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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Looking to make new connections, share some laughs, and find your campus crew? Join us for Speed Friending — a fast-paced, low-pressure way to meet awesome new people!
Rotate through quick, fun conversations and leave with new friends (and maybe a few fun stories). Whether you're a social butterfly or just dipping your toes into campus life, everyone’s welcome. Plus, you'll get to meet the friendly faces behind the Office of Student Conduct, Dean of Student's and Abby's House — we’re more about community than you might think! Snacks, good vibes, and great connections are happening here!
Join us for an informative panel discussion led by the medical and administrative staff from the Student Health and Counseling Center. We will cover a range of topics, including types of services offered, confidentiality, and how to schedule an appointment.
Intramural and Club Sports are a great way to meet meet new people, be active and scratch that competitive itch! Come to this session to learn the difference between Intramural and Club Sports and for information on how to join each.
NOTE: This session is also offered in a later Ed Session Block.
Join us for an informative panel discussion led by the counselors from the Student Health and Counseling Center. Our counselors will cover a range of topics, including the counseling process, confidentiality, types of services offered, and how to prepare for your appointment.
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.
NOTE: This session is also offered in a later Ed Session Block.
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
This course examines people who have made a contribution to peace in the world and explores the ways in which we can create a more peaceful society. We will discuss the lives and works of peacemakers such as Martin Luther King, Mohandas Gandhi, and Dorothy Day.
Starting college with a disability or chronic illness can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to figure it out alone! This session is about finding community, sharing real experiences, and learning how to navigate this new challenge… college life!
Come check out and join WOU’s Disability and Chronic Illness Club to learn about support, resources, and community here on campus.
Whether you're newly navigating a diagnosis, have years of experience, or you're a disability ally, you belong here.
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.
Dive into the world of leadership with this brief introduction into the topic! We'll talk about the various ways to lead on campus, and opportunities to develop ourselves and our own skills. After all, we will each find ourselves in a leadership position at one time or another. This fun and interactive session will focus on the understanding that leadership is a skill and that it can be developed - what we do with that information is up to us.
Ride Into Welcome Week with WOU Equestrian at the Mini Pony Photo Stop & Golden Ticket Prize event. Meet a miniature pony up close for fun photo opportunities, snap the perfect campus memory, and learn more about the Western Oregon University Equestrian Team while you're there. Don't forget to grab your Golden Ticket for a chance to win an exclusive “Meet the Horses” barn visit and grooming session with the team horses. . . an experience that gets you behind the scenes with the team. Whether you're curious about riding, love animals, or just looking for something fun to do on campus, this is your chance to connect, win, and discover what the equestrian team is all about.
Thursday September 24, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT The Grove
"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." -Coretta Scott King
Come enjoy an ITALIAN SODA and meet some important folks that can fill you in on different aspects of life at Western Oregon University - from ways to report things to other campus resources. We will have you covered.
Intramural and Club Sports are a great way to meet meet new people, be active and scratch that competitive itch! Come to this session to learn the difference between Intramural and Club Sports and for information on how to join each.
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.
