College Day
College Day 2026 will be held Friday, August 21, 2026. This is a required event for all first-year students!
College Day is an opportunity for you to meet classmates within your specific college, meet faculty, administrators, and your academic advisor, as well as learn the expectations that your college has of you! All first-year students will receive an email from their college with detailed instructions on how the day will flow as we get closer to the start of the academic year.
*Please note that UC Clermont is hosting their College Day activities on a different day!
Details
The College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS) is looking forward to meeting our newest Bearcats! Connect with classmates, peer leaders, advisors, and faculty in small groups at the Health Sciences Building (HSB) on the UC Medical Campus. Enjoy lunch on the lawn, grab a CAHS T-shirt, and learn more about what CAHS has to offer! Attendance will be taken.
Walk or shuttle over from Main Campus to Eden Avenue Garage-Rear Shuttle Stop. If driving a car, students will need to pay for parking in Eden Avenue Garage.
Keep an eye on your UC email for College Day updates!
Contact: Ariel Barat
Time
11:00am-2:00pm (Check-in begins at 10:15am)
Location
Health Sciences Building
UC Medical Campus
3225 Eden Avenue
*A white sculpture is in on the lawn in front of the HSB building
Details
Welcome to UC’s College of Arts and Sciences – All Things Cincinnati College Day Celebration! Kick off your first year in true Cincinnati style at our All Things Cincinnati College Day Celebration for A&S first-year students! We’re bringing together local favorites, music, games, and prizes for a day you won’t want to miss. Start the day by meeting your professors and academic advisors in your departmental meeting. This is your chance to get to know the people who will support you throughout your A&S journey. After your meeting, head over for a Cincy-themed party featuring Cincinnati-style food, sports-themed activities, a live DJ, and plenty of opportunities to relax and connect with fellow Bearcats. Next, pick up your A&S T-shirt (from the design voted on at BBO). Visit tabling in the lobby, where campus resource offices will be available to share information, answer questions, and help you get involved. If you have last-minute questions or schedule changes, stop by drop-in advising to meet with an A&S advisor for quick support.You won’t want to miss this All Things Cincinnati celebration as you kick off your first year in the College of Arts and Sciences!
Contact: Raven Flanigan ; Shannon Memory
Time
10:00am-11:00am : Departmental Meetings
11:00am-1:00pm : All Things Cincinnati Celebration
1:00pm-3:00pm : Optional Drop-In Advising
Location
Students will receive an email regarding the location of the departmental meetings. Lunch and Field Day games will take place on the Bearcat Commons Lawn.
Details
Calling all new UC Blue Ash Bearcats! Kickstart your college journey with a day of fun, friends, and everything UCBA! Join us on campus for an exciting welcome event where you’ll get to:
- Connect with awesome faculty, staff, and current students
- Explore your new stomping grounds on a campus tour
- Hear from a faculty panel and ask those burning last-minute questions
- Chow down on free lunch and enjoy some fun & games
- Score UC swag and enter to win a small scholarship — by attending the full day!
Shuttles from the Clifton campus will run at 8:45 AM and 9:15 AM, with return rides leaving UC Blue Ash at 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM, and 2:00 PM.Whether you’re excited, nervous, or somewhere in between, we’ve got you covered. Let’s make your first steps as a Bearcat unforgettable!
Contact: Aleia White
Time
10:00am - 2:00pm
Check-in starts at 9:00 AM with program starting at 10:00 AM. Lunch will be at 12:30 PM with optional games afterwards.
Location
Muntz Hall, First Floor Lobby
9555 Plainfield Rd.,
Blue Ash, OH 45236
Details
The Lindner College of Business welcomes incoming first-year students to College Day, an exciting opportunity to kick off your UC journey and connect with the Lindner community before the start of the semester. During your session, you will meet your PACE Leaders and fellow Learning Community peers, explore Lindner through a building tour, and learn about the many resources and opportunities available to business students. You'll also have the chance to connect with classmates, visit the organization fair, participate in games and giveaways, win UC swag, and enjoy snacks and UDF ice cream. Students should plan for their College Day session to last approximately two hours.College Day is mandatory for all incoming first-year business students.
Contact: Livvy Cameron
Time
10:00am - 4:00pm
There will be specific time blocks for each student depending on their Learning Community. Students will be notified of their specific 2 hour time block via email in August.
Location
Lindner College of Business
2906 Woodside Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45221
Details
UC Clermont will host New Student Welcome 2026 on Thursday, Aug 20th from 5-7pm. We will have "Meet the Faculty" portion, followed by pizza, games, and great raffle prizes!
Contact: Ryan Martin
Time
Thursday, August 20, 2026
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location
UC Clermont Outdoor Commons
4200 Clermont College Dr,
Batavia, OH 45103
Details
DAAP College Day will consist of an ice cream social, giveaways, and program specific information sessions. More details will be shared with students via email.
Contact: DAAP Student Affairs
Time
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Location
DAAP
342 Clifton Ct, Cincinnati, OH 45221
Details
Kick off the start of your college career by meeting peers, faculty, and staff for info and lunch. Then celebrate at an all-college block party!
Contact: Halee Houp , Laura Carnaghi
Time
9am - 3pm
Students' unique schedule will be dependent on their program. Students will receive an email and can visit cech.uc.edu for see the latest updates.
Location
Teachers - Dyers Complex
Details
During College Day, our team holds assemblies for all incoming first year CEAS students in several locations. Program advisors will send emails with the location and other relevant information.
Contact: Max Hadley; Gretchen Hart
Time
11:30am - 12:30pm
Location
BME: Swift 800
CHE/ENV: Mantei 427
Aero: Clifton Court 1170
ME: Zimmer Hall
MET: Baldwin 860
DISE: Baldwin 661
CE: Swift 500
AE: Baldwin 649
CM: Baldwin 644/544
EECE: Lindner Center
450CS: Old Chem 660
Details
Join us for an excitement packed day of exploration and connection to the College of Medicine! You'll have the opportunity to meet and interact with your fellow incoming students, dedicated staff, faculty, and current students while also enjoying lunch, comradery, and getting to know more about your program as you start your journey at UC.
Please check your UC email for more information closer to College Day!
Contact: Anna Stryker, Alcy Barakat
Time
11:00am - 2:00pm
Location
Medical Sciences Building
3224 Eden Ave, Cincinnati OH 45267
We will have student ambassadors to meet and walk with incoming students from West Campus to East (Medical) Campus. Students can also shuttle over from Main Campus to the Eden Avenue Garage-Front Shuttle Stop. If driving a car, students will need to pay for parking in Eden Avenue Garage.
College Day Details
Join us for an exciting and informative day on UC’s East Campus in Procter Hall! Throughout the day, you’ll learn about the College of Nursing’s advising support and expectations for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, explore UC’s resources, and receive an overview of our First-Year Experience Programming. You will also meet your iLEAD Mentors and Learning Community classmates and spend time getting to know each other while taking part in a fun activity! Pizza and salad will be provided by the College of Nursing for lunch, and you’ll finish the day walking your class schedule with your Learning Community. We’re excited to welcome you and kick-off your BSN journey!
Contact: Julie McCullough, Maddie Exton-DePietro
Time
9am - 1:30pm : Learning Communities 1-10
12:30pm - 5pm : Learning Communities 11-19
Location
Procter Hall
College of Nursing
3110 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH, 45221
Please enter through the Procter Hall main lobby doors facing University Hall.
*Students will receive more information from their academic advisor about College Day logistics during the week of August 17th.