GB WELCOME
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 31
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 AM-1 PM | Resident Move-In | Housing Locations |
| 11:30 AM-1:30 PM | Family Brunch | Social House |
| 2-3 PM | Commuter Welcome | Phoenix Rooms |
| 2-3 PM | Residence Hall Meetings (Students) | Residence Halls |
| 2-3:15 PM | Family Sendoff (Parents & Families) | The Weidner Grand Foyer |
| 3:30-4:15 PM | New Student Convocation | The Weidner |
| 4:30-5 PM | Class Photo | Phoenix Sculpture |
| 5-7 PM | Small Group Sessions & Dinner | Social House |
| 7-7:45 PM | Ice Cream Social with Chancellor Alexander | MAC Hall Circle |
| 7-8:30 PM | Paint the Phoenix | MAC Hall Circle |
| 8:30-10:30 PM | DJ Dance in the Club | Phoenix Club |
Sunday, September 1
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8-9 AM | Breakfast | Social House |
| 9 AM - Noon | Time on Your Own | Various |
| Noon-1 PM | Lunch | Social House |
| Noon-1 PM | Student Employment Tabling | University Union Concourse |
| 1-2:15 PM | Shot of Reality | Phoenix Rooms |
| Choose Your Own 2:30-3:15 PM | Budgeting & Finances | Alumni Room |
| Career Exploration | 1965 Room | |
| Managing Stress | MAC 210 | |
| Nutrition, Dining & Eating on a Budget | Christie Theatre | |
| Eco U | MAC 208 | |
| Socials 3:15-5 PM | TBA | Phoenix Park |
| Buddies & Board Games | Student Engagement Center | |
| Esports | Esports Lounge | |
| 4-7 PM | Dinner Meal plans are now active! | Social House |
| 6:30-7:30 PM | Variety Show Rehearsal | Christie Theater |
| 7:30-9 PM | Casino Night | Phoenix Rooms |
Monday, September 2
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7-8 AM | Morning Yoga | Kress Group Fitness Studio |
| 7-8:30 AM | Breakfast | Social House |
| 9-9:30 AM | Required Small Group Meeting | Various |
| Session Rotations 9:40-11:40 AM | Time Management | MAC 210 |
| Academic Expectations | Phoenix Rooms | |
| Canvas & Navigate Walkthrough | MAC 208 | |
| Academic Resources | Christie Theatre | |
| 11:40 AM-12:30 PM | Lunch & Small Groups | Social House |
| 12:30-1 PM | Check in and load busses for service project | MAC Hall Circle |
| 1:30-3:30 PM | Service Project | Kress Events Center & Various Elementary Schools |
| 3:30-4 PM | Small Group Service Debrief | Service Project Site |
| 4-6 PM | Civic Engagement Celebration Must have participated in Service project to attend | Lambeau Field |
| 7-8 PM | Variety Show Rehearsal | Christie Theater |
| 8-10 PM | Bingo & Karaoke | Phoenix Rooms & Phoenix Club |
Tuesday, September 3
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7-8 AM | Paddle on the Pond | Low Stormwater Pond Shorewood |
| 8-9 AM | Breakfast in Small Groups | Social House |
| 9-9:45 AM | FYS Classes meet | Classroom Locations |
| 10-10:30 AM | Civil Discourse | TBD |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Bringing in the Bystander | TBD |
| 12:30-1:45 PM | Lunch | Social House |
| 1:45-2:15 PM | Find Your Classroom | Classrooms |
| Choose Your Social 2:15-3:30 PM | First Generation & Friends Fair | Student Services Plaza |
| Multicultural & BIPOC | Multicultural Resource Center | |
| LGBTQ+ | Pride Center | |
| Commuter | Student Engagement Center | |
| Veteran | Alumni Room | |
| Coffeehouse Chat | Common Grounds Coffeehouse | |
| Choose Your Own 3:45-5 PM | Green Bay Metro | Outside Cofrin Library |
| Meet the Greeks | Phoenix Park | |
| Phoenix Club | Phoenix Club | |
| 5-6:30 PM | Dinner | Social House |
| 7-9 PM | Variety Show | Phoenix Rooms |
Get In Touch
Meet Maddie, our New Student Transitions & Family Engagement Manager, the expert on all things GB Welcome! Reach out if you have any questions about the schedule or how to prepare for GB Welcome.