New Student and Family Programs

8:00- 9:00 am –  Residence Halls North & South Scott Hall,  Taylor, Webster, and  Donner meet for breakfast in Blackhawk with Titan Welcome Leader

9:15-10:10 am- Residence Halls Fletcher, Horizon, Evans, Stewart, Gruenhagen, and Commuter students meet for breakfast in Blackhawk with Titan Welcome Leader

9:15-11:20 am – Residence Halls North & South Scott Hall,  Taylor, Webster, and  Donner attend the Dear World Experience in Reeve Memorial Union (227)

*all new students are required to attend Dear World

10:20 am-12:30 pm – Residence Halls Fletcher, Horizon, Evans, Stewart, Gruenhagen, and Commuter students attend the Dear World Experience in Reeve Memorial Union (227)

*all new students are required to attend Dear World

12:30- 1:00 pm – A bus will be available to take students over to J. J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium for the Titan Football Game

1:00-3:00 pm – Titan Football Game

8:00-9:30 pm – Reeve Union Board Entertainment: Comedian Eric O’Shea  in Reeve Ballroom (227) *Free with your TitanCard*

(First Year Fun- Student Choice Events from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

*Sign-up ahead of time: https://uwosh.tfaforms.net/130

–Tie-Dyeing Titan Welcome T-Shirt- Horizon Ampitheatre- Timeslots at 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00. *All New Students get a free Titan Welcome T-shirt at the tie-dyeing station, you don’t have to tie-dye the shirt but if you would like to it can be Tie-dyed during this time. Please sign-up for a time slot prior to the event. 

–Titan Are Intersectional – Reeve Union 212 – Timeslots at 11:00, 12:00, 1:00 

–Kayaking – Student Recreation and Wellness Center– Trips leave at 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00

–Rock climbing – Student Recreation and Wellness Center – Sessions begin at 11:00, 12:00, 1:00 

–Biking– Student Recreation and Wellness Center- Trips leave at 11:00, 12:00, 1:00

–Design your Titan Life Sessions – Student Success Center – 11:00, 12:00, 1:00 – Ice Cream Sundae Resumes  

–Build your Professional Wardrobe – Career Closet Shopping- Student Success Center- 1:00, 2:00

–Mario Kart Tournament– hosted in Reeve Union 307– Tournaments will begin at 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00

–Mini Golf – hosted in Reeve Union 227 A – Games will begin at 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00

–Bingo with the Greek Life– hosted in Reeve Union 227 BC– Tournaments will begin at 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 

Target Shopping Extravaganza- 9:30-11:00 pm *Must bring your TitanCard 

Presented by New Student and Family Programs- Oshkosh’s local Target is offering an after-hours shopping experience for all UWO Students with their TitanCard. Students will receive 15% off all purchases and have the opportunity to win prizes.  

A bus will be available to transport students in front of Reeve Union (Elmwood Side) starting at 9:15 pm. If you take the bus, please plan on only purchasing items that will fit on your lap or near your feet. You can still attend this event if you transport yourself. 

–Scavenger Hunt – Across Campus – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Meet your group in the designated location communicated from your Titan Welcome Leader to begin your hunt using the Eventzee App! Bring your class schedule to find your classes! 

–Rec Fest – Student Recreation and Wellness Center – 1:00-3:00 pm

–Glow Party – Rec Plex Fields – 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm 

Titan Fest – 11:00am – 2:00 pm

Are you looking for ways to get involved on campus and in the Oshkosh community? Are you looking for a part-time job? Come check out all these opportunities and more! Student organizations, university departments, volunteer agencies, off-campus employers, and community businesses will all be present to share information with you. The Lunch on the Lawn meal will be available to those who want it. Be prepared to receive a lot of free giveaways! Join us on the Academic Mall between Reeve Union and the Arts & Communication building for this outdoor event. 

–Sno-Cones & First Day of School Photos– Reeve Concourse- 10:00 am-2:00 pm 

On your way to your first day of classes, stop by Reeve Union to grab a sno-cone and take a first day of school photo! 

–Reeve Union Board Hypnotist Chris Jones– Reeve Ballroom (227)– 7:00-9:00pm 

*Free with Titan Card

Campfire on the Fox with Chris Moreno– Culver Family Welcome Center- 7:00-9:00pm

Come join us for live acoustic music from Chris Moreno (he’s performed 500+ shows in over 20 states and has opened for national acts Parmalee, Matt Stell, and others), s’mores, and snacks on the banks of the Fox River!  

Titan Nights– Student Recreation & Wellness Center– 8:30-11:59pm

This campus tradition, on the first Friday of the semester, hosts a variety of events! This Titan Night highlights the Student Recreation & Wellness and Intramural Sports programs. Have fun and make new friends at Titan Nights! Play games, win prizes, enjoy late-night snacks, rock climbing, archery tag, crafts,  and much more!