Welcome Week 2021

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Schedule is subject to change.

 

    Schedule

    ★   Undergraduate Students Only
    ★   Graduate Students Only


  • Time Event Location
    All Day Welcome Week Off Campus Trip Sign-Ups ★
    Sign up information to be announced!     		To Be Announced
    8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Commuter/Off-Campus Student Welcome Tent ★
    Welcome Commuters and Off-Campus Students! Stop by and say hi to Commuter Club, the Commuter Assistants, and grab a treat     		Dunham Lot
    1 - 4 p.m. Campus Open House
    Get to know the staff and resources in the Division of Student Affairs through fun and interactive experiences     		Maxcy Quad
    6 - 8 p.m. Get the Scoop on SCOPE ★
    Come hang out with members of SCOPE and learn about the fun and exciting events they are planning on campus this year, while enjoying some ice cream!     		Bergami Patio
    7 - 9 p.m. Pajama Jam
    Come relax with us in the some fun and treats. Keep it casual, pajamas are encouraged!     		Alumni Lounge/Annex
  • Time Event Location
    All Day Welcome Week Off Campus Trip Sign-Ups ★
    Sign up information to be announced!     		Online
    8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Commuter/Off-Campus Student Welcome Tent ★
    Welcome Commuters and Off-Campus Students! Stop by and say hi to Commuter Club, the Commuter Assistants, and grab a treat     		Library Bus Stop
    10 a.m. - 1 p.m. CAPS Glitter Jars
    Welcome Chargers! Please drop by the quad and make a glitter jar and meet CAPS staff.     		Celentano Quad
    12 - 3 p.m. Greek Open House ★
    Join our Greek organizations and stop by the Quad for a meet and greet social     		Bixler/Gerber Quad
    2:30 p.m. Athletics Kick-Off
    Join Athletics to find out how you can cheer the Chargers on this year!     		Charlie Statue
    3 - 5 p.m. Mosaic Reception
    Join the Myatt Center Staff for a meet & greet with food and live music to learn more about student leadership directly from current student leaders and alumni.     		Myatt Center, Bixler/Gerber Quad
    4 p.m. Men’s Soccer Scrimmage
    Cheer on the Chargers in their scrimmage against Molloy     		Zolad Stadium
    5 p.m. First GSC Meeting ★
    A great opportunity to meet the Graduate Student Council and RSO Student Leaders! Come see how General Body Meetings are run and meet with RSO’s you are interested in joining.     		Alumni Lounge
    6 - 10 p.m. Game Night with USGA ★
    Join the USGA Executive Board for a fun night of games of all kinds in the Bergami Center!     		Bergami Center Commons, Bergami Center Classrooms 201, 302, 307
    7 - 9:30 p.m. Target After Dark ★
    Forgot toothpaste? Need some granola bars? Jump on the shuttle to grab any forgotten essentials from our friends at Target. All students must be fully vaccinated to attend an off-campus trip. First departure from campus 7pm; final trip departing Target is at 9:30pm.     		Target of Orange, CT
    Meet the Shuttle starting at 7 p.m. at Maxcy Hall
  • Time Event Location
    All Day Welcome Week Off Campus Trip Sign-Ups ★
    Sign up information to be announced!     		Online
    8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Commuter/Off-Campus Student Welcome Tent ★
    Welcome Commuters and Off-Campus Students! Stop by and say hi to Commuter Club, the Commuter Assistants and grab a treat     		Dunham Lot
    12 - 5 p.m. USGA/SCOPE Block Party ★
    Join USGA, and SCOPE for a block party to remember! Come for the BBQ food, lawn games, field day activities, and giveaways!     		Bixler/Gerber Quad
    12 - 2 p.m. DREAM New Beginnings Gathering
    Free Food, Fun and Friendship. An opportunity for DREAM Alumni and Accessibility Resources Center Staff to welcome new DREAM Students to the university community and for new students to connect with those who are “in the know!”     		Sheffield Pavilion
    3 - 5 p.m. Commuter/Off Campus Student Social ★
    Calling all Commuters/Off Campus Students! Join us to meet the Commuter Assistants, Commuter Academic Peer Mentor and the Commuter Club.     		Sheffield Pavilion
    8 - 10 p.m. Twisted Thursday ★
    Glow crazy with ORL on the quad! Come play games, dance the night away, take photos with your friends in the vogue photo booth and have a good time all while we light the quad up in neon!     		Beckerman Center
    9 - 10 p.m. Pizza at the Shuttle Stop ★
    Hungry? Stop by the Maxcy Shuttle Stop for a late-night snack to fuel your night.     		Charlie Statue
  • Time Event Location
    All Day Welcome Week Off-Campus Trip Sign-Ups ★
    Sign-up info to be announced.     		Online
    12 - 3 p.m. Charger Pride Friday Event ★
    Show your Charger Pride! Stop by our photo station for a picture with our new Charlie inflatable- don’t foget to wear your Blue and Gold!     		Maxcy Quad
    12 - 4 p.m. Do-nut Drink and Drive
    Join the University Police Department to experience the impacts of impaired driving. Learn about campus safety and important resources for all students.     		Bixler/Gerber Quad
    2 - 4 p.m. Involvement Fair
    Learn about the over 150 Recognized Student Organizations and involvement opportunities the University of New Haven has to offer     		Maxcy Quad
    4 - 7 p.m. Charger Pride BBQ
    Come celebrate the the first Charger Pride Friday of the semester with a campus-wide BBQ!     		Serving at the Bartels Marketplace
    5 - 8 p.m. RecXpo
    Get to know all of the great programs offered by ChargerREC from the students that run them! Hear from Club Sport teams, Personal Trainers, Intramural staff, and more while participating in some REC events!     		Beckerman Recreation Center
    8 - 10 p.m. Nick & Joe’s Found Footage Festival ★

    In the Found Footage Festival, comedians Joe Pickett (The Onion) and Nick Prueher (Late Show with David Letterman) present a hilarious guided tour through their unbelievable VHS collection. As featured on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Tosh.0, TruTV, and Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Joe and Nick resurrect these forgotten video treasures and serve them up in the funniest, most jaw-dropping show on the college circuit. The FFF was founded in New York City in 2004 and has gone on to sell out hundreds of shows around the world, including the HBO Comedy Festival, Just For Laughs, and Bonnaroo.

    Space is limited! RSVP and save your seat on Charger Connection. If you do not check in 15 minutes before showtime, your RSVP will be forfeited.

    RSVP Here     		Bucknall Theater
  • Time Event Location
    All Day Off Campus Trips ★
    Keep checking back for more information about off-campus trips and sign- ups for Saturday, August 28 and Sunday, August 29!     		To Be Announced
    10 a.m. Trip to Six Flags New England ★

    Check out the excitement and attractions at Six Flags New England! Bus will depart campus (location to be announced) promptly at 10am (please arrive by 9:30am), and will leave Six Flags at 7pm. Students attending must be fully vaccinated to attend. RSVP is required as seats are limited.

    *Students who RSVP for a ticket but do not attend the event day of will be billed the cost of the trip for one (1) person

    RSVP Here     		Bus Meeting Spot: TBD
    12 p.m. Downtown New Haven shuttle ★
    Check out all Downtown New Haven has to offer- ride our shuttle bus starting at 12pm (noon) to the New Haven Green. Last trip back to campus departs the New Haven Green at 6pm. All students must be fully vaccinated to participate in off-campus travel and events. RSVP is not required.     		Bus Meeting Spot: TBD
    1 p.m. Field Hockey Scrimmage
    Cheer on the Chargers in their scrimmage against Southern Connecticut State     		DellaCamera Stadium
    1 - 4 p.m. OTL Field Day
    Come join the OTL staff for class carnival and field day games and activities     		Bixler/Gerber Quad
    4 p.m. Women’s Soccer Scrimmage
    Cheer on the Chargers in their scrimmage against Molloy     		Zolad Stadium
    5:30 p.m. Trip to Xtreme Play ★

    Spend time at one of the state's top indoor adventure parks in Danbury, CT! Bus will depart campus (location to be announced) promptly at 5:30pm (please arrive by 5pm), and will leave Xtreme Play at 10pm. Students attending must be fully vaccinated to attend. RSVP is required as seats are limited.

    *Students who RSVP for a ticket but do not attend the event day of will be billed the cost of the trip for one (1) person.

    RSVP Here     		Zolad Stadium
    7 - 10 p.m. Jeopardy!
    Challenge your friends to a game of Jeopardy hosted by the OTL Staff     		Alumni Lounge/Annex
  • Time Event Location
    10 a.m. Trip to New York Mets Game ★

    Watch the New York Mets take on the Washington Nationals at Citi Field! Bus will depart campus (location to be announced) promptly at 10am (please arrive by 9:30am), and will leave Citi Field at 5:30pm. Students attending must be fully vaccinated to attend. RSVP is required as seats are limited.

    *Students who RSVP for a ticket but do not attend the event day of will be billed the cost of the trip for one (1) person.

    RSVP Here     		Bus Meeting Spot: TBD
    10 a.m. Trip to Mystic Aquarium and Mystic Village ★

    Visit one of the nation's leading aquariums and home to Beluga whales, African penguins, and Steller sea lions. After touring the Aquarium, you can enjoy shops and restaurants in Historic Old Mystic Village on your own! Bus will depart campus (location to be announced) promptly at 10am (please arrive by 9:30am), and will leave Mystic Aquarium at 5pm. Students attending must be fully vaccinated to attend.

    *Students who RSVP for a ticket but do not attend the event day of will be billed the cost of the trip for one (1) person.

    RSVP Here     		Bus Meeting Spot: TBD
    1 - 4 p.m. DIY Back to School Kit ★
    Create your own Back to School kit with the OTL Staff     		Bixler/Gerber Quad
    3:30 p.m. Trip to Seabluff Beach for Meditation with CAPS ★

    Join the CAPS team for a relaxing afternoon of meditation and reflection at Seabluff Beach! Bus will depart campus (location to be announced) promptly at 3:30pm (please arrive by 3pm), and will leave Seabluff Beach at 7pm. Students attending must be fully vaccinated to attend.

    *Students who RSVP for a ticket but do not attend the event day of will be billed the cost of the trip for one (1) person.

    RSVP Here     		Bus Meeting Spot: TBD
    8 p.m. Outdoor Movie Night
    Join us for an outdoor movie night to watch Soul !
    Joe is a middle-school band teacher whose life hasn't quite gone the way he expected. His true passion is jazz -and he's good. But when he travels to another realm to help someone find their passion, he soon discovers what it means to have soul.     		Bixler/Gerber Quad

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