Welcome Weekend

Welcome to Wilkes!

Thursday, Aug. 22 - Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024

Welcome Weekend acts as an extension to Orientation. A variety of activities and informational workshops will help you get ready for the start of the semester!

This multi-day program is required for all residential and commuter first year students. It includes social activities, introductions to Ӱֱapptraditions, and much more!

Registration for Welcome Weekend is not required. You will receive communication about this program and some things to complete prior to your arrival on campus via your Ӱֱappemail, so be sure to check that account regularly.

For more information specific to Move-in Day, including move-in schedules, please visit the Move-In Day page.

Move-In Day at Wilkes

2024 Weekend Schedule

Please read this year's Welcome Letter (.pdf) from Stacy Mullen, Director of Student Development!

7 - 11 a.m.

Breakfast

Henry's Food Court, Henry Student Center, 3rd Floor

Students will be able to enjoy buffet-style breakfast in our Henry’s Cafe catered by Aramark Food Services. Meal plans will be active for all resident students, using their ӰֱappID.

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Move-in & Check-in for Residential Students

Henry Student Center, first floor concourse

Residential students will be able to pick up their ӰֱappID card, key for their assigned residence hall, and detailed schedule of the weekend’s events. Students will move in according to their e-Mentor assignment. Make sure to wear your Welcome Weekend shirt tomorrow!

11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Lunch

Henry's Food Court, Henry Student Center, 3rd Floor

Students will be able to enjoy buffet-style lunch in our Henry’s Cafe catered by Aramark Food Services. Meal plans will be active for all resident students, using their Wilkes ID.

1 - 4 p.m.

Move-in & Check-in for Residential Students

Residential students will be able to pick up their ӰֱappID card, key for their assigned residence hall, and detailed schedule of the weekend’s events. Students will move in according to their e-Mentor assignment. Make sure to wear your Welcome Weekend shirt tomorrow!

4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Dinner

Henry's Food Court, Henry Student Center, 3rd Floor

Students will have the opportunity to enjoy a meal on campus in our Henry’s Cafe. Henry’s Cafe is traditional buffet style and catered by Aramark Food Services.

7:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Movie on the Greenway

Fenner Quadrangle

Join Residence Hall Council on the Greenway for a Movie Night! Snacks will be provided and the first 150 people that show up will get a free blanket! We hope to see you there!

7 - 11 a.m.

Breakfast

Henry's Food Court, Henry Student Center, 3rd Floor

Students will be able to enjoy a dining hall breakfast in our Henry’s Cafe. Meal plans will be active for all resident students, using their ӰֱappID. Meal passes will be provided for all commuter students

8 - 9 a.m.

Commuter Student Check-in & Welcome

Simms Center on Main

Students will be able to pick up their ӰֱappID and schedule of the weekend’s events. Get ready to meet your e-Mentor!

9 - 11 a.m.

Choose to attend either the Off-Campus Quest or On-Campus Quest during this time. Students will attend the other session later in the afternoon.

Off-Campus Quest

Various Off-Campus Locations

Students will receive transportation to off-campus service sites with their e-mentors and pick up their Welcome Weekend shirts.

On-Campus Quest

Various On-Campus Locations

Students will meet with their e-mentors to explore their campus community and engage in different activities, including meeting their mentors, Library Passport Activity, Classroom Tours, and the Career Gateway.

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Lunch

Henry's Food Court, Henry Student Center, 3rd Floor

Students will enjoy lunch in our Henry’s Cafe. Meal plans will be active for all resident students, using their ӰֱappID. Meal passes will be provided for commuter students.

2 - 4 p.m.

Students will attend the session they did not attend previously.

Off-Campus Quest

Various Off-Campus Locations

Students will receive transportation to off-campus service sites with their e-mentors and pick up their Welcome Weekend shirts.

On-Campus Quest

Various On-Campus Locations

Students will meet with their e-mentors to explore their campus community and engage in different activities, including meeting their mentors, Library Passport Activity, Classroom Tours, and the Career Gateway.

4:30 - 6 p.m.

Commuter Students - Commuter Social

Farley Library basement, Commuter Lounge

Please join us as we host our Welcome Weekend Commuter Social! Enjoy a fun afternoon with drinks, snacks, and lots of games. Take this opportunity to meet your fellow commuters, make new friends, and create great memories.

Residential Students - Residence Hall Social

Your Assigned Residence Hall

Please join us as we host our Welcome Weekend Commuter Social! Enjoy a fun afternoon with drinks, snacks, and lots of games. Take this opportunity to meet your fellow commuters, make new friends, and create great memories.

Honors Program Students - Honors Program Social

Honors Classroom, Stark Learning Center 259

Honors program students will be able to socialize with fellow honors students, meet the honors program staff and go over important information regarding the program.

6 - 7 p.m.

Barre Scholars Social

Miller Room, Henry Student Center, 2nd Floor

Students from the Barre scholars program will be able to mingle and socialize with fellow scholars, meet the program’s staff, and go over important information regarding the program.

4:30 - 8 p.m.

Dinner

Henry's Food Court, Henry Student Center, 3rd Floor

Students will be able to enjoy buffet style with their mentor groups in our Henry’s Cafe catered by Aramark Food Services. Meal plans will be active for all resident students, using their ӰֱappID. Meal passes will be provided for all commuter students.

8 - 10 p.m.

Colonel Carnival

McHale Athletic Center

Get to know the campus community in style! Enjoy carnival games - both fun-sized and life-sized - win prizes and meet your fellow Colonels!

10 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Pizza Party

Henry Student Center, 1st Floor Concourse

Join the e-Mentor team for pizza and games in the Henry Student Center!

7 - 11 a.m.

Breakfast

Henry's Food Court, Henry Student Center, 3rd Floor

Students will be able to enjoy breakfast in our Henry’s Cafe. Meal plans will be active for all resident students, using their ӰֱappID. Meal passes will be provided for all commuter students.

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Learn your Way Around LIVE

Henry Student Center, 2nd Floor, Jean & Paul Adams Commmons

Come learn from our e-Mentors on how to navigate your Ӱֱappportal, find your classes on LIVE, check grades, and so much more!

12 - 2:30 p.m.

Lunch

Henry's Food Court, Henry Student Center, 3rd Floor

Students will be able to enjoy lunch in our Henry’s Cafe. Meal plans will be active for resident students with their ӰֱappID. Meal passes will be provided for commuter students.

12 - 3 p.m.

Multicultural Student Coalition Greenway Cookout

Roth and Pearsall Hall Greenspace

Come join MSC for their annual Cultural Cookout! Kick off the semester with great food, great music, and great vibes as we welcome you into our neighborhood. Meal tickets are not needed for this event. Come out and have some fun with MSC!

2 - 3 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

Various locations on campus

Choose two of the following sessions, each lasting 30 minutes.

Building Skills for College Success
  • Stark Learning Center 105
  • Join the Office of Academic Success staff for a review of tips for organization, managing time/tasks, studying, professor expectations and more!
Work Study 101
  • Breiseth Hall 106
  • Students will be able to receive information on work study opportunities here on campus - learn the who, what, where, how, when, and why!
Wilkes-Barre Tutorial
  • Breiseth Hall 108
  • At this session, students will be able to learn more of the "inside scoop" into student life on campus, as well as other key facets of the Wilkes-Barre area - presented by our e-Mentors!

3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Pizza Wars

Jean and Paul Adams Commons, Henry Student Center, 2nd Floor

Discover some of the great pizza places around Ӱֱapp as the Commuter Council sponsors Pizza Wars!

4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Dinner

Henry's Food Court, Henry Student Center, 3rd Floor

Students will be able to enjoy dinner in our Henry’s Cafe. Meal plans will be active for all resident students, using their ӰֱappID. Meal passes will be provided for commuter students.

6 - 8 p.m.

Friendship Bracelet Making

Farley Library Basement

Celebrate the friendships you’ve made on campus so far with Friendship Bracelet Making!

8 - 10 p.m.

Drag Bingo

Jean and Paul Adams Commons, Henry Student Center, 2nd Floor

Sponsored by Programming Board and hosted by Memphis Divine, come play a Ӱֱapp hallmark - bingo (with an awesome twist)! Follow our rainbow of prizes to win your own pot of gold. The stakes are high. Can you lip-sync for the win?

All Day - Free Play

Unwind before the first day of classes with various activities both on and off-campus! You can attend events with certain clubs here on campus or take the Campus Shuttles to the Wyoming Valley Mall for shopping or Hillside Farms for some delicious frozen treats.

Each organization’s event will be listed out with their description time in the booklet.

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Nursing Student Organization (NSO)

Nursing Department, 2nd Floor Stark Learning Center

Come see us in the Nursing wing of SLC for a CPR demonstration, a prize wheel and a Q&A about the nursing program.

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

EDGE Morning Mix & Mingle

Conyngham 101, Colonels Learning Lounge

Join your fellow EDGE-ers and Program Coordinator, Tammy Panowicz, for an informal breakfast, program information, and socializing!

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Pre-Professional Health Society

Cohen Science Center 102

Join the Pre-Professional Health Society for friendship bracelet making!

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

E-Mentor Team Tie Dying

12 - 3 p.m.

We’re Empowered by Science

Cohen Science Center 220

Join us for Lava Lamp making and photo opportunities!

12 - 3 p.m.

NAMI

Stark Learning Center 130

Come out and enjoy a “Minding your Mind” self-care event!

1 p.m.

Pre-Professional Health Advising Program's Welcome Mocktail Mixer

Cohen Science Center 102

Join us to meet & engage with students working towards similar goals of professional school and careers in health! There will be music, charcuterie, snacks and an assortment of beverages including creating your own "mocktails"!

1 - 3 p.m.

Society of Women Engineers (SWE) + Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)

Melberger Courtyard

Join the members of SWE and SHPE for some yard games and fun!

2 p.m.

Kappa Kappa Psi

Darte Center 201

Join Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity, for a casual night of record painting. All supplies will be provided for anyone to make a great dorm or room decoration to take home. We will be providing light snacks and refreshments. Plus, if you’re interested, this is a great opportunity to stop on by and meet and mingle with members of the Ӱֱapp Music Ensembles.

4 - 6 p.m.

Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA)

Breiseth Hall 106

Join GSA for a Scavenger Hunt around campus. Solve the clues and return with the correct answers for the chance to win a prize!

5 - 7 p.m.

Choral Club

Darte Center, Gies Hall

Join the Ӱֱapp choir for a fun night of karaoke!

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