Welcome Weekend 2025 – New Students

Note: All mandatory sessions are marked with asterisks (*)

Thursday, August 21st, 2025

9:00am-1:00pm                             

*Drive-Through Check-Ins* – UJ Main Entrance
MANDATORY for students who live on campus. Located on the west side of campus along 5^th Ave NE. This is your welcome to the University of Jamestown! Get important Welcome Weekend information, check in to your residence hall, get your mailbox key, and more!

NOTE: Commuter students (students who live off campus) and early arrival students do not need to go through this process and should pick up this information later this afternoon. See “Walk-Up Check-Ins” below.                   

Jimmie Move-In Crew – Kroeze, Seibold, Watson and Wilson Residence Halls
The Jimmie Move-In Crews, comprised of our Welcome Weekend leaders and some of our UJ Athletics teams, will be stationed at our first-year residence halls to assist you with moving in. Look for the bright orange shirts! Just give them your room number and a bit of direction and they will help get your things unloaded in no time.

NOTE: If you pre-ordered a loft, it will be in your residence hall room upon your arrival. Lofts are only available by pre-ordering and will not be available for purchase on site. On-site loft returns will be available.

Campus Partners Offices Closed
Our Campus Partners (Business Office, Financial Aid, Admissions, Registrar, Informational Technology and Alumni) will be out of their offices welcoming our new students to campus. Offices will open again at 1:00pm. 

9:00am-4:00pm                             

Jimmie Connection Store & Post Office Open – Lyngstad Center
Visit the Jimmie Connection store for all your Jimmie clothing & apparel needs. Visit the post office to identify your mailbox, learn how to send mail to campus, and more! 

11:30am-1:30pm                           

Lunch – Hansen Center
The dining center is temporarily housed in the Hansen Center for the 2025-2026 academic year while our permanent dining center is under renovation. Students: this meal is covered by your meal plan; just show your ID card at the start of the line. Students without a meal plan, parents, family, and friends of our students: this meal is $12.80+ tax and can be paid for at the front kiosk of the Hansen Dining Center. 

1:00pm-4:00pm                             

Information Table/Student IDs – Lyngstad Center
Once the drive-through line has closed, stop by the information table with any questions you may have! This is also a great time to get your Student ID!

*Walk-Up Check-Ins* – Lyngstad Center
This is only MANDATORY for early arrival athletes AND students who do not live on campus. You will need to stop here to get important Welcome Weekend information and get your Student ID printed.                        

Explore Campus Partners
Our Campus Partners (Business Office, Financial Aid, Admissions, Registrar, Informational Technology and Alumni Relations) will be available during this time. Stop in to ask any last-minute questions you might have or to take care of any to-do list items.

**The remainder of the events on this schedule are for students only.**

4:00pm-5:00pm              

*Residence Hall Meetings (First-Year Students)*
-Kroeze, Seibold, Watson and Wilson Residence Halls
This is MANDATORY for all first-year students living in these residence halls. Come to meet your Resident Director (RD), your Resident Assistant (RA), and the other students living on your floor!

5:00pm-6:30pm                             

Dinner –Hansen Center
The dining center is temporarily housed in the Hansen Center for the 2025-2026 academic year while our permanent dining center is under renovation. Students: this meal is covered by your meal plan; just show your ID card at the start of the line.

7:30pm-9:30pm                             

Residence Hall Activity – Kroeze, Seibold, Watson, and Wilson Residence Halls
Stop by the lounges in ALL of these residence halls for some snacks, crafts, fun, and games. Each space will have something different, so make sure to get out and explore!

Friday, August 22nd, 2025

8:00am-10:00am                           

Breakfast – Hansen Center
The dining center is temporarily housed in the Hansen Center for the 2025-2026 academic year while our permanent dining center is under renovation. Students: this meal is covered by your meal plan; just show your ID card at the start of the line.

9:00am-4:00pm                             

Jimmie Connection Store & Post Office Open – Lyngstad Center
Visit the Jimmie Connection store for all your Jimmie clothing & apparel needs. Visit the post office to identify your mailbox, learn how to send mail to campus, and more! 

10:00am-11:00am                         

*Welcome Weekend Kick-Off * – Denault Auditorium, Reiland Fine Arts Center
This is the kick-off event for all students who are new to UJ. Celebrate the official beginning of your experience at UJ, hear about the Welcome Weekend schedule, and meet your UJ Foundations small group. 

11:00am-11:45am                         

*Group Talk 1* – Various Locations
Meet your UJ Foundations small group, get to know one another, ask questions, and go over the schedule for the remainder of Welcome Weekend.

11:45am-1:30pm                           

Lunch – Hansen Center
The dining center is temporarily housed in the Hansen Center for the 2025-2026 academic year while our permanent dining center is under renovation. Students: this meal is covered by your meal plan; just show your ID card at the start of the line.

12:00pm-1:30pm                           

Off-Campus Student Social – Student Engagement Center, Lyngstad Center
We would like to invite all students who do not live on campus to join us for a student social. Treats will be provided.  

12:00pm-5:00pm                           

*Advisor Appointments* – Various Academic Buildings
Review the information printed on your nametag to find out when and where your 15-minute advisor session is scheduled. Discuss your class schedule, questions, potential major, and more with your advisor! This is MANDATORY as part of the UJ Foundations experience.

Information Table and Student IDs – Lyngstad Center
Have questions? Need help navigating to your advisor’s office location? Need a student ID? Stop here and ask your questions. Our team will be happy to help!

Stop and Go Activities – Allen Field
In between your other afternoon appointments stop by to join us for some crafts, yard games, or just to relax and enjoy the outdoor space. Stay for a few minutes, or stay for a while.                     

Band – Playing Interviews – Reiland Fine Arts Center
If you would like to join an instrumental ensemble, then you need to meet with and play for the band director.  If you have already auditioned, you may not need to play again, but you still need to meet with them.  Sign-up on the schedules posted on the band room door – Reiland 157.

Choir – Singing Interviews – Reiland Fine Arts Center
If you would like to join a choral ensemble, then you need to meet with and sing for the choir director. If you have already auditioned, you will still need to meet for voicing placement purposes. Sign up on the schedules posted on the choir room door – Reiland 143.                      

Explore Campus Partners
Our Campus Partners (Business Office, Financial Aid, Admissions, Registrar, Informational Technology and Alumni) will be available during this time. Stop in to ask any last-minute questions you might have or to take care of any to-do list items.

4:30-6:30pm                                   

Dinner – Hansen Center
The dining center is temporarily housed in the Hansen Center for the 2025-2026 academic year while our permanent dining center is under renovation. Students: this meal is covered by your meal plan; just show your ID card at the start of the line.

6:30pm-7:15pm                             

*Group Talk 2* – Various Locations
Spend some time building relationships and asking questions within your small groups

7:15pm-8:00pm                             

*Getting Connected* – Denault Auditorium, Reiland Fine Arts Center
Join us for an information session on how to view your course schedule, helpful apps to download, important Instagram accounts to follow, and some other troubleshooting tips.   

8:00pm-10:00pm

Beach Day Bingo – Newman Arena Lobby
Come join us for an evening of music, snacks, prizes, and of course BINGO with a beach theme! Play for over $500 worth of prizes and gift certificates. Double your chances to win when you come wearing your favorite pair of sunglasses!

Saturday, August 23rd, 2025

9:00am-9:45am                              

*Group Talk 3* – Various Locations
Spend some time building relationships and asking questions within your small groups.

9:45am-10:30am                           

*Student Affairs Panel* – Denault Auditorium, Reiland Fine Arts Center

This panel will help you get to know the staff who work in the Office of Student Affairs and understand all the ways they are here to support you during your time at UJ.

10:00am-2:00pm                           

Jimmie Connection Store & Post Office Open – Lyngstad Center
Visit the Jimmie Connection store for all your Jimmie clothing & apparel needs. Visit the post office to identify your mailbox, learn how to send mail to campus, and more! 

10:30am-1:15pm                           

Brunch – Hansen Center
The dining center is temporarily housed in the Hansen Center for the 2025-2026 academic year while our permanent dining center is under renovation. Students: this meal is covered by your meal plan; just show your ID card at the start of the line

1:30pm-3:00pm                             

*Small Group Talk 4* – Various Locations
Please bring your class schedule to this talk! Your small group will be taking tours of campus to ensure you are ready to navigate your classes.

3:00pm-4:00pm                             

*Public Safety & Title IX Training* – Denault Auditorium, Reiland Fine Arts Center
Learn about prevention and awareness programs for everyday life along with how to stay safe on and off campus.

4:00pm-4:45pm                             

*Class Photo* – Allen Field(Newman Arena if inclement weather)
Join your classmates as we take the official Class of 2029 photo!

4:30pm-6:30pm                             

Dinner – Hansen Center
The dining center is temporarily housed in the Hansen Center for the 2025-2026 academic year while our permanent dining center is under renovation. Students: this meal is covered by your meal plan; just show your ID card at the start of the line.

7:00pm-8:00pm                             

*Small Group Talk 5* – Various Locations
Meet up with your small group to continue to build relationships through games and conversations. Plus you will want to collect your surprise!

8:00pm-11:30pm

Backyard Bash – Allen Field (Newman Lobby if inclement weather)

Join us for an evening of outdoor fun welcoming you to your new backyard! This is an all-campus event where you can jam out and dance with a live DJ, play lawn games, win prizes and more! Food will be available for purchase from a variety of local food trucks.

Sunday, August 24^th, 2025

10:00am-2:00pm                           

Post Office Open – Lyngstad Center
Visit the post office to identify your mailbox, learn how to send mail to campus, and more! 

10:30am-1:30pm                           

Brunch – Hansen Center
The dining center is temporarily housed in the Hansen Center for the 2025-2026 academic year while our permanent dining center is under renovation. Students: this meal is covered by your meal plan; just show your ID card at the start of the line.

11:00am-11:30am                         

Chapel – Voorhees Chapel (Reiland Auditorium if necessary due to construction restraints)
Join our Director of Campus Ministries, Kirstie Dobson, for Welcome Worship in the newly renovated Voorhees Chapel. This short worship service is an opportunity to kick off your year on the right foot and to receive a blessing on your journey to success here at UJ.  

(Weekly Chapel occurs on Thursdays from 11:00-11:30am during the school year)

11:45am-12:45pm

*Small Group Talk 6* – Various Locations

Spend time with your group reflecting on your weekend and ask your last-minute questions before class starts tomorrow.

4:30pm-6:30pm                             

Dinner –Hansen Center
Don’t forget your student ID!

Monday, August 25^th, 2025

8:00am-4:00pm                             

First Day of Classes – Various Academic Buildings

Mark Your Calendars for These Upcoming Events:

• Wednesday, August 27th: Jamestown Community Block Party – Downtown Jamestown
• Friday, August 29th: SET Plant Your Own Succulent or House Plant
• Sunday, August 31st: FREE Movie of your choice at Bison Cinema hosted by Campus Ministries
• Monday, September 1st: SET Day at the Jamestown Reservoir (Labor Day- No Classes)
• Wednesday, September 3rd: Student Involvement Fair – Allen Field (Mandatory to attend for Foundations course)
• Wednesday, September 10th: SET Build Your Own Car Flower Bouquet
• Friday, September 19th: SET Outdoor Game Night
• Monday, September 22nd: SET Friendship Bracelet Making
• Thursday, September 25th: LEADERTOWN- Leadership Conference
• Monday, Sept 29th– Sunday, October 5th: Homecoming Week brought to you by SET!
  o Mon Sept 29th: Homecoming Court Social
  o Tues Sept 30th: Hypnotist Evan Gambardella
  o Weds Oct 1st: Mini Donuts
  o Thurs Oct 2nd: Grocery Bag Bingo
  o Fri Oct 3rd: Italian Soda and Hair Tinsel
  o Sat Oct 4th: Homecoming tailgate, football game and coronation