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]
WINTER WELCOME WEEK 2025
Essential Events
🐾 Sunday, January 12th -- Winter Welcome
🐾 Monday, January 13th -- Small Group meeting
Sunday, January 12th
Winter Welcome!
4:30-6:00 PM
Kirby Rafters
Movie --
7:00-8:30 PM
Kirby Lounge
Monday, January 13th
Small Group Meetings
10:00-11:30 AM
Kirby Rafters, Garden Room, Lakeview Room
Tuesday, January 14th
Kirby Games
10:00-2:00 PM
Kirby Lounge
Donuts & Directions -- Classroom Tours!
3:00-4:30 PM
Kirby Garage
Build a Bulldog
7:00-9:00 PM
Kirby Rafters
Wednesday, January 15th
First Day of Classes!
Welcome Week T-Shirt Giveaway!
11:00-2:00 PM
Kirby Garage
Karaoke!
6:00-8:00 PM
Kirby Garage
Thursday, January 16th
Bulldog Bash & Donuts with the Deans
10:00-2:00 PM
Kirby Commons/Garage
Friday, January 17th
Kirby Krafts!
10:00-2:00 PM
Kirby Lounge