All returning, continuing, and new students are invited! Listed below are the opportunities to meet and greet faculty, staff and other students during the start of the term. Students are encouraged to attend multiple sessions.
Welcome Week & Welcome Back 2026 schedules
The Tweed Museum of Art will be open Tue, August 25 - Fri, August 28 from 10am - 4pm and on Sat, August 29 from 11am - 4pm. Take a break from all the festivities to appreciate art in various forms!
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| Program | Date/Time/Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Undeclareds & all CAHSS students | Invited to attend multiple Meet & Greet sessions across CAHSS listed below. | |
| Advising & Academic Services | Friday, August 28 | CAHSS Advising Open House! Stop by to meet the professional advising team and grab a snack! |
| Art & Design | Required for all new A&D students! Friday, August 28 | Gathering for new A&D majors and interested potential Art Minors. All faculty present; slides on basic department practices and resources, faculty introductions/work, A&D student club resources. Then “meets-and-greets” into the four areas (ArtEd, ArtH, Studio, GD). |
| Communication & Journalism | Monday, September 14 4:00pm - 5:30pm Outdoor Courtyard between Cina Hall basement tunnel to AB Anderson Hall (if weather, 4th floor ABAH) | “Yard Games Eat & Greet in the Courtyard” All current majors/minors, or those interested in COMM or JOUR, are invited to an “eat and greet” with faculty and staff. Try your hand at four yard games - Kan-Jam, Ladder Golf, Cornhole, and Bocce Ball in the courtyard. |
| English | Tuesday, September 1 | Gathering for currently declared majors/minors, and meet-and-greet for interested new students. Many faculty will be present; snacks, coffee & flavored waters; sample collections of student work from classes and clubs. |
| History | Thursday, September 3 | Meet and greet for all students interested in History, African & African American Studies and Museum Studies. Appetizers, introductions and games. |
| Music | Friday, August 28 | Welcome students with a pizza party! Folks will play music and invite conversation about the Music program! |
| Philosophy, Cognitive Science | Monday, August 31 | Ice cream social and meet and greet with faculty and current students. |
| Political Science (includes PreLaw) | Thursday, September 3 noon - 1:30pm Cina 306 and hallway | For all students interested in Political Science and PreLaw. Meet and greet your faculty and play a Presidents trivia game. Sandwich lunch provided including choices for various dietary preferences. |
| Studies in Justice, Culture, and Social Change | Thursday, September 3 noon - 2:00pm | Welcoming new and returning students to visit with faculty and enjoy some food. |
| Theatre | Friday, August 28 | Welcoming new students with introductions and a tour of the building (will be required for new majors but open to all). (A second event TBD during weeks 1 or 2.) |
| World Languages and Cultures | Tuesday, September 1 12:15pm - 1:45pm Garden Room | Come join us for a festive gathering of majors and minors, Faculty, Staff and Friends! Snacks, coffee & drinks will be on hand. All WLC majors and minors, please come and reconnect! New students interested in language and cultural learning are welcome to join, and explore our programs and exciting student clubs. |
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