Bulldog Welcome Week

BWW 2023

A BIG BULLDOG WELCOME

Your first week at UMD starts here. We have a whole lineup of events that will prepare you for your arrival on campus and beyond!

How to Prepare:

  • Come into all phases of Welcome Week with open eyes. Try new things or be willing to attend events you want to attend even if it's without anyone you know!
  • Find all Welcome Week/Welcome Back Events on Bulldog Connect
  • Download the Bulldog Mobile App.
  • Follow us on Instagram @KirbyUMD
  • Have questions? Ask them! [email protected] 

BULLDOG WELCOME WEEK 2024

Schedule still being finalized - check back later for more details

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Wednesday, August 21st

Bulldog Bash
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Ordean Court

Commuter Student Welcome
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Kirby Rafters

Volleyball
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Field 1 & 2

Kickball
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Field 1 & 2

DIY Terrariums - Join our Kirby Program Board in potting your own succulent plant!
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Kirby Commons

Movie: An Extremely Goofy Movie
8:00 - 10:00 PM
Bohannon Hall 90 (Boh 90)

Mocktails & Mario Kart 
8:30 - 10:00 PM
Kirby Ballroom

Thursday, August 22nd

College Learning Hacks 
10:00 - 11:00
Solon Campus Center 21

Study Abroad Info Session - Get the undivided attention of study abroad staff as they fill you in on the nuts and bolts of studying abroad.
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Garden Room

College Learning Hacks 
11:00 - 12:00 PM
Solon Campus Center 21

Survivin', Vibin', Thrivin'
11:00 - 12:00 
RDC Split Rock Room

Ojibwe Bingo & Resource Trivia 
12:00 - 2:00
Solon Campus Center 21

Food Trucks
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Ordean Court

Bulldog Bash
12:00 - 3:00 PM
Ordean Court

Pride & Spirit - Welcome Week Kickoff
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Romano Gym 

Karaoke
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Kirby Lounge

Build-a-Bulldog 
7:00 - 9:00 PM (*line starts no earlier than 6:30 PM)
Kirby Rafters 

Kickball
8:00-9:00 PM
Field 1 & 2

Movie: Toy Story 3
8:30 - 10:00 PM
Bohannon Hall 90 (Boh 90)

Renegade Improv 
9:00 - 10:00 
Kirby Ballroom 

Friday, August 23rd

Transfer Student Welcome & Coffee
9:00 - 10:00 
Kirby Garden Room

Financial Fitness 
9:00 - 10:00
TBD

Compounding Lotion with the College of Pharmacy 
10:00 - 11:00 
Life Science 160

Academic Stress Buster
10:00 - 11:00 
Solon Campus Center 21

Maroon Small Groups 
10:00 - 11:30
Various Campus Rooms

Gold Small Groups 
11:30 - 1:00
Various Campus Rooms

Stay a-Float this Semester! - Enjoy root beer floats and learn how to stay organized, prioritize and stay on top school work.
11:30 - 12:30
Griggs Center

Study Abroad Panel - Interested in studying abroad? Hear from returned study abroad students as they fill you in about their experiences.
12:00 - 1:00 
TBD

Air Force ROTC Q&A - Information on career and scholarship opportunities offered to students participating in Air Force ROTC.
12:00 - 1:00 
TBD

College Welcomes
1:00 - 3:00 PM
CAHSS - Marshall Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
CEHSP - Field House
LSBE - 
SCSE - Romano Gym 

Air Force ROTC Q&A - Information on career and scholarship opportunities offered to students participating in Air Force ROTC.
3:00 - 4:00 PM  
Garden Room 

Office of Diversity & Inclusion Block Party 
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Kirby Terrace

RSOP Open House
6:30 - 8:00 PM
RSOP

Chris Carter - The Mentalist
8:00 -9:00 PM
Kirby Ballroom

Poker and Pool Tournament 
8:00 - 10:00 PM
Kirby Lounge

Saturday, August 24th

Study Away at UMD
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Solon Campus Center 21

Maroon Small Groups 
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Various Campus Rooms

Gold Small Groups 
11:30 - 1:00 PM
Various Campus Rooms

Air Force ROTC Q&A - Information on career and scholarship opportunities offered to students participating in Air Force ROTC.
12:00 - 1:00 PM
TBD

It's On Us
1:00 - 2:30 PM
Field House

Community Engagement 
3:00 - 6:00 PM
Duluth Community Places

Get Crafty 
3:00 - 6:00 PM
Library

All Student Photo & Bulldog Scramble
8:00-10:00 PM
Malosky Stadium

WELCOME BACK WEEK 2024

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Sunday, August 25th

RSOP Morning Yoga
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Kirby Ballroom

Meet the Greeks
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Kirby Terrace 

Monday, August 26th

First Day of Classes!
 

Tuesday, August 27th

Wednesday, August 28th

Thursday, August 29th

Friday, August 30th