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Thursday, Aug. 27

7:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Breakfast 
Putnam, Northwest, South, McMahon and CT Hall

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Residence Halls Move in for First Year Students
Across Campus

10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Welcome Tents
Fairfield Way (Rain Location: Student Union 304) *

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Concierge Tents
Tent 1: In front of The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Tent 2: Between the Student Recreation Center and West Campus

• Welcome students, families and friends! Stop by one of our Concierge tents for a great start to the Fall semester. We’ll have campus resource information, answers to your questions, water stations, and some fun signage to include in your photos to commemorate move-in and your UConn Husky spirit!

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Poster Sale
Fairfield Way

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Photos with Jonathan the Mascot
Fairfield Way

• Welcome to UConn! What better way to kick off the school year than a picture with Jonathan the Mascot - Grab your phone & head to Fairfield Way to meet our mascot! Share your photos by using #UConn2030

11:00 AM - 2:15 PM
Lunch
Dining Halls: McMahon, Putnam, Northwest, South, Gelfenbien & CT Hall or join us at the Union Street Market or any other quick service locations

• Visit various locations to enjoy lunch time!

11:00 AM- 2:15 PM
Library Book BINGO!
Homer Babbidge Library

• Come to Homer Babbidge Library and challenge yourself to a round of Library Book Bingo! Your bingo card will ask you to search for a selection of interesting books and other resources hidden in the library stacks, but fear not: we will have trusty librarians on hand who can help you master the art of locating just about anything in the library! Turn in a completed bingo card during the event, and you'll earn a prize (while supplies last).

3:00 PM
WOW Leaders in the Residence Halls

• Wow leaders will be roaming the halls to connect about this weekend!  Be sure to know who your WOW Leader is!

4:00 PM
Time to Say Goodbye!

• At this time, our WOW program begins for First Year Students. WOW Leaders will meet first year students in their Residence Halls!

4:30 PM
WOW Leader Meetings
First Year Students meet with their WOW Leaders (and RA)

• Please refer to Residence Hall door tags for meeting locations. Meet with your WOW Leader to go through activities for the weekend and meet the rest of your floor!

5:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Dinner with WOW groups
Putnam, Northwest, South, McMahon, Gelfenbien, North and CT Hall

• Connect with your WOW leader and RA to enjoy dinner with your entire WOW group!

7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
*Firepits, Glow Swings, Music, Food Trucks!
Founders Green

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Board Games and Crafts
Student Union Room 104 and Ballroom

• Do you prefer small group to connect with others? Looking for a space to get crafty? Join us in the Union for board games and crafts!

8:00 PM
Movie in the Student Union! 
Student Union Theatre

*Weather permitting

Did you Move in Today?  Interested in Community Service Tomorrow (Friday)?

Friday, Aug. 28

7:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Breakfast 
All Dining Units

8:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Community Service
Meet at the South Garage (Across from Gampel)

• Interested in helping at a soup kitchen, in a community garden, or on the local trails? Join Community Outreach to participate in a number of service opportunities supporting non-profit organizations in the communities around Storrs. Service opportunities will be between 2-4 hours long, including travel time on the provided transportation. Please visit the Community Service Days page to learn more and register to volunteer at one of the sites.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Residence Halls Move in for First Year Students
Across Campus

10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Welcome Tents
Fairfield Way (Rain Location: Student Union 304)*

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Concierge Tents
Tent 1: In front of The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Tent 2: Between the Student Recreation Center and West Campus

• Welcome students, families and friends! Stop by one of our Concierge tents for a great start to the Fall semester. We’ll have campus resource information, answers to your questions, water stations, and some fun signage to include in your photos to commemorate move-in and your UConn Husky spirit!

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Poster Sale
Fairfield Way

10:00 AM
RHA (Residence Hall Association) Scavenger Hunt
All around campus

• You and your WoW groups will be introduced to Husky Hunt! Husky Hunt is a campus scavenger hunt designed to help YOU learn more about your new home, while also gaining points to earn some free Swag .
• Download the Goosechase app, enter the access code: Husky2030 , and begin your Husky Hunt Adventure.
• There will be a wide variety of activities on the app. The more points that you accumulate, the bigger the prize you will win.
• Husky Hunt will conclude on August 31st at the RHA First Day of School Breakfast, located at West Residence Halls.
• Come and enjoy a FREE breakfast from Lizzie's food trucks, show us your scores, and collect your prizes.

11:00 AM - 2:15 PM
Lunch
All dining units open; As well as Student Union Food Court & Quick Service Restaurants

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Library Open House
Library

• Welcome to your library, Huskies! Homer Babbidge Library is excited to greet new and returning members of the UConn community and see you in the library. Join us for an open house to explore the library, learn more about our services and projects, and see what we have to offer you! The first 100 visitors who interact with all of our open house stations will be eligible for a special prize from the library.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Student Union Game Room Open
Student Union 1st Floor

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Open House at the Benton
Benton Museum

• Welcome New UConn Students!  The William Benton Museum of Art welcomes new students and returning students to visit. Your welcome gift is a Free Benton T-Shirt (while supplies last) and art stickers.  Have fun with Art Scavenger Hunts in the galleries and chalk drawing on the patio.  The museum is always free.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Photos with Jonathan the Mascot
Fairfield Way

• Welcome to UConn! What better way to kick off the school year than a picture with Jonathan the Mascot - Grab your phone & head to Fairfield Way to meet our mascot! Share your photos by using #UConn2030.

3:00 PM
WOW leaders in the Residence
First Year Students meet with their WOW Leaders

• WOW leaders will be roaming the halls to connect about this weekend! Be sure to know who your WOW leader is!

3:30 PM
Commuter Student Check in
Student Union Commuter Lounge SU108

• First Year Commuter Students are welcomed to join us on campus and participate in WOW.  Meet your WOW leaders and fellow huskies for a night of fun! Please be sure to RSVP.

4:00 PM
Time to Say Goodbye!

• WOW program begins for First Year Students. WOW Leaders will meet first year students in their Residence Halls!

4:30 PM
WOW Leader Meetings
First Year Students meet with their WOW Leaders (and RA)

• Please refer to the residence hall door tags for meeting locations! Meet with your WOW Leader to go through activities for the weekend and meet the rest of your floor!

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
Dinner with WOW groups
All Dining units

• Connect with your WOW leader and RA to enjoy dinner with your entire WOW group.

7:45 PM
*Torch Lighting Convocation Ceremony
Student Union Mall

• The University traditionally begins the academic year with a gathering called the Torch Lighting Convocation Ceremony. This official welcome event at UConn for first-year residential students marks the only time that the entire entering undergraduate class gathers as one. Visit the Convocation page for more information. 

Immediately Following Convocation-- 10:30 PM
Late Night & Student Union Scavenger Hunt Program
Student Union

• Join us in the Student Union for a night full of sweet treats, music, and so much more!
• Participate in the SU scavenger and win a prize!!
• Submit completed scavenger hunt cards and hand in at the table on Union Street

8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
*Firepit, Glow Swings, Music, Food Trucks 
Founder's Green, Inside Out 2

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Student Union Game Room Open
Student Union 1st Floor

9:00 PM
Comedy Show
The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts (doors open at 8:30pm)

• This year, WOW's annual Comedy Jam will feature TBA!  You won't want to miss it!

*Weather Permitting

Saturday, Aug. 29

7:00 AM - 10:00AM
Breakfast
Putnam, North, South, Gelfenbien, CT Hall

8:00 AM
SIGN UP for a Bus trip to Target (Sunday)
Buses depart from the 2336 Jim Calhoun Way at 10:00am on SUNDAY

• Did you forget an item or two for the start of school?  Let us take you to Target in Manchester CT to grab what you need.
• Sign-ups begin Saturday at 8am. Sign up HERE!

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Residence Hall Move in for Continuing, Transfer, and Campus Change Students
Across Campus

9:00 AM 
First Year Commuter Student Reception
Student Union Commuter Lounge - Student Union 108- RSVP

9:00 AM /10:30 AM
Opening Speaker
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts

• First Years students will be assigned a time slot. Your WOW leader will provide you with the details
• 9am session will attend breakfast after; 10:30am session will attend breakfast before

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Concierge Tents
Tent 1: In front of The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Tent 2: Between the Student Recreation Center and West Campus

• Welcome students, families and friends! Stop by one of our Concierge tents for a great start to the Fall semester. We’ll have campus resource information, answers to your questions, water stations, and some fun signage to include in your photos to commemorate move-in and your UConn Husky spirit!

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Poster Sale
Fairfield Way

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Brunch
All dining units open

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Dean's Meeting

• Academic Center for Exploratory Students (Aces) -Aust 108
• College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) and Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture (RHSA) - ITE C80
• School of Business -Student Union Theater
• College of Engineering -McHugh 101/102
• College of Liberal Arts and Science - The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
• School of Fine Arts - Von der Mehden
• School of Nursing - Storrs Hall Widmer Wing WW 16
• School of Pharmacy-PBB 131

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Open House at the Benton
Benton Museum

• Welcome New UConn Students!  The William Benton Museum of Art welcomes new students and returning students to visit. Your welcome gift is a Free Benton T-Shirt (while supplies last) and art stickers.  Have fun with Art Scavenger Hunts in the galleries and chalk drawing on the patio.  The museum is always free.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cultural Center Program and Welcome
Student Union Mall

• Join us at Cultural Centers and Programs Welcome — your chance to connect, celebrate, and find your community at UConn! Meet the staff and student leaders from UConn’s Cultural Centers and Programs, learn about upcoming events and opportunities, enjoy free food, music, and activities, and enter to win exciting prizes and giveaways. Whether you’re looking to get involved, make new friends, or simply explore all that UConn has to offer, this is the perfect place to start your first year. Come as you are and discover the communities that make UConn feel like home! 

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
UConn Rec T-shirt Giveaway
UConn Recreation

• Join us outside the Recreation Center for games, music, t-shirts, and free swag! Learn about UConn Recreation and all of our programs and events. Don’t miss our mobile app and social media contest

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
UConn Muslim Union Meet and Greet (UCMU)
MCHU 201

• The UCMU comprises all the Muslim student organizations across all UConn campuses and advocates for the rights and accommodations for the Muslim community. We will be introducing each organization, sharing how you can join, and all the resources Muslims have access to at UConn! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to salaam.ucmu@gmail.com.

We can't wait to see you all! Salaam!

• UConn Muslim Union (UCMU)
  • Ahlul Bayt Student Association (UConn ABSA)
  • UConn Al-Nisa
  • Black Muslim Association (UConn BMA)
  • Hartford Muslim Student Association (UConn Hartford MSA)
  • Stamford Muslim Student Association (UConn Stamford MSA)
  • Storrs Muslim Student Association (UConn Storrs MSA)
  • UConn Salaam
  • Waterbury Muslim Student Association (UConn Waterbury MSA)

TBD
Student Union Game Room Open
Student Union 1st Floor

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
METAS Welcome
Student Union Ballroom (check in immediately following your respective Dean's Meeting)

• Join us as we welcome a new cohort of mentors and mentees in the METAS peer mentoring program, where mentors and mentees meet in person for the first time.  Introducing staff of PRLACC and getting the first-year students (mentees) excited about their first year at UConn. This event is mandatory for all METAS mentors and mentees

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM (TBD)
Open Play(TBD)
Locations TBD

4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Dinner
All dining units open

6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
Playfair
Sherman Field

• With Playfair, seeing is believing! It is totally unlike anything else you have ever experienced. It’s entertainment! It’s fun! It’s the perfect way to make new campus friendships! Join your fellow classmates and WOW Leaders for this high-energy activity!

7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
SUBOG Block Party*
Fairfield Way

• SUBOG is hosting their annual Block Party featuring glow themed inflatables and games, a DJ, novelties, and food trucks. This event will be a great opportunity for students, new and returning, to gather, have fun, and see what SUBOG is about!

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Student Union Game Room Open
Student Union

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Indoor Activities
Student Union 104 & 304

• Looking for a space to decompress? Join us for various activities (crafts, board games, etc.) in the Student Union!

8:00 PM
Movie in the Student Union (Showing: TBD)
Student Union Theatre

*Weather Permitting

Sunday, Aug. 30

7:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Breakfast 
 South, North and CT Hall

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Residence Hall Move in for Continuing, Transfer, and Campus Change Students 
Across Campus

9:30 AM-10:30
Breakfast Only
Putnam, Gelfenbien

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Learning Community Kickoff
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts

TBD
Transfer Student and Campus Change Welcome Breakfast 
Student Union 304- RSVP (check your email)

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Honors Program Welcome
Student Union Theater

• This event provides information about the Honors Program to first-year Honors students. Students will learn about Honors Program expectations and Honors student organizations. There will be an opportunity to speak with current Honors students about their experience and to answer any questions

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Concierge Tents
Tent 1: In front of The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Tent 2: Between the Student Recreation Center and West Campus

• Welcome students, families and friends! Stop by one of our Concierge tents for a great start to the Fall semester. We’ll have campus resource information, answers to your questions, water stations, and some fun signage to include in your photos to commemorate move-in and your UConn Husky spirit!

10:00 AM -1:00 PM
Bus trip to TBD
Buses depart from the 2336 Jim Calhoun Way at 10:00am

• Did you forget an item or two for the start of school?  Let us take you to Target in Manchester CT to grab what you need.
• Sign-ups begin Saturday at 8am. Sign up HERE!

10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Poster Sale
Fairfield Way

10:30 AM - 2:15 PM
Brunch
All dining units open

11:00 AM
Campus Tours

• Feel a little spun around from your initial visit to campus? Curious about where your classes will be this semester? Join your WOW Leader for a guided campus tour! Check with your WOW leader for your meeting spot or if you need a different time

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Let's Talk
SU 316 and 317 (318 Waiting Area)

• Let's Talk provides students with an informal, confidential opportunity to meet briefly with a therapist at Student Health and Wellness for support and coaching around non-crisis concerns. Therapists will meet with students individually on a first come, first served basis. Consider it office hours for your mental health as you transition to, or back to, college life!

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Open House at the Benton
Benton Museum

• Welcome New UConn Students!  The William Benton Museum of Art welcomes new students and returning students to visit. Your welcome gift is a Free Benton T-Shirt (while supplies last) and art stickers.  Have fun with Art Scavenger Hunts in the galleries and chalk drawing on the patio.  The museum is always free.

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
AsACC AMP Fall Welcome
Student Union Ballroom

• The Asian/Asian American Mentoring Program (AMP) welcomes our first-year mentees that have been accepted to our program at our first event to meet their mentors and introduce AsACC staff. We will be hosting an afternoon of activities and presentations to give everyone an opportunity to connect with their fellow mentors and mentees before enjoying a lovely dinner. We look forward to meeting you all!

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Huskython Annual Kickoff Event
Fairfield Way

• HuskyTHON's annual Kickoff Event will be taking place on Fairfield Way to welcome you to campus! What better way to start off the year than playing games, shopping at vendor stations, and enjoying delicious food! Come stop by from 1-5PM to learn about HuskyTHON and meet some members of the organization. We can't wait to see you!

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Women's Center Open House
Student Union Room 412G

• Come learn about the work of the Women’s Center and how you can get involved in feminist activism and gender equity causes on campus. Representatives from Women in STEM Mentoring Program (WiSTEM), Men’s Project, Greeks Against Sexual Assault, In-Power, Between Women, and the Violence Against Women Prevention Program (VAWPP) will be available with information about each of their programs.

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
African American Cultural Center Community Kickoff Cookout
Student Union Lawn

• Join the AACC as we welcome home our new and returning students to campus. Take a tour of the AACC, grab a bite to eat, connect with your community, learn how to get involved and vibe over good music and great energy. See you there!

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Rainbow Center Community Kickoff IRIS Mentoring Welcome
Rainbow Center

• Join the Rainbow Center as we welcome our new and returning students to campus. Meet the Professional Staff, learn about the Inspiring Readiness, Inspiring Success (IRIS) Mentoring Program, and be connected to resources to help you become a thriving member of the UConn Community. Come hang out and make new connections. Hope to see you there!

4:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Dinner
All dining units open

TBD
Men's Soccer vs. Western Michigan
Joseph J. Morrone Stadium at Rizza Performance Center

• Join us for the Student Traditions Night. Fans can kick off the 2026 season by hanging out with Jonathan the Husky and learning UConn’s gameday cheers and traditions with members of UConn Athletics teams

7:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Late Night Dinner
Northwest & South