Bulldog Welcome Week

Students taking group photo.

A BIG BULLDOG WELCOME

Your first week as a college student 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 without your roommate or friend from high school. 
  • Find all Welcome Week/Welcome Back Events on Bulldog Connect
  • Download the Bulldog Mobile App.
  • Follow us on Instagram @umdbulldogbeginnings
  • Have questions? Ask them! [email protected] 

FALL WELCOME WEEK 2023

 

Click on the day to see what's up.

 

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    Wednesday, August 23th

    Move In for On Campus Students
    TBD
    Residence Halls

    Bulldog Bash
    1:00 - 4:00 PM
    Kirby Terrace

    DIY Terrariums
    7:00 - 8:00 PM
    Kirby Commons

    Kickball
    7:00 - 9:00 PM
    TBD

    Movie - TBD
    8:00 - 10:00 PM
    Bohannon Hall 90

    Mocktails & Mario Kart
    9:00 - 10:00 PM
    Kirby Ballroom

    Thursday, August 24th

    Move In for On Campus Students
    TBD
    Residence Halls

    Bulldog Bash
    1:00 - 4:00 PM
    Kirby Terrace

    Commuter Student Welcome
    2:00 - 3:00 PM
    TBD

    Transfer Student Welcome
    4:30 - 5:30 PM
    TBD

    Soccer Game Tailgate 
    5:30 - 9:00 PM
    TBD

    Movie - TBD
    8:00 - 10:00 PM
    Bohannon Hall 90

    Renegade Improv
    9:00 - 10:00 PM
    Kirby Ballroom

    Friday, August 25th

    Chancellor's Welcome
    12:00 - 12:45 PM
    Romano Gym 

    College Welcome
    1:00 - 3:00 PM
    TBD

    Karaoke 
    6:30 - 8:30 PM
    TBD 

    Kickball
    7:00 - 9:00 PM
    TBD

    The Mentalist
    8:30 - 9:30 PM
    Kirby Ballroom

    Silent Disco
    10:00 - 11:00 PM
    Kirby Ballroom

    Saturday, August 26th

    Lounge Extravaganza 
    11:00-1:00 PM
    Kirby Lounge

    KPB Lawn Games
    1:00 - 2:00 PM
    Kirby Terrace

    It's On Us 
    3:00 - 4:30 PM OR 5:00 - 6:30 PM
    TBD

    Pride & Spirit, All Student Photo 
    8:00 - 9:30 PM
    Malosky Stadium  

    Bulldog Scramble
    9:30 - 11:00 PM
    Malosky Stadium 

    Sunday, August 27th

    Community Exploration
    1:00 - 4:00 PM
    TBD

    ODI Block Party
    3:00 - 6:00 PM
    Kirby Terrace

    Find Your Classrooms 
    5:00 - 8:00 PM
    Kirby Garage

    Meet The Greeks 
    6:00 - 8:00 PM
    Kirby Terrace