Welcome Weekend
Welcome to the UND family.
Welcome Weekend activities help you feel at home on campus. You'll learn the essential information needed to make a successful transition to university life. Plus, UND student ambassadors will lead you and other new students in exploring UND.
2026 Welcome Weekend Event
UND's Welcome Weekend is August 22-24, 2026.
Students attending Welcome Weekend will:
- Receive vital information about classes, faculty and campus.
- Have opportunities to meet other new students at UND.
- Be able to ask questions of current students.
- Become acquainted with campus and the Greater Grand Forks community.
- Have fun! Welcome Weekend gives new students an informal but informative introduction to college life and the opportunity to meet new people and enjoy activities.
There is no separate charge to attend Welcome Weekend. However, every new UND student will have a New Student Fee charged to their account that helps cover the cost of Welcome Weekend and other new student services.
If you are looking for residence hall move-in information, please visit our Housing Move-In Webpage.
Welcome Weekend Schedule
Below you'll find the schedule for Welcome Weekend 2026. This schedule is subject to change and will be updated with additional events and locations as the dates get closer.
UND representatives will be available to assist students and parents/guardians at the Welcome Weekend office (Memorial Union, Suite 144) throughout the event.
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Welcome Weekend Residence Hall Move-In | UND Campus |
| 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Welcome Weekend Brunch | Wilkerson Commons, Dining Center |
| 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | U Card Pick Up | Memorial Union, 3rd Floor |
| 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Sub Sandwich Feed | Wilkerson Commons, Dining Center |
| 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Residence Hall - Meet Your Neighbors | UND Residence Hall Common Areas |
| 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Residence Hall Session | Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center |
| 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Derek Hughes (magician/comedian) | Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center |
| 8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Bingo | Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center |
| 9:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. | Pizza |
Quad/Landing Zone Lower level of Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center (Transfer and Commuter students) |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Welcome Weekend Brunch | Wilkerson Commons, Dining Center |
| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | U Card Pick Up | Memorial Union, 3rd Floor |
| 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | First Generation Brunch | Memorial Union, Ballroom CD |
| 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Explore Campus with The Great Game | UND Campus |
| 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Explore the Wellness Center | UND Wellness Center |
| Time TBD | Explore the Chester Fritz Library | Chester Fritz Library |
| 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Find your Classes | Memorial Union |
| 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Every Game Show Ever | Memorial Union, Social Stairs |
| 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. | Greek Life Info Session | Memorial Union, Henry Family Ballroom |
| 3 p.m - 4:30 p.m | Student Organization Fair | Memorial Union, South Side Terrace |
| 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Dinner | Wilkerson Commons, Dining Center |
| 7:15 p.m. | Class Photo | TBD |
| 8 p.m. | Outdoor Movie | Albrecht Field |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 a.m. | Sunrise Yoga | UND Wellness Center |
| 7 a.m. | Parking Enforcement Begins | UND Campus |
| 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. | College of Education & Human Development Welcome Event - Education Building | Education Building |
| 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | College of Education & Human Development Welcome Event - Education Northwest | Education Northwest Building |
| 10 a.m - 11:30 a.m. | School of Medicine & Health Sciences Welcome Event | Medical School, Room E223 |
| 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines Welcome Event | Northern Plains Auditorium, 1st Floor (430 Oxford Street) |
| 11 a.m. | College of Engineering & Mines Freshmen Orientation | Leonard Hall, Room 100 Lecture Ball |
| 12 p.m. | Veteran & Military Services Luncheon | Memorial Union, Ballroom AB |
| 12:30 p.m. | Transfer Student Welcome | Memorial Union, Room 318 (session) & 340 (lunch) |
| 1 p.m | College of Arts & Sciences Welcome Event | Josephine Campbell Recital Hall, Hughes Fine Arts Center |
| 1 p.m. | UND Aerospace New Student Welcome | Robin Hall Atrium |
| 1:30 p.m. | Nistler College of Business & Public Administration Welcome Event | Nistler Hall, Main Floor |
| 4 p.m. | Classes start at 4 p.m. or later | UND Campus |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| All day | First full day of classes | UND Campus |
| 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. | The Hilyard Center Welcomes You Back | Memorial Union, South Lawn |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Campus & Community Expo / Part-Time Jobs Fair | Memorial Union |
| 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | SAAC Aerospace Organization Fair | Robin Hall Atrium |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | UND LGBTQIA2S+ Welcome Picnic | Merrifield Quad |
| TBD | Indigenous Student Center Welcome Picnic |
Indigenous Student Center |
| 7 p.m. | UND Football vs. LIU |
Alerus Center |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Residence Life Block Party | Quad/Landing Zone behind Brannon, McVey and West Halls |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | The Welly Cup | UND Wellness Center |
| 10 a.m. | Bike Tour of Grand Forks | UND Wellness Center, Front Lawn |
Please also visit UND's event calendar for all campus and community events.
Welcome Weekend Move-In
If you are looking for residence hall move-in information, please visit our Housing Move-In Webpage.
Preparing to move to campus and live in a residence hall is an exciting transition, and we know students and families often have questions as move-in day approaches.
We invite you to join us for a virtual Housing Forum to connect with Housing and Residence Life staff, learn more about living in the residence halls, and get answers to any questions you may have before arriving on campus. Whether you're wondering about move-in, roommates, dining, campus resources, or residence hall life, we're here to help.
Register for Zoom Housing Forums
Housing Forums are held at 6 p.m. CST.