Aug 23, 2025 12:00 PM | Organization: Dean of Students You’re invited to the New Student & Family Convocation — a spirited celebration welcoming you into the Cougar family. Join us inside the Sports Center as you hear from university leaders, connect with families and fellow students, and participate in the ceremonial Cougar Coin Challenge. Complimentary sweet treat(s) and community-based welcomes will follow the formal program. This free event is open to all incoming first year and transfer students and their families. Convocation is broken out based on the student's college. To learn more about majors and their associated colleges, visit the Colleges and Departments website.

Aug 24, 2025 8:00 PM | Organization: Dean of Students Join us for a fun movie night to unwind before the start of classes. Bring your swimsuit and join us at the University Village Apartments Pool starting at 8:00pm. Featuring 10 Things I Hate About You! Open to all students.

Aug 25, 2025 6:00 PM | Organization: ASI - Associated Students, Inc. Welcome back to another year Cougars! Whether its your first year or your last year, come join ASI on Monday night, Aug. 25, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm in Forum Plaza as we celebrate the FIRST NIGHT of the academic year! There will be food trucks, laser tag arena, inflatables, glow hockey, music and much more! 

Aug 26, 2025 11:00 AM | Organization: Library Stop by the Library to learn about affordable textbook options! Library staff will be available to help you see if your textbooks are available for free through the Library or help you find them as cheap as possible.