Before you dive into your first term of classes, we have a jam-packed week of exciting activities to help you become acclimated to campus life. From speakers, to socials, to signing your name on the sidewalk, join your fellow new wolves to begin making your mark at WOU!
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Whether you're a new student, returning to campus, or just curious about Exercise Science and/or Public Health, we'd love to see you at our Community Kickoff! Come hang out with fellow students, faculty, and staff in a relaxed setting where you can make new connections before the term gets busy.
We'll have free food, games, activities, and prizes, along with opportunities to meet people who share your interests and get to know your professors outside of class. It's a fun, low-pressure way to build community, ask questions, and start the year feeling connected.
Bring a friend or come on your own—we're excited to welcome you!
Calling all students in the following areas of study! - Public Health - Exercise Science - Pre-Nursing - Pre-PT - Pre-OT - Pre-Med
Gaining Title IX knowledge might not be on your list of to-do's this welcome week, but it will be when you realize you can do it with the help of a miniature pony!! Join the Title IX Coordinator (with the help of WOU's Equestrian team members) in a friendly competition involving obstacles, Title IX trivia, and Cookie Monster (the wonder pony)!!
Wednesday September 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT The Grove
Stop by our Basic Needs Space to learn more about what the Food Pantry and Stitch Closet on campus has to offer. We have FREE professional interview attire, casual clothing items, WOU Gear and FREE grocery items! Whether you're curious, need support, or just want to snag some goodies, this event is for you.
Come and ask a panel of WOU students questions about anything EXCEPT their sexuality and see if you can pick out who is straight! The Stonewall Center Coordinator will facilitate a discussion on stereotypes and sexuality.
Ready for your moment in the spotlight? Whether you sing, dance, juggle, perform comedy, wow the crowd with a lightsaber battle, or have a one-of-a-kind talent, we want to see it! Solo acts and groups are welcome to audition for the HollyWOUd Variety Show!
Come to one of the 3 audition times to show us what you got! Performers will take the stage at the HollyWOUd Variety Show on Saturday, September 26, at 7:30 PM in the Pacific Room of the WUC. Don't miss your chance to show off your talent and be part of one of PACK Welcome Week's favorite traditions!
We can provide microphones, a piano, DI boxes, and standard sound equipment. If your act requires instrument amps, a drum kit, or other specialty equipment, please bring your own.
