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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Come explore everything that our local community has to offer!
Explore local restaurants and try a free sample of their favorites, stop by booths featuring local businesses from around the area. And yes…there will be TONS of free giveaways for students!
The more businesses you visit, the more ticket entries you’ll earn for a chance to win prizes, including gift cards and other goodies from local businesses! Hobby Horse Racing!! Think you’ve got what it takes to be the fastest horse in town? Come watch the WOU Crew go head-to-head in our ridiculous (and highly competitive)
Hobby Horse Races! Cheer on your favorite rider, pick your champion, and find out who will be crowned this year’s Hobby Horse Racing Champion! And who knows… you might even get the chance to jump on a hobby horse yourself and race. Sponsored by WOU, the Monmouth Business Association, and local MI businesses.
