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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Rise and shine, Wolves! Kick off your WOU journey with one of our favorite traditions. Join your fellow classmates to watch the sunrise, enjoy a free pancake & sausage breakfast, and celebrate the start of an unforgettable year.
Wear your favorite red and black and dress for the cool morning! After the sun rises, leave your mark by signing your name alongside generations of Wolves on the sidewalk.
A few years from now on the night before your graduation, you'll return to the same spot to watch the sunset with your class, a full-circle WOU tradition you'll never forget.
Make your mark at WOU! Leave your "paw print" by signing your name on the sidewalk during this PACK Welcome Week tradition. It's a fun way to celebrate the start of your college journey and leave a lasting reminder that you were here. Years from now, you can come back and find your signature as a piece of your WOU story.
Identification cards will be made for students who have not yet received their cards. Students need this card for the dining hall. The first card is free for incoming students. Replacement cards will be issued for $15. **This will be repeated daily**
Swing by the WolfStore during Welcome Week to stock up on everything you need to start the term strong. They've got textbooks, supplies, snacks, and all the WOU Wolves gear you could dream of! Whether you're looking for a comfy hoodie, a water bottle with Wolfie's face, or just want to explore your campus bookstore, the Wolfstore has you covered. Don't miss out on exclusive Welcome Week deals!
Questions about PACK Welcome Week? This is the place where you can have all of your questions answered. You can also get more information about joining WOU Crew 2026! Stop by the Information Desk in the WUC or the Orientation Office (New Student & Family Program's WUC 119)
Unlock your relationship radar: learn how to spot green & red flags while dating, and what consent actually looks like with sexual activity. Come for the chats, stay for the snacks. Fries will be provided*
*Limited number of fries will be available. First come first served!
Dew glistens on the summer grass as the sun breaks over the horizon. A new generation of heroes has arrived in the fabled town of Mönmyth! They have a long adventure ahead of them, but they must first devise their plan. Can these heroes craft a budget in time to face off against a sinister Golden Dragon?
Join us for a personal finance session taught in the stylings of a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Improve your understanding of basic budgeting while partaking in a collaborative storytelling game. No prior experience in either is required.
Are you interested in a career in Business, Accounting, or Economics? Join us for a demonstration of what our faculty will be teaching! We offer careers in Marketing, Management, Finance, International Business, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, and more. We will host a mock class demonstrating what the class structure will look like and will provide interactive presentations to engage future students and their guests. This is a great opportunity to connect with faculty and staff within the Division of Business & Economics! We look forward to meeting the next generation of future business leaders.
Interested in the nursing field? Ever wonder what it takes to get into nursing school? We've got you covered! Come learn about the Pre-Nursing track at WOU and how we support students on their journey into this competitive field. This session is designed for Pre-Nursing majors and those interested in learning more about the program. It will also include a Q&A with current Pre-Nursing students.
Is cereal soup? Does pineapple belong on pizza? Should everyone have the right to vote? Is freedom of expression absolute? Learn how to engage in these conversations and many more as you navigate your time at WOU. You decide, this or that. You debate, topics of your choosing. You participate, we have giveaways. Let's engage in this interactive session to help us all better navigate conversations productively.
Anxious about Canvas? Join WOU’s Center for Teaching and Learning for a no-pressure, interactive introduction to Canvas. Try out different ways to interact with course content and receive hands-on support, so that you can feel confident when you step into the classroom. Win prizes, eat snacks.
TRIO is a federally funded program that support First Generation College Students, Low Income Background, or receive any accommodations from the Disability Access Services office. With advisors, events, and more resources, come learn about how TRIO can support you!
You have financial aid, such as grants, scholarships, loans, but now what? Learn how and when these funds get applied to your bill, including what happens when you have more money than your bill, how is the refund processed? What if you still owe money - what options do you have? Hear from the WOU Financial Aid Office and Business Office to learn the WOU resources to help you understand your financial aid and manage your bill.
So what's your major? - We've all been asked this question at least once by a well meaning adult (and maybe felt some fear in not having the "right" answer). However, roughly 80% of students change their majors at least once during their college careers. So why do we insist that students decide their major as soon as they step foot on campus? Here's a little secret...you don't have to know! Exploring different subjects before making any decisions about your major, especially if you're not sure what you want to do, is why we have the Exploratory Studies major option. In this session, we will play a round of "What's My Major?" Jeopardy to investigate the different job opportunities that come from a variety of different majors. The major and career pairings might surprise you and show you why being asked "what's your major?" isn't anything to fear!
Learn more about WOU as we walk and learn about three unique trees on our campus and the WOU Tree Campus effort, and help plant a new tree to build your legacy at WOU.
Curious about what your classes will be like? Attend your division's panel to learn from faculty from your academic programs & majors. This is a Q&A conversation about life in the classroom. You can ask questions directly to the panel or submit anonymous questions during the event.
Learn what your professors will expect from you, discover tips for academic success, and get answers to your questions before your first day of class.
Whether you're wondering about office hours, participation, textbooks, or building relationships with your instructors, this is your chance to hear directly from your instructors and start your academic journey with confidence.
This panel covers the following areas of study: Art & Design, Graphic Design, The Arts, Creative Production
Curious about what your classes will be like? Attend your division's panel to learn from faculty from your academic programs & majors. This is a Q&A conversation about life in the classroom. You can ask questions directly to the panel or submit anonymous questions during the event.
Learn what your professors will expect from you, discover tips for academic success, and get answers to your questions before your first day of class.
Whether you're wondering about office hours, participation, textbooks, or building relationships with your instructors, this is your chance to hear directly from your instructors and start your academic journey with confidence.
This panel covers the following areas of study: Psychology, Gerontology, Organizational Leadership, and Occupational Therapy
Curious about what your classes will be like? Attend your division's panel to learn from faculty from your academic programs & majors. This is a Q&A conversation about life in the classroom. You can ask questions directly to the panel or submit anonymous questions during the event.
Learn what your professors will expect from you, discover tips for academic success, and get answers to your questions before your first day of class.
Whether you're wondering about office hours, participation, textbooks, or building relationships with your instructors, this is your chance to hear directly from your instructors and start your academic journey with confidence.
This panel covers the following areas of study: Business, Accounting, & Economics
Curious about what your classes will be like? Attend your division's panel to learn from faculty from your academic programs & majors. This is a Q&A conversation about life in the classroom. You can ask questions directly to the panel or submit anonymous questions during the event.
Learn what your professors will expect from you, discover tips for academic success, and get answers to your questions before your first day of class.
Whether you're wondering about office hours, participation, textbooks, or building relationships with your instructors, this is your chance to hear directly from your instructors and start your academic journey with confidence.
This panel covers the following areas of study: Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems
Curious about what your classes will be like? Attend your division's panel to learn from faculty from your academic programs & majors. This is a Q&A conversation about life in the classroom. You can ask questions directly to the panel or submit anonymous questions during the event.
Learn what your professors will expect from you, discover tips for academic success, and get answers to your questions before your first day of class.
Whether you're wondering about office hours, participation, textbooks, or building relationships with your instructors, this is your chance to hear directly from your instructors and start your academic journey with confidence.
This panel covers the following areas of study: Criminal Justice & Cybercrime Investigation and Enforcement
Curious about what your classes will be like? Attend your division's panel to learn from faculty from your academic programs & majors. This is a Q&A conversation about life in the classroom. You can ask questions directly to the panel or submit anonymous questions during the event.
Learn what your professors will expect from you, discover tips for academic success, and get answers to your questions before your first day of class.
Whether you're wondering about office hours, participation, textbooks, or building relationships with your instructors, this is your chance to hear directly from your instructors and start your academic journey with confidence.
This panel covers the following areas of study: ASL Studies & Interpreting Studies
Curious about what your classes will be like? Attend your division's panel to learn from faculty from your academic programs & majors. This is a Q&A conversation about life in the classroom. You can ask questions directly to the panel or submit anonymous questions during the event.
Learn what your professors will expect from you, discover tips for academic success, and get answers to your questions before your first day of class.
Whether you're wondering about office hours, participation, textbooks, or building relationships with your instructors, this is your chance to hear directly from your instructors and start your academic journey with confidence.
This panel covers the following areas of study: Early Childhood Studies; Early Childhood with Special Education (EI/ECSE); Education-(prek-12 teaching license)-Elementary, Middle/High; Education Studies, ESOL
Curious about what your classes will be like? Attend your division's panel to learn from faculty from your academic programs & majors. This is a Q&A conversation about life in the classroom. You can ask questions directly to the panel or submit anonymous questions during the event.
Learn what your professors will expect from you, discover tips for academic success, and get answers to your questions before your first day of class.
Whether you're wondering about office hours, participation, textbooks, or building relationships with your instructors, this is your chance to hear directly from your instructors and start your academic journey with confidence.
This panel covers the following areas of study: Exercise Science & Public Health
Curious about what your classes will be like? Attend your division's panel to learn from faculty from your academic programs & majors. This is a Q&A conversation about life in the classroom. You can ask questions directly to the panel or submit anonymous questions during the event.
Learn what your professors will expect from you, discover tips for academic success, and get answers to your questions before your first day of class.
Whether you're wondering about office hours, participation, textbooks, or building relationships with your instructors, this is your chance to hear directly from your instructors and start your academic journey with confidence.
This panel covers the following areas of study: Communication, Modern Languages, English, Philosophy, and Religion
Curious about what your classes will be like? Attend your division's panel to learn from faculty from your academic programs & majors. This is a Q&A conversation about life in the classroom. You can ask questions directly to the panel or submit anonymous questions during the event.
Learn what your professors will expect from you, discover tips for academic success, and get answers to your questions before your first day of class.
Whether you're wondering about office hours, participation, textbooks, or building relationships with your instructors, this is your chance to hear directly from your instructors and start your academic journey with confidence.
This panel covers the following areas of study: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Mathematics, Aquarium Science
Curious about what your classes will be like? Attend your division's panel to learn from faculty from your academic programs & majors. This is a Q&A conversation about life in the classroom. You can ask questions directly to the panel or submit anonymous questions during the event.
Learn what your professors will expect from you, discover tips for academic success, and get answers to your questions before your first day of class.
Whether you're wondering about office hours, participation, textbooks, or building relationships with your instructors, this is your chance to hear directly from your instructors and start your academic journey with confidence.
This panel covers the following areas of study: Dance, Music, Theatre
Curious about what your classes will be like? Attend your division's panel to learn from faculty from your academic programs & majors. This is a Q&A conversation about life in the classroom. You can ask questions directly to the panel or submit anonymous questions during the event.
Learn what your professors will expect from you, discover tips for academic success, and get answers to your questions before your first day of class.
Whether you're wondering about office hours, participation, textbooks, or building relationships with your instructors, this is your chance to hear directly from your instructors and start your academic journey with confidence.
This panel covers the following areas of study: Ethnic Studies, History, International Studies, Political Science, Public Policy & Administration, Sociology, Social Science, Sustainability
Don't get lost on your first day! Join your WOU Crew member for a Find Your Classes & Professors' Offices Tour and make sure you know exactly where you're going when classes start. Bring your class schedule and they will tailor the tour to find your fall term rooms.
Join us at Campus Recreation, located in the HWC, and see what amazing things you already have access to! Bring your WOU Student ID and come try something fun. Our staff will be available to answer any questions you may have, from fitness to intramural and club sports. Make sure to visit us on Thursday night for our Open House.
