UWRF Orientation
Phone: 715-425-3500
Email: orientation@uwrf.edu
Location: 103 Rodli Hall, Admissions
Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., M-F

Week of Welcome

The following information is for students beginning classes in the spring 2025 semester.

The final step of your new student transition experience is to attend Week of Welcome (WOW) events throughout your first weekend on campus, Jan. 25-Feb. 8!

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What is Week of Welcome?

WOW is a full week of free events for new students to celebrate your arrival to campus! From the Involvement Fair to Midnight Mayhem, there is free food, giveaways and fun for everyone. This is where you’ll find ways to get involved on campus, make new friends and begin to call UWRF “home.” 

  • New Student Move In, Residence Halls, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
    • Check your email or visit our Move In webpage to get all the details about spring Move In.
  • Esports Lab Open, Esports Lounge (Chalmer Davee Library), 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Dining Hall Open, Riverside Commons, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
  • Welcome Family Fest, University Center (Pete's Creek), 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
    • Enjoy coffee and a hot chocolate bar, t-shirt decorating and more!
  • Women's Hockey Game vs. Northland, Hunt Arena (Falcon Center), 2:05 p.m.
  • Women's Basketball Game vs. UW-Oshkosh, Page Arena (Falcon Center), 3 p.m.
  • New Transfer Student Meet and Greet Breakfast, University Center (232 Wind River Room), 8:45-9:45 a.m.
    • Free breakfast for new transfer students.
  • New Student and Transfer Orientation, Campus, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Dining Hall Open, Riverside Commons, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
  • Open Recreation: Open Skate, Hunt Arena (Falcon Center), 1-2:30 p.m.
  • Open Recreation: Climbing Wall, Falcon Outdoor Adventures (Falcon Center), 6-9 p.m.
  • Comedian Jessi Campbell, University Center (Ballroom), 7 p.m.
  • First Day of Classes, Campus, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Dining Hall Open, Riverside Commons, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Einstein Bros. Bagels, University Center (Main Level), 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • The Rapids Dining Area, University Center (Lower Level), 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
  • Open Recreation: Open Skate, Hunt Arena (Falcon Center), Noon-1 p.m.
  • Planting New Seeds with The Blender Bike, University Center (Falcon's Nest), 3-5 p.m.
    • Enjoy a smoothie while planting new seeds!
  • Open Recreation: Climbing Wall, Falcon Outdoor Adventures (Falcon Center), 4-9 p.m.
  • Open Recreation: Open Skate, Hunt Arena (Falcon Center), 9-10:15 p.m.
  • Dining Hall Open, Riverside Commons, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Einstein Bros. Bagels, University Center (Main Level), 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • The Rapids Dining Area, University Center (Lower Level), 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
  • Open Recreation: Climbing Wall, Falcon Outdoor Adventures (Falcon Center), 4-9 p.m.
  • Rooted in Faith Weekly Bible Study, University Center (332 Eau Galle River Room), 5-6 p.m.
  • Women's Hockey Game vs. Gustavus, Hunt Arena (Falcon Center), 7 p.m.
    • Stop by the FYE Booth at the game for a supply bag and fans!
  • Dining Hall Open, Riverside Commons,  7 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Cereal Walk, University Center (Falcon's Nest), 2-3 p.m.
  • Open Recreation: Climbing Wall, Falcon Outdoor Adventures (Falcon Center), 4-9 p.m.
  • Men's Basketball Game vs. UW-Eau Claire, Page Arena (Falcon Center), 7 p.m.
  • Dining Hall Open, Riverside Commons,  7 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Open Recreation: Climbing Wall, Falcon Outdoor Adventures (Falcon Center), 4-9 p.m.
  • Library Game Night, Chalmer Davee Library, 6-9 p.m.
  • Sustainability Speaker Series Featuring Ashley Shelby, River Falls Public Library (140 Union Street), 6:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Open Recreation: Open Skate, Hunt Arena (Falcon Center), 9-10:15 p.m.
  • Dining Hall Open, Riverside Commons,  7 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Midnight Mayhem!, University Center, 7-11:59 p.m.
  • Mega Medallion Hunt!, Campus, All Day
  • Dining Hall Open, Riverside Commons, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
  • Dining Hall Open, Riverside Commons, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
  • S'mores, University Center (Open Fire Pit SW Covered Patio), 4:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Dining Hall Open, Riverside Commons, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Lunchtime Bingo, University Center (Pete's Creek), Noon-1 p.m.
  • Dining Hall Open, Riverside Commons,  7 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Involvement Fair, University Center (Ballroom), 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Bee Club Semester Kickoff!, University Center, 6-7 p.m.
  • Women's Basketball Game vs. UW-Stevens Point, Page Arena (Falcon Center), 7 p.m.
  • Dining Hall Open, Riverside Commons,  7 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Mocktails, Student Success Center (Rodli Hall 170), 3:30-5:30 p.m.
  • Glow Night: Intern Hangs, University Center (Falcon's Nest), 7 p.m.
  • Dining Hall Open, Riverside Commons,  7 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Frances Cohler Coffee Concert, William Abbott Concert Hall (KFA), Noon-1 p.m.
  • Men's Hockey Game vs. UW-Eau Claire, Hunt Arena (Falcon Center), 7:05 p.m.
  • Dining Hall Open, Riverside Commons, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
  • Men's Basketball Game vs. UW-Oshkosh, Page Arena (Falcon Center), 5 p.m.
  • Live Band Karaoke, University Center (Falcon's Nest), 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Men's Hockey Game vs. UW-Eau Claire, Hunt Arena (Falcon Center), 7:05 p.m.