We hope that the events listed below will inform and entertain, but most of all, we hope that our new students learn everything they need to know about their new college home. Please note that all bolded events are required for all first-year students, and times and locations are subject to change.
Q: Is Welcome Week Required?
A: Yes! Welcome Week鈥攐ne of the best traditions at Wittenberg is required for all incoming students! Students are paired with a Tiger Team鈥攁n upper-class peer leader who will be your guide and built-in support as you begin college!
Q: Do I have to attend all events?
A: Most students attend all events, however, the sessions on the schedule that are BOLD are mandatory for all incoming students! When you check in on Move-in Day you will receive your individualized schedule that will have the time and locations for sessions.
Q: When do I move into the Residence Halls?
A: All residential students received an email from Residence Life that outlines your specific time to move into your residence hall. All incoming students have an assigned time between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024.
Q: When do commuter students arrive on Thursday, August 22, 2024?
A: Commuter students and their parents/families kick off Welcome Week with a Commuter Student Welcome & Orientation session starting at 2:00 pm in Shouvlin 105. If you have questions, contact Drew Sawyer from COMPASS at sawyera@wittenberg.edu.
Q: What is a Tiger Team?
A: Your Tiger Team is comprised of your classmates from your First-year seminar and is led by 2-3 upper-class peer leaders! This group becomes a great 鈥淗ome-base鈥� for you as you will have class weekly with this group and many may have similar academic interests! When our graduating seniors look back on their experience, they often note that they made connections through their Tiger Team group!
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location |
| Move-in to your residence halls | 9:00am | 12:00pm | Residence Halls |
| Open House University Departments | 11:00am | 2:15pm | Honors Program: Matthies House Financial Aid: Recitation Hall International Education & Study Abroad: Hollenbeck Hall 219 COMPASS: Thomas Library Counseling Services: Shouvlin Center 210 |
| First Generation Student & Family Welcome Reception | 12:00pm | 1:00pm | Founder's Pub |
| Transfer Student Welcome & Orientation | 1:00pm | 2:00pm | Shouvlin Center; Room 105A |
| Commuter Student Orientation | 2:00pm | 3:00pm | Shouvlin Center; Room 105A |
| Opening Convocation | 3:00pm | 4:15pm | Pam Evans Smith Arena |
| Families Depart | 4:15pm | 5:30pm | Various Locations |
| First-Year Students Sweet Treats with Tiger Team (Students Only) | 4:30pm | 5:15pm | Alumni Way (Rain Location: Student Center) |
| Dinner with Tiger Team | 5:30pm | 6:30pm | Alumni Way/Center Dining Room |
| Residence Hall Meetings | 6:30pm | 7:30pm | |
| Tiger Team Meeting 1 | 7:45pm | 8:45pm | Chapel Lawn (Rain Location: FYS Classrooms) |
| Union Board's Mentalist | 9:00pm | 10:00pm | Center Dining Room |
| Late Hall Programs | 9:30pm | Residence Halls |
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location |
| Breakfast | 7:30am | 9:00am | Center Dining Room |
| PlayFair: A powerful experience where you can make friends and get excited for your first night at Witt! | 9:00am | 10:00am | Pam Evans Smith Arena |
| Education Programming: "Building a Respectful Community" | 10:15am | 11:15am | FYS Classrooms |
| First-Year Class Photo | 11:30am | 12:00pm | Myers Hall Steps |
| Lunch with your FYS Professor | 12:00pm | 1:00pm | Myers Hall Steps/FYS Classrooms |
| FYS: Your First College Course | 1:00pm | 2:30pm | FYS Classrooms |
| Tiger Team Activities/ Taking Care Of Business: Want to know where your classes are or need to chat with a campus resource? Or maybe you are interested in learning more about the HWA, Thomas Library, or ways to study abroad. This will be your time to choose your path. We will have a Tiger Team assist you. | 2:30pm | 5:00pm | Hollenbeck 219 |
| President's Reception & Dinner | 5:00pm | 7:00pm | Various Locations |
| Meet Up for Witt Olympics | 7:30pm | 8:00pm | Residence Halls/Commuter Lounge |
| Witt Olympics: Friendly competition between our community! Various competitions like tug-of-war, relay races, trivia, and other activities to see which community is the best! | 8:30pm | 9:30pm | Steemer |
| Witt After Dark | 9:30pm | 11:00pm | Alumni Way |
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location |
| Breakfast | 7:30am | 9:00am | Center Dining Room |
| Education Programming: Sex Rules (Title IX Session) & Alcohol Education Program | 9:00am | 12:00pm | Kuss Science Center 152A / Pam Evans Smith Arena |
| Lunch | 12:00pm | 1:30pm | Center Dining Room |
| Downtown Springfield Takeover / Connections Time | 1:30pm | 3:00pm | Downtown Springfield / Chapel Lawn |
| Hagen Center Community Service Project | 3:30pm | 4:30pm | Pam Evans Smith Arena |
| Tiger Team Meeting | 4:30 pm | 5:30 pm | FYS Classroom |
| Tiger Team Dinner | 5:30pm | 6:30pm | Center Dining Room |
| Final Tiger Team Meeting & Closing Remarks | 6:30pm | 7:30pm | Commencement Hollow (Rain Location: Pam Evans Smith Arena) |
| Theatre and Dance Showcase: See performances by theatre and dance students and learn how you can get involved! Information on auditions, dance concert, theatre events, and student jobs in theatre and dance will be presented. | 8:00pm | 9:00pm | Chakeres Memorial Theatre |
| Tigerpalooza: Making connections with peers of similar interest through various activities. From games to crafts and even food! | 9:00pm | 11:00pm | Alumni Way / Student Center |
| Event | Start Time | End Time | Location |
| Donuts, Fellowship, and Worship | 10:30am | 11:00am | Weaver Chapel |
| Worship Service | 11:00am | Weaver Chapel | |
| Brunch | 11:00am | 12:00pm | Center Dining Room |
| First Generation Meetup! | 11:00am | 12:00pm | Alumni Room |
| Walmart Runs - Rotating Shuttle | 12:00pm | 3:00pm | Student Center |
| Find Your Classes & First Day of Classes Prep | 1:00pm | 3:00pm | Alumni Way / Academic Buildings |
| Recreation Sports Activities | 4:00pm | 6:00pm | Alumni Way Volleyball Court / Basketball Court |
| CBS Cookout | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm | McClain Center for Diversity |