Welcome Week

Welcome to Oregon State University!

We are so excited to have you join us at Oregon State during this historic time.

Welcome Week is an exciting week of activities and events that help you connect and engage with campus. There are events that will entertain you, events that share tips and strategies for success and events that help you get to know resources and campus.

Whether you are living in Corvallis or studying elsewhere for the fall term, there is something for everyone.

Welcome Week Schedule

Friday, Sept. 18 to Saturday, Sept. 19

Move-In (first-year students) | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Event details
Residence Hall Floor Meeting | 5 to 8 p.m.
Welcome to OSU Scavenger Hunt | Ongoing | Event details

Sunday, Sept. 20

Move-In (first-year students) | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Event details
Residence Hall Floor Meeting | 5 to 8 p.m.
Fraternity & Sorority Life Experience | 5 p.m. | Event details
Welcome to OSU Scavenger Hunt | Ongoing | Event details

Monday, Sept. 21

Move-In (first-year students) | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Event details
New Student Convocation | Available as of 8 a.m. | Event details
Coffee and Virtual Campus Walk | 11 a.m. | Event details
Balancing School/Work/Social | 12 p.m. | Event details
Living in Corvallis | 1 p.m. | Event details
Academic Pro Tips | 1 p.m. | Event details
Honors College Experience | 2 p.m. | Event details
Transfer Experience | 3 p.m. | Event details
Students of Color and Cultural Centers Experience | 3 p.m. | Event details
OSU Trivia | 4 p.m. | Event details
Residence Hall Floor Meeting | 5 to 8 p.m.
Student Employment Experience | 5 p.m. | Event details
KBVR-TV Game Night | 7 p.m. | Event details
Welcome to OSU Scavenger Hunt | Ongoing | Event details

Tuesday, Sept. 22

ASOSU Launch | 9 to 10 a.m.
Strategies for Success in College Coursework | 10 to 11:30 a.m. | Event details
College Welcome Events | 12 to 8 p.m. | Event details
- College of Liberal Arts Virtual Welcome Room | 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- College of Business Innovation Nation Trivia | 12 to 2 p.m.
- ENGINEERING+ Launch | 12 to 3 p.m.
- College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences New Student Welcome | 12:30 to 2 p.m.
- College of Agricultural Sciences Student Welcome | 1 to 3 p.m.
- College of Public Health and Human Sciences New Student Welcome | 1 to 3 p.m.
- College of Science Remote Welcome Social | 1 to 3 p.m.
- University Exploratory Studies Program Virtual Social Hours | 1 to 5 p.m.
- College of Forestry Annual Ring | 2 to 4 p.m.
- College of Education Open House | 3 to 4:30 p.m.
- Honors College New Student Introduction | 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Move-In (upperclass and transfer students) | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Event details
Residence Hall Floor Meeting | 5 to 8 p.m.
Disney Trivia | 6:30 to 8 p.m. | Event details
Welcome to OSU Scavenger Hunt | Ongoing | Event details

Wednesday, Sept. 23

First day of classes
Coffee and Virtual Campus Walk | 5 p.m. | Event details
Go Greek Virtual Event | 6 p.m. | Event details
Speed Friending | 7 p.m. | Event details
Game Night | 7:30 p.m. | Event details
Welcome to OSU Scavenger Hunt | Ongoing | Event details

Thursday, Sept. 24

Welcome Week Poker Ride | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Event details
OSU Trivia | 4 p.m. | Event details
Virtual Campus Tour | 5 p.m. | Event details
Out of State Experience | 5 p.m. | Event details
Pictionary Social | 6 p.m. | Event details
KBVR-TV Game Night | 7 p.m. | Event details
Staying Strong with Team USA | 7 to 9 p.m. | Event details
START Leaders Game Night | 7:30 p.m. | Event details
Welcome to OSU Scavenger Hunt | Ongoing | Event details

Friday, Sept. 25

Residential Life Experience | 6 p.m. | Event details
Movie Night | 6 to 9 p.m. | Event details
Residence Hall Association Speed Friending | 7 p.m. | Event details
Welcome to OSU Scavenger Hunt | Ongoing | Event details

Saturday, Sept. 26

Virtual Campus Tour | 11 a.m. | Event details
Women in STEM Experience | 1 p.m. | Event details
Speed Friending | 2 p.m. | Event details
Bingo Night Hosted by Nicole Byers | 7 to 8 p.m. | Event details
Welcome to OSU Scavenger Hunt | Closes Sept. 26 | Event details

To receive event details in an alternative format, contact New Student Programs & Family Outreach at 541.737.7627.

Welcome Week Highlights

New Student Convocation

New Student Convocation is the official academic welcome to Oregon State University that will be available online on Sept. 21, 2020, at 8 a.m. You will hear from university leadership as they welcome new students and share their hopes as you begin your academic journey at OSU.

Learn about New Student Convocation

Tips for the Fall Term

Visit the COVID-19 Safety & Success for Students website for information on how to prepare for the fall term. The site provides information on how to connect with other students, engage with community and access technical, financial and academic support.