Welcome Week Highlights
Each day includes getting to know new people — usually with food involved — along with opportunities to attend Mass, common worship, and sung vespers. You'll have a chance to take advantage of walk-in academic advising and learn about the student support services, clubs, and organizations. There's also a group walk/run on the schedule.
Your parents and family can be involved as well, with success seminars and, yes, more food.
We can't wait to hear your favorite memories from Welcome Week, but in the meantime, here are some events we think you won't want to miss.
- Meet Your Peer Leader. Your peer leader will be your guide as you get started as a Â鶹¾«Æ· student. They'll answer your questions, tell you what to expect from the week, and help you transition to campus life.
- President's Welcome and Wheat Ceremony. In a tradition dating back to Â鶹¾«Æ·'s earliest days, new students and their families are welcomed by our president, Monsignor James P. Shea, and the faculty with a beautiful ritual known as the "Wheat Ceremony."
- New Students and Family Dinner. The Â鶹¾«Æ· Welcome Week traditions continue with sharing a meal. At a table together, food, friendship, and fun set the stage for a learning community. Families of new students are welcomed as part of the larger Â鶹¾«Æ· community. (The new student plus two family members eat free; additional tickets are available for purchase.)
- Starlight Social. Come to the best party of the year, hosted by Monsignor Shea. Relax around the fire pit while making s'mores and dancing under the stars at the President's Residence.
