It’s one of the most exciting events of the school year! Get ready to take part in a weekend full of adventure and connection, August 22-25!
Whether you are new student living on campus, a commuter, an athlete, or a transfer student, this special weekend is for YOU. Designed to connect you to campus and help you learn what you need to know, this four-day event is filled with opportunities to step out of your comfort zone, make new connections, and get familiar with Concordia’s campus. Above all, it is an opportunity to challenge yourself to grow in mind, body, and spirit.
For more information or to register, click the link. Read on for some fun photos and a complete schedule of events!
Welcome Weekend Schedule
Thursday, August 22
- 9:00 am-12:00 pm: Resident Move-in and Check-in | Campus-wide (rain location: Kreft Art Gallery)
- 11:30 am-12:00 pm: Check-in for all Commuters, Athletes, and Early Move-in Students | Campus-wide (rain location: Kreft Art Gallery)
- 12:00-1:30 pm: Picnic Lunch | Manor Tent (rain location: Student Union)
- 1:30-2:15 pm: Chapel Service | Chapel
- 2:30-4:00 pm: T-Time | Various locations on campus
- 4:00-5:30 pm: Playfair | Kreft Patio (rain location: Fieldhouse)
- 5:30-6:30 pm: Break
- 5:30 pm: Dinner | Cafeteria
- 7:30-9:00 pm: Lawn Games and Karaoke | Central Campus and Game Room
- 9:00 pm: New Student Hall Meetings | Assigned residence hall
Friday, August 23
- 7:30-9:00 am: Breakfast | Cafeteria
- 9:00-11:30 am: Preparing for the First Day of Class Part 1 | Krieger Hall
- 11:30 am-1:00 pm: Lunch | Cafeteria
- 1:00-3:30 pm: Preparing for the First Day of Class Part 2 | Krieger Hall
- 5:00 pm: Dinner | Cafeteria
- 7:30 pm: East vs. West Water Fight | Meet outside your residence hall
Saturday, August 24
- 10:00 am: Chapel Service | Chapel of the Holy Trinity
- 10:30 am: Brunch | Cafeteria
- 12:00-3:00 pm: Day of Service | Black Box Theatre (Kreft Arts Building)
- 5:00 pm: Dinner | Cafeteria
- 8:30 pm: SGA Movie Night | Riverside Patio (rain location: Fieldhouse)
Sunday, August 25
- 10:30 am: Brunch | Cafeteria
- 1:00-3:00 pm: Shuttles to Grocery Stores
- 3:30-6:30 pm: International Student Orientation | Center for Intercultural Affairs
- 5:00 pm: Dinner | Cafeteria
- 8:00 pm: Night of Worship | Chapel of the Holy Trinity
Want in?
Concordia University Ann Arbor is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the world. To learn more or to apply today, click the link below.