Bulldog Welcome Week

BWW 2025

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

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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

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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