Welcome Days 2025
The Student Leadership Office and Student Orientation Staff host Welcome Days annually—our BIG kickoff to the new academic year! This year's events begin on Saturday, August 17, and end on Sunday, August 25.
Below is a schedule of the fun things going on throughout Welcome Days!
Saturday August 16
9am – 12pm, Hixson-Lied Commons: Welcome Days Check-In
9am – 12pm, Hixson-Lied commons and Lozier Hall: New Student Resident Hall Check-in
Monday August 18
8:30am – 2pm: New Student Orientation
7pm – 9pm: Casino Night
Wednesday August 20
8am – 10am, Hixson-Lied Commons: CSM Kickoff Palooza
12pm – 1pm, Hixson-Lied Commons: Fall Involvement Fair
5pm – 7pm, Center of Campus Green Space: Fall Fest Picnic
Saturday August 23
10am: Aksarben Farmer’s Market