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
Wednesday, August 21st
Bulldog Bash
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Ordean Court
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
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
Food Trucks
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Ordean Court
Bulldog Bash
12:00 - 3:00 PM
Ordean Court
Pride & Spirit / Chancellor's Welcome
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Romano Gym
Build-a-Bulldog
7:00 - 9:00 PM (*line starts no earlier than 6:30 PM)
Kirby Rafters
Movie: Toy Story 3
8:00 - 10:00 PM
Bohannon Hall 90 (Boh 90)
Friday, August 23rd
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
Various Campus Spaces
Karaoke
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Kirby Garage
Saturday, August 24th
All Student Photo & Bulldog Scramble
8:00-10:00 PM
Malosky Stadium
WELCOME BACK WEEK 2024
Sunday, August 25th
Meet the Greeks
4:00 - 6:00 PM
TBD
Monday, August 26th
First Day of Classes!