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