Click below to find the most updated line up of events!
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9:00am - 10:30am | 麻豆破解版 Transit Informational @ Rhatigan Student Center Edmiston Room (256) | Join SOS (CARE Team) for this session to understand how the 麻豆破解版 bus system works and where it stops on campus and the community - including Shocker Studios! |
11:00am - 1:00pm | SHOCKFEST OFFICIAL KICK-OFF: First-Year Lunch @ Hubbard Lawn (FREE SHIRT ALERT!) | Join Student Success (Shocker Learning Center and First-Year Programs) for the official kick-off to SHOCKFEST! Meet students, faculty and staff, enjoy FREE food, and pick-up your official SHOCKFEST T-shirt! |
1:00pm start time |
Academic College Welcomes: Barton School of Business: Woolsey Hall Atrium |
Get the inside scoop on academics and social connections from your academic college while meeting students, faculty, and staff who will help you along the way! |
1:00pm - 3:00pm | International Student Services Meet & Greet @ Duerksen Amphitheater | International Students: Meet the International Student Advisors while enjoying FREE Sno Cones from Kona Ice Truck! |
2:30pm - 3:30pm | Cohen Honors College Open House @ Honors College Student Lounge | Are you a Cohen Honors College Student or interested in joining? Connect with the Honors College providing FREE cookies & brownies. |
3:00pm - 4:30pm |
Affinity Spaces: Start at the Rhatigan Student Center Beggs Ballroom Asian American Pacific Islander Student Meet-Up: Olive Room (RSC 261) |
Looking to connect with other Shockers with a shared Identity? Join us for FREE appetizers, bracelet making, and learning about related student organizations. |
3:00pm - 4:30pm | Pre-CLASH of the Colleges Games @ Rhatigan Student Center Beggs Ballroom | Get the competition started early! Earn points for your academic college to gain the advantage before Clash (scheduled for Aug. 23 RSVP here!)! |
3:00pm - 4:30pm | 麻豆破解版 Transit Informational @ Rhatigan Student Center Edmiston Room (256) | Join SOS (CARE Team) for this session to understand how the 麻豆破解版 bus system works and where it stops on campus and the community - including Shocker Studios! |
3:00pm - 5:30pm | Graduate School Reception | Build a Bowl @ McKnight Art Center | Calling all new graduate school students! Join us to mingle with the Graduate School and grad students, faculty and staff to have some fun! |
4:00pm-5:00pm |
Concurrent Sessions: First-Year Finances Workshop @ Rhatigan Student Center Lucas Room RSC (265) Heat Press a T-shirt! @ Rhatigan Student Center Spencer Room (RSC 264) (FREE SHIRT ALERT! GRWM (Get Ready With Me): First Day of Class Edition @ Shocker Success Center 2nd floor lobby |
Learn how to manage your finances while enjoying FREE giveaways and sweet treats from Financial Aid!
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6:00pm - 8:00pm | Meet the Greeks @ Shocker Hall Plaza | Learn what makes Fraternity & Sorority Life special at WSU! Connect with our four councils made up of 26 Greek-letter organizations. |
7:30pm - 9:00pm | First-Year Bash @ Rhatigan Student Center Beggs Ballroom | Make the most of your first Friday night at WSU. Join us for FREE appetizers/drinks featuring DJ FYP. |
9:00pm - 11:00pm | Outdoor Movie (Pitch Perfect)@ Duerksen Amphitheater | Decompress from the day by joining Student Activities Council for the Outdoor Movie! |
ALL DAY (8am - 5pm) |
Grab your Shocker ID! Navigate download day! |
If you didn't get your ID at Orientation or move-in, be sure to bring a photo ID with you so you are official!
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8:30am - 10:00am |
Concurrent Fitness Classes @ Steve Clark YMCA 8:30am - 9:15am PowerKick @ Steve Clark YMCA Studio A |
Is fitness your passion? Want to check out a FREE service to students? Join us for a healthy start to SHOCKFEST day two! |
9:00am - 10:30am | Saturday Morning Cartoons and Donuts with Adult Learning @ Shocker Success Center, Room 302 Intended for students above the age of 24. |
Bring the little ones and enjoy some FREE donuts, cartoons and learn about resources and spaces for adult learners! |
10:00am - 11:00am | Commuter Coffee, Conversations, and Car Goodies! @ Shocker Success Center 2nd floor lobby |
Are you commuting to campus your first year? Stop by the Shocker Learning Center to learn about study spaces, parking and grab some FREE morning refreshments and SWAG for your car! |
11:00am - 12:00pm | Don't Gamble with Your Future! @ Shocker Hall, A1060 | Join Student Conduct and Community Standards for this fun activity to learn about policies and procedures to help you through your student journey. Enjoy FREE snacks and prizes to win! |
11:00am - 2:00pm | RecFest @ Heskett Center | Lunch is ready! Enjoy FREE burgers and hot dogs by the pool, play in the Mario Kart tourney, join a game of dodgeball or pickleball or basketball or volleyball and more courtesy of Campus Recreation! |
11:30am |
Summer Yoga with Molly @ the Ulrich Museum |
Treat your body, mind, and spirit to a relaxing session of yoga led by our friend Molly McFerson, director of learning, engagement and partnerships at 麻豆破解版 Art Museum, and owner of Yoga with Molly. There is a $10 suggested payment to the instructor via Venmo or CashApp at class. |
2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Concurrent Options: Paint-A-Canvas! First-Generation Student Connect @ Rhatigan Student Center Pike Room (266) FREE Bowling, Billiards, and Darts @ Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes (Rhatigan Student Center, lower-level) |
Are you the first in your family to earn a four-year degree? Join us to celebrate and meet other students, staff and faculty from the First-Generation Coordination Commmittee who share your experience!
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7:00pm - 9:00pm | Lock-In Your Love for WSU @ Woolsey Hall Atrium | Participate in a new student tradition with First-Year Programs by adding your lock to the Love Lock Pod! FREE locks provided while supplies last! |
7:00pm - 9:00pm | Karaoke & Board Games @ Woolsey Hall Atrium | While locking in your love, hang out and play games with some friends, enjoy FREE snacks, or sing a little Karaoke - a favorite among our new students! **Walk over to NXL LVL Garage Party @ 8:30pm |
9:00pm - Midnight | 4th Annual NXT LVL Garage Party @ Parking Garage | Get in line on time to enjoy this annual party with Student Engagement and Belonging! |
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8:30am - 9:30am | Sunrise Yoga @ Steve Clark YMCA Studio B | Join us for a relaxing and positive start to SHOCKFEST day three! |
10:00am - 11:00am | Don't Gamble with your Future! @ Shocker Hall, A1060 | Join Student Conduct and Community Standards for this fun activity to learn about policies and procedures to help you through your student journey. Enjoy FREE snacks and prizes to win! |
12:00pm - 2:00pm | CLASH of Colleges: Unlock a Mystery Game @ Shocker Dining Hall | Some games at CLASH are new this year so stop by to play and earn points for your college. If enough students play, we will "unlock" a mystery game! |
12:30pm - 1:30pm | TACO-bout Transfers! @ Rhatigan Student Center Harvest Room (142) - intended for students who are working on a bachelors degree and have transferred from another undergraduate institution. | Hey new transfer students! This free TACO bar is where we TACO-bout your Shocker experience! Join us to meet students and staff, ask questions and learn about resources to help you! |
1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Concurrent Options: Shocker Success Center Open House @ Shocker Success Center (FREE SHIRT ALERT! While supplies last)
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Hang out at the coolest, newest place on campus - designed specifically to MAXIMIZE YOUR SUCCESS! Enjoy FREE snacks and explore the resources inside! FIND YOUR CLASSES! We'll have Transition Mentors available to walk your class schedule with you and show you places to study, park and hang out! Re-connect with your Success Coach, grab some ice cream, ask questions and set up a plan for your success!
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3:30pm - 4:30pm | Plant the Seed For Your SUCCess @ Shocker Success Center (outside between the Shocker Success Center and Ablah Library) | Plant a FREE succulent and celebrate official end of SHOCKFEST (and summer break)! |