- 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.