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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!

By participating in PACK Welcome Week, you agree to be photographed and/or recorded and grant Western Oregon University the permission to use your image, voice, and likeness in any university materials or communications.

If you would like to request disability-related accommodation(s) to participate in a WOU activity or event, complete the online request form at least three (3) business days in advance. If you have questions, please contact Disability Access Services (DAS) at 503-838-8250 or [email protected].


2026 PACK Welcome Week Session Types

PACK Welcome Week is full of great events, sessions, and resources for you to hit the ground running for fall term! The schedule is color-coded with different types of events.


  • Green: Mandatory Event (All New Students)
    • Required for both on- & off-campus new students
  • Orange: Mandatory Event (Off-Campus Students)
    • Required only for off-campus students
  • Pink: Mandatory Event (On-Campus Students)
    • Required only for on-campus students
  • Blue: Signature Event
    • Signature events are large-scale events and activities that are highly attended and are great ways to get involved, make new friends, and get connected to campus resources!
  • Purple: Mini Event
    • Mini events are smaller events and activities that are highly encouraged for you to attend to get involved, make new friends, and get connected to campus resources!
  • Red: Educational Session
    • Ed sessions are 30- or 50-minute sessions that typically help you get to know information about a specific resource. These sessions are concurrent and you can choose any of them you’d like to attend!
    • These sessions also have different themes to help you understand what the session will cover.
      • Academics Resources: Services to help you succeed in your studies
        • E.g., Tutoring, Library Services, Study Skills Workshops, Mini/mock classes
      • Diversity & Inclusion: Programs and resources that promote diversity and inclusion
        • E.g., Cultural Organizations, LGBTQ+ Resources, Diversity and Inclusion Workshops
      • Financial Information: Resources to help you manage your finances
        • E.g., Financial Aid Information, Budgeting Workshops
      • Student Life: Opportunities to get involved and build community
        • E.g., Clubs and Organizations, Student Government, Intramural Sports
      • Student Resources: Services and resources to help you as a student during your time at WOU
        • E.g., WolfRide, Counseling, Food Pantry, Career Services
  • Charcoal: Operational Hours
    • These are times that these
If you would like to request disability-related accommodation(s) to participate in a WOU activity or event, complete the online request form at least three (3) business days in advance. If you have questions, please contact Disability Access Services (DAS) at 503-838-8250 or [email protected].



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