Welcome Week - Welcome Week - Oakland University

2025 Welcome Week

September 2 - September 13

Get your fall semester off to an exciting start by getting involved in OU's Welcome Week, September 2 - September 13. To learn how to get more involved, visit the Office for Student Involvement.

Housing Greet Week

Friday, August 29

8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Housing Move In

Friday-Saturday, August 29-30

Housing Grizzly Greet Week

August 29 - September 1

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Rockin' with the Rec

In front of Oak View

Saturday, August 30

4 - 7 p.m.

Welcome Back BBQ

Hamlin Circle

7 - 9 p.m.

SPB Live Band Karaoke

In front of Oak View Hall

9-11 p.m.

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. The Torch of Rhoyalty Bonfire

OU Bonfire Pit

Sunday, August 31

6 - 8 p.m.

Grocery Bingo

Hillcrest Multipurpose Room

Monday, September 1

6 - 8 p.m.

Housing Bond Fire

Bonfire Pit

Labor Day Recess

Welcome Week Events

Tuesday, September 2

8 A.M. - 6 P.M.

OSI/OC Information Station at OC Welcome Desk

OC Welcome Desk

Runs Sept. 2-5, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (Tuesday-Thursday), 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (Friday)

12:15 - 5 P.M.

New Student Welcome

12:15-1 p.m. Clap-in
1-1:30 p.m. New Student Welcome
1:30-1:45 p.m. Agenda Overview and Dismissal
2:15-3 p.m. Academic Showcase
2:15-3:30 p.m. Graduate School Overview
2:15-4 p.m. Kresge Library Open House
3-4 p.m. Party at the Tower with Greet & Treats with Campus Administrators, Campus Tours, OSI/SAFAC Student Organizations Tabling, Music, Lawn Games
3-5 p.m. Student Support Offices Open

5-7 p.m.

Graduate and Professional Student Welcome

Oakland Center

6 - 9 P.M.

OUSC Eats and Beats

Elliott Tower

Wednesday, September 3

First Day of Classes

8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

OSI/OC Information Station at OC Welcome Desk

OC Welcome Desk

Runs Sept. 2-5, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (Tuesday-Thursday), 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (Friday)

SPB Hump Day

TBA via SPB Text

Wear OU Day

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

OSI Welcome to OU with “I heart OU” Day

Living Wall Lounge

6 - 8:30 p.m.

ABS and CMI Welcome BBQ

Elliott Tower

9 - 11 p.m.

“The Walk” to Meadow Brook Hall

Meet at Hamlin Circle

Thursday, September 4

8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

OSI/OC Information Station at OC Welcome Desk

OC Welcome Desk

Runs Sept. 2-5, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (Tuesday-Thursday), 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (Friday)

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Growing Grizzlies Fall Farmstand

Southeast side of the Oakland Center

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Student Success Celebration in North Foundation Hall and Wilson Hall

North Foundation Hall and Wilson Hall

6:30-9 p.m.

NPHC Meet the Greeks

The Habitat, Oakland Center

7 - 10 p.m.

WXOU’s Social at the Circle

Hamlin Circle

Friday, September 5

8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

OSI/OC Information Station at OC Welcome Desk

OC Welcome Desk

Runs Sept. 2-5, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (Tuesday-Thursday), 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (Friday)

10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (last admission 2:30 p.m.)

Meadow Brook Hall Art in the Elements

Meadow Brook Hall

Oakland University students free, University faculty, staff and alumni $20. Runs from Sept. 5-7

3 - 4:30 p.m.

Global Education, Office of the President, Office of the Provost, and Office for Student Involvement: International Welcome Reception

Banquet Rooms, Oakland Center

5 - 8 p.m.

Sigma Pi 31st Annual Pig Roast

P37 Parking Lot

5 - 11 p.m.

SPB Carnival / WXOU Music / SVP Movie

5-9 p.m. “Cartoon Mania” Carnival, P37 Parking Lot

9-11 p.m. Movie: “Lilo & Stitch,” The Habitat, Oakland Center

7 p.m.

OU Men’s Soccer vs University of Michigan

OU Soccer Field

Saturday, September 6

10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (last admission 2:30 p.m.)

Meadow Brook Hall Art in the Elements

Meadow Brook Hall

Oakland University students free, University faculty, staff and alumni $20. Runs from Sept. 5-7

6:30-9 p.m.

NPHC Yard Show featuring National Pan-Hellenic Council Inc. Fraternities and Sororities

Between Oakland Center and Elliott Tower

Sunday, September 7

10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (last admission 2:30 p.m.)

Meadow Brook Hall Art in the Elements

Meadow Brook Hall

Oakland University students free, University faculty, staff and alumni $20. Runs from Sept. 5-7

1 p.m.

OU Women's Soccer vs Kent State University

OU Soccer Field

2 - 3 p.m.

FSL President’s Council Meeting

Ambassador Rooms A-B, Oakland Center

4 - 5 p.m.

FSL College Panhellenic Council Meeting

Ambassador Rooms A-B, Oakland Center

4:25 p.m.

Watch Party: Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers

The Habitat, Oakland Center

Monday, September 8

Noon-2:30 p.m.

SPB Picnic

North Side of Oakland Center

Tuesday, September 9

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Michigan Secretary of State Mobile Office (Full Services)

Elliott Tower

11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

“OU Opening Day” and Grizz Fest

Elliott Tower

11-11:30 a.m. Set-up
11:30 a.m.-Noon OU Opening Day Ceremony
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Grizz Fest Tabling

7 - 9 p.m.

Sorority Recruitment Movie Night featuring The Wizard of Oz

The Habitat, Oakland Center

Wednesday, September 10

SPB Hump Day

TBA via SPB Text

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

OSI Volunteer Fair & Pet Therapy Dogs

Oakland Center

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., The Habitat, Oakland Center
Noon-1:30 p.m., OC Main Hallway, Oakland Center

1-3 p.m.

Gender & Sexuality Center Welcome Reception

Elliott Tower

5 - 10 p.m.

OUSC and Roundnet Club Spikeball Tournament

Recreation and Athletic Outdoor Complex

6 - 9 p.m.

Sorority Recruitment Info Night

Gold Rooms, Oakland Center

Thursday, September 11

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Growing Grizzlies Fall Farmstand

Southeast side of Oakland Center

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

American Red Cross Club Blood Drive

Rooms 128-130, Oakland Center

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Greek Fest featuring OU Fraternities and Sororities

11-11:30 a.m. Set-up
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Greek Fest Tabling

Noon-3:15 p.m.

9-11 Remembrance/ Stair Climb

Elliott Tower and RecWell

Noon-12:20 p.m. Remembrance Ceremony at Elliott Tower
12:30-3:15 p.m. Stair Climb at RecWell Fitness Center

5 - 9 p.m.

OU Night at Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills

Great Lakes Crossing

Free Bus Transportation from P5 Parking Lot and in front of the OU Credit Union O'rena

Friday, September 12

10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

OU Women’s Volleyball vs Southern Illinois University and Xavier University

OU Credit Union O'rena

3 - 5 p.m.

Laboratory for Outdoor Research, Agriculture, Conservation, and Sustainability (LORACS) Open House

East Campus, 3070 Butler Road

7 - 10 p.m.

WXOU 2010s Night

Elliott Tower

10 p.m. - midnight

SVP Friday at the Movies featuring Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Elliott Tower

Saturday, September 13

All day

Formula SAE 2nd Annual Oakland University Grand Prix

P37 Parking Lot

10 a.m. - Racing starts; 5 p.m. – Awards

11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

OSI Student Organization Training (In Person)

Founders Ballrooms A-B-C, Banquet Rooms A-B, Oakland Center

3 p.m.

OU Women’s Volleyball vs Eastern Michigan University

OU Credit Union O'rena

10 p.m. - midnight

Housing Midnight Block Party featuring Foam Glow Party

In front of Oak View Hall

Office For Student Involvement (OSI)

Location: Lake Superior Room
Office: (248) 370-2400 | OSI Email: [email protected]
OSI Website: www.oakland.edu/osi | OSI Instagram: @osi_ou

Golden Grizzlies Pantry

Location: Lake Michigan Room