Weeks of Welcome
The first four weeks of the fall semester provide opportunities for new and returning students to experience University traditions, and develop meaningful relationships within the University of Richmond community. While the Center for Student Involvement coordinates WOW, it is a collaborative effort across the entire University, building community by creating connections through signature events and programs.
WOW programming takes place during the first four weeks of the semester and aims to:
- Build an inclusive Spider community
- Form meaningful connections with students and staff
- Connect students to campus tools and resources
- Encourage and foster a sense of Spider Pride
WEEKS OF WELCOME SCHEDULE
Open House, Hosted by Disability Services
August 22 | 2-4 PM | The Refectory, Suite 127
Movie Under the Stars
August 23 | 8:30-10:30 PM | Robins Stadium
Stargazing Night
August 23 | 9:30-10:30 PM | Gottwald D114L
Last Day of Summer Celebration
August 24 | 6-8 PM | The Westhampton Green
First Day of Classes Tent
August 25 + 26 | 8 AM-3 PM | The Forum
Robins Welcome Back Barbecue
August 27 | 11:30 AM-2 PM | Back Lawn of the Robins School of Business
Farmer’s Market
August 28 | 12-3 PM | University Forum
Lora Robins Gallery Grand Re-Opening
August 28 | 12-6 PM | Lora Robins Gallery, Boatwright Memorial Library
Pups & Pops
August 28 | 3:30-5 PM | Chapel Lawn
Your Future Looks Sweet!
September 2 | 11:30 AM-2:30 PM | The Forum
Prep Fest
September 3 | 11 AM-3 PM | The Forum
LALIS & Music Departments Campus Welcome
September 3 | 4:30-6:30 PM | Carole Weinstein International Center Commons
SpiderFest
September 4 | 4-7 PM | The Forum
Health Studies 6th Annual Ice Cream Social
September 5 | 2:30-4 PM | Gumenick Quadrangle
Mural Day
September 5 | 3-4:30 PM | Every First Year Residence Hall
Spider Battalion Open House
September 6 | 9-11 AM | Millhiser Gym ROTC
Languages, Literatures, & Cultures Open House
September 8 | 1-3 PM | International Commons and Courtyard
Geographers in Action
September 8 | 6-8 PM | Jepson 118
Panhellenic Sorority Info Session
September 9 | 5-6 PM | Queally Center B-C and Courtyard
Study Abroad Fair
September 10 | 3-5 PM | Alice Haynes Room
Getting Started with Career Services Workshop
September 10 | 5-6 PM | THC 305
Job, Internship & Grad School Fair
September 16 | 12-4 PM | Queally Center Breed Pavillion
DIY Succulent Bar with Advancement
September 16 | 4-6 PM | The Current
Interfraternity Council (IFC) Info Session
September 17 | 6-7 PM | Alice Haynes Room
Tech Start Up with Information Services
September 18 | 2-4 PM | Information Serives Help Desk (Jepson Hall G24)
Tour of the Eco-Corridor
September 19 | 9-10 AM | Eco-Corridor
LGBTQ+ Fall Mixer
September 19 | 12-1 PM | Multicultural Space (Whitehurst Hall)
Grand Opening of the UR Orchard & Food Forest
September 25 | 4:30-5:30 PM | Eco-Corridor