
Weekend of Welcome (WOW)
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WOW is for all new residential, commuters, first-year and traditional-age transfer students, and attendance at many of the sessions is required, so please plan on being on campus for the entire weekend.
Agenda
Upcoming Events
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Come pick up your W.O.W schedule card on the grand walkway by the Union Steps. Your orientation leaders will be there to greet you!
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Meet with your FYE class on North Quad. Locations of the meeting on the W.O.W Schedule Card
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
Come to Convocation at the Kleist Mainstage Theatre)!
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Meet your school, department, and advisor and find the location on your W.O.W Schedule Card!
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meet your school, department, and advisor if you're in COPA (conservatory of the performing arts). Located at the Boesel Musical Arts Center!
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
If you're a commuter, come have dinner in Sandstone 3 in the bottom of the union!
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Come to the Grand Walkway at the Union for some Ice Cream!
7:30 PM – 7:45 PM
Come to the Carmel Lawn to take your class picture for the class of 2029!
7:45 PM – 8:15 PM
W.O.W Kickoff located at the Ursprung Gymnasium!
8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Visit the Student Activities Center (S.A.C) to have a dance party!
8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Visit the Circle of Warmth and West Lawn for a bonfire and other outdoor activities!
8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Come enjoy some fun games in the basement of the union!
12:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Visit IT if you have any technology questions (located at 20 Beech Street)
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Come to the Kleist Mainstage Theatre to hear about how we create a culture of respect at BW!
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Go to the locations for your FYE class on your schedule card on North Campus for some BW Lore and more!
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Come to the commuter lounge, which is located in heritage hall, for an open house
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Visit the W.O.W carnival located on the Carmel Lawn
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Go to the sand volleyball pit on north quad for a big game!
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Come visit the Student Activities Center (S.A.C) to see some amazing student performances
8:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Come to the Student Activities Center (S.A.C) to see some cool magic!
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Let's answer some fun trivia in the Student Activities Center (S.A.C)
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Meet at the union steps to go see the sunrise!
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Come to the Hospitality Tent and Grand Walkway to get ready for your first day!
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Come to the Union Lobby to participate in a scavenger hunt!
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Come to the hospitality tent and grand walkway if you would like to walk your schedule with a WOW Leader!
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Come see some therapy dogs at Ritter Library
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Come visit IT if you need technology help located at 20 Beech Street
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Come to the Lindsey Crossman Chapel and Rose Garden for a Christian Ecumenical Service
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Come to the Grand Walkway for a multicultural mixer with food, fun, and community!
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Come to the Grand Walkway for an Ice Cream Social and an opportunity to meet other students!