The first couple of weeks of the fall semester are an exciting time around campus, full of multiple events and opportunities for students to get to know campus and get involved in different offices and organizations.
Here's a list of events during Welcome Week 2017:
Wednesday, August 16
Rock the Halls
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Noyer Lawn
Details: Join Housing and Residence Life on the Noyer Lawn for fun activities and free food.
Thursday, August 17
Poster Sale
Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: L.A. Pittenger Student Center Front Lawn
Details: Decorate your dorm room and come shop the poster sale outside of the Student Center.
Ball State Athletics: Chirp! Chirp!
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: John E. Worthen Arena
Details: Learn the fight song, cheers, get a free t-shirt and watch as one lucky freshman will have the opportunity to win free tuition for the spring 2017 semester.
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Ball State "Back to College" Event at Meijer
When: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Location: Meet at Worthen Arena
Details: Buses will shuttle students to and from Meijer. Meijer Mania features free food, samples and much more.
Friday, August 18
What: Service Project
When: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Student Center Room 136
Details: Participants can join other new students as they begin their Ball State experience giving back to the local community. Free T-shirts will be provided.
Where are my classes?
When: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m and 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Meet in the lobby of your residence hall
Details: Bring your schedule and walk the campus with your Welcome Week leader as they help you find all of your classes.
Hypnotist Dan LaRosa
When: 9 p.m.
Location: Emens Auditorium
Details: “[LaRosa] always fills Emens Auditorium, and he’s been coming to campus for over 20 years. He’s a tradition and staple to Welcome Week,” Lindsey Speer, associate director of admissions said in past Daily News article. “[He] puts on a great show, even if you aren’t selected to be on stage hypnotized. Watching students in hypnosis is quite entertaining."
Mandatory Campus Emergency Preparedness Training
When: 3-4:45 p.m.
Where: Emens Auditorium
Details: UPD will be leading the training to prepare all new students of what to do incase of an emergency situation on campus.
Saturday, August 19
Recreation Service Preview Day
When: 12-5 p.m.
Location: JoAnn Gora Student Recreation and Wellness Center
Details: Explore opportunities at the Rec Center, earn a free t-shirt, prizes and more!
Activity Fair
When: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Field Sports Building
Details: Looking to get involved on-campus? Come meet and learn more about student organizations at Ball State.
Late Nite @ Ball State
When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: Student Center
Details: Late Night will be hosting a "Ready, Set, Late Nite!" event featuring free food, activities, bumper cars and more.
Sunday, August 20
Mandatory Freshman Convocation
When: 1:45 p.m.
Location: Emens Auditorium
Details: Students will come to the convocation with their RAs and join faculty and staff at Ball State to welcome freshman to their academic career.
Residence Hall Floor Meetings
When: 9 p.m.
Location: Residence Halls
Details: Join your RAs and other residents for the meeting to learn about important details about living in the residence halls.
Monday, August 21- Classes Begin
Information Tent
When: Monday, Tuesday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Outside of the Art and Journalism Building
Details: Staff from the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services will be there to help students answer any questions they might have.
Scramble Snacks
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Scramble Light
Details: University Program Board will be handing out free snacks.
Tuesday, August 22
UPB Callout Party
When: 8 p.m.
Location: University Green
Wednesday, August 23
Welcome Back Bash
When: 7-11 p.m.
Location: Cardnial Lanes
Details: Free cosmic bowling, snacks, drinks and gaming.
Grocery Bingo
When: 8 p.m.
Location: Emens Auditorium
Details: Doors will open at 7 p.m.
Thursday, August 24
Meet the Greeks
When: 4-6 p.m.
Location: University Green
Open Mic Night
When: 9-11 p.m.
Location: Patio at the Art and Journalism Building
Friday, August 25
Multicultural Center Welcome Back Bash
When: 3-5 p.m.
Location: Student Center Ballroom
Details: Join the Multicultural Center to meet organizations and enjoy free snacks.
Quad Bash
When: 6-11 p.m.
Location: The Quad
Details: Grab a friend and head to The Quad for live music, games, food, and enjoy the movie Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2. The rain location is at Pruis Hall.
Saturday, August 26
Late Nite @ Ball State
When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Location: Student Center
Details: Get ready to dive into slip-n-slides, a foam pit, smoothies, food and more.
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