Week of Welcome
UWRF Orientation
Phone: 715-425-3500
Email: orientation@uwrf.edu
Location: 103 Rodli Hall, Admissions
Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., M-F
What is Week of Welcome?
Week of Welcome (WOW) is more than two weeks of jam-packed free events for new students to celebrate their arrival to campus! From the Involvement Fair to Late Night Great Night, Butter Carving to Main Street Mosey, and movie nights to the Rodli Rave, there will be free food, giveaways and fun for everyone. This is where you’ll find ways to get involved on campus, make new friends and begin to call UWRF “home.”
The schedule of events for the fall 2026 Week of Welcome (WOW) is HERE! This year's theme is Life in the Falcon Fast Lane, because once you’re a Falcon, you’ll need to buckle up for endless opportunities, connections and activities that you get to be a part of! Get revved and ready to be ‘WOW’ed as you start your journey at UW-River Falls! Check out the full schedule of each day's activities below!
Any questions can be emailed to orientation@uwrf.edu or texted to 715-941-0410 throughout Orientation and WOW. For live event updates and behind-the-scenes updates, follow @uwrforientation on Instagram!
Tuesday, Sept. 15
- National Voter Registration Day
- Campus Mall, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Are you registered to vote? Come and learn how to register, find your polling location and answer all voter-related questions you may have. Free T-shirts and waffles for all! Come and celebrate democracy!
- Campus Mall, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Taco 'Bout It Tuesday
- UC Trimbelle River Room, Room 231, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
- College is here... are you ready? Hang out with our peer counselors and fellow Falcons as we chat about navigating campus, making friends, overcoming first-year jitters and making the most of your college experience. Chips and salsa/queso provided, but participants are encouraged to continue the great conversation with dinner in the UC after as well.
- UC Trimbelle River Room, Room 231, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 16
- Study Abroad Fair
- UC Lawn (Rain location: Falcon's Nest), 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Join us at the Study Abroad Fair to explore international opportunities available to UWRF Falcons, with programs for all majors offered in a variety of locations and lengths. From week-long experiences to full semesters, study abroad may be more affordable than you think thanks to available financial aid, grants and scholarships.
- UC Lawn (Rain location: Falcon's Nest), 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 17
- Dog Therapy
- Involvement Center, 4-6 p.m.
- Back and better than ever! De-stress with certified therapy dogs and friendly handlers! While you're there, grab some giveaways and participate in some yoga. It's the paw-fect way to take a break and lift your spirits!
- Involvement Center, 4-6 p.m.
- Men's Soccer vs. Luther
- Ramer Field, 4 p.m.
- Come cheer on the Falcons as they take on the Luther College Norse!
- Ramer Field, 4 p.m.