Welcome Week: Schedule of Events

Welcome Week at Wittenberg University is the second-part in the Destination Wittenberg: New Student Orientation series.

We hope that the events listed below will inform and entertain, but most of all, we hope that our new students learn everything they need to know about their new college home. Please note that all bolded events are required for all first-year students, and times and locations are subject to change.

  • For a listing of all activities and events throughout the school year, click here.

Q: Is Welcome Week Required?

A: Yes! Welcome Week—one of the best traditions at Wittenberg is required for all incoming students! Students are paired with a Tiger Team—an upper-class peer leader who will be your guide and built-in support as you begin college!

Q: Do I have to attend all events?

A: Most students attend all events, however, the sessions on the schedule that are BOLD are mandatory for all incoming students!  When you check in on Move-in Day you will receive your individualized schedule that will have the time and locations for sessions.

Q: When do I move into the Residence Halls?

A: All residential students received an email from Residence Life that outlines your specific time to move into your residence hall. All incoming students have an assigned time between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024.

Q: When do commuter students arrive on Thursday, August 22, 2024?

A: Commuter students and their parents/families kick off Welcome Week with a Commuter Student Welcome & Orientation session starting at 2:00 pm in Shouvlin 105. If you have questions, contact Drew Sawyer from COMPASS at sawyera@wittenberg.edu.

Q: What is a Tiger Team?

A: Your Tiger Team is comprised of your classmates from your First-year seminar and is led by 2-3 upper-class peer leaders! This group becomes a great “Home-base” for you as you will have class weekly with this group and many may have similar academic interests! When our graduating seniors look back on their experience, they often note that they made connections through their Tiger Team group!

EventStart TimeEnd TimeLocation
Move-in to your residence halls9:00am12:00pmResidence Halls
Open House University Departments11:00am2:15pmHonors Program: Matthies House
Financial Aid: Recitation Hall
International Education & Study Abroad: Hollenbeck Hall 219
COMPASS: Thomas Library
Counseling Services: Shouvlin Center 210
First Generation Student & Family Welcome Reception12:00pm1:00pmFounder's Pub
Transfer Student Welcome & Orientation1:00pm2:00pmShouvlin Center; Room 105A
Commuter Student Orientation2:00pm3:00pmShouvlin Center; Room 105A
Opening Convocation3:00pm4:15pmPam Evans Smith Arena
Families Depart4:15pm5:30pmVarious Locations
First-Year Students Sweet Treats with Tiger Team (Students Only)4:30pm5:15pmAlumni Way (Rain Location: Student Center)
Dinner with Tiger Team5:30pm6:30pmAlumni Way/Center Dining Room
Residence Hall Meetings6:30pm7:30pm 
Tiger Team Meeting 17:45pm8:45pmChapel Lawn (Rain Location: FYS Classrooms)
Union Board's Mentalist9:00pm10:00pmCenter Dining Room
Late Hall Programs9:30pm Residence Halls

EventStart TimeEnd TimeLocation
Breakfast7:30am9:00amCenter Dining Room
PlayFair: A powerful experience where you can make friends and get excited for your first night at Witt!9:00am10:00amPam Evans Smith Arena
Education Programming: "Building a Respectful Community" 10:15am11:15amFYS Classrooms
First-Year Class Photo11:30am12:00pmMyers Hall Steps
Lunch with your FYS Professor12:00pm1:00pmMyers Hall Steps/FYS Classrooms
FYS: Your First College Course1:00pm2:30pmFYS Classrooms
Tiger Team Activities/ Taking Care Of Business: Want to know where your classes are or need to chat with a campus resource? Or maybe you are interested in learning more about the HWA, Thomas Library, or ways to study abroad. This will be your time to choose your path. We will have a Tiger Team assist you.2:30pm5:00pmHollenbeck 219
President's Reception & Dinner5:00pm7:00pmVarious Locations
Meet Up for Witt Olympics7:30pm8:00pmResidence Halls/Commuter Lounge
Witt Olympics: Friendly competition between our community! Various competitions like tug-of-war, relay races, trivia, and other activities to see which community is the best!8:30pm9:30pmSteemer
Witt After Dark9:30pm11:00pmAlumni Way

EventStart TimeEnd TimeLocation
Breakfast7:30am9:00amCenter Dining Room
Education Programming: Sex Rules (Title IX Session) & Alcohol Education Program 9:00am12:00pmKuss Science Center 152A / Pam Evans Smith Arena
Lunch12:00pm1:30pmCenter Dining Room
Downtown Springfield Takeover / Connections Time1:30pm3:00pmDowntown Springfield / Chapel Lawn
Hagen Center Community Service Project3:30pm4:30pmPam Evans Smith Arena
Tiger Team Meeting4:30 pm5:30 pmFYS Classroom
Tiger Team Dinner5:30pm6:30pmCenter Dining Room
Final Tiger Team Meeting & Closing Remarks6:30pm7:30pmCommencement Hollow (Rain Location: Pam Evans Smith Arena)
Theatre and Dance Showcase: See performances by theatre and dance students and learn how you can get involved! Information on auditions, dance concert, theatre events, and student jobs in theatre and dance will be presented.8:00pm9:00pmChakeres Memorial Theatre
Tigerpalooza: Making connections with peers of similar interest through various activities. From games to crafts and even food!9:00pm11:00pmAlumni Way / Student Center

EventStart TimeEnd TimeLocation
Donuts, Fellowship, and Worship10:30am11:00amWeaver Chapel
Worship Service11:00am Weaver Chapel
Brunch11:00am12:00pmCenter Dining Room
First Generation Meetup!11:00am12:00pmAlumni Room
Walmart Runs - Rotating Shuttle12:00pm3:00pmStudent Center
Find Your Classes & First Day of Classes Prep1:00pm3:00pmAlumni Way / Academic Buildings
Recreation Sports Activities4:00pm6:00pmAlumni Way Volleyball Court / Basketball Court
CBS Cookout6:00 pm9:00 pmMcClain Center for Diversity
    
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