GB Welcome Fall 2024
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, University Union |
| 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, University Union |
| 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, University Union |
Sunday, September 1
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8-9 AM | Breakfast | Social House, University Union |
| 9 AM - Noon | Time on Your Own | Various |
| Noon-1 PM | Lunch | Social House, University Union |
| Noon-1 PM | Student Employment Tabling | University Union Concourse |
| 1-2:15 PM | Shot of Reality | Phoenix Rooms, University Union |
| Choose Your Own 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 | Cornhole with University Police & UREC | Phoenix Park |
| Buddies & Board Games | Student Engagement Center, University Union | |
| Esports | Esports Lounge, University Union | |
| 4-7 PM | Dinner Meal plans are now active! | Social House, University Union |
| 6:30-7:30 PM | Variety Show Auditions & Rehearsal | Christie Theater, University Union |
| 7:30-9 PM | Casino Night | Phoenix Rooms, University Union |
Monday, September 2
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7-8 AM | Morning Yoga | Group Fitness Studio, Kress Events Center |
| 7-8:30 AM | Breakfast | Social House, University Union |
| 9-9:30 AM | Required Small Group Meeting | Various |
| Session Rotations 9:40-11:40 AM | Time Management | MAC 210 |
| Academic Expectations | Phoenix Rooms, University Union | |
| Canvas & Navigate Walkthrough | MAC 208 | |
| Academic Resources | Christie Theatre, University Union | |
| 11:40 AM-12:30 PM | Lunch & Small Groups | Social House, University Union |
| 12:30-12:40 PM | Service Presentation & Check-In | Phoenix Rooms, University Union |
| 12:40-1 PM | Load busses for service project | Phoenix Rooms, University Union |
| 1:30-3:30 PM | Service Project REGISTER HERE | Brown County Parks & Community Gardens |
| 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, University Union |
| 8-10 PM | Bingo & Karaoke | Phoenix Rooms & Phoenix Club, University Union |
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, University Union |
| 9-9:45 AM | FYS Classes meet | Various Locations |
| 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 |
| 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 & First Nations | Multicultural Resource Center, University Union | |
| LGBTQ+ | Pride Center, University Union | |
| Commuter | Student Engagement Center, University Union | |
| Student Parents | Alumni Room, University Union | |
| Coffee Club Chat with Academic Advising | Phoenix Club, University Union | |
| Choose Your Own 3:45-5 PM | Green Bay Metro | Outside Cofrin Library |
| Meet the Greeks | Phoenix Park | |
| Phoenix Club | Phoenix Club, University Union | |
| Esports Open House | Esports Lounge, University Union | |
| 5-6:30 PM | Dinner | Social House, University Union |
| 7-9 PM | Variety Show | Phoenix Rooms, University Union |
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.