staff. There will also be Culinary Services tents to learn about menus and meal plans, or so you can land that first culinary job if you’re interested in working in the dining facilities this semester.
Parties
It wouldn’t be college or OU without some good ole’ fashioned partying. So on Aug. 25, at Baker University Center, is the Baker Bash. Grab some friends or head there and meet new ones playing casino-based card games or dueling piano solos with free food and activities from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Furthermore, the annual Party at Ping will be happening on Ping Recreation Center’s front lawn from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Aug. 26.
Student Involvement Fair
On Aug. 27 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., is the Student Involvement Fair right after freshman convocation. It is an excellent opportunity for incoming students to meet the various organizations on campus, and connect with more than 300 organizations in attendance.
Camp Alden
Camp Alden returns this semester and will allow new Bobcats to explore their new library in a fun manner on Aug. 31 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Students can embark on a scavenger hunt through all seven floors and earn a prize. And the fun doesn’t stop there. There will be late-night s’mores, cornhole, putt-putting and a button-making station.
Movie night on the Green
Are you a film fanatic? On Aug. 24 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., the Campus Involvement Center will be screening “The Super Mario Brothers Movie.” For anyone interested in joining, this is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Nintendo lovers on campus.
More events
Several events are going on Aug. 25 and going into the weekend, including PAWS For A Cause, Commuter Dinner & Board Games, convocation for freshmen, residence hall meetings and the first-year student class photo experience. If there’s anything I recommend you do this Welcome Week, it’s to go out, meet and connect with your fellow Bobcats. It’s a guaranteed good time.