Welcome Week 2026

Meet up with your Orientation leader in the Campus Mall (in front of the Library)

Meet up with your Orientation leader near you Residence Hall
Commuter Students - Meet your OL in the Campus Mall (in front of the Library)

Ride the bus around the Cheney loop to familiarize yourself with your community. See your OL for exact time

Meet your community through various activities and icebreakers

Meet you community and the URC through various games and activities.

Meet up with your Orientation leader near you Residence Hall
Commuter Students - Meet your OL in the Campus Mall (in front of the Library)

Meet up with your Orientation leader in the Campus Mall (in front of the Library)

University Welcome

Class Photo

Lunch

Check out this event to learn about the offices for engagement and support that are located in the PUB

Sing your heart out with your fellow music lovers

Meet up with your Orientation leader near you Residence Hall
Commuter Students - Meet your OL in the Campus Mall (in front of the Library)

Meet up with your Orientation leader in the Campus Mall (in front of the Library)

Dr McGuire - Metacognition: The Key to Acing Courses (and life)!

Join us for our annual campus tradition!

Pass Through the Pillars BBQ Lunch

Smudge Ceremony

Need to find your first class? We are here to help point you int he right direction!

Transfer Reception

You're seriously not gonna want to miss this....

Come join us for breakfast, trivia, and swag!

Meet up with your Orientation leader in the Campus Mall (in front of the Library)

Meet up with your Orientation leader near you Residence Hall
Commuter Students - Meet your OL in the Campus Mall (in front of the Library)

Required! Sex Rules and Student Success Tours

Required! Sex Rules and Student Success Tours

Glow Dance and Capture the Flag!

Come stop by if you have any questions

Come stop by if you have any questions

Come enjoy food and games at Meet the Greeks! This is a time to hang out, relax, and meet members of the sorority and fraternity community.

Club Vegas

Come stop by if you have any questions

Come stop by if you have any questions

Family Reception

Come watch The Wild Robot on Anderson Lawn. First 160 students to attend get a prize!

Are you a student who recently transferred into EWU? We would love to meet with you! Come join us for a brief reception where you can connect with other transfers and get some dessert! Located at the Rose Garden- outside of the President's House.

Don't know where your classes are? EWU staff and faculty have you covered! Come to the Campus Mall between 7 AM - 3 PM and our volunteers will help you find your way. Plus, don't forget to use our 360 photo booth and grab some Eagle Punch! (Unfortunately, Rizzy is no longer able to make it today! We are so sorry!) Happy first day of class!

Meet with your Orientation Leader at your designated meeting spot. Don't know where to go? Check out the "OL Groups" section under the "Maps" tab in this app!

This event symbolizes the start to your EWU career! Walk through the historic pillars in front of Showalter Hall, while faculty and staff cheer you on. Stay for a campus BBQ afterword, catered by Long Horn BBQ. This is a celebration you do not want to miss!

Meet with your Orientation Leader at your designated meeting spot. Don't know where to go? Check out the "OL Groups" section under the "Maps" tab in this app!

Come get excited to start the year! You'll be welcomed by EWU Cheer and Marching Band, hear from our University President, and learn the fight song! Stay afterword for your class photo on the Red Inferno.

The Majors Fair is all about exploring the academics EWU offers, while mingling with faculty and staff! Enjoy a free hot dog lunch while learning about majors and minors the University offers. The event is put on in partnership with the EWU Career Center.

Explore all that the PUB has to offer with this interactive and exciting event! Tons of giveaways and free food for all!

An EWU Welcome Week favorite! Come with your favorite song to belt out, or just come to listen and observe. Free refreshments and plenty of entertainment to be had!

Meet with your Orientation Leader at your designated meeting spot. Don't know where to go? Check out the "OL Groups" section under the "Maps" tab in this app!

Biracial poet and event host, Courageous, collaborated with Knoxville artist, Lane Shuler, and crafted a show that blends poetry, comedy, hip-hop, and romance together into an energetic live show that is equal parts educational and entertaining.

Playfair is one of those "it's hard to explain unless you go" type of events. With lots of interactive games and ice breakers, many students walk away with new friends and connections! You don't want to miss out!

Curious what the University Rec Center is all about? Come and find out! Ride the mechanical bull, learn about Club Sports, ice skate, win prizes, and more!

Meet with your Orientation Leader at your designated meeting spot. Don't know where to go? Check out the "OL Groups" section under the "Maps" tab in this app!

Based on your OL Group, you will either attend Sex Rules in the morning or the afternoon.

10am snyamncut and Anderson halls will attend Sex Rules ,
10am Pearce and Streeter will attend the Student Success Tours

12pm Pearce and Streeter will attend Sex Rules
12pm snyamncut and Anderson halls will attend the Student Success Tours

Off campus students- check with your OL!

Are you ready to rush the famous Inferno? As a new student, you have the opportunity to carry on this epic tradition! Doors open at 3:00- make sure to grab your coveted Rush Roos Tshirt and be ready to run! The first 400 in the door get a free hot dog and drink coupon. Stay for the game vs. Western Illinois with kickoff at 4 PM. This event is for new students only!

Download your FREE student ticket to the game here: https://goeags.com/sports/2022/9/15/student-ticket-information.aspx

Join us for Headphone Disco in the PUB NCR. Fuel up at the candy station, choose your own tunes, and dance the night away!

Bring your questions about Welcome Week (or really anything EWU!) to our Info Table! Located on the second floor of the PUB- outside of the Union Market.

Join us for an EWU tradition- and one of the best events of the year! Club Vegas allows you to play your favorite casino games, enjoy free mocktails, and have the chance to win thousands of dollars worth of prizes!

New students and their families are welcome to join us for our Family Reception! Staff and Orientation Leaders are looking forward to connecting with you over ice cream sundaes!

This a movie night for the students, the movie that we would be show casting is Monster University, it's free for students and the students are able to bring family members/ their friends. Popcorn, drinks and cotton candy is going to be provided for the students and their guess.