Welcome Week

September 2-14, 2025

Please note that Welcome Week 2025 is still being assembled. Feel free to check out Welcome Week 2024 to get an idea of all the great events we have offered!

Welcome Week is our celebration of new students! This week's events help students feel comfortable in their new campus environment, learn information you need for your time at UWL, and participate in activities with other students, staff, and community members.

These events are subject to change. Be sure to check back frequently for the most up to date information.

Time	Event	Description	Location
Ongoing	Group Fitness Free Week	All Group Fitness classes are free for the first week of school. View the class schedule on the Rec Sports app or website. No pre-registration is required, except for cycling classes. Just bring your Eagle ID or Rec Sports App barcode. Save $5 with the early bird registration period that ends on Sunday, September 8th. Sponsored by: Rec Sports	REC
Ongoing	Rent One, Get One Free Inline Skates	Outdoor Connection rents a variety of outdoor equipment to help you explore the great outdoors. Drop in for our special this week: Rent one pair of inline skates and get a second pair free for a friend. Sponsored by: Rec Sports	REC: Outdoor Connection
7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.	Lifesavers Event	Have questions about your first day of school? Swing by the Clocktower and consult upperclassmen who've done it before. We're here to help! Sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL)	Hoeschler Clocktower
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.	Drop-in Academic Advising	Uncertain of your major or your fall classes? Stop by during drop-in hours and chat with an academic advisor. Sponsored by: Academic Advising Center & Career Services	1209 Centennial Hall
10 a.m.-12 p.m.	First Day of School Photos	Stop by the Office of Student Life and take a photo! Sponsored by: Student Life	149 Graff Main Hall
1-4 p.m.	Drops with Cops	Grab a refreshment and meet University Police! Sponsored by: University Police Department	University Police Department (Parking Ramp)
5-8 p.m.	Pin the Ovary!	Think you know everything? Stop by and find out! Sponsored by: PERIOD@UWL	Student Union Lawn
5:20 p.m.	Theatre/Dance Major/Minor/All Interested Information Meeting	Come learn what it means to be part of the Theatre and Dance department! Sponsored by: Department of Theatre and Dance	Toland Theatre, Lowe Center for the Arts
6:00 p.m.	Fall Auditions for Puffs, What the Constitution Means to Me, The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberly	Open to all students! Sponsored by: Theatre Arts	Toland Theatre, Lowe Center for the Arts
7 p.m.	Rainbow Unity S'mores Social	Welcome back for Fall 2024! Join Rainbow Unity for a s'mores social. Feel free to bring a blanket or chair! Sponsored by: The Pride Center	Student Union Lawn

Time	Event	Description	Location
Ongoing	Group Fitness Free Week	All Group Fitness classes are free for the first week of school. View the class schedule on the Rec Sports app or website. No pre-registration is required, except for cycling classes. Just bring your Eagle ID or Rec Sports App barcode. Save $5 with the early bird registration period that ends on Sunday, September 8th. Sponsored by: Rec Sports	REC
Ongoing	Rent One, Get One Free Inline Skates	Outdoor Connection rents a variety of outdoor equipment to help you explore the great outdoors. Drop in for our special this week: Rent one pair of inline skates and get a second pair free for a friend. Sponsored by: Rec Sports	REC: Outdoor Connection
10 a.m.-1 p.m.	Sample the City & Volunteer Fair	Check out La Crosse area businesses and non-profit organizations as they promote their services right here on campus! Sample free food, pick up free product samples and coupons for future use, and get to know more about the La Crosse area community businesses and services. Sponsored by: Campus Activities Board (CAB) and Leadership and Involvement Center (LIC)	Student Union Lawn
10 a.m.-2 p.m.	Part Time Job Fair	Employers that will be in attendance can be found in Handshake. Sponsored by: Career Services & Financial Aid Office	The Bluffs, Student Union (Second Floor)
7 p.m.	Bingo	Try your luck at Bingo! There will be several rounds and opportunities to win some great prizes! Sponsored by: Campus Activities Board (CAB)	Student Union, Bluffs (Second Floor)

Time	Event	Description	Location
Ongoing	Group Fitness Free Week	All Group Fitness classes are free for the first week of school. View the class schedule on the Rec Sports app or website. No pre-registration is required, except for cycling classes. Just bring your Eagle ID or Rec Sports App barcode. Save $5 with the early bird registration period that ends on Sunday, September 8th. Sponsored by: Rec Sports	REC
Ongoing	Rent One, Get One Free Inline Skates	Outdoor Connection rents a variety of outdoor equipment to help you explore the great outdoors. Drop in for our special this week: Rent one pair of inline skates and get a second pair free for a friend. Sponsored by: Rec Sports	REC: Outdoor Connection
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.	Drop-in Academic Advising	Uncertain of your major or your fall classes? Stop by during drop-in hours and chat with an academic advisor. Sponsored by: Academic Advising Center & Career Services	1209 Centennial Hall
2 p.m.-4:30 p.m.	Campus Thread Closet	Campus Thread is a FREE UWL community clothing closet. We have jeans, pants, blouses, shirts, skirts, dresses, UWL apparel and career clothing. Sponsored by: Center for Civil Dialogue & Civic Engagement	1120 Centennial Hall
5:30-7:30 p.m.	Bank vs Credit Union	Hey everyone- It's time to put this mystery to rest! Attend this session to understand the difference between financial institutions (banks vs. credit unions) and the accounts and services that are available at each. Afterwards, you will know what best fits your banking needs! *It makes cents to learn life-skills!* Two ways to make your time & money count is the chance to win a $50 scholarship by attending our events! And double up on a chance to win a $100 scholarship if you attend an event and come in for a financial consultation. Free Pizza and dessert too! Cha-ching! Sponsored by It Make$ Cents and UW Credit Union	Student Union 3314
5-7 p.m.	Cookies and Coloring	Stop by and keep your brain active by coloring and chatting with friends. Plus, we'll have cookies! Sponsored by: Dementia Awareness in Healthcare	Student Union, Room 3310
8-9 p.m.	Cru Weekly Meeting	Cru is a place for students to come together, relate with each other, and grow closer in community and relationship with God. Join us and meet someone new. Get connected with like minded people and explore the things that matter. If you're looking to find an engaging community that has their hearts set on things that are above and with events all around campus you've come to the right place.  Sponsored by: Cru	260 Graff Main Hall

Time	Event	Description	Location
Ongoing	Group Fitness Free Week	All Group Fitness classes are free for the first week of school. View the class schedule on the Rec Sports app or website. No pre-registration is required, except for cycling classes. Just bring your Eagle ID or Rec Sports App barcode. Save $5 with the early bird registration period that ends on Sunday, September 8th. Sponsored by: Rec Sports	REC
Ongoing	Rent One, Get One Free Inline Skates	Outdoor Connection rents a variety of outdoor equipment to help you explore the great outdoors. Drop in for our special this week: Rent one pair of inline skates and get a second pair free for a friend. Sponsored by: Rec Sports	REC: Outdoor Connection
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.	Drop-in Academic Advising	Uncertain of your major or your fall classes? Stop by during drop-in hours and chat with an academic advisor. Sponsored by: Academic Advising Center & Career Services	1209 Centennial Hall
4-9 p.m.	Eagle Fest	Join us around campus to enjoy Live Music, Games, Snacks, and FREE Prizes! Visit uwlax.edu/event/eaglefest/ for all event details!	Badger Street/Student Union Lawn
9-11 p.m.	Silent Disco After Party	Celebrate the end of the first week of classes--and Eagle Fest--by joining your friends in a Silent Disco. We promise a great time!	Student Union Lawn

Time

Event

Description

Location

Ongoing

Group Fitness Free Week

All Group Fitness classes are free for the first week of school. View the class schedule on the Rec Sports app or website. No pre-registration is required, except for cycling classes. Just bring your Eagle ID or Rec Sports App barcode. Save $5 with the early bird registration period that ends on Sunday, September 8th.

Sponsored by: Second Year Experience

Student Union 3105

Time	Event	Description	Location
9 a.m.-4 p.m.	Free Credit Check	Get a better understanding of your finances with an Express Credit Check-up from UW Credit Union. These free, confidential, one-on-one meetings offer the chance to review your finances with a UW Credit Union financial specialist. Tailored to your specific needs, an Express Credit Check-up offers you the chance to take a deep dive into your credit score and explore money-saving opportunities, all in about 30-minutes. Sponsored by: UW Credit Union	Student Union, UW Credit Union (First Level)
10 a.m.-12 p.m.	Sexual Health Month Celebration	Celebrate Sexual Health Month with the Peer Health Advocates! Activities, free sexual health supplies, fun freebies and more will be available for all UWL students. Sponsored by: Wellness and Health Advocacy	Student Union, First Floor
5-6:30 p.m.	LGBTQ+ Welcome Social	The Pride Center invites you to our annual welcome social!! All new and returning students faculty and staff are welcome to attend!! Come see what the Pride Center has planned for the year and the services we offer. Meet the executives of Rainbow Unity and Transform and learn how you can get involved. Sponsored by: The Pride Center	Student Union Lawn
6-7 p.m.	ISO Welcome Back Bash	Welcome back! Join International Education and Engagement as we welcome back all our students and introduce our new International Students to campus! Sponsored by: International Education and Engagement	Student Union 2130

Time	Event	Description	Location
11 a.m.-2 p.m.	Involvement Fair	Involvement Fest is a campus classic open to all students. Take the first steps to becoming involved at UWL by connecting with more than 100 Student Organizations! Sponsored by: The COVE and The Leadership and Involvement Center	Student Union Lawn
1-4 p.m.	Drops with Cops	Grab a refreshment and meet University Police! Sponsored by: University Police Department	University Police Department (Parking Ramp)
6-7 p.m.	Scholar Scoops	Chill with us and get the inside scoop on some of the best strategies for applying for scholarships while enjoying an ice cream sundae bar! Bring your sweet tooth and learn how to be successful in finding and applying for scholarships! Sponsored by: Scholarship Resource Center	Student Union 3310
6:30 p.m.	Condom Bingo	Kick off the semester with some friendly competition! The Peer Health Advocates and Planned Parenthood invite you to Condom Bingo with prizes from Pleasures. Sponsored by: Wellness and Health Advocacy	Student Union Theatre (Lower Level)

Time	Event	Description	Location
12-2 p.m.	Sexual Health Month Celebration	Celebrate Sexual Health Month with the Peer Health Advocates! Activities, free sexual health supplies, fun freebies and more will be available for all UWL students. Sponsored by: Wellness and Health Advocacy	Student Union, First Floor
12-4 p.m.	Access, Belonging & Compliance Open House	The Office of Access, Belonging & Compliance would like to invite you to our Open House Take this opportunity to visit our various offices in the division. There will be snacks! Visit each office and potentially win a prize! You can pick up your signature sheets from a AB&C Office starting Friday 9/8 to start planning your route! Sponsored by: Office of Access, Belonging & Compliance	Various Locations, click link to see.
3:45 p.m.	Moon Tunes	Free concert series in Riverside Park	Riverside Park
6-7 p.m.	Tie Dye with Transform	Welcome back for Fall 2024! Join Transform for a tie dye event on the Union Lawn to meet new people and go home with a fun craft! Shirt sizes are first come, first serve so be sure to come early! Sponsored by: Transform	Student Union Lawn
6-7 p.m.	Grocery Bingo	It's BINGO time! Grab a seat and a bingo card and get ready to learn how to manage your finances (and budget groceries) with the It Make$ Cents! Team and additional ways to afford your tuition with the Scholarship Resource Center! Bags of grocery prizes to be won and a priceless learning opportunity! Sponsored by: It Make$ Cents and Scholarship Resource Center	Student Union, Entertainment Cafe (Lower Level)
8-9 p.m.	Cru Weekly Meeting	Cru is a place for students to come together, relate with each other, and grow closer in community and relationship with God. Join us and meet someone new. Get connected with like minded people and explore the things that matter. If you're looking to find an engaging community that has their hearts set on things that are above and with events all around campus you've come to the right place.  Sponsored by: Cru	260 Graff Main Hall

Time	Event	Description	Location
3:30-4 p.m.	Cru Beanbag Registration		Eagle/Coate Field
4-8 p.m.	Cru Beanbag Tournament	Whether you call it corn hole or bags, come join Cru for our 3rd annual bean bag tournament! Find a teammate, warm up the ‘ol arm, and try your hand at winning some prizes playing against other competitors. We’ll also have chances to win raffle prizes along with free food, drinks, and snacks for all who come! For information on how to register, visit a weekly meeting on Thursdays at 8:00 PM in 260 Graff Hall. Sponsored by: Cru	Eagle/Coate Field
7 p.m.	Eagles @ Nite	Join the Eagles @ Nite crew and CAB as we celebrate Friday the 13th! Enjoy the movie and snacks. Sponsored by: Eagles @ Nite and Campus Activity Board (CAB)	Student Union, Entertainment Cafe (Lower Level).

Time	Event	Description	Location
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Sandblast Volleyball Tournament	Kick off the semester with some sand volleyball! This tournament is 4v4, with pool play in the morning, moving into a single elimination tournament in the afternoon. Games will be played on sand volleyball Sponsored by: REC	Various Volleyball Courts around Campus
1 p.m.	Football	First home game! MAROON OUT EVENT. Be sure to come in your Maroon Gear and watch the Eagles take on Northern Michigan University! Free admissions with your Eagle ID! Sponsored by: UWL Athletics	Roger Harring Stadium at Veterans Memorial Field
5 p.m.	Soccer	The Eagles take on University of Dubuque (Iowa). Free admissions with your Eagle ID! Sponsored by: UWL Athletics	Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex