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10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Welcome Week Check-in & Information Desk | University Center West
1-4 p.m. | Find Your Class and Sign Class Banner | Quad
Don’t be late to your first college class! Welcome Week Leaders will assist you in finding classrooms for your fall semester classes. Also, sign the Class of 2028 Banner!
5-7 p.m. | Pizza Party | Quad (Rain Location: The Loft, UCW)
Take a break from unpacking! Come as you are, grab some food and enjoy time with other students!
Sponsored by Housing & Residence Life
5-9 p.m. | METS West Connection Shuttle Service | Residence Life Community Center
METS will be running shuttle bus service to and from the Residence Life Community Center and Walmart/Schnucks west side shopping. The shuttle will leave each location every 30 minutes.
5-9 p.m. | Super Bingo | Carter Hall
Drop in and test your skills at a game (or two) of SUPER BINGO with APB! You may win an awesome prize (while supplies last).
Sponsored by Activities Programming Board (APB)
10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Welcome Week Check-in & Information Desk | University Center West
10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Find Your Class and Sign Class Banner | Quad
Don’t be late to your first college class! Welcome Week Leaders will assist you in finding classrooms for your fall semester classes. Also, sign the Class of 2028 Banner!
8:45 a.m.-2 p.m. | Theme Living Community Welcome Bash
12 pm. - 1 p.m. | Assumption Holy Day Mass | Meditation Lounge (RFWC)
2-3 p.m. | Cultural Diversity Welcome Reception | Carter Hall
This annual event helps build bridges and friendships within the USI community while emphasizing academic excellence. It is a fun and exciting way to begin college in an informal setting with faculty, staff, students, alumni and trustees, including the President and Provost! In addition, you will receive information on USI services and programs.
Sponsored by the Multicultural Center (MCC)
4-5 p.m. | New Student Convocation | Arena
New students and their guests are invited to participate in Convocation, the official welcome and introduction to USI for all new students! Doors open at 3:30 p.m.
5-6:30 p.m. | Family Dinner | University Center
Following New Student Convocation, join us for our Family Dinner! USI students and children age 5 and under are free. All other guests are $17 per person. Please register on the Admitted Student Task List to reserve your spot. Limited tickets available on site.
Sponsored by New Student and Transitional Programs.
8:30-11 p.m. | Outdoor Movie and Treats | Quad (Rain Location: RFWC)
Bring a blanket, grab some free snacks, and enjoy a movie!
7-9 a.m. | METS West Side Connection Shuttle Service | Regular Service Route
METS will begin running their regular service to campus. Regular service is Monday-Friday from 7am-9:30pm on class days during the fall and spring semesters. Real time tracking of the bus is available on the METS DoubleMap website.
8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Welcome Week Info Desk and Check-in | UC West 1st Floor
8 a.m.-9 a.m. | Pancake Breakfast | The Loft (UC West 2nd Floor)
Join us for a FREE pancake breakfast! All are welcome.
Sponsored by Religious Life
9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Eagle Experience: Academic Success | Multiple Locations
Be sure to get your FREE T-SHIRT for attending to represent your college! Students will be guided to other event locations.
1:30-3 p.m. | Commuter Student Meeting | Carter Hall D
Join us for valuable tips on becoming a successful commuter student by getting involved, staying connected at USI and making friends before classes start!
1:30-4:30 p.m. | Find Your Class and Sign Class Banner | Quad
Don’t be late to your first college class! Welcome Week Leaders will assist you in finding classrooms for your fall semester classes. Also, sign the Class of 2028 Banner!
5-8 p.m. | Explore Evansville Fair | Arena and Parking Lot C
Whether you are new to the Evansville area or have lived here your whole life, various businesses and Evansville favorites will be lining the Arena! You will get many free items and giveaways from table to table while supplies last! Enjoy a FREE dinner by visiting the food trucks in Parking Lot C.
Sponsored by Center for Campus Life
5-7 p.m. | Yard Games and Ice Cream Social | Quad
Get to know the members of Student Christian Fellowship and play some fun yard games!
Sponsored by Student Christian Fellowship
7-11 p.m. | Aloha from the Greeks! | UC East Front Patio (Rain Location: UCE 1st Floor)
A tropical-themed fraternity and sorority combined event that is a memorable way for new students to get a taste of Greek Life and make connections with other students on campus! Kona Ice will be served.
Sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Life
10 a.m. -3 p.m. | Welcome Week Info Desk | University Center West
1:30-4:30 p.m. | Find Your Class | Quad
Don’t be late to your first college class! Welcome Week Leaders will assist you in finding classrooms for your fall semester classes. Also, sign the Class of 2028 Banner!
5 -5 p.m. | Eagle Experience All Campus Program | Arena
Get a jump-start on your college experience! Freshmen are expected to attend. Come to hear how to become engaged with the campus and hear from fellow students! Email questions to deanofstudents@usi.edu.
Sponsored by Dean of Students
5-10:30 p.m. | Screagle Family Fun Night | Multiple Locations
10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Welcome Week Info Desk and Check-in | UC West 1st Floor
1:30-4:30 p.m. | Find Your Class and Sign Class Banner | Quad
Don’t be late to your first college class! Welcome Week Leaders will assist you in finding classrooms for your fall semester classes. Also, sign the Class of 2028 Banner!
9-11:30 a.m. | Catholic Mass and Brunch | Meditation Lounge (RFWC)
1-2:30 p.m. | Honors Welcome Reception | Business and Engineering Center Atrium
All new Honors students are invited! Students will learn about the program, meet the director and the Honors Student Council.
Sponsored by the Honors Program
3-4 p.m. | Christian Worship Service | Carter Hall
Christian Campus Ministry Groups at USI welcome students to attend a non-denominational, student-led, Christian worship! Pizza will be provided afterwards.
Sponsored by USI’s Christian Campus Ministry Groups
4-6 p.m. | Trivia Night | Heritage Lounge
Come play trivia (and maybe win a prize), while learning more about our club!
Sponsored by the Community Healthcare Club
7:06-9 p.m. | Pheast with the Greeks | UC East Front Patio (Rain Location: UC East Dining Area)
Come out and enjoy free food, music, games and fun! There will be giveaways! Get a glimpse of the entertainment side of Black Greek Life!
Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
5-7 p.m. | Block Party | Rec Center
DJ. Food. Fun. Friends. Come jump start your semester! Free t-shirt to the first 800 attendees!
Sponsored by Housing and Residence Life
7:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. | Welcome Tents | Multiple Locations
Keep an eye out for the USI Welcome Tents on campus during the first two days of classes! Stop by a tent if you need directions, if you can’t find your class, or if you have any other questions.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. | First Day of Class Photos | UC Breezeway
Celebrate your first day of classes at USI! Say cheese! Please bring your own camera/phone. Student volunteers will take photos for you!
Sponsored by New Student and Transitional Programs
11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Rice Library Welcome Table | Rice Library 1st Floor
Stop by Rice library to learn about Rice library resources and services!
Sponsored by Rice Library
3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. | Mentor Monday | Location TBD
This is a unique opportunity to be introduced to our two mentoring programs: Collegiate Men of Distinction and Women Unlocked. These programs focus on developing the whole person in the areas of goal setting, strengths discovery, and leadership while matriculating through a student's collegiate experience!
Sponsored by the Multicultural Center (MCC)
5:45-9 p.m. | Sacred Heart Cookout | Meditation Lounge (RFWC)
Students gather to carpool to Sacred Heart.
Sponsored by Eagle Catholic
7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | Welcome Tents | Multiple Locations
Keep an eye out for the USI Welcome Tents on campus during the first two days of classes! Stop by a tent if you need directions, if you can’t find your class, or if you have any other questions.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. | First Day of Class Photos | UC Breezeway
Celebrate your first day of classes at USI! Say cheese! Please bring your own camera/phone. Student volunteers will take photos for you!
Sponsored by New Student and Transitional Programs
11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Pet Rock Painting | Breezeway
Meet members of Student Christian Fellowship and paint a pet rock!
Sponsored by Student Christian Fellowship (SCF)
3:30-4:30 p.m. | College Mentors for Kids Callout Rally | Traditions Lounge
College Mentors for Kids (CMFK) is a mentoring program that pairs college students with elementary students throughout the school year. Learn about the program and how you can become a mentor!
Sponsored by the Multicultural Center (MCC)
5-7 p.m. | Tie Dye Day | Location TBA
Come tie-dye an Eagle Catholic shirt!
Sponsored by Eagle Catholic
1-3 p.m. | Ice Cream Social | Multicultural Center
Come grab an ice cream sundae on your way to class and meet the Multicultural Center staff! Learn more about the events that we have planned for the fall semester.
Sponsored by the Multicultural Center (MCC)
2-4 p.m. | Part-Time Job Fair | University Center 2217-2220
Students looking for part-time jobs on or close to campus should plan to attend the Part-Time Job Fair! Employers will be on campus accepting applications and hiring students for the fall semester. Casual dress is acceptable and resumes are not required. Contact 812-464-1865 or career@usi.edu with questions.
Sponsored by Career Services and Internships
5-6 p.m. | Kickball on the Quad | Quad
Come play kickball with us!
Sponsored by Eagle Catholic Community
5-8 p.m. | Rock the Rec | RFWC
Rock the Rec is among Welcome Week's best events! Check out all that the Rec has to offer including great equipment, a climbing wall, and group exercise rooms. Be ready for some fun and FREE food! Food will be provided from 5-7 p.m.
Sponsored by the Rec Center
5:45-8:30 p.m. | Ministry Team Dunk Tank | Meditation Lounge (RFWC)
Students gather to carpool to St. Philip.
7 p.m. | USI Women's Soccer vs. Robert Morris University | Strassweg Field
7-8 p.m. | Fraternity and Sorority Life Info Night | Carter Hall
Join this information session to meet members of the Fraternity and Sorority community, and learn about each organization!
Sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Life
6-8 p.m. | Bingo Wingo | Residence Life Community Center Courts
Bingo, wings, prizes!
Sponsored by Housing and Residence Life
6:30-8:30 p.m. | Scavenger Hunt and Dinner | Quad
Gather on the Quad and break into teams to complete a USI-themed scavenger hunt!
Sponsored by Eagle Catholic
Time TBA | Rice Library Welcome Table | UC Breezeway
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Brunch Dining Hours | The Loft
6-8 p.m. | Bingo Wingo | Housing Community Center Courts (Inside if it rains)
6-11 p.m.| Volleyball Tournament | RFWC Outdoor
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Brunch Dining Hours | The Loft
Time TBA | Rice Library Welcome Table | UC Breezeway
9-11 a.m. | Eagle Catholic Mass and Brunch | Meditation Lounge (Wellness Center)
5 p.m. | New Student Assembly-'Grown and Successful' | Carter Hall D (UCW)
6-8 p.m. | USI Women's Volleyball at UE | University of Evansville
2-5 p.m. | Student Involvement Fair | Quad
6-7 p.m. | IFC Fraternity Recruitment Kickoff | Carter Hall
1-5 p.m. | Labor Day at the Lake | Off-Campus Location
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October 30, 2025
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October 30, 2025 at 8:00am - 5:00pm
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October 30, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
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