Welcome Week 2025: Thursday, August 21 through Sunday, August 24
#MAVFAM means you’re part of something big—125,000+ Mavericks strong. Welcome Week kicks off your journey of growth, connection, and pride. You’re here. You're #MAVFAM. You’re a Maverick—for life.
Thursday, August 21
Get settled into your new home and start shaping Maverick Moments with first day's activity offering Club Maverick, free bowling and billiards, and night-time karaoke, soccer or kickball. Check out the full schedule.
Friday, August 22
Friday celebrates two Welcome Week traditions as students gather for the New Student Rally and later process through the Alumni Arch marking their official arrival as the newest Mavericks. It's just part of the second day of activities.
Saturday, August 23
Evening events features Galactic Bingo--the biggest event of the weekend offering thousands of dollars in prizes. The day includes the annual co-ed Volleyball Tournament for residence hall bragging rights. See what else is planned.
Sunday, August 24
Continue meeting fellow Mavericks as you navigate campus before classes begin. Bring your class schedule and take a guided Find Your Class tour. The evening offers photos with friends, therapy dogs and an outdoor movie to top off the weekend before classes start.
SIGNATURE EVENT! New Student Rally
The New Student Rally and passing through The Arch are two traditions associated with Friday of Welcome Week that mark the arrival of new students into the Maverick Family.
SIGNATURE EVENT! Choose-A-Palooza
For years, Choose-A-Palooza has been a major Friday afternoon event during Welcome Week where students earn an opportunity for great prizes by visiting and learning about campus offices. It's like a big scavenger hunt. It's back this year, but in a slightly different format.
SIGNATURE EVENT! Galactic Bingo
The biggest annual event during Welcome Week is Galactic Bingo. Hundreds of students participate for thousands of dollars in prizes including a $500 apartment makeover.
SIGNATURE EVENT! Find Your Class Tours
An important part of the final day of Welcome Week is a series of Find Your Class tours. Just bring your class schedule and join a tour to learn where your classrooms are located.
