Saturday, August 29
7:00 AM - 10:15AM
Breakfast
Putnam, North, South, Gelfenbien, CT Hall
8:00 AM
SIGN UP for a Bus trip to Target (Sunday)
Buses depart from the Austin Classroom building 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 brunch 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) -Gant West 002
- College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) and Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture (RHSA) - ITE C80
- School of Business - Austin 108
- 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 - Schenker 151
- 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. Visit us to pick up your free T-shirt (while supplies last). Visit the Museum to see the current exhibitions and have fun with friends or dorm mates while doing an in-gallery scavenger hunt.
In addition to the exhibits in the museum, check out UConn's campus collection of outdoor art and sculptures through the Benton's self-guided walking tour.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cultural Center Program and Welcome
Student Union Mall (Rain Location: Student Union 304)
- 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
The UConn Rec Block Party
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
MCHU 201
- Join the UConn Muslim Union (UCMU) 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!
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Ahlul Bayt Student Association (UConn ABSA)
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UConn Al-Nisa
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Black Muslim Association (UConn BMA)
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Hartford Muslim Student Association (UConn Hartford MSA)
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Stamford Muslim Student Association (UConn Stamford MSA)
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Storrs Muslim Student Association (UConn Storrs MSA)
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UConn Salaam
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Waterbury Muslim Student Association (UConn Waterbury MSA)
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2:30 PM-4:30 PM
Open Play
Various Locations
- Sand volleyball @ Alumni, Hicks/Grange, Towers, West
- Basketball @ Alumni, North Rec Park, Towers
- Pickleball, Cornhole, Spikeball, Walking, and Jogging @ North Rec Park
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
METAS Welcome
Student Union Ballroom
- 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
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-10:00 PM
Student Union Game Room Open
Student Union 1st Floor
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
SUBOG Block Party*
Fairfield Way
- SUBOG is excited to welcome students back with their annual Block Party! Come join us on Fairfield Way for food trucks, music, amusements, and more!
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Student Union Game Room Open
Student Union
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Indoor Activities
Student Union 104
- 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!
Student Union Room 303
- Showing: 1 0 Things I Hate About You
*Weather Permitting