Daily Event Schedules
There are tons of events to attend during Welcome Week from social to educational, and from optional to required. This year we will host both in-person and virtual events for students to choose from! Don’t miss out on all the fun. Events will be shared on the CampusLINK and the complimentary app Corq. Don’t have a smartphone? No worries! We will post a schedule below and CampusLINK can be viewed from the web.
Need Accommodations?
Our Welcome Week team is committed to providing full access to all of our programs and services for participants with potential access needs such as a disability. If you require accessibility accommodations to fully participate in Welcome Week programs, please contact the Office of Accessibility Resources by email for assistance.
Outdoor Movie Night: 6PM
*Movie Showing: Little Giants
Location: Nippert Stadium
Sponsor: UC Athletics
Silent Disco & Sundaes: 8-10PM
Location: Daniels Hall
Sponsor: Student Wellness Center, Residence Hall Association, Resident Education & Development
Healthy UC Mindful Walk: 12-1PM
Location: Meet in Campus Recreation Center Lobby
Sponsor: Healthly UC
Grocery Bingo: 6PM
Location: Sigma Sigma Commons Amphitheater
Sponsor: Residence Hall Association, Resident Education & Development, National Residence Hall Honorary
First Year Social Game Night: 6-8PM
Location: Esports Innovation Lab (Located in 1819 Innovation Hub)
Sponsor: Office of Innovation
Residence Hall Floor Meeting: 7:30PM
*Required for all first year students! Ask your RA for more information.
Gen-1 Yoga Session: 9AM
Location: Sigma Sigma Commons
Sponsor: Gen-1/1MPACT House, African American Cultural & Resource Center (AACRC)
Bearcat Pantry Open House: 10-11AM
Location: Stratford Heights Building 16
Sponsor: The Assistant Dean of Students Office & Bearcat Pantry and Resource Center
Cybersecurity Awareness - Keep your Data Secure: 10AM-1PM
Location: Outside on Mainstreet
Sponsor: UC Office of Information Security
Healthy UC Fitness Walk: 12-1PM
Location: Meet in the Campus Recreation Center Lobby
Sponsor: Healthy UC
Learning Commons Open House: 1-3PM
Location: French Hall West Lobby
Sponsor: Learning Commons
Bienvenidos: Latinx Student Welcome: 2-4PM
Location: Bearcat Plaza
Sponsor: Ethnic Programs and Services (EPS)
1819 Innovation Hub Open House: 2-5pm
Location: 1819 Innovation Hub
Sponsor: Cincinnati Innovation District, UC Office of Innovation, Makerspace, Esports Innovation Lab, Venture Lab, & 1819 Innovation Hub
Money Booth: 4-6PM
Location: Outside of University Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Sponsor: One Stop Student Service Center
Games & Grub: 5-7PM
Location: Sigma Sigma Commons
Sponsor: Division of Student Affairs & Student Activities & Leadership Development
UC Overwatch Game Night: 5-7PM
Location: Esports Innovation Lab (Located in 1819 Innovation Hub)
Sponsor: UC Esports Club
Giant Sized Board Games: 7-9PM
Location: Bearcats Commons
Sponsor: Lutheran Campus Ministry at Edge House & UC Game Lab
1819 Innovation Hub Open House: 9:30AM-12:30PM
Location: 1819 Innovation Hub
Sponsor: Cincinnati Innovation District, UC Office of Innovation, Makerspace, Esports Innovation Lab, Venture Lab, & 1819 Innovation Hub
Bearcat Promise Career Studio Open House + Student Employment Meet 'N Greet: 10AM-12PM
Location: Bearcat Promise Career Studio
Sponsor: Experience-Based Learning & Career Education
Cybersecurity Awareness - Keep your Data Secure: 10AM-1PM
Location: MainStreet in front of TUC
Sponsor: UC Office of Information Security
Bearcat Tour de Findlay Market: 11AM-12:30PM; 12:30-2PM; 2-3:30PM
*Registration is required and limited!
Location: Meet at University Avenue Circle
Sponsor: Resident Education & Development (RED)
PAC Welcomes You Back: 1-4PM
Location: Bearcats Commons
Sponsor: Programs & Activities Council
CS:GO Game Day: 1-7PM
Location: Esports Innovation Lab (Located in 1819 Innovation Hub)
Sponsor: UC Esports Club
Women's Welcome: 2-4PM
Location: Sigma Sigma Commons Student Wellness & Snacks: 2-4PM Location: 480 Steger Student Life Center Espresso Barista Training: 3-5PM Location: The Edge House, 3007 Clifton Avenue Intramural Cornhole Tournament: 5-6:30PM Location: Sigma Sigma Commons Video Game Trivia Night: 6-8PM Location: Esports Innovation Lab (Located in 1819 Innovation Hub) |
Outdoor Movie Night: 9PM
*Movie Showing: Spiderman - No Way Home
Location: Nippert Stadium
Sponsor: Student Wellness Center & Resident Education & Development
Cybersecurity Awareness - Keep your Data Secure: 10AM-1PM
Location: Outside on Mainstreet
Sponsor: UC Office of Information Security
Free HIV Testing: 11AM-2PM
Location: 645B Steger Student Life Center
Sponsor: Student Wellness Center
Living Learning Community Welcome: 12-1PM
* For students living in a Living Learning Community
Location: Turner Hall Lawn
Sponsor: Resident Education & Development
Giant Sized Board Games: 1PM
Location: Bearcats Commons
Sponsor: Lutheran Campus Ministry at the Edge House & UC Game Lab
Nacho Average Welcome Week Event: 1-4PM
Location: TUC 400 ABC
Sponsor: Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
UC Valorant Game Day: 1-7PM
Location: Esports Innovation Lab (Located in 1819 Innovation Hub)
Sponsor: UC Esports Club
Asian Pacific Islander Student Welcome: 2-4PM
Location: Bearcat Plaza
Sponsor: Ethnic Programs and Services (EPS)
Meet your Service Resources: 2-5PM
Location: TUC Atrium (3rd Floor)
Sponsor: Center of Community Engagement, Student Financial Aid Office, Scholarship Department, UC Circle K
RecFest: 6-8PM
Location: Campus Recreation Center
Sponsor: Campus Recreation
Bearcat Marching Band Preview Show: 7PM
Location: Sheakley Athletics Complex
Sponsor: Bearcat Bands
Night at Nippert: 8-11PM
Location: Nippert Stadium
Sponsor: Division of Student Affairs & Student Activities & Leadership Development
Deep Fried Oreos: 8:30-11pm
Location: Sheakley Lawn
Sponsor: UC Young Life College
Transfer T-Shirt Exchange: 10AM-2PM
Location: Outside of University Pavillion
Sponsor: Transfer and Transition Advising Center
College Day Events: 11AM-2:30PM
Visit the College Day page for information about your college's event!
Convocation: 3-4PM
Location: Fifth Third Arena
Sponsor: Commencement Office
Student Organization Fair: 4-6PM
Location: Nippert Stadium
Sponsor: Student Activities Board (SAB) and Student Activities & Leadership Development
Welcome Back Block Party: 7-9PM
Location: Sigma Sigma Commons
Sponsor: Student Wellness Center, National Residence Hall Honorary, Residence Hall Association, Resident Education and Development
Late Night with Campus Outreach: 8PM
Location: Mantei Room 427
Sponsor: Campus Outreach
Cincinnati Food Favorites: 9PM-12AM
Location: CenterCourt
Sponsor: UC Dining Services
Late-Night Pancakes: 10PM-12AM
Location: 2715 Clifton Avenue Front Lawn
Sponsor: H2O
Coffee & Yoga: 10-11AM
Location: Bearcats Commons
Sponsor: Campus Outreach
Zumba Dance Party: 10-11AM
Location: Sigma Sigma Commons
Sponsor: Student Wellness Center and Ethnic Programs & Services
Big Queer Welcome: 11AM-1PM
Location: TUC Great Hall
Sponsor: LGBTQ Center
Esports Lab Game Day: 12-5PM
Location: Esports Innovation Lab (Located in 1819 Innovation Hub)
Sponsor: Office of Innovation & Esports
Giant Sized Settlers of Catan: 1PM
Location: TUC Porch (TUC 3rd Floor)
Sponsor: Lutheran Campus Ministry at the Edge House and UC Game Lab
SG x Metro Bus Tour: 1-4PM
Location: Bearcats Commons
Sponsor: Student Government
League of Legends Game Day: 1:30-7PM
Location: Esports Innovation Lab (Located in 1819 Innovation Hub)
Sponsor: UC Esports Club
Rainbow 6 Game Day: 1:30-7PM
Location: Esports Innovation Lab (Located in 1819 Innovation Hub)
Sponsor: UC Esports Club
Akwaaba (Black Student Welcome): 2-5PM
Location: Great Hall (TUC)
Sponsor: African American Cultural and Resource Center (AACRC)
H2O Dodgeball Tournament: 2PM
Location: UC Tennis Courts
Sponsor: H2O
Bubble Soccer: 6:30PM
Location: Sheakley Lawn
Sponsor: Engineers without Boarders
Board Game Extravaganza: 6:30-9:30PM
Location: TUC Food Court
Sponsor: Lutheran Campus Ministry at the Edge House and UC Board Game Lab
Fraternity & Sorority Life Festival: 8PM
Location: TUC Great Hall
Sponsor: Interfraternity Council (IFC), Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), College Panhellenic Council (CPC), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
Late-Night Pancakes: 10PM-12AM
Location: 2715 Clifton Avenue Front Lawn
Sponsor: H2O
H2O Welcome Back Service: 10:30AM
Location: Probasco Auditorium 210
Sponsor: H2O
Soccer and Sno-Cones: 11AM-1PM
Location: Sheakley Lawn
Sponsor: UC International and International Partners and Leaders (IPALs)
Video Game Sunday: 4-8PM
Location: Esports Innovation Lab (Located in 1819 Innovation Hub)
Sponsor: UC Esports Club
NOSH-dinner-church: 5:45-7:30PM
Location: The Edge House, 3007 Clifton Avenue
Sponsor: Lutheran Campus Ministry at the Edge House
All Residential Student Floor Meetings: 7:30PM
Location: Various Residence Halls
Sponsor: Resident Education & Development