Welcome to a new academic year at the University of Utah. Whether you are new to campus or gearing up for your final semester, we hope you join us for Weeks of Welcome 2021.
Weeks of Welcome kicks off Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, and runs through Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
Weeks of Welcome is an exciting time on campus for all students at the U. Offices, departments, student organizations and colleges all across campus celebrate the new academic year with events and opportunities for you to get involved and embark on new ways to make the most of your college experience.
The Office of Orientation & Transition staff has been working hard to ensure students still feel the support and excitement of Weeks of Welcome while adhering to important health and safety protocols.
MobileU app
To access the full Weeks of Welcome schedule, download the MobileU app. Whether you are new to campus or not, download the app right away so you don’t miss out on Weeks of Welcome activities, contests, socials and opportunities to get involved.
Signature events
Move-in week
Aug. 17-19
Details here.
Move-in week
Aug. 17-19
Details here.
Weeks of Welcome Kick Off
9-4 p.m. | Union Patio & Commons
Fan Fest
6-8 p.m. | Rice Eccles Stadium
New Student Welcome
Pre-recorded, virtual event
The 2021 New Student Welcome will be emailed to all new first-year students and family members on the evening of Aug. 22. This spirited event will feature President Taylor Randall, Senior Vice President Dan Reed, faculty speaker Larry Parker and student leader Cameron Mercer.
Learn more here.
Back to school bagels
8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. | Pick up a free bagel in the SFEBB lobby.
Back to school bagels
8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. | Pick up a free bagel in the SFEBB lobby.
Transfer swag swap
10-2 p.m. | Union Patio
Out-of-state student reception
3-5 p.m. | Union, East Ballroom
Sophomore Rise Welcome Back
3-5 p.m. | Union, East Ballroom
New Student Organization Info Session
6-7 p.m. | Online event. Learn more and join here.
New Student Organization Info Session
1-2 p.m. | Online event. Learn more and join here.
Class of 2025 Block U Photo
3-5 p.m. | Rice Eccles Stadium
Crimson Nights
6-10 p.m. | Union Patio
New Student Organization Info Session
4-5 p.m. | Online event. Learn more and join here.
Arts Pass Dash
11-1 p.m. | Learn more here.
Getting Involved Fair
10-2 p.m.| Union Patio
Learn more here.
Transfer Workshop Series
3:30-4:30 p.m. | Union Den
Learn more here.
Arts Pass Dash
11-1 p.m. | Learn more here.
Getting Involved Fair
10-2 p.m.| Union Patio
Learn more here.
Campus Life Mentor Kick Off
2-4 p.m. | Union Commons
Learn more here.
Arts Pass Dash
11-1 p.m. | Learn more here.
Crimson Mentor Kick Off
4-6 p.m. | Union Commons
Learn more here.
Getting Involved Fair
10-2 p.m.| Union Patio
Learn more here.
Transfer Taco Tuesday
11-1 p.m. | Sill Center Patio
Transfer Workshop Series
3-4 p.m. | Union 323
Sophomore Rise Celebration
11-2 p.m. | Library Plaza
Party on the Plaza
10-1 p.m. | Spencer Fox Eccles Business Building
Learn more here.
Legacy of Lowell
Saturday Service Project
9-12:30 p.m. | Register here.