Welcome Week 2022
Welcome Week is the first week of the fall semester. It includes programming and events designed to help new students actively engage in the MU community. Welcome Week refers to the first week all students are on campus, Thursday, August 25 – Monday, September 5, 2022. We encourage students, faculty, and staff to join us for these programs and events and to experience the Saints community fully! We are currently working on some amazing programs for this year, so check back for updates soon!
Welcome Week
Thursday, August 25
First Years Move-In: 8 am – 2 pm in Berg, Butler, Gerard. Ostapenko and Rowley Halls
Honors Student Orientation and Induction Ceremony: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm in the Reinsch Auditorium
Convocation: 3:45 pm – 5 pm in the Rose Bente Lee Center, Converse Family Field House. Students and faculty will begin assembling in the lower recreational gym of the Lee Center at 3:30 pm.
Class of 2026 Picture: 5 pm on the Backfield
Welcome Class of 2026 Dinner: 5 – 7 pm in the Gerard Dining Hall
Residence Hall Meetings: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm in the various residence halls
Commuter Student Social: 7 – 8:30 pm in Bernie’s
Friday, August 26
Saints Service Event: 9 am – noon in the Rose Bente Lee Center, Converse Family Field House
Residence Hall Opening Programs: 7 – 8 pm in the various residence halls
Late Nite in Lee: 8 – 11 pm in the Rose Bente Lee Center, Atrium and Bernie’s
Saturday, August 27
Trip to Tyson’s Corner: 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM, RSVP on Engage
Movie on the Lawn: 8 – 11 pm on the Ireton Lawn
Sunday, August 28
Mass: 10 – 11 am at the Sacred Heart of Mary Chapel
Women’s Volleyball Blue & White Game: 2 – 3:30 pm in the Rose Bente Lee Center, Converse Family Field House
All Athlete Meeting: 4:30 – 5:45 pm in the Rose Bente Lee Center, Converse Family Field House
Mass: 6 – 7 pm at the Sacred Heart of Mary Chapel
Welcome Back Party: 7 – 9 pm at the Gerard Parking Lot & Ireton Lawn
Monday, August 29
Marymount Monday: 8:30 – 10 am in the Gerard Lobby
Cool with ACE: 3 – 5 pm on the Ireton Lawn
Ultimate Frisbee: 5 – 6 pm on the Converse Family Practice Field
Tuesday, August 30
MU Student Government Association (MUSGA) Meet & Greet: Noon – 2 pm on the Ireton Lawn
Magician/Hypnotist Robert Hackenson Jr.: 7 – 9 pm in Bernie’s
Wednesday, August 31
Engagement Expo: 4:30 – 7 pm on the Administration Lawn
Thursday, September 1
Men’s Soccer Home Opener: 3 – 4:30 pm, Please see Engage for Shuttle Schedule
Paint & “Sip”: 5 – 7 pm on the Ireton Lawn
Innertube Water Polo: 7:30 – 9 pm at the Lee Center Swimming Pool
Friday, September 2
Freestyle Friday: Noon – 2 pm on the Main Administration Lawn
Career Premier Trivia: 2 – 4 pm on the Ireton Lawn
Capital Wheel Excursion: 5 – 9 pm, RSVP on Engage
Saturday, September 3
Crumbs & Whiskers Cafe: 10 am – 12:20 pm, RSVP on Engage
DC Sights Tour: Noon – 7 pm, RSVP on Engage
Sunday, September 4
Mass: 10 – 11 am & 7 – 8 pm at the Sacred Heart of Mary Chapel
Trip to the Potomac Mills Outlets and Ikea: 3:30 – 8:30 pm, RSVP on Engage
DC United Soccer Game: 6 – 10 pm, RSVP on Engage
Monday, September 5
Labor Day Picnic: 4 – 8 pm on the Ireton Lawn
