Welcome Weekend 2024 – Transfers and Internationals

Note: All mandatory sessions are marked with asterisks (*)

Thursday, August 22^nd, 2024

9:00am-1:00pm                             

*Drive-Through Check-Ins* – UJ Main Entrance
MANDATORY for students who live on campus. Located on the west side of campus along 5^th Ave NE. This is your welcome to the University of Jamestown! Pick up your welcome packet, check in to your residence hall, get your mailbox key, and more!

NOTE: Commuter students (students who live off campus) do not need to go through this process and should pick up this information later this afternoon. See “Packet Pick Up” below.                         

Jimmie Move-In Crew – Kroeze, Seibold, Watson and Wilson Residence Halls
The Jimmie Move-In Crews, comprised of our Welcome Weekend leaders and some of our UJ Athletics teams, will be stationed at our first-year residence halls to assist you with moving in. Look for the bright orange shirts! Just give them your room number and a bit of direction and they will help get your things unloaded in no time.

NOTE: If you pre-ordered a loft, it will be in your residence hall room upon your arrival. Lofts are only available by pre-ordering and will not be available for purchase on site. On-site loft returns will be available.

Campus Partners Offices Closed

Our Campus Partners (Business Office, Financial Aid, Admissions, Registrar, Informational Technology and Alumni) will be out of their offices welcoming our new students to campus. Offices will open again at 1:00pm. 

9:00am-4:00pm                             

Jimmie Connection Store & Post Office Open – Lyngstad Center
Visit the Jimmie Connection store for all your Jimmie clothing & apparel needs. Visit the post office to identify your mailbox, learn how to send mail to campus, and more! 

11:00am-1:00pm                           

Lunch – Knight Hall Dining Center
Knight Hall Dining Center can be found inside Badal-Nafus. Students: this meal is covered by your meal plan; just show your ID card at the start of the line. Students without a meal plan, parents, family, and friends of our students: this meal is $12.80+ tax and can be paid for at the front desk of Knight Hall Dining Center. 

1:00pm-4:00pm                             

Information Table – Lyngstad Center
Once the drive-through line has closed, stop by the information table with any questions you may have!

1:00pm-4:00pm                             

*Packet Pick Up* – Lyngstad Center
This is only MANDATORY for early arrival athletes AND students who do not live on campus. You will need to stop here to pick up your welcome folder and get your Student ID printed.

1:00pm-4:00pm                             

Explore Campus Partners
Our Campus Partners (Business Office, Financial Aid, Admissions, Registrar, Informational Technology and Alumni Relations) will be available during this time. Stop in to ask any last-minute questions you might have or to take care of any to-do list items.

**The remainder of the events on this schedule are for students only.**

4:00pm-5:00pm                             

*Residence Hall Meetings (First-Year Students)* -Kroeze, Seibold, Watson and Wilson Residence Halls
This is MANDATORY for all first-year students living in these residence halls. Come to meet your Resident Director (RD), your Resident Assistant (RA), and the other students living on your floor!

5:00pm-6:30pm                             

Dinner – Knight Hall Dining Center

Knight Hall Dining Center can be found inside Badal-Nafus. Students: this meal is covered by your meal plan; just show your ID card at the start of the line.

7:30pm-9:30pm                             

Residence Hall Activity – Kroeze, Seibold, Watson, and Wilson Residence Halls

Stop by the lounges in ALL of these residence halls for some snacks, crafts, fun, and games. Each space will have something different, so make sure to get out and explore! Students who do not live on campus are invited and welcome to attend.

Friday, August 23^rd, 2024

8:30am-10:00am                           

Breakfast – Knight Hall Dining Center
Knight Hall Dining Center can be found inside Badal-Nafus. Students: this meal is covered by your meal plan; just show your ID card at the start of the line.

9:00am-4:00pm                             

Jimmie Connection Store & Post Office Open – Lyngstad Center
Visit the Jimmie Connection store for all your Jimmie clothing & apparel needs. Visit the post office to identify your mailbox, learn how to send mail to campus, and more! 

10:00am-11:00am                         

*Welcome Weekend Kick-Off * – Denault Auditorium, Reiland Fine Arts Center
This is the kick-off event for all students who are new to UJ including first-year students, transfer students, and international students. Celebrate the official beginning of your experience at UJ, hear about the Welcome Weekend schedule, and meet your small group.

11:00am-11:45am                         

*Group Talk 1* – Various Locations
Meet your small group, get to know one another, ask questions, and go over the schedule for the remainder of Welcome Weekend.

12:00pm-1:30pm                           

Lunch – Knight Hall Dining Center
Knight Hall Dining Center can be found inside Badal-Nafus. Students: this meal is covered by your meal plan; just show your ID card at the start of the line. If you do not have a meal plan you can utilize a guest pass, just ask your Group Leader!

12:00pm-1:30pm                           

Off-Campus Student Social – Student Engagement Center, Lyngstad Center
We would like to invite all students who do not live on campus to join us for a student social. Treats will be provided.  

12:00pm-5:00pm                           

*Advisor Appointments* – Various Academic Buildings
Review the information printed on your nametag to find out when and where your 15-minute advisor session is scheduled. Discuss your class schedule, questions, potential major, and more with your advisor! This is MANDATORY.                      

Information Table and Student IDs – Lyngstad Center
Have questions? Need help navigating to your advisor’s office location? Need a student ID? Stop here and ask your questions. Our team will be happy to help!

Stop and Go Activities – Allen Field

In between your other afternoon appointments, stop by to join us for some crafts, yard games, or just to relax and enjoy the outdoor space. Stay for a few minutes, or stay for a while.                             

Band – Playing Interviews – Reiland Fine Arts Center
If you would like to join an instrumental ensemble, then you need to meet with and play for the band director.  If you have already auditioned, you may not need to play again, but you still need to meet with them.  Sign-up on the schedules posted on the band room door – Reiland 157.                          

Choir – Singing Interviews – Reiland Fine Arts Center

If you would like to join a choral ensemble, then you need to meet with and sing for the choir director.  If you have already auditioned, you may not need to sing again, but you still need to meet with them.  Sign-up on the schedules posted on the choir room door – Reiland 143.                        

Explore Campus Partners
Our Campus Partners (Business Office, Financial Aid, Admissions, Registrar, Informational Technology and Alumni) will be available during this time. Stop in to ask any last-minute questions you might have or to take care of any to-do list items.

4:30-6:30pm                                   

Dinner – Knight Hall Dining Center
Don’t forget your student ID if you have a meal plan. Talk to one of your Group Leaders if you don’t have a meal plan and need a meal pass.

6:30pm-7:15pm                             

*Group Talk 2* – Various Locations
Spend some time building relationships and asking questions within your small groups

7:15pm-8:00pm                             

*Getting Connected* – Denault Auditorium, Reiland Fine Arts Center

Join us for an information session on how to view your course schedule, helpful apps to download, important Instagram accounts to follow, and some other troubleshooting tips.

8:00pm-10:00pm                           

Beach Day Bingo – Knight Hall Dining Center

                                                            Come join us for an evening of music, snacks, prizes, and of course BINGO with a beach theme! Play for over $500 worth of prizes and gift certificates. Double your chances to win when you come wearing your favorite pair of sunglasses!

Saturday, August 24^th, 2024

9:00am-9:45am                              

*Group Talk 3* – Various Locations
Spend some time building relationships and asking questions within your small groups.

9:45am-10:30am                           

*Student Affairs Panel* – Denault Auditorium, Reiland Fine Arts Center

This panel will help you get to know the staff who work in the Office of Student Affairs and understand all the ways they are here to support you during your time at UJ.

10:00am-2:00pm                           

Jimmie Connection Store & Post Office Open – Lyngstad Center
Visit the Jimmie Connection store for all your Jimmie clothing & apparel needs. Visit the post office to identify your mailbox, learn how to send mail to campus, and more! 

10:30am-1:15pm                           

Brunch – Knight Hall Dining Center
Don’t forget your student ID if you have a meal plan. Talk to one of your Group Leaders if you don’t have a meal plan and need a pass.

3:15pm-4:15pm                             

*Public Safety & Title IX Training* – Denault Auditorium, Reiland Fine Arts Center
Learn about prevention and awareness programs for everyday life along with how to stay safe on and off campus.

4:15pm-5:15pm                             

*Residence Hall Meetings (Upper Division Housing)* – Prentice, Kroeze, Nierling, Liechty, University, and Legacy

This is MANDATORY for all students living in these residence halls. Come to meet your Resident Director (RD), your Resident Assistant (RA), and the other students living on your floor!

               NOTE: There is no residence hall meeting for students living in UJ Place.

5:00pm-6:30pm                             

Dinner – Knight Hall Dining Center
Don’t forget your student ID if you have a meal plan. Talk to one of your Group Leaders if you don’t have a meal plan and need a meal pass.

6:30pm-7:30pm                             

*Small Group Talk 4* – Various Locations
Bring your class schedule to this group talk! Take a tour of campus with your small group and be sure you are ready to navigate campus on your first day of classes! Also be sure to pickup your surprise!

8:00pm-11:30pm

Backyard Bash – Allen Field (Hansen Center if inclement weather)

Join us for an evening of outdoor fun welcoming you into your new backyard! This is an all-campus event where you can jam out and dance with a live DJ, play lawn games, win prizes and more! Food will be available for purchase from a variety of local food trucks.

Sunday, August 25^th, 2024

10:00am-2:00pm                           

Jimmie Connection Store & Post Office Open – Lyngstad Center
Visit the Jimmie Connection store for all your Jimmie clothing & apparel needs. Visit the post office to identify your mailbox, learn how to send mail to campus, and more! 

10:30am-1:15pm                           

Brunch – Knight Hall Dining Center
Don’t forget your student ID if you have a meal plan. Talk to one of your Group Leaders if you don’t have a meal plan and need a pass.

11:00am-11:30am                         

Chapel – DeNault Auditorium, Reiland Fine Arts Center
Join our Director of Campus Ministries, Kirstie Dobson, for Welcome Worship in       Qthe DeNault Auditorium as our historic chapel is under renovation. This short worship service is an opportunity to kick off your year on the right foot and to receive a blessing on your journey to success here at UJ.  

(Weekly Chapel occurs on Thursdays from 11:00-11:30 am during the school year)

4:30pm-6:30pm                             

Dinner – Knight Hall Dining Center

                                                            Don’t forget your student ID!

Monday, August 26^th, 2024

8:00am-4:00pm                             

First Day of Classes – Various Academic Buildings

10:00am-2:00pm                           

SET Event: First Day of School Photo– Badal Nafus

We know your families would love to see a first day of school photo from you to carry on the tradition! Stop in the Badal-Nafus Lounge to snap a photo to send home!

Mark Your Calendars for These Upcoming Events:

• Wednesday, August 28^th: Jamestown Community Block Party – Downtown Jamestown
• Friday, August 30^th: SET Event: Succulent and Indoor Plant Planting – Lawn in front of Badal-Nafus
• Saturday, August 31^st: Disc Golf Tournament – UJ Disc Golf Course
• Sunday, Sept 1^st: Attend any movie for FREE at the Theatre, hosted by UJ Campus Ministry
• Monday, Sept 2^nd: (No Classes) SET Event: Beach Party with Pontoon Rides – Jamestown Reservoir
• Wednesday, September 4^th: Student Involvement Fair – Allen Field (Mandatory to attend for Foundations course)
• Tuesday, September 10^th: SET Event: Decorate Reusable Tote Bags – Student Engagement Center in Lyngstad
• Thursday, September 12^th: SET Event: The Market @ UJ- Allen Field (Newman Arena if inclement weather)

NOTE: Bring your decorated reusable tote bag from 9/10 and receive $5 Market Money!

• Monday, Sept 16^th– Sunday, September 22^nd: Homecoming Week!
  • Mon Sept 16^th: Homecoming Court Social
  • Tues Sept 17^th: Hypnotist Evan Gambardella
  • Weds Sept 18^th: Mini Donuts
  • Thurs Sept 19^th: Grocery Bag Bingo
  • Fri Sept 20^th: Glow in the dark mini golf
  • Sat Sept 21^st: Homecoming football game and coronation

• Thursday, September 26^th: SET Event: Knockerball – Allen Field