Welcome Days
Saturday, Aug. 20 - Sunday, Aug. 28
The Student Leadership Office and Student Orientation Staff are excited for Welcome Days 2022 - our BIG kickoff to start the new academic year!
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Saturday, August 20th
Brunch | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Dining Hall
Welcome Days Check-In | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Hixson Lied Commons
All incoming students will check in with the Student Orientation Staff to begin their new journey at College of Saint Mary.
New Student Move-in | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. | Lozier Hall
Students will move into their residence halls and have a chance to start decorating their rooms.
New Student Community Dinner | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Dining Hall
Join the CSM community for an optional free community dinner as we welcome new students and their families.
New Student Residence Hall Meeting | 7-8 p.m. | Warde Conference Center
Join the RAs and professional staff to learn more about life on campus.
New Student Mixer | 8 p.m. | Warde Conference Center
Join Student Orientation Staff and the RAs for mocktails and a fun night.
Sunday, August 21th
Brunch | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Dining Hall
Outdoor Fun | 10 a.m. | Middle of Campus
Play games throughout campus and enjoy the weather outside with Student Orientation Staff.
Scatter Joy Acres | 9:30-11 a.m. | Near Hill-Macaluso
Visit with animals of Scatter Joy Acres, including a cow, horse and other small animals.
Campus Scavenger Hunt | 1 p.m. | Start at Hixson-Lied Commons
Get to know the campus and every building with a fun scavenger hunt and a chance to win prizes.
Outdoor Fun | 2 p.m. | Middle of Campus
Play games throughout campus and enjoy the weather outside with Student Orientation Staff.
Sand Volleyball | 7 p.m. | Inner Rail Sand Volleyball Court
Join Student Orientation Staff at Aksarben Village for a night of sand volleyball and community.
Monday, August 22nd
Breakfast | 6:30-9 a.m. | Dining Hall
Mandatory New Student Orientation | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Dining Hall
Learn tips and tricks about CSM that will aid in your success as a student.
Lunch | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Dining Hall
Bubble Soccer and Jo-on-the-Go | 3-5 p.m. | West Side of Mercy Hall
Join Student Orientation Staff and Campus Activities Board for bubble soccer and free Jo-on-the-Go smoothies.
Dinner | 5-7 p.m. | Dining Hall
Casino Night | 8-11 p.m. | Warde Conference Center
Join Student Senate for their annual Casino Night that includes many games and prizes.
Tuesday, August 23rd
Breakfast | 6:30-9 a.m. | Dining Hall
Plant Your Own Plant and Outdoor Fun | 9 a.m. | Middle of Campus
Plan the seed of your choice in a mug with Student Orientation Staff.
Community Resource Fair | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Middle of Campus
Learn more about the Omaha community with booths of locations Omaha has to offer. Lots of free samples and swag.
Lunch | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Dining Hall
Pool Party and LFC Tour | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Lied Fitness Center
Tour our new Fitness Center open to every student and take a float in the pool to cool down.
Dinner | 5-7 p.m. | Dining Hall
Grocery Bingo | 7-9 p.m. | Middle of Campus
CAB hosts its annual Grocery Bingo. Come win some free groceries.
Wednesday, August 24th
Breakfast | 6:30-9 a.m. | Dining Hall
CSM Taxi | All Day
Enjoy a free ride to your classes from the staff and faculty at CSM.
Jo-on-the-Go | 8-10 a.m. | Hixson-Lied Commons
Enjoy free coffee the morning of the first day of classes from Jo-on-the-Go.
Lunch | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Dining Hall
Multicultural Lunch | Noon – 1 p.m. | Hillmer Art Gallery
We welcome you to CSM and introduce you to exciting opportunities available at CSM for students of color. Learn about our multicultural student organizations and enjoy some free lunch. Please RSVP to ensure a seat and meal.
RSVP for Multicultural Lunch
Picnic | 5-7 p.m. | Middle of Campus
Enjoy dinner, games and sno-cones on the boardwalk. Omaha Street Percussion will be performing. Activities include free dinner, inflatable jousting, cotton candy, electronic basketball and magic.
Thursday, August 25th
Breakfast | 6:30-9 a.m. | Dining Hall
Free Donuts |9-10 a.m. | Hixson-Lied Commons
Enjoy a free treat before class.
Lunch | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Dining Hall
Dinner | 5-7 p.m. | Dining Hall
Glow in the Dark | 8:30 p.m. | West Side of Mercy
Join Student Orientation Staff for a fun night of dancing, music and a free T-shirt.
Friday, August 26th
Breakfast | 6:30-9 a.m. | Dining Hall
Lunch | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Dining Hall
Dinner | 5-7 p.m. | Dining Hall
Hypnotist | 7 p.m. | Gross Auditorium
Saturday. August 27th
Brunch | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Dining Hall
Movie Matinee | Noon – 4 p.m. | Aksarben Cinema, 2110 S. 67th St.
Join Student Orientation Staff in walking over to Aksarben Cinema for a free movie.
Dinner | 5-7 p.m. | Dining Hall
Sunday, August 28th
Brunch | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Dining Hall
Farmers Market | 10 a.m. - Noon | Aksarben Village, 2285 S. 67th St.
Join Student Orientation Staff in walking over to the Aksarben Farmers Market.
