Whether you are a returning student or a new Gator, you won't want to miss UHD's Weeks of Welcome from August 18-29, 2025. This year, UHD's Student Success and Student Life invites you to cozy up to the campfire, make new connections, and ignite your passion. From a robust resource fair at Marilyn Davies College of Business to student mixers and demos at the university's Wellness and Success Center, there is an event for every Gator, no camping gear required.
Monday, August 18
| Event | Location | Time | Sponsoring Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparking Connections for Success | OMB N320 | 9 a.m.-Noon | Gator Success Institute |
| MDCOB Resource Fair + Raffle + Free food | MDCOB 1st floor Hallway | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Marilyn Davies College of Business |
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Pizza wih the Police: Fueling Friendships at UHD |
A300 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | UHD Northwest |
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Kindling Hope: UHD's Weeks of Welcome Blood Drive |
A300 | 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | UHD |
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College Success Kits with CHSS |
CHSS Lobby | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 2-3:30 p.m. | CHSS |
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Sports and Fitness: Futbol Takeover |
Wellness and Success Center Lobby |
2-4 p.m. & 4-6 p.m. | eSports |
| Fireside Fiction: Library Book Club Meet & Greet | Library Rockwell Room | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Library |
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Camping at Commerce |
CSB Lobby | 4-5:30 p.m. | College of Public Service |
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Monday Night Futbol Series |
Wellness and Success Center Marsh and Lobby | 6-8 p.m. | MDCOB & Sports and Fitness |
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MDCOB Dynamic Welcome |
Marilyn Davies College of Business 1st Floor Hallway & Lobby | TBA | Marilyn Davies College of Business |
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UHD Northwest Welcome Week Tables |
UHD NW Campus | Various | UHD Northwest |
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Bingo Photo Quest: Blaze Your Trail at UHD Northwest |
Online | Various | UHD Northwest |
Tuesday, August 19
| Name of Event | Location | Time | Sponsoring Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
|
3SL Tabling Tuesday |
OMB Third Floor Hallway | 8 a.m.-Noon | Student Success and Student Life |
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ASC Grand Reopening Breakfast with Tutors |
ASC in the Library, 5th Floor | 9 a.m.-Noon | Library |
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Sparking Connections for Success |
OMB N320 | 9 a.m.-Noon | Gator Success Institute |
| SNAP Benefits Assistance | OMB, N210 | 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. | UHD Basic Needs |
| MDCOB Resource Fair + Raffle + Free Food | MDCOB 1st floor Hallway | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Marilyn Davies College of Business |
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Campfire Connections: Snacks, Beats, and Gator Resources |
Gator Resource Center-OMB/N210 |
11-1 p.m. | Gator Resources Center |
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WSC Weight Room Orientation |
WSC Weight Room Orientation |
11- 1 p.m. | Sport and Fitness |
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Sports Club and eSports Recruitment |
One Main Building Mural Area | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | UHD Sports Clubs |
| CSAC Student Mixer | Gator Study Lounge N214 | Noon-1 p.m. | CSAC |
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Grill & Chill: Dogs with the CST Dean |
STB 426 | Noon-1:30 p.m. | College of Sciences and Technology |
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MDCOB Dynamic Welcome |
Marilyn Davies College of Business 1st Floor Hallway & Lobby |
TBA | Marilyn Davies College of Business |
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Fireside Fiction: Library Book Club Meet & Greet |
Library Rockwell Room |
2:30-3:30 p.m. | Library |
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Summer Camp Sports Combine |
Wellness and Success Center Court 2 | 3-5 p.m. | Sports & Fitness |
| Ready to Pop with SLI | OMB S204 | 4-6 p.m. | Student Leadership and Involvement |
| UHD Northwest Welcome Week Tables | UHD NW Campus | Various | UHD Northwest |
| Bingo Photo Quest: Blaze Your Trail at UHD Northwest | Online | Various | UHD Northwest |
Wednesday, August 20
| Name of Event | Location | Time | Sponsoring Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparking Connections for Success | OMB N320 | 9 a.m.-Noon | Gator Success Institute |
| Vitals by the Fire: Fireside Health Stop | UHD Student Health Services (Room S445) | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | UHD Student Health Services |
| Books & Boos: Ghost Tales at the Library | N420, Library Event Room | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Library |
| Community Resource Fair | A300 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | UHD Center for Community Engagement & Service Learning (CCESL) |
| Camping at Commerce | CSB Lobby | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | College of Public Service |
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ESPORTS Open House |
OMB Mural Area and ESPORTS |
11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m. | eSports |
|
Katrina: 20 Years Later” President’s Lecture Series |
TBD | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | UHD |
| SGA Tabling and Open House | OMB N310 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Student Government Association |
| Pop into the Career Center | OMB S402 | 10 a.m.-Noon | UHD Career Center |
| Self-Care Loteria | Academic Building, A300 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Student Counseling Services |
| Books & Boos: Ghost Tales at the Library | N420, Library Event Room | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Library |
| Honoring Our Veterans: Gator Mart Shopping Hours for Veterans | Gator Resource Center - OMB/ N210 | 1-3 p.m. | Veteran Services |
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Upper Body Workout Demos |
Wellness and Success Center Weight Room |
2-4 p.m. |
Sports & Fitness |
| UHD Northwest Welcome Week Tables | UHD NW Campus | Various | UHD Northwest |
| Coffee and Cookies | 1st Floor Commerce Street Building Lobby | 5-6 p.m. | College of Public Service |
| Bingo Photo Quest: Blaze Your Trail at UHD Northwest | Online | Various | UHD Northwest |
Thursday, August 21
| Name of Event | Location | Time | Sponsoring Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Home: Campfire Connections & Apartment Hunting | Mural Area | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | the Basic Needs Center |
| Your Guide to Local Living: Apartment Locator Information Table |
OMB 3rd floor Main Hallway in Front of Bookstore |
11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Gator Resource Center |
|
Katrina: 20 Years Later” President’s Lecture Series |
A300 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | UHD |
| Sweet Beginnings: Cotton Candy With SLI | OMB S204 | Noon-2 p.m. | Student Leadership and Involvement |
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Sports and Fitness Spring Welcome Back Bash |
Wellness and Success Center | Noon-3 p.m. | Sports and Fitness |
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Lower Body Workout Demos |
Wellness and Success Center Weight Room |
2-4 p.m. | Sports and Fitness |
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High Impact Opportunities |
40,000 Windows | 3-5 p.m. | UHD |
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Canvas & Chill: An R&B Paint Event |
Academic Building, S204 | 3-5 p.m. | Student Leadership and Involvement |
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Camp Games with CHSS |
CHSS Lobby | 4-5:30 p.m. | CHSS |
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Smores Party |
Wellness and Success Center Front Deck | 4-8 p.m. | Sports and Fitness |
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Bingo Photo Quest: Blaze Your Trail at UHD Northwest |
Online | Various | UHD Northwest |
Friday, August 22
| Name of Event | Location | Time | Sponsoring Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hang out in the Student Lounge | One Main Building, S204 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Student Leadership and Involvement |
| Bingo Photo Quest: Blaze Your Trail at UHD Northwest | Online | Various | UHD Northwest |
SECOND WEEK
Monday, August 25
| Name of Event | Location | Time | Sponsoring Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library Basecamp | 40,000 Windows Room, Library | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Library |
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SLI's Campfire Lunch: Sparking Leadership, Fueling Involvement |
S204 | Noon | Student Leadership and Involvement |
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UHD GREEKCHELLA- Meet the Greeks Event |
UHD Greek Organizations | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Student Leadership and Involvement |
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Trail Stop: Table Info Station |
B12.201 | TBA | Student Leadership and Involvement |
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Campfire Connections: UHD Northwest Event |
UHD NW Campus | TBA | UHD NW Campus |
Tuesday, August 26
| Name of Event | Location | Time | Sponsoring Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNAP Navigator Office Hours | Gator Resource Center – OMB/N210 | 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. | Gator Resource Center |
| Library Basecamp | 40,000 Windows Room, Library | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Library |
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Vintage Market hosted by Omega Delta Phi Fraternity Inc. |
South Deck (Rain Location: A300) | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Student Leadership and Involvement |
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Your Guide to Local Living: Apartment Locator Information Table |
OMB 3rd floor Main Hallway in Front of Bookstore |
11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Gator Resource Center |
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Pop Over to STB: Get to Know the Sciences & Technology Dean’s Office Staff |
College of Sciences and Technology Building 1st Floor Lobby |
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | College of Sciences and Technology |
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Tacos with ASC Tutors & WSC Trainers |
WSC Study Zone | Noon-3 p.m. | Academic Support Center |
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Line Dancing |
Wellness and Success Center Energy Studio |
4 p.m.-6 p.m. | Sports and Fitness |
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Campfire Connections: UHD Northwest Event |
UHD NW Campus | TBA | UHD NW Campus |
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Trail Stop: Table Info Station |
B12.201 | TBA | Student Leadership and Involvement |
Wednesday, August 27
| Name of Event | Location | Time | Sponsoring Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
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Flicker & Flow: Light Up Your Health |
UHD Student Health Services (Room S445) | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | UHD Student Health Services |
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Wellness Wednesday – Stretch Break |
One Main Building Mural Area | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Sports and Fitness |
| Lion & Gator Mixer: LSC-UP and UHD Collaboration | TBA | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Lone Star College-University Park (LSC-UP) |
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Fuel Your Success: Office Hours 101 |
A300 | Noon-2 p.m. | UHD |
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S’more Fun with the Career Center |
UHD Career Center (S-402) | 1-3 p.m. | UHD Career Center |
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Lift Off! Open Weight Lifting session for Freshmen |
Wellness and Success Center Weight Room | 3-5 p.m. | Sports and Fitness |
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Gator Mart After Hours |
Gator Mart – OMB/S292 | 5-7 p.m. | Gator Resource Center |
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CST Family Night (Exclusive to First-Time in College CST Majors Only) |
A300 | 6 p.m. | College of Science and Technoloy |
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Campfire Connections: UHD Northwest Event |
UHD NW Campus | TBA | UHD NW Campus |
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Trail Stop: Table Info Station |
B12.201 | TBA | Student Leadership and Involvement |
Thursday, August 28
| Name of Event | Location | Time | Sponsoring Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
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Ignite Your Spark Student Involvement Fair |
A300 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Student Leadership and Involvement |
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Get in the Game! Intramural Open Play for Freshmen |
Wellness and Success Center Court 1 | 2-4 p.m. | Sports and Fitness |
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Campfire Kickback: Crafts & Clubs |
TBA | TBA | Student Leadership and Involvement |
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Campfire Connections: UHD Northwest |
UHD NW Campus | TBA | UHD NW Campus |
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Trail Stop: Table Info Station |
B12.201 | TBA | Student Leadership and Involvement |