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Get Ready for �鶹��Ƶ Welcome

�鶹��Ƶ Welcome is a time to meet new friends, build community, explore involvement opportunities, and enjoy events and activities as you are welcomed (or welcomed back) to �鶹��Ƶ. During Orientation, new students will connect with classmates, learn your way around campus and explore DC. Then during Welcome Week, new and returning students are invited to a variety of events and celebrations to commemorate the start of a new school year. There's something for everyone!

Orientation Schedule on Zoho Backstage

For new students participating in Orientation, you can find your personalized orientation schedule on the app Zoho Backstage.

Welcome Week Highlights

All events open to both new and returning students are posted on Engage! Engage allows students to discover events happening on campus and find student clubs and organizations.

Our full schedule is available on Engage, but we are listing just a few of our signature events here!

Monday, August 19
8:30 p.m., on the Quad

Tuesday, August 20
6 p.m., Yoga on the Quad
8:30 p.m., in Mary Graydon Center

Wednesday, August 21
9 p.m., Late Night at the Rec in Bender Arena

Thursday, August 22
8 p.m., in Katzen Arts Center

Friday, August 23
8:45 a.m., Convocation: Students assemble on the Quad and process into Bender Arena!
6 p.m., Eagle’s Roast Barbecue on the Quad
7 p.m., Silent Disco Summer Jam on the Quad

Saturday, August 24
12 p.m., Taste of Home and Block Party on the Quad
5:15 p.m., in Mary Graydon Center Room 128

Sunday, August 25
12 p.m., on the Quad

Monday, August 26
5 p.m., Picnic on the Quad

Tuesday, August 27
9 p.m., in Bender Arena

Wednesday, August 28
1 p.m., on the Quad
4:45 p.m.,

Thursday, August 29
11 a.m., on the Quad