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SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULE

Residence Hall Move In

8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Residence Halls Welcome to your new home! You have the opportunity to create your experience. As you prepare for move in day, please plan to be here early and get settled into your new home.

NDSU Bookstore is Open 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Memorial Union Pick up pre-ordered course materials and check out technology products. Grab a snack and/or beauty products at the Herd Shop.

NDSU Bookstore Popup Shop is Open

10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Outside on west side of Residence Dining Center

Check out various products for sale.

Memorial Union Food Court is Open

10:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Memorial Union (lower level)

The food court offers a ton of options to satisfy any craving! Pizza Express and Twisted Taco will be open on move-in day. Regular meal prices apply.

Memorial Union Coffee Shop is Open

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Memorial Union (main level)

Take a break with your choice of delicious drinks and snacks! Regular prices apply.

Welcome Week Help Desk Is Open

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Memorial Union (at One Stop)

Stop by with questions about navigating campus, Welcome Week events, and campus resources.

Lunch in the Dining Centers

10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. West Dining Center Residence Dining Center Memorial Union Dining Center

Meal plans will start at 10:30am for students with a 7 day meal plan. Please join NDSU Dining for lunch in the Dining Centers. The cost is $8 per person for anyone not on a 7 day meal plan. Families and friends are welcome!

New Student Finances Checklist

11:00 a.m. Century Theater, Memorial Union

You have your class schedule and you’ve purchased books, but are your finances in order? Do you need a quick refresher on the financial aid and billing processes at NDSU? Spend fifteen minutes reviewing the tasks required to successfully receive aid, enroll in the payment plan, avoid account holds, etc. Checklists and instructions will be provided!



12:00 p.m. Century Theater, Memorial Union



1:00 p.m. Century Theater, Memorial Union


Friends and Family FAQ Resource Fair

1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Memorial Union (main level across from NDSU Bookstore)

Friends and family often have questions about the NDSU resources that foster learning within each of the Welcome Week pillars: Academic Integration, College Knowledge, Wellness, and NDSU Belong. Pick up helpful information about the wide variety of resources and speak to a Student Success Programs staff member with any additional questions.

Community Fair SIGNATURE EVENT

2:00-4:00 p.m. Great Plains, Memorial Union

Students and family members are invited to meet Welcome Week sponsors and learn about the Fargo-Moorhead area. Celebrate having moved into the residence halls by enjoying refreshments, games, and have a chance to win NDSU Bison Pride door prizes.

NDSU Coffee Shop Happy Hour

4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Memorial Union Coffee Shop (main level)

Don’t miss out on 50% off drinks and pastries.

Families Depart 4:30 p.m. Thanks for being a part of move-in day! Required Welcome Week events will begin at 5:00 p.m. and will be important to your student’s transition to being a member of the NDSU community.


Community Gathering & Dinner REQUIRED EVENT

5:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m. Your Residence Hall Experience a warm welcome to your new home and meet your neighbors with dinner to follow. Please bring your NDSU ID.

Commuter Student Gathering REQUIRED EVENT

6:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m. Student Activities Lobby, Memorial Union (main level)

Meet others from our community and re-connect with the point person for all first year commuter students! Dinner will be provided.

Green & Yellow Rally REQUIRED EVENT

8:00 p.m.-9:15 p.m. Churchill Field If rain: Sanford Health Athletic Complex

Join nationally recognized speaker and entertainer, Jason LeVasseur, in learning about Bison traditions, making meaningful connections, and beginning a life-changing experience at NDSU.

Late Night with NDSU Dining

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. Memorial Union Coffee Shop (main level) Pizza Express (lower level)

Need a pick-me-up to get you through the night?!? The Union Coffee Shop and Pizza Express will be open from 9pm to midnight. Regular meal prices apply.

Saturday Night Live REQUIRED EVENT

9:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m. Memorial Union A variety of groups and activities means there is something for everyone! Come and go to experience different things or stay a while at a favorite. See list of activities below.

Bingo Hosted by Student Success Programs

Plains Room Prizes to all B-I-N-G-O winners.

bisonCatholic Carnival Hosted by bisonCatholic

Hidatsa Room Play carnival games to win tickets for prize drawings.

Bison Motor Sports Bolt Race Hosted by Bison Motor Sports

Contact Tables by NDSU Bookstore

Race to match socket sizes to bolts and compete to see who is fastest.

Bowling, Billiards, & Ping Pong Hosted by Campus Attractions

Rec Center All Rec and Outing services will be free to students during Saturday Night Live.

Casino Night Hosted by Student Government

Student Government Office Play casino games for a chance to win tickets for prize drawings.

Crafting with the Career and Advising Center Hosted by the Career and Advising Center

Mandan Room Join us for crafts and conversation to learn more about the services that the Career and Advising Center offers!

Desserts & Shirts with Chi Alpha Hosted by Chi Alpha Christian Ministries

East Patio Come tie-dye a free t-shirt and make your own Bison themed dessert! T-shirts available first-come, first-serve.

Escape Room Hosted by TRIO Student Support Services

Prairie Room Can you solve the series of puzzles and escape?

Find Your Voice In The Herd Hosted by Campus Attractions

Great Room Jason LaVasseur will use music as a creative tool to help you make long lasting and meaningful connections.

Glow in the Dark Mini Golf Hosted by Alpha Tau Omega

Arikara Room Play glow-in-the-dark mini golf with the men of Alpha Tau Omega.

Glow in the Dark Paper Airplane Contest Hosted by the NDSU Sociology Club

A.G. Hill atrium Make and fly a glow-in-the-dark paper airplane and have a chance to win a t-shirt.

GroupFIT Live Hosted by the NDSU Wellness Center

Badlands Room Join in for some GroupFIT classes! Get moving to a combination of classes including Glow Yoga at 10:30!

HealthierU: 101 Hosted by Student Health Service and Health Promotion

Meadow Room Join peer educators from the Healthy Herd Champions, Violence Prevention Educators, and The Body Project for interactive and fun activities on safe drinking, safer sex, body positivity, and healthy relationships. Enter to win prizes!

Hemp jewelry making Hosted by the Office of Multicultural Programs

Memorial Union 178 Make small jewelry for yourself or a friend using hemp cords and beads.

How to Live Eco-Friendly “College Edition” Hosted by the Environmental Sustainability Club

Dinwoodie Room in Student Activities Office

Enjoy making various eco-friendly reusable crafts.

Knee Hockey Hosted by Men’s and Women’s Club Hockey

Room of Nations (Family Life Center on main floor)

Pair up and play knee hockey with small nets and mini sticks.

Lawn Games with Tri Delta Hosted by Delta, Delta, Delta

East patio Play a variety or yards games like giant Jenga, cornhole, and spike ball.

Meet the Greeks Hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life

Greek Life Office, Campus Activities Office

Learn all the ins and outs of academic success from fraternity and sorority life members! They will help you get organized with color coding planners, bullet journaling, and much more!

Minute to Win It Hosted by the Center for Writers

Butte lounge (outside Century Theater)

Come play, laugh, and have an opportunity to win prizes.

Mixed Media Vision Boards Hosted by the NDSU Counseling Center

Peace Garden Room As you’re starting your college journey, don’t let yourself forget about the simple pleasures in life, like glue sticks, glitter, and tearing up magazines and paper! Start this new chapter of life with a clear and creative set of goals for yourself as we help you create your own mixed media vision board. (If you’re fluent in Pinterest speak, this is a type of visual art where you can use pictures, colors, quotes, etc as a way to set goals for yourself.) You can walk away from this with some new art work for your room, a plan for yourself to conquer the year, and maybe a reignited love for elementary school art supplies!

Native American Beading Project Hosted by the American Indian Science & Engineering Society

Near Union Coffee Shop Learn how to make your own beaded pop socket! Meet members of Native American student organizations on campus and learn more about opportunities at NDSU.

NDSU Athletics Promotional Materials Hosted by NDSU Athletics

Contact Tables by One Stop

Pineapple games Hosted by the Hospitality Student Association

Contact Tables by NDSU Bookstore

Carnival games, bean bag toss, pineapple prizes (the pineapple is the international symbol of hospitality!) Come and go as you please and learn about things to do in Fargo when you are under 21 years old.

Poker Night Hosted by Sigma Nu

Lark Room Play poker (no money exchanged) and have a chance to win prizes.

Trivia Showdown Hosted by ACE Tutoring

Thundar’s Den (lower level in food court)

Two rounds of general trivia will occur at 9:30pm and 11:00pm with a chance to win prizes. Groups will consist of up to 6 players, so come as a group or individually, and we will connect you with other players. Please arrive prior to the start of the game so we can set the teams.

Under the Big Top Hosted by Bison Ambassadors

Rose Room Play a variety of carnival games and have a chance to win prizes.

Uplifting letters Hosted by National Residence Hall Honorary

Contact Tables by One Stop

Join National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) in putting a smile on the face of people who risk their lives daily. We will be writing heartwarming letters to first responders, soldiers, and veterans to recognize all that they have done. NRHH is a student lead organization focused on service and recognition.

Virtual Reality Memorial Union Art Gallery Come experience the newest Virtual Reality programs in our VR gallery!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULE

Welcome Brunch

8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. West Dining Center Residence Dining Center

NDSU Dining would like to welcome you to campus with brunch! Get all your breakfast favorites, plus enjoy special brunch features. Those with a five-day meal plan or no plan are welcome but will need to pay the $10 meal cost.


10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Memorial Union (at One Stop)

Stop by with questions about navigating campus, Welcome Week events, and campus resources.

NDSU Bookstore is Open 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Memorial Union Pick up pre-ordered course materials and check out technology products. Grab a snack and/or beauty products at the Herd Shop.

Wireless Clinic 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Memorial Union (at OneStop)

IT Help Desk staff will be available to help students connect devices to the wireless network.

Lunch Eat at your group’s specified time and location: Groups Time Location 1-18 11:00-11:45 West Dining Center 19-38 11:00-11:45 Residence Dining Center 39-56 11:45-12:30 West Dining Center 57-75 11:45-12:30 Residence Dining Center 76-91 12:30-1:15 West Dining Center 92-110 12:30-1:15 Residence Dining Center

Please eat at your group’s assigned dining hall, West Dining Center OR Residence Dining Hall, as outlined in the rotation schedule. This is to accommodate the large number of people eating at the same time. We appreciate your cooperation. Those with a five-day meal plan or no plan are welcome but will need to pay the $10 meal cost.

Student2Student REQUIRED EVENT

Attend at your group’s specified time and location: Groups Time Location 1-25 12:00-1:00 Great Plains Ballroom 26-38 12:00-1:00 Gate City Bank Auditorium 39-75 12:45-1:45 Festival Concert Hall 76-110 11:00-12:00 Festival Concert Hall

Hear from returning students about tips and navigating campus resources.


NDSUbelong REQUIRED EVENT

Attend at your group’s specified time and location: Groups Time Location 1-5 1:15-2:15 Prairie Rose Room 6-32 1:15-2:15 Great Plains Ballroom 33-38 1:15-2:15 Alumni Center 39-45 2:30-3:30 Prairie Rose Room 46-69 2:30-3:30 Great Plains Ballroom 70-75 2:30-3:30 Alumni Center 76-82 3:45-4:45 Prairie Rose Room 83-104 3:45-4:45 Great Plains Ballroom 105-110 3:45-4:45 Alumni Center

“Who did you come to NDSU to be?” Take time to consider this question and begin exploring where you might find belonging on the NDSU campus.

ActivateU 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Wellness Center Activate your Wellness Center membership and learn about the programs and opportunities the Wellness Center has for you!

Banking Basics with Gate City Bank

1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Contact Tables by NDSU Bookstore

Debit card or credit card? What should my budget look like? How do I start saving? The team from Gate City Bank will be on-site to help answer your banking questions!

BioLife Plasma Services 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Contact Tables by NDSU Bookstore

You + BioLife = $300 in 5 donations! Visit our table to find out more.

Chill Out at the Library 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Main Library Head to the library for a cool place to relax and enjoy some iced tea! Games and puzzles will be available. Scope out your new favorite study spot while you're there and tour the Digital Fabrication Lab.

Classroom Tours 1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (tours leave every half hour)

Tours gather at and leave from the MU coffee shop

Welcome Week Guides will lead you to classrooms you want to see. Please come with your class schedule.


Mindfulness Meditation 1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (sessions begin every half hour)

Badlands, Memorial Union Mindfulness is a way of being which involves bringing awareness to the unfolding of present experience, moment-to-moment, with curiosity, openness and acceptance. Much more than a relaxation technique or concentration skill, mindfulness is an important facet of wellness that can open the door to a whole new way of experiencing and responding to the inevitable “ups and downs” of life. This approach is best cultivated and understood through direct experience, so we invite you to join us for a guided mindfulness meditation practice, and experience the benefits for yourself!

NDSU Love Your Melon 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Contact Table by One Stop Visit us to learn how to volunteer and support children with pediatric cancer. Find out what we do on campus and how to get involved.

Office of Multicultural Wellness resources in the community

1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Office of Multicultural Programs (Memorial Union 178)

The Office of Multicultural Programs will provide information for students about wellness programs in the Fargo-Moorhead area.

Pop-up Chapel: Benefits of Silence and Meditation

1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Mandan, Memorial Union Students will have the opportunity to meditate, pray, and relax in our pop-up chapel. There will be periods of music as well as silence, as well as handouts or other materials to help them through the process of calming their minds and entering into prayer.

Preparing for Academic Success

1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Meadow Lark, Memorial Union Tutors will help students create a plan for successful time management, focusing on establishing a weekly routine for attending classes and managing course work. Additionally, they will help familiarize students on how drop-in tutoring works connect them with study groups for specific classes.

Spirituality Fair 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Contact tables by One Stop Learn about the variety of places that can help you develop spirituality around Fargo-Moorhead.

Student Health Service Open House

1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Wellness Center 102 Come take a tour of the clinic, pharmacy, and learn about services available to students.


Wellness Center Activities 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Churchill Field Come try out some different recreational and intramural sports games that will be offered throughout the year along with information on programs including GroupFIT classes, personal training and more!

Wellness Welcome 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Hidatsa, Memorial Union Worried about the freshman 15? Join the Student Health Service Registered Dietitian to discuss the latest food trends and diet fads. Meet The Body Project peer educators and learn more about body positivity and loving yourself!

Welcome Week Group Meeting REQUIRED EVENT

Attend at your group’s specified time. Check out your group’s MyNDSU page for location. Groups Time 1-38 2:30-3:30 39-75 3:45-4:45 76-110 2:30-3:30

Students will gather with upper class students to discuss important topics and information that relate to being a successful student at NDSU.

Dinner Eat at your group’s specified time and location unless eating with Affinity Groups: Groups Time Location 1-18 5:00-5:45 West Dining Center 19-38 5:00-5:45 Residence Dining Center 39-56 5:45-6:30 West Dining Center 57-75 5:45-6:30 Residence Dining Center 76-91 6:30-7:15 West Dining Center 92-110 6:30-7:15 Residence Dining Center

Students are encouraged to eat with an Affinity group (see below). For students who choose NOT to join an Affinity group for dinner, please eat at your group’s assigned location. This is to accommodate the large number of people eating at the same time. We appreciate your cooperation. Those with a five-day meal plan or no plan are welcome but will need to pay the $10 meal cost.


Affinity Group Dinners 300+ Miles Club; 5-7:30 p.m. in WDC

BisonCatholic; 5-7:30 p.m. in RDC

Black Student Association; 5:15-7:30 p.m. in WDC

Commuter Students; 5-7:30 p.m. in WDC

First-Generation College Students; 5-6:30 p.m. in WDC

Future Pharmacy Students; 5-7:30 p.m. in RDC

Foreign Languages; 5-7:30 p.m. in WDC

LGBTQIA+/Allies; 5-7:30 p.m. in RDC

Military, Dependents & Veterans; 5-7:30 p.m. in RDC

Native American Students; 5-7:30 p.m. in WDC

Pre-Nursing/Nursing; 5-7:30 p.m. in RDC

Somali Student Association; 5-7:30 p.m. in WDC

Student Entrepreneurs; 5-7:30 p.m. in RDC

Transfer Students; 5-6:30 p.m. in Thundar’s Den (MU lower level)

University Honors Programs; 5-7:30 p.m. in RDC

Women in Engineering; 5-7:30 p.m. in RDC

Affinity group dinners are a chance for students with similar backgrounds and interests to connect. Any new first-year or transfer student who wishes to attend is welcome. Those without 7-day meal plans should stop by the Student Success Programs table by each dining center entrance to pick up a free meal ticket.

Outdoor Movie SIGNATURE EVENT

8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Churchill Field Come relax and watch a movie under the stars. Grab your friends, a blanket and we will provide the snacks.

MONDAY, AUGUST 26 WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULE

Dippin' Dots at the Career and Advising Center

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Ceres Hall 306 Stop by the Career and Advising Center in Ceres Hall 306 to enjoy Dippin' Dots ice cream all week long! Meet our team, check out our space over a tasty treat and find out about all of the services that are available to you throughout your time at NDSU.

Class Photo REQUIRED EVENT

8:45 a.m.-9:15 a.m. Churchill Field Join in the NDSU tradition of having your class photo taken on Churchill Field from atop A.G. Hill.

Presidents’ Welcome REQUIRED EVENT

9:15 a.m.-9:45 a.m. Churchill Field Rainsite:SHAC

President Dean L. Bresciani and Student Body President Mason Rademacher will welcome the Class of 2023 to NDSU's academic community.

Academic College Meeting – Career & Advising Center REQUIRED EVENT

9:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. A.G. Hill 130/132 Meet your academic advisors from the Career and Advising Center and get some need-to-know info about resources, opportunities, and exploring majors at NDSU.

College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources Kick Off 2019 REQUIRED EVENT

9:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Minard 116 All CAFSNR first year students will gather to learn more about the college. You’ll have the opportunity to meet the Dean, sign up for door prizes and be entertained by one of our outstanding faculty members and an Ag Ambassador. You’ll also visit the department that houses your academic major.

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science REQUIRED EVENT

9:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. A.G. Hill 112 Learn about opportunities in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Get tips for successfully navigating your first semester at NDSU.

Transitions REQUIRED EVENT

10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Barry Hall 140 Transitions is an event for new-to-NDSU students in one of our six primary majors. Students will learn more deeply about the majors, meet faculty and fellow students, get to know your advisors, get a good start on understanding academic requirements, and get the first opportunity to become involved in all the opportunities available to students in the College of Business.


College of Engineering REQUIRED EVENT

9:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse New students in the College of Engineering are invited to attend this welcome event. You'll hear from the college leadership team, including the Dean and Associate Dean, along with student leaders and a recent graduate out in the workforce. We will present tips to help you launch a successful academic career and the Engineering Ambassadors will bring you to your department for a short follow-up program with a smaller group.

Your Future Looks Bright in the College of Health Professions-Academic College Meeting REQUIRED EVENT

9:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Great Room, Memorial Union

Join us for introductions to key administrators, faculty, staff, and students from the College who are here to support you as you work toward your bright future! We will spend time covering important academic information and policies that will help you start the semester off on the right foot. Current students will share their first hand insights and recommendations for making the most of your first weeks on campus. We can't wait to welcome you to the College of Health Professions!

College of Human Sciences and Education Welcome REQUIRED EVENT

9:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Century Theater, MU The College of Human Sciences and Education will welcome new students at this event. We are committed to supporting all students new to NDSU as they achieve their academic goals. This is an opportunity for our students to develop a connection to the College and learn about their majors. Students will have the opportunity to meet the Dean, Department Heads, Faculty, Advisors and Student Leaders.

College of Science and Mathematics Welcome REQUIRED EVENT

9:45 a.m.-11 a.m. Gate City Auditorium The College program will be a presentation in Gate City Auditorium from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m., followed by students meeting with their department chair/head or other representative and a tour of their departments. In the College presentation the following topics will be covered: introduction of key college personnel, review of policies concerning grade appeals and academic misconduct, tips for success at NDSU, an explanation of how we employ active learning in some of our classes, and review anti-discrimination/Title IX policies.


Challey School of Music Welcome

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Beckwith Recital Hall, Music Education Building

The Challey School of Music welcomes all new students with music majors. Come meet faculty and learn about policies and procedures within the Challey School of Music.


12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Memorial Union at One Stop Stop by with questions about navigating campus, Welcome Week events, and campus resources.

Lunch Eat at your group’s specified time and location: Groups Time Location 1-15 1:15-2:00 Residence Dining Center 16-30 1:15-2:00 West Dining Center 31-38 1:15-2:00 Union Dining Center 39-53 11:45-12:30 Residence Dining Center 54-67 11:45-12:30 West Dining Center 68-75 11:45-12:30 Union Dining Center 76-89 12:30-1:15 Residence Dining Center 90-104 12:30-1:15 West Dining Center 105-110 12:30-1:15 Union Dining Center

Please eat at your group’s assigned dining hall, West Dining Center OR Residence Dining Hall, as outlined in the rotation schedule. This is to accommodate the large number of people eating at the same time. We appreciate your cooperation. Those without a meal plan are welcome but will need to pay the $10 meal cost.

You create Your Success REQUIRED EVENT

Attend at your group’s specified time. Groups Time 1-38 12:00-1:00 39-75 1:15-2:15 76-110 2:45-3:45

Festival Concert Hall, Music Education Building

Experience humor, energy and passion to support you in getting the most out of your time at NDSU. Be prepared to laugh, engage and build your network because after all... You Only Get Out What You Put In!

Welcome Week Group Meeting REQUIRED EVENT

Attend at your group’s specified time. Check out your group’s MyNDSU page for location. Groups Time 1-38 2:15-3:15 39-75 2:30-3:30 76-110 1:30-2:30

Students will gather with upper class students to discuss important topics and information that relate to being a successful student at NDSU.

Transfer Student Meet, Greet & Eat

12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Prairie Rose, Memorial Union All transfer students are welcome to enjoy a meal, socialize, and learn more about the departments that serve transfer students.


Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Open House

12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Technology Learning & Media Center (TLMC) - QBB 150C

Hundreds of dollars in technical certifications available FREE for NDSU students. Stop by the TLMC to get signed-up!

Classroom Tours 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (tours leave every half hour)

Tours gather at and leave from the MU coffee shop

Welcome Week Guides will lead you to classrooms you want to see. Please come with your class schedule.

Hang Out with Pride Alliance

4:00 p.m.-5 p.m. LGBTQ Resource Room, MU Join NDSU's Pride Alliance for food, fun and friends!

Ice Cream Sundaes 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Crossroads Lutheran Center (1201 13th Ave N, Fargo)

Come enjoy free ice cream sundaes while meeting the students of Crossroads!

Hall Socials SIGNATURE EVENT

6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Your Residence Hall Create your own experience by meeting your neighbors and learn about how you can lead within Hall Government at a fun social in the hall! Hall Government Applications are due September 1 at 11:59pm.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27 WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULE



First Day of Class Photos SIGNATURE EVENT

8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Bison Statue (across from library)

Commemorate your first day of classes with a photo by the iconic Bison statue.

Gate City Bank at the Gate SIGNATURE EVENT

9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. NDSU Gates (corner of North University Drive & 12th Avenue North)

Join Gate City Bank on Tuesday, August 27 from 9:00 – 11:30 am at the Gate located in the southeast corner of campus. Enjoy muffins and donuts from Gate City Bank (while supplies last) and carry on the NDSU tradition of walking through the Gate to kick off your school year!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27 WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULE

NDSU Food Court 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Food Court, Memorial Union The NDSU Food Court will release all of their NEW specials starting today! Head to the lower level of the Memorial Union to grab some grub at fantastic prices, and follow @ndsudining to see the new special before they start.

The Herd’s Kickoff Before the Kickoff SIGNATURE EVENT

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Outside the West Dining Center The Herd will provide free Chick-Fil-A for students (while supplies last), show students how to get their tickets for football, and sign students up to be official members of The Herd. There will also be yard games and chances to win swag.

Nacho Average Library

1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Main Library Come play mini golf at the library with nachos and giveaways too!

Tacos & Tie Dye 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Crossroads Lutheran Center (1201 13th Ave N, Fargo)

Treat yourself to tacos and tie-dye at Crossroads. T-shirts and tacos will be provided!

Crafts with the Pride Alliance

6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Food Court, Memorial Union Come create a cute door decoration for your residence hall!

Laugh Night SIGNATURE EVENT

7:30 p.m. Festival Concert Hall Straight from Comedy Central the side splitting comedy of Ian Lara! Join RHA for a night of laughter.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULE



Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Open House

12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Technology Learning & Media Center (TLMC) - QBB 150C

Hundreds of dollars in technical certifications available FREE for NDSU students. Stop by the TLMC to get signed-up!


BBQ Night 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Crossroads Lutheran Center (1201 13th Ave N, Fargo)

Get ready to enjoy a delicious free BBQ meal at Crossroads with the Crossroads crew!

Greek Grill Out SIGNATURE EVENT

5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Churchill Field Fraternity and Sorority Life invites you to a grill out on Churchill field. Enjoy food, play yard games, meet the fraternities and sororities, and sign up for recruitment, if interested.

CAFSNR Ice Cream Social

6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Plains Room, Memorial Union All new and returning College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources students are invited to join us for a back-to-school ice cream social. Come make a sundae, sign up for door prizes and get acquainted with your fellow classmates and college faculty, staff and administration. Sponsored by the Ag Ambassadors.

Slime with Pride

7:30-8:30 p.m. Babbling Brook (near South Engineering)

What better way to relax than to make slime with friends?

You Up?: Everything You Need to Know About Safe Sex SIGNATURE EVENT

6:00-7:00 p.m. and 7:30-8:30 p.m.

A.G. Hill 112 Join us to learn the basics of consent, healthy boundaries, safer sex, and how alcohol impacts consent. Stop by tables following the event to meet campus and community partners and learn more about services and resources available to students. Junk Mail, a program provided by a grant from the ND Department of Health, will provide free safer sex supplies to students who attend. bit.ly/NDSUjunkmail

Wellness In Motion SIGNATURE EVENT

6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Wellness Center Join your classmates at the Wellness Center for a fun night of games, programs and prizes to help get your Wellness in Motion. You will have the opportunity to participate in and learn about a variety of programs while meeting new friends. Try the climbing wall, learn about equipment available for you to use, participate in a number of GroupFit classes designed only for beginners and learn more about Intramural Sports. Or, bring your swimsuit and relax on a giant floaty! There will be something for everyone. We can’t wait to see you!


Late Night Fan Fav Food & Cards

9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. West Dining Center Join us at the WDC for three of our fan favorites — wood stone pizza, edible chocolate chip cookie dough, and the infamous Oreo cookie salad (aka cookie fluff). You aren’t a true Bison until you’ve had all three. Then get comfortable, stay late, and chill with friends while playing your favorite card game. From “Go Fish” to “What Do You Meme”, we'll have something for everyone.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29 WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULE



Office of Multicultural Programs Open House

10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Memorial Union 178 Visit the Department of Multicultural Programs to meet the staff and learn about our services. Snacks will be available.

Green Screen and Media Studio Open House

2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Technology Learning & Media Studio (TLMC) - QBB 150G

Stop by the TLMC to try out the green screen and check out our media studio. Available FREE for NDSU students!

Bison Block Party SIGNATURE EVENT

6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. East of Pavek Hall, Bolley Loop Capture your memories during a night full of outdoor activities, snacks and free stuff. Experience live entertainment with Feraz Ozel, Arts Fishing Club, Noah Hoehn and The Stolen

Game Night With Price Alliance

7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Hidatsa, Memorial Union Join us for Minute-to-Win-It style games and fun!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30 WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULE



Pizza in the Park

5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Oak Grove Park; 170 Maple St. Fargo

Join us for FREE pizza and pop, ultimate frisbee, cornhole, spikeball, and more! Make new friends and have the chance to win some sweet prizes!

NDSU Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Bison Open

5:45 p.m. Rose Creek Golf Course; Fargo First meet of the season! ! Free admission by presenting your student NDSU ID.

Grill and Chill with Theta Chi

6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. 1307 N. University Dr. Have you ever wondered what that big brick house across from the STEM building is all about? Well wonder no more! The men of Theta Chi are having a grill out on Friday, August 30th from 6-8 PM. all are invited! Come join us for free food, yard games, and house tours!

Pride BBQ

6:30 -8:30 p.m. Johnson Soccer Complex End Welcome Week with a cook-out put on by the Pride Alliance! Vegetarian options will be available!

Campus Attractions Preview Night SIGNATURE EVENT

9:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Lower level of Memorial Union Join Campus Attractions for a preview into some of the events we put on throughout the year. Not only will we be showing a movie, but we will also have games, crafts, Wii games, food and more!

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULE

Student Involvement Expo SIGNATURE EVENT

11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Administration Ave (rainsite-Great Plains)

Find out more information about the 270+ student organizations available at NDSU. Sponsored by NDSU Student Government.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULE

Part-Time Jobs Fair

11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Great Plains, Memorial Union The Part-Time Jobs Fair provides a great opportunity for students to explore potential part-time job opportunities, both on-campus and off-campus. Download the Career Fair Plus app to view a list of participating employers, positions that they are hiring for, and the booth map.

Bridge Bash SIGNATURE EVENT

6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Main Ave Bridge – 100 Main Ave, Fargo

Music, food, games, & fun! Hop on the Bridge Bash shuttle and join us Downtown on the Main Avenue bridge for a fun free event! Come dance to live music, try your hand at games, or take a picture at the photo booth! Food trucks will be parked on the bridge and food and beverages are available for purchase!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULE

Fan Fridays at the NDSU Bookstore

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. NDSU Bookstore (and online at www.ndsubookstore.com)

Shop for FANtastic deals on NDSU Clothing & Gifts before each home football game during the regular season

Bison Pride Food Samples 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Food Court, Memorial Union NDSU Dining is celebrating Bison Pride Friday with food samples and specials.

NDSU Soccer vs. University of Hawaii

7:00 p.m. Dakotah Field Cheer on the women’s soccer team! Free admission by presenting your student NDSU ID.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULE

NDSU Football vs. University of North Dakota

2:30 p.m. FargoDome First home game of the season! Reserve your free ticket at GoBison.com.students.

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