Welcome Weekend 2024
Welcome Weekend 2024
Updated information for the incoming Wolves Class of 2028!
Welcome to Western Connecticut State University’s Welcome Weekend website. For new students beginning school in the Fall of 2024, we’re planning a very exciting fall orientation program.
When is Welcome Weekend?
The official first day of Welcome Weekend is Friday, August 23, 2024
For now mark your calendars for …
| Friday, Aug. 23 | Move-in day for First year students ONLY – Please be in contact with Housing for time schedule and updates. ACTIVITIES FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS |
| Friday, Aug. 23
Friday, Aug.23 – Monday, Aug. 26 |
Welcome Weekend begins for all NEW students.
Welcome Weekend for all NEW students continues. |
| Tuesday, Aug. 27 | FIRST DAY OF CLASSES |
LOCATION:
Welcome Weekend activities will be held on the Midtown and Westside campus. Please visit our directions page, and our campus tour for more information.
What other orientation sessions are being held?
There are several New Student Orientation sessions scheduled prior to Welcome Weekend.
What about my parents?
Welcome Weekend is geared mostly towards students to make them feel welcome and comfortable with their new surroundings. However, there will be activities for parents on Friday, August 23, such as the Alumni Legacy Photo (if one or both parents are alumni) and the Entering the Gates ceremony.
Parents who want to find out how to avoid becoming a “Helicopter Parent” and find some other useful information for parents, should go to http://www.ecampustours.com/forparents/campuslife/helicopterparents.html
For more information, please go to our Western Parents Club webpage
For scenes from Welcome Week click on the photo below.
Last Updated: Aug. 2024