GB Welcome Fall 2025
Welcome to the
Phoenix Fam!
We're so happy you're here.
These next few days leading up to your first day of classes will be some of the most memorable during your time as a student. Student Ambassadors will guide you through your experience as you learn more about the university, meet new friends, and prepare to start your fall semester. Oh, and did we mention there's a party at Lambeau Field?
Schedule of Events
Saturday, August 30
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 AM-1 PM | Resident Move-In | Housing Locations |
| 11:30 AM-1:30 PM | Family Brunch | 1965 Room, University Union |
| 2-3 PM | Commuter Welcome | Phoenix Rooms, University Union |
| 2-3:15 PM | Residence Hall Meetings (Students) | Residence Halls |
| 2:15-3:30 PM | Parent & Family Pop Up Shop | Kress Events Center |
| 3:30-3:50 PM | New Student Convocation | Kress Events Center |
| 3:50-5:30 PM | Color Group Games | Kress Events Center |
| 5:30 PM | Class Photo | Phoenix Sculpture |
| 5:30-7:30 PM | Small Group Sessions & Dinner | MAC Hall Classrooms & Phoenix Rooms |
| 7:30-8:30 PM | Ice Cream Social with Chancellor Alexander | MAC Hall Circle |
| 7:30-8:30 PM | Paint the Phoenix | MAC Hall Circle |
| 8:30-10:30 PM | DJ Dance & Bonfire | Phoenix Park & Phoenix Rooms |
Sunday, August 31
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8-9 AM | Breakfast | Social House, University Union |
| Time on Your Own 9 AM - Noon | Paddle on the Pond | Shorewood Center |
| Disc Golfing | Shorewood Center | |
| Guided Painting | Phoenix Club, University Union | |
| GB Metro Info Session | Alumni Room, University Union | |
| Noon-1 PM | Lunch | Social House, University Union |
| Noon-1 PM | Student Employment Fair | University Union Concourse |
| 1-2:15 PM | Shot of Reality | Phoenix Rooms, University Union |
| Session Rotations 2:30-3:15 PM | Budgeting & Finances | Alumni Room, University Union |
| Career Exploration | MAC 208 | |
| Managing Stress | MAC 210 | |
| Dining, Mindful Eating, & Eating on a Budget | Christie Theatre, University Union | |
| Socials 3:15-5 PM | Meet the Greeks | Phoenix Park |
| Buddies & Board Games | Student Engagement Center, University Union | |
| Esports Hang 'n Play | Esports Lounge, University Union | |
| 4-7 PM | Dinner Meal plans are now active! | Social House, University Union |
| 6:30-7:30 PM | Variety Show Rehearsal | Christie Theater, University Union |
| 7:30-9 PM | Bingo & Karaoke | Phoenix Rooms & Phoenix Club, University Union |
Monday, September 1
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30-8:30 AM | Breakfast | Social House, University Union |
| 9-10 AM | Required Small Group Meeting | Various |
| Session Rotations 10-11:30 AM | Academic Integrity & Expectations | Phoenix Rooms, University Union |
| Library Services & The Learning Center | MAC 208 | |
| Canvas & Navigate Walkthrough | Christie Theatre, University Union | |
| 11:30 AM - 1 PM | Lunch & Small Groups | Social House, University Union |
| 12:45-1:15 PM | Service Project Check-In | MAC Hall Circle |
| 1-1:30 PM | Load buses for service project | MAC Hall Circle |
| 1:30-3:30 PM | Service Project REGISTER HERE | TBA |
| 3:30-4 PM | Small Group Service Debrief | Service Project Site |
| 4-6 PM | Civic Engagement Celebration Must participate in Service project to attend | Lambeau Field |
| 6:30-8 PM | Dinner | Social House, University Union |
| 7-8 PM | Variety Show Rehearsal | Christie Theater, University Union |
| 8-10 PM | Casino Night | Phoenix Rooms, University Union |
Tuesday, September 2
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30-8:30 PM | Morning Yoga | Kress Events Center Fitness Studio |
| 8:30-9:30 AM | Breakfast in Small Groups | Social House, University Union |
| 9-10 AM | Scavenger Hunt | TBA |
| 10-10:30 AM | Civil Discourse | Rooms provided by Ambassadors |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Bringing in the Bystander | Rooms provided by Ambassadors |
| 12:30-1:45 PM | Lunch | Social House, University Union |
| Choose Your Own 1:45-2:15 PM | Find Your Classrooms | Classrooms |
| Craft Event | Phoenix Club | |
| FYS Connect | Einstein Bros. Bagels & 1965 Room | |
| Choose Your Social 2:15-3:30 PM | First Generation | 1965 Room |
| Multicultural, BIPOC & First Nations | Multicultural Resource Center, University Union | |
| LGBTQ+ | Pride Center, University Union | |
| Commuter | Alumni Room, University Union | |
| Student Parents | Student Engagement Center, University Union | |
| Veterans | MAC Hall | |
| 5-6:30 PM | Dinner | Social House, University Union |
| 7-9 PM | Variety Show | Cofrin Family Hall, The Weidner |
Get In Touch
Meet Maddie, our Assistant Director for New Student Transitions & Family Engagement, the expert on all things GB Welcome! Reach out if you have any questions about the schedule or how to prepare for GB Welcome.