Bearcats Kickoff 2025
Bearcats Kickoff 2025 is a required event for all first year students.
- Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
- Location: Fifth Third Arena
- Time:
- 4:30pm - Doors open and pre-event entertainment begins
- 6:00pm - Bearcats Kickoff begins
Bearcats Kickoff is the official and enthusiastic welcome into the University of Cincinnati community for all first-time Bearcats. This pivotal event marks the beginning of an exciting journey, where new students are embraced into the vibrant Bearcat family. Bearcats Kickoff sets the tone for a successful and enriching university experience.
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Parking
Campus Green and Woodside Garages will have free exit on August 21, 2025, until 9:00pm for Bearcats Kickoff.
Clear Bag Policy
No purses, backpacks or bags, other than clear bags, are permitted in Fifth Third Arena. A full list of approved bags and non-approved can be found here.
Print a yard sign
Share the good news! Download a free "Home of a Future Bearcat" graphic - you can have it printed as a yard sign!
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