You’ve attended Admitted Student Day, Summer Orientation, submitted your housing forms, and registered for your classes - the last piece of your transition to becoming a CUW Falcon is Fall Welcome Weekend! During this 4-day experience, you will:

  • Meet new friends
  • Get comfortable on campus before classes start
  • Learn about all the great activities you can take part in
  • Enjoy beautiful Lake Michigan
  • Learn about academic expectations and university conduct
  • Attend worship service
  • Get ready for what could be some of the greatest years of your life
  • Have a ton of fun
  • And much more!

--REGISTRATION—

Click here to register for this event.

--SCHEDULE—

This year’s theme is “Taking Flight on a Brand-New Adventure!” Below is an overview that outlines each day’s events and activities. Be sure to check back in the coming weeks for a full schedule of Fall Welcome Weekend festivities. You’ll also be able to view the schedule on the CUW App!

Thursday, August 20

  • Residential Student Move-In
  • Commuter Student Orientation
  • College Transition Student & Family Reception
  • New Student & Family Welcome Dinner
  • Send-Off Ceremony
  • All-Hall Meetings for Residential Students
  • Commuter Student Social
  • Transfer Student Social
  • Bingo

Friday, August 21

  • Welcome to Concordia
  • Small Group Meetings
  • Meet the Staff & Faculty
  • CUW Essentials Rotations
  • Service Events at CUW
  • Commuter Student Socials
  • CUW Rights & Responsibilities
  • Dance & Crafts

Saturday, August 22

  • CUW Wellness Rotations
  • Community Adventures
  • Small Group Meeting
  • Performance

Sunday, August 23

  • Small Group Meeting
  • Opening Service
  • Opening Picnic Lunch
  • Class Photos
  • Co-Curricular Fair
  • Haven
  • All-Hall Meetings for Residential Students

Note: This schedule may change slightly between now and August 20th. Tune into the App for the most up-to-date schedule.

--FAMILY SCHEDULE--

Family members, guests and relatives, you are invited to attend the first day (Thursday) of Welcome Weekend! The Friday – Sunday schedule, however, will be solely for new and transfer students.

Thursday, August 20

  • Residential Student Move-In
  • Commuter Student Orientation
  • The CUW Experience: Come meet with our Student Life team to discuss tips, tricks, and advice for supporting your CUW student!
  • College Transition Student & Family Reception: If your student is a UPS Scholar or a First-Generation college student (meaning no parents or siblings have gone before them), we invite you to attend this session with your student.
  • New Student & Family Welcome Dinner
  • Send-Off Ceremony
  • Parent & Family Reception

Note: This schedule may change slightly between now and August 20th. Tune into the App for the most up-to-date schedule.

Click here for more information about this exciting weekend.