Monday, August 21 — Sunday, August 27, 2023
- Download the full Welcome Week schedule with all events and their locations.
- Students, parents, and family members are encouraged to download the mobile-friendly Guidebook App to serve as their Welcome Week guide.
Monday, August 21
- Parent and Family Wellness Panel: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Pitt Water Activities: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Hands–Only CPR Training: 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm & 7:30 - 8:00 pm
- Disney Karaoke: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Silent Disco: 10:00 pm - 12:00 am
Tuesday, August 22
- Arrival and move-in day
- Pitt Families: Get to Know Pitt Information Session: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- AAAC Family Session: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Pitt Family Send Off Reception: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Residence Hall Students will have REQUIRED floor meetings Tuesday evening. Time and location will be communicated by their RAs
- Evening social events (details to follow)
Wednesday, August 23
- REQUIRED: New Student Convocation: 10:00 am - 11:30 am: Petersen Events Center
- REQUIRED: Navigating Your Safety and Well-Being at Pitt: Various times between 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Students will be given specific instructions on their time slot
- Welcome Week Central Social Program: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm: William Pitt Union
- Students will enjoy a variety of activities, games, food, and a resource fair
- Evening and late-night social events include:
- DIY Room Décor, Late Night Breakfast, Transfer student speed-friending, and more
Thursday, August 24
- REQUIRED: Building a Pitt Community: 10:00 am - 11:30 am: Petersen Events Center
- Building a Pitt Community De-Brief Lunch: 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Pre-Registration Required, link to registered will be sent in a student newsletter
- Student Affairs Offices Open House: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: William Pitt Union
- Students can gain valuable information as they tour the offices that support student development, engagement, and social activities.
- Global Carnival: 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Bigelow Lawn and Plaza
- Enjoy a cultural carnival celebration with food and music and dancing!
- Evening and late-night social events include:
- Picnic, tie-dye shirts, Fraternity and Sorority Life dessert and chill, Rainbow Alliance social, Karaoke night, Game night, late night snacks
Friday, August 25
- REQUIRED: Academic Programs in students’ individual schools.
- Details of time and location will be sent to students from their schools.
- NPHC Cook Out: 4 pm: Bigelow Lawn
- LLC Kick-Off: 4:00 pm: WPU
- Evening and late-night social events include:
- Hypnotist, Movie night, jam session, and more
Saturday, August 26
- Rec-O Mania: 9:00 am- 5:00 pm: Cathedral Lawn
- Club Sports Activities Fair: 9:00 am- 5:00 pm: Cathedral Lawn
- Student Organization Meeting Up
- Welcome Back Bash: 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sunday, August 27
- Student Activities Fair: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Lantern Night: 6:30 pm
Programs are still being added and finalized. Locations are still being finalized for several programs.