BreakfastValley I or II, Burnhams, or Hoekje/Bigelow

All students, enjoy continental breakfast at their assigned cafeteria.

Small Group MeetingSee your folder for a list of locations

Meet your Ambassador and your small group at your assigned location.

Exploring Beyond Your Community: Faces of AmericaMiller Auditorium

This one-person show will open your eyes to the diverse world in which we live. 

Interest SessionCheck your Fall Welcome packets for locations

Check your Fall Welcome packet for locations and interest session topics. You’ll find a variety of interest sessions offered during this time, and you’ll need to pick one that appeals to you.  Find out about how to get involved on campus, adjust to college life, locate interesting volunteer opportunities, explore career options, and many more

LunchValley I or II, Burnhams, or Hoekje/Bigelow Cafeteria

Lunch at your assigned cafeteria – but save room for samples from some of Kalamazoo’s greatest restaurants!

Campus Resource Fair & Kalamazoo’s KitchenFlagpoles                                    
Rain site: SRC Indoor Tennis Courts

Before or after you eat lunch, check out the annual Campus Resource Fair and Kalamazoo’s Kitchen.  The Campus Resource Fair will help you learn everything you ever wanted to know about Western!  Chat with academic advisors, faculty, and representatives from various colleges and departments.  Learn about study abroad, volunteer opportunities, homecoming, bike registration, Registered Student Organizations, Sindecuse Health Center, academic departments, and faith and spiritual groups.  And while you’re there, grab some free food from some of Kalamazoo’s greatest restaurants!

Click DowntownLoad busses outside of Rood Hall

This unique scavenger hunt will let you explore everything that downtown Kalamazoo has to offer.  Fall Welcome groups will take pictures at each location of the scavenger hunt and submit them to win prizes to downtown Kalamazoo. This opportunity will also allow students to learn how to ride the Metro Transit, which is free for all WMU students!

DinnerValley I or II, Burnhams, Hoekje/Bigelow Cafeteria

Dinner at your assigned cafeteria.

“How to be a Millionaire”Miller Auditorium

Credit cards, savings and checking accounts, bills…where does all that money go?? This presentation will help you learn how to make every penny count and put you on the right track to becoming financially savvy.

Judson LaipplyMiller Auditorium

The “Evolution of Dance” is the best way to laugh the night away. Jud Laipply is an inspirational comedian that will have you on the edge of your seat the entire night discussing how life is change, leaving you inspired and laughing.

Meijer ManiaBus pick up: Miller Auditorium, then Bernhard Center

Leave something at home? Meijer Mania is the perfect time to pick up those final items for your room.  Hop on a bus immediately following Jud Laipply, outside of Miller Auditorium.  All subsequent busses will load in front of the Bernhard Center.  You won’t want to miss this great night, packed full with special deals, food, games, and giveaways! 

Other After Dark ActivitiesAckley/Shilling Residence Hall

Dance party