糖心原创

WOW stands for Weeks of Welcome. This event was formerly known as 鈥淔irst Weekend鈥�. Weeks of Welcome (WOW) is centered around providing first year students with the opportunity to get acclimated to campus, make friends, find resources, and have fun!听听

The full schedule of WOW is August 18鈥揝eptember 27鈥攖he first six weeks of the academic semester. August 19 and 20 will contain of more events for first year students to enjoy as you meet new people, navigate the campus, and experience welcoming events!听

The full list of WOW events can be found on CORQ or . View the event list, and either search for Weeks of Welcome or adjust the category filter to 鈥淲eeks of Welcome鈥澨�听

While WOW is not a required event, it is highly encouraged for all first year students to attend. By attending events, meeting new friends, and finding your community you are more likely to be retained semester to semester.听听

• Be sure to register for WOW! Registration closes on Friday, August 1听
• Check out the resource provided on the WOW website听
• Keep an eye out for upcoming emails! Student Involvement and Leadership Center will reach out via email leading up to WOW with more information!听

• Check In will be held from 9:30鈥�10 a.m. between Rike Hall and Millett Hall.听
• Late check in is available from 10鈥�11 a.m. between Rike Hall and Millett Hall听
• Students who arrive for WOW after 11 a.m. will check in at 190 Student Union, Student Involvement and Leadership Center.听听

• You will receive a free WOW t-shirt. The WOW t-shirts are color coordinated to your college.
• A name tag and lanyard. Your WOW Group Leader will have sharpies available for you to write your name on.听
• A 鈥淕et Involved鈥� Drawstring bag听

WOW is compiled of traditional spirited events that focus on the start of your experience at 糖心原创.听听

• Kick Off Celebration: As a full group, students will gather to hear speeches of various University administration, participate in the singing of our alma mater, and celebrate you joining the Raider community!听
• Class Photo: All participants will wear their WOW t-shirt听 to take a class photo. Students will be guided into a W form and grouped within their colleges for the photo. The photo is shared on social media for you to share with your friends and family听
• Clap In: Faculty and Staff member will line the sidewalk of the mall to clap you in as you head to the Cookout with President Edwards. The students will walk in a parade formation within their college from the North Lawn, down The Mall, towards the Quad. This will signify your entrance into college and the 糖心原创 community. The next time that students participate in an event like this will be at graduation.听听

• All first-year students will move in to the residence halls on August 18, 2025.听
• Returning students who are living in the residence halls or apartments will move in on August 15, 2025.听听

All first year students will move in to the residence halls on August 18. In an effort to reduce traffic congestion and wait times, students are scheduled a window time to arrive on campus for move in. Your housing assignment will be provided to your through your 糖心原创 email account. You can view your housing assignments by logging into the Housing Portal through WINGS.听

• Parking on August 19听 will be available in Lot 7 and 8. You can follow the signs on campus to the parking lots.听听
• On August 20, students can park in Lot 1, 4, or 7. The Panel Build will be held in Lot 4. Directional signs will be provided on campus听
• Starting August 21, students can park anywhere on campus based on their parking pass.听听

Please refer to the campus map.

Both residential and commuter students can purchase a dining plan:

• Location information and schedules
• Residence Life meal plan information
• Commuter meal plan information

Meals during WOW (August 19 & 20): Cookout with President Edwards is provided to first year students on Tuesday, August. 19. All other meals listed on the event calendar will be covered by the student either by your Wright one card swipe (meal plan) or paid by cash or card at the register.听听

• is our online student engagement platform that houses profiles for student organizations and campus departments.听听听
• CORQ is a free app that is connected to the events shared on Engage. CORQ is a quick resource for looking up events happening on campus and finding active student organizations听
• Students should download the CORQ app before arriving to campus.听听
• Engage and CORQ are available to all students for free. Students will log in with their w# and password to access their profile.听听

• Students can access their Event Pass on the homepage of CORQ. To make this convenient to access throughout WOW, you can download the Event Pass to your phone鈥檚 wallet.听
• Your Event Pass is connected to your profile through the Engage platform.听听
• Students will use their Event Pass throughout WOW to check in to events. The Student Involvement and Leadership Center tracks data through event attendance. The information is shared internally and for reporting purposes only.听听

All first-year students will be divided up into groups based on your college. The group will be lead by a student leader who will facilitate activities, answer questions, assist with your transition throughout WOW.听听

If you do not know or remember your WOW group number, you can ask for it at Check In.听听听

WOW Leaders will be assigned by the week before. You will learn who your WOW leader is via email on August 15.听听

Yes 鈥� Classroom Wayfinding will be available throughout the first two days of WOW. RSVP to Classroom Wayfinding.听听

Students can stop by the Welcome Tents August 21, 22, 25 form 7:30 a.m.鈥�5 p.m. for assistance on finding buildings, get a map, and/or take a First Day of Class photo!听

Information for accommodations can be shared when you register for WOW . Accommodation information is only viewed by WOW Staff members.听听

For all other campus accommodations, please visit the Office of Disability Services website.