UW-River Falls

All new students are encouraged to attend Weeks of Welcome (WOW) which begins Sunday, August 30 and continues through Academic Day on Tuesday, September 1.

During the WOW program students have the opportunity to learn about campus resources, find classrooms, attend informational and fun programs, meet faculty/staff, and have fun! You will learn a lot about getting off to a successful start at UWRF. Do not miss this opportunity to get connected to campus and meet other new students!

Non-Traditional and transfer students commuting to campus can participate in the full program outlined below or choose the alternative orientation program scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, the morning of Academic Day.

And The Fun Continues!
The fun does not stop when the sun goes down! Each night is filled with an array of opportunities just for new students. Hypnotists, musicians, recreational opportunities, and more await you at UW-River Falls. There will be plenty of things to do, so take advantage of it all! Check out the schedule of events below for more information.

Saturday, August 29	New Student Move In
	8:00 am - 4:00 pm	Residence Hall Move-In
	4:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Residence Hall Students - Dinner and Residence Hall Wing Meetings
	6:00 pm - 6:45 pm	Commuter Students - Check In at the Falcon's Nest in the University Center
	7:00 pm - 9:30 pm	Falcon Pep Fest
	9:30 am - 12:00 am	Outdoor Movie - "Star Trek"

Sunday, August 30	Weeks of Welcome Begins
	8:30 am - 9:00 am	Commuter Students - Check In at the Falcon's Nest in the University Center
	9:00 am - 10:00 am	Commuter Students - Welcome and Introduction in the Falcons Nest
	10:00 am	All Students - Meet WOW Leader at the University Center Mall (front lawn)
	10:15 am - 1:15 pm	WOW Activities
	1:15 pm - 4:00 pm	WOW Speakers: CL Lindsay and Bernie McGrenahan
	4:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Dinner and Group Time
	7:00 pm - 10:00 pm	Hypnotist Frederick Winters and Bingo
	10:00 pm - 12:00 am	Live Band - Uncle Chunk

Monday, August 31	More Weeks of Welcome Activities
	10:30 am - 10:45 am	Meet Your WOW Leader
	10:45 am - 3:00 pm	Classroom Search, Lunch, Library Tours, and Diversity Speaker Maura Cullens
	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm	Group Time
	4:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Dinner
	7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Mocktails
	8:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Comedian Kelly Taylor
	10:00 pm - 12:00 am	After Dark Program in the University Center

Tuesday, September 1	Academic Day
	8:00 am - 8:45 am	Non-Traditional Students - Check In for WOW program at the Falcon's Nest in the Unviersity Center
	8:45 am - 9:30 am	Non-Traditional Students - Breakfast and Welcome in the Falcon's Nest
	9:30 am - 10:00 am	Residence Hall and Commuter Students - Meet Your WOW Leader
	10:00 am - 10:30 am	Chancellor's Welcome
	10:30 am - 2:00 pm	College break-out sessions, Lunch, and Involvement Fair and Employment Opportunities
	4:30 pm - 7:30 pm	Block Party: Food, music with Jason LaVasseur, and fun with your new friends!

Wednesday, September 2	Classes Begin

Wait, there's more!
WOW does not stop as school starts! Keep an eye out for ongoing WOW2 activities throughout the school year.