Welcome Week 2026
August 17 - August 21
Join us for Welcome Week 2026
Monday, August 17 – Friday, August 21
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WELCOME WEEK AND CAMP SE 2026
All events free to SE students with a valid SE I.D.
Friday, August 14
- Camp SE, Day 1. All day. GDJ Student Union.
Saturday, August 15
- Camp SE, Day 2. All day. GDJ Student Union.
- Playfair. 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Student Union Gymnasium.
- Legacy Ceremony (Touch the Stone). 3:25 PM to 3:35 PM. Legacy Wall.
- Freshmen Convocation. 4:00 PM. Montgomery Auditorium.
- Convocation BBQ. 5:00 PM. Morrison Front Lawn.
Sunday, August 16
- Sundaes on Sunday, All Students Welcome. 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Student Union Atrium.
Monday, August 17
- We’ve Got Answers. 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Under the Clock Tower.
- 1st Day of School Pics. 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Under the Clock Tower and Morrison Steps.
- Esports, Welcome Play and Open Challenge. 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Student Union and Esports Arena.
- Pickleball Tournament. Team bracket sign up 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM, games begin 6:00 PM. Student Union Gymnasium.
- BCM Luau. 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. SE BCM Building.
Tuesday, August 18
- We’ve Got Answers. 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Under the Clock Tower.
- Merchant and Organization Fair. 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Student Union and The Loop.
- Get to know your campus and local community, food, snow cones, challenges, prizes, and giveaways.
- Block Party. 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. 4th Street and University.
- Live DJ music, mechanical bull, wrecking ball, pirate’s revenge swing, zip line, popcorn, shaved ice, street tacos, volleyball tournament, 3 on 3 basketball, giveaways, and prizes.
Wednesday, August 19
- OBI Blood Drive. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Student Union, 2nd Floor.
- Esports, Open Play. 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Student Union and Esports Arena.
- Magician, Jeki Yoo. 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Student Union Auditorium, Room 213.
Thursday, August 20
- OBI Blood Drive. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Student Union, 2nd Floor.
- Student Wellness. 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Student Union Atrium.
- True Blue Football Scrimmage. 6:00 PM. Paul Laird Field.
Friday, August 21
- SE Celebrity Bingo. 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Student Union Cafe.
- True Blue Friday. 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM. Student Union Atrium.
- SBC Dodgeball Bash, Game On! 7:00 PM. Student Union Gymnasium.
All details, including events and locations, are subject to change. Please contact the Office of Student Life at 580-745-2266 to request assistance due to a disability. Accommodations cannot be guaranteed without adequate advance notice.
