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.
- Follow us on Instagram @KirbyUMD
- Have questions? Ask them! [email protected]
BULLDOG WELCOME WEEK 2026!
Wednesday, August 26th - Sunday, August 30th 2026
Wednesday, August 26th
Welcome Week Check-In (Day 1)
1:00-3:00 PM
Kirby Rafters
Lawn Games
1:00-3:00 PM
Kirby Terrace
BYOH: [anti]social hobbytunity
2:00-3:00 PM
Lakeview Room
So you're interested in a healthcare career?
2:00-3:00 PM
SCC 120
#UMDVotes
2:00-3:00 PM
Garden Room
Volleyball
3:00-5:00 PM
Kirby Terrace
Sylla-what? University terminology, acronyms and more
3:00-4:00 PM
Gooseberry Falls
Jujutsu for Beginners
3:00-4:00 PM
RSOP Small Gym
Welcome to CourseWorks!
3:00-5:00 PM
UMD Lower Level Store
BINGO with AILRC
3:30-4:30 PM
KPLZ 315
Yoga
5:00-6:00 PM
Kirby Ballroom
Concert on the Pier
5:00-8:00 PM
Glensheen/Bus at Maroon Lot B
DIY Terrariums
7:00-8:00 PM
Kirby Commons
Mocktails and MarioKart
8:00-10:00 PM
Kirby Ballroom
Planetarium Show: Exploring the Night Sky
8:00-8:30 PM
Planetarium
Movie Bingo: Shrek
8:30-10:00 PM
Kirby Lounge
Planetarium Show: Exploring the Night Sky
9:00-9:30 PM
Planetarium
Thursday, August 27th
Bus Like A Boss
9:00-11:00 PM
Bus Hub
Safety & Satisfaction: Eating Your Way at Superior Dining
10:00-10:30 PM
Split Rock Room
How to Survive College Writing Assignments
10:00-11:00 PM
Garden Room
🐾Bulldog Bash and Food Trucks
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Ordean Court
Sew Much Support
10:30-11:30 PM
Split Rock Room
Academic Stress Buster
11:00-12:00 PM
Garden Room
Building Queermunity
11:00-12:00 PM
Lakeview Room
Sylla-what? University terminology, acronyms, and more
11:00-12:00 PM
Gooseberry Falls
Commuter Student Social
11:45 AM- 12:45 PM
Kirby Rafters
Transfer Student Social
11:45 AM- 12:45 PM
Kirby Ballroom
🐾Welcome Week Kickoff
1:00-2:00 PM
Romano Gym
Sunny Summer Carnival
2:00-4:00 PM
Ordean Court
🐾Pack Meetings and Dinner
4:30-6:30 PM
Check Your Email
Build a Bulldog
7:00-8:30 PM
Kirby Rafters
Planetarium Show: From Earth to the Universe
7:00-7:30 PM
Planetarium
Karaoke
7:30-9:00 PM
Kirby Garage
Planetarium Show: From Earth to the Universe
8:00-8:30 PM
Planetarium
Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party
8:30pm
MWAH 2nd Floor Patio
Renegade Improv
9:00-10:00 PM
Kirby Ballroom
Board Games and Brownies
9:30-11:00 PM
Superior Dining
Friday, August 28th
Bulldogs Give Back
9:00 AM-10:00 PM
Garden Room
Safety & Satisfaction: Eating Your Way at Superior Dining
9:00 AM-9:30 PM
Split Rock Room
Laundry Like A Pro
9:30 AM-10:30 PM
Garden Room
It's Giving Pinterest: Pennants and Banners
10:00 AM-11:00 PM
Split Rock Room
Everyone Watches Women's Sports- Trivia!
10:00 AM-11:00 PM
Lakeview Room
College Learning Hacks
10:00 AM-11:00 PM
SCC 21
Study Abroad Panel
10:00 AM-11:00 PM
SCC 120
Work Study- Your Questions Answered
10:00 AM-11:00 PM
Garden Room
🐾CEHSP College Welcome
10:00-11:30 AM
Bohannon 90
🐾SCSE College Welcome
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Field House
CAHSS Open House
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Montague 120
LSBE Open House
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
LSBE 111A
College Learning Hacks
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
SCC 21
Alworth and IPS Trivia
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Garden Room
Group Fitness Info Session
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Gooseberry Falls
Get Involved with UMD Theatre!
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Marshall Performing Arts Center Main Stage
🐾Pack Meetings and Lunch
12:15-2:15 PM
Check Your Email
Music Meet and Greet
12:30-2:30 PM
Ordean Court
Theatre Meet and Greet
2:00-3:00 PM
Marshall Performing Arts Center
ODI Block Party
2:00-4:00 PM
Kirby Terrace
Art & Design Meet and Greet
2:30-4:00 PM
Solon Campus Center 120
Housing Palooza
6:00-8:00 PM
Griggs Beach, LSH Lobby, Ianni Lobby, Griggs PQ Conference Room, Griggs EF2 Conference Room
Poker Tournament
6:30-8:30 PM
Kirby Rafters
The Mentalist
8:30-9:30 PM
Kirby Ballroom
Movie: Despicable Me
8:30-10:00 PM
Bohannon 90
Planetarium Show: Indecent Exposure: The REAL Greek Stories
8:30-9:00 PM
Planetarium
RSOP Late Night at the Rec
9:00-10:30 PM
Gym
Planetarium Show: Indecent Exposure: The REAL Greek Stories
9:30-10:00 PM
Planetarium
Saturday, August 29th
🐾Sex Rules
10:00-11:15 AM
Field House
🐾Pack Meetings and Classroom Tours
11:30 AM- 12:30 PM
Check Your Email
Community Engagement
1:00-4:00 PM
Meet by Library Entrance
Kickball
2:00-4:00 PM
Field 1
Bagley Hike
3:00-4:30 PM
Meet at Library Entrance
🐾All Student Photo & Bulldog Scramble
8:00-10:00 PM
Malosky Stadium
Sunday, August 30th
Sunday Yoga
9:00-10:00 AM
Kirby Ballroom
Get Crafty
2:00-5:00 PM
Kathryn A. Martin Library
Meet the Greeks
3:00-5:00 PM
Kirby Terrace
Chester Bowl Hike
6:00-7:30 PM
Meet at LSH Lobby
Planetarium Show: Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
7:00-7:30 PM
Planetarium
Planetarium Show: Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
8:00-8:30 PM
Planetarium
Welcome Back Week 2026
Monday, August 31st
Full Body Strength
12:00-1:00 PM
RSOP -- Gold Room
Free Flow Yoga
4:00-4:45 PM
RSOP -- Gold Room
Philosophy, Cognitive Science Meet & Greet
4:30-6:00 PM
AB Anderson Hall 345
Pilates Sculpt
6:00-7:00
RSOP -- Gold Room
Tuesday, September 1st
Cycle Class
6:30-7:15 AM
RSOP -- Gold Room
Yoga Sculpt
12:00-1:00 PM
RSOP -- Gold Room
English Meet and Greet
12:30-2:30 PM
Humanities 420E
Power and Pulse
4:00-4:45 PM
RSOP -- Gold Room
Full Body Strength
7:15-8:00 PM
RSOP -- Gold Room
Wednesday, September 2nd
Yoga Sculpt
8:00-8:45 AM
RSOP -- Gold Room
Cycle Class
12:00-1:00 PM
RSOP -- Gold Room
P.A.W.S (Pet Away Worry & Stress)
12:00-2:00 PM
Kirby Lounge
Cycle Fusion
4:00-4:45 PM
RSOP -- Gold Room
Pilates Sculpt
6:00-7:00 PM
RSOP -- Gold Room
KPB Lawn Games
7:00-9:00 PM
Kirby Terrace
Thursday, September 3rd
Pilates Sculpt
6:30-7:15 AM
RSOP -- Gold Room
Student Activities Fair!
11:00-2:00 PM
Kirby Terrace
Full Body Strength
12:00-1:00 PM
RSOP -- Gold Room
History Meet and Greet
3:30-5:00 PM
AB Anderson Hall 225
Dynamic Vinyasa Flow
6:00-7:00 PM
RSOP -- Gold Room
UMD Football vs Augustana University
6:00 PM
Malosky Stadium
Cycle Class
7:15-8:00 PM
RSOP -- Gold Room
Friday, September 4th
Cardio Burn
8:00-8:45 AM
RSOP -- Gold Room
Restorative Yoga
12:00-1:00 PM
RSOP -- Gold Room