Previous Welcome Week Schedules
Below are schedules from previous Welcome Programs. Each semester has a unique schedule, but feel free to view our archives to get an idea of what to expect!
NEW STUDENT WELCOME PROGRAMS SCHEDULE 2024
August 30 -September 4
All new students are expected to attend Welcome events noted on your schedule that is unique to you. The programs provide opportunities for you to meet your peers, help you become familiar with the institution, and show you how to safely and successfully navigate the campus community. Some events are mandatory for all new students no matter if you are a first-year student, transfer student, commuter, or residential student. Attendance will be taken.
Find your unique schedule below that applies to you by selecting the appropriate tab according to your residential or commuter status. All new residential students should have received communication from the office of Residential Life inviting you to select a check-in date and timeslot.
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals during the Welcome Programs. This Welcome Program schedule is subject to change, check this website for our most up to date version!
Friday August 30, 2024
9:00am-5:00pm Residential Life Move-in (see the Move-in Newsletter to select your move-in timeslot)
11:30am-4:00pm Move-in BBQ
Location: Sports Center
4:00pm-6:00pm Dinner
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
6:30pm-7:15pm Mandatory Residential Life Meeting
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
7:15pm Break the Ice
*free drawstring bag to attendees, snacks available
Location: Campus Center Event Room
Saturday August 31, 2024
8:00am-9:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Dunkin Donuts
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
9:00am Mandatory Welcome to the Nest
Location: Campus Center Event Room
9:15am-10:00am Mandatory Title IX Overview: Sex-based Discrimination
Location: Campus Center Event Room
10:00am-10:45am Mandatory Osprey Wellness
Location: Campus Center Event Room
11:00am-1:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-wing
11:00am-1:00pm FREE Love Chartwells Snack Pop-up
Location: Independence Plaza
11:00am-1:00pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
1:00pm-1:45pm Mandatory Choose to RISE
Location: Campus Center Event Room
1:45pm-2:30pm Mandatory Diversi-Tea
Location: Campus Center Event Room
2:30pm-2:40pm Mandatory Get Involved!
Location: Campus Center Event Room
2:40pm-3:25pm Mandatory SUPD 101: Campus Safety
Location: Campus Center Event Room
4:00pm-7:00pm Dinner/Karaoke
Location: Campus Center Food Court , Food Hall @ the Nest
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
7:00pm Big Prize Bingo hosted by Campus Center Operations
Location: Campus Center Event Room
7:00pm Game Room Open
Location: Campus Center
7:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
10:00pm Free Community Event: Atlantic City Fireworks on the Boardwalk (Please note: no Stockton shuttles will be running for this event)
Sunday September 1, 2024
8:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Dunkin Donuts
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
9:00am-12:00pm Beach Day in AC
Location: Stockton's Atlantic City Campus
10:00am Game Room Open
Location Campus Center
11:00am-1:00pm FREE Love Chartwells Snack Pop-up
Location: Independence Plaza
11:00am-2:00pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
11:00am-2:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
2:00pm-4:00pm Find your classroom locations with the help of TALONS! (feel free to bring your class schedule with you)
Location: Meet in Campus Center Grand Hall
4:00pm LGBTQ+ Affinity Space
Location: Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Center (F-103)
4:00pm-5:30pm Dinner/Karaoke
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
8:00pm Neon Nest Glow Party hosted by Stockton Entertainment Team (SET)
*FREE light refreshments, DJ, and glow items
Location: Campus Center Event Room
9:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Monday September 2, 2024
12:00pm-4:00pm Labor Day Fest hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life
Location: TRLC Quad (by Housing 2/3)
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailoom Open
Location: Lower E-wing
7:00pm-9:00pm AC Game Night hosted by Residential Life
Location: Kesselman Fire Place Lounge
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals during the Welcome Programs.
Tuesday September 3, 2024
11:00am EOF First Year Scholars Meeting (EOF students only)
Location: Alton Auditorium
11:00am Success Scholars Overview
Location: Campus Center Theater
11:30am Sankofa (Men of Color) & TogetHER (Women of Color) Affinity Space
Location: Campus Center Theater
12:30pm-1:30pm Networking Mixer with Faculty & Staff
Location: Multicultural Center
1:30pm-3:30pm TALONS Classroom locations tours
Location: Campus Center Grand Hall
3:00pm-5:00pm Karaoke and Game Room
8:00pm Think Fast Game Show hosted by Stockton Entertainment Team
*CASH PRIZE for winning team!
Location: Campus Center Event Room
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals during the Welcome Programs.
Wednesday September 4, 2024
8:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Dunkin Donuts
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
11am-12:15pm (doors open at 10:30am) Mandatory Spirit Day
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
*FREE T-Shirt to all attendees*
12:00pm-2:00pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
12:00pm-3:00pm The After Party
*FREE refreshments, DJ, Inflatables, Games
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
1:30pm All-Star Basketball Tournament w/ Sankofa, TogetHER, First Ospreys, & the MC
Location: I-Wing Gym
2:00pm Free Canoeing on Lake Fred
Location: Lakeside Lodge Oasis
4:00pm-6:00pm Find your classroom locations with the help of TALONS! (feel free to bring your class schedule with you)
Location: Meet in Campus Center Grand Hall
Saturday August 31, 2024
9:00am-5:00pm Residential Life Move-in (see the Move-in Newsletter to select your move-in timeslot)
11:00am-1:00pm FREE Love Chartwells Snack Pop-up
Location: Independence Plaza
11:30am-4:00pm Move-in BBQ
Location: Sports Center
4:00pm-5:00pm Dinner
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
5:15pm Mandatory Residential Life Meeting for AC residents who moved in 8/31
Location: Fannie Lou Hamer Event Room (AC Academic Building)
6:15pm Mandatory Galloway Residential Life Meeting for Galloway residents who moved in 8/31
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
7:00pm Big Prize Bingo hosted by Campus Center Operations
Location: Campus Center Event Room (BOT side)
6:45pm Game Room Open
Location: Campus Center Coffee House & Game Room
7:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
10:00pm Free Community Event: Atlantic City Fireworks on the Boardwalk (Please note: no Stockton shuttles will be running for this event)
Sunday September 1, 2024
8:00am-9:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Dunkin Donuts
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
9:00am Mandatory Welcome to the Nest
Location: Sports Center
9:15am-10:00am Mandatory Title IX Overview: Sex-based Discrimination
Location: Sports Center
10:00am-10:45am Mandatory Osprey Wellness
Location: Sports Center
11:00am-1:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-wing
11:00am-1:00pm FREE Love Chartwells Snack Pop-up
Location: Independence Plaza
11:00am-1:00pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
1:00pm-1:45pm Mandatory Choose to RISE
Location: Sports Center
1:45pm-2:30pm Mandatory Diversi-Tea
Location: Sports Center
2:30pm-2:40pm Mandatory Get Involved!
Location: Sports Center
2:40pm-3:25pm Mandatory SUPD 101
Location: Sports Center
4:00pm LGBTQ+ Affinity Space
Location: Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Center (F-103)
4:00pm-7:00pm Dinner/Karaoke
Location: Campus Center Food Court , Food Hall @ the Nest
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
5:30pm Game Room Open
Location: Campus Center
8:00pm Neon Nest Glow Party hosted by Stockton Entertainment Team (SET)
*FREE light refreshments, DJ, and glow items
Location: Campus Center Event Room
9:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Monday September 2, 2024
12:00pm-4:00pm Labor Day Fest hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life
Location: TRLC Quad (by Housing 2/3)
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailoom Open
Location: Lower E-wing
7:00pm-9:00pm AC Game Night hosted by Residential Life
Location: Kesselman Fire Place Lounge
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals during the Welcome Programs.
Tuesday September 3, 2024
11:00am EOF First Year Scholars Meeting (EOF students only)
Location: Alton Auditorium
11:00am Success Scholars Overview
Location: Campus Center Theater
11:30am Sankofa (Men of Color) & TogetHER (Women of Color) Affinity Space
Location: Campus Center Theater
12:30pm-1:30pm Networking Mixer with Faculty & Staff
Location: Multicultural Center
1:30pm-3:30pm TALONS Classroom locations tours
Location: Campus Center Grand Hall
3:00pm-5:00pm Karaoke and Game Room
8:00pm Think Fast Game Show hosted by Stockton Entertainment Team
*CASH PRIZE for winning team!
Location: Campus Center Event Room
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals during the Welcome Programs.
Wednesday September 4, 2024
8:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Dunkin Donuts
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
11am-12:15pm (doors open at 10:30am) Mandatory Spirit Day
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
*FREE T-Shirt to all attendees*
12:00pm-2:00pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
12:00pm-3:00pm The After Party
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
1:30pm All-Star Basketball Tournament w/ Sankofa, TogetHER, First Ospreys, & the MC
Location: I-Wing Gym
2:00pm Free Canoeing on Lake Fred
Location: Lakeside Lodge Oasis
4:00pm-6:00pm Find your classroom locations with the help of TALONS! (feel free to bring your class schedule with you)
Location: Meet in Campus Center Grand Hall
Sunday September 1, 2024
8:00am-9:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Dunkin Donuts
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
9:00am Welcome to the Nest
Location: Sports Center
9:15am-10:00am Title IX Overview: Sex-based Discrimination
Location: Sports Center
10:00am-10:45am Osprey Wellness
Location: Sports Center
11:00am-1:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-wing
11:00am-1:00pm FREE Love Chartwells Snack Pop-up
Location: Independence Plaza
11:00am-1:00pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
1:00pm-1:45pm Mandatory Choose to RISE
Location: Sports Center
1:45pm-2:30pm Mandatory Diversi-Tea
Location: Sports Center
2:30pm-2:40pm Mandatory Get Involved!
Location: Sports Center
2:40pm-3:25pm Mandatory SUPD 101
Location: Sports Center
4:00pm LGBTQ+ Affinity Space
Location: Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Center (F-103)
4:00pm-7:00pm Dinner/Karaoke
Location: Campus Center Food Court , Food Hall @ the Nest
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
8:00pm Neon Nest Glow Party hosted by Stockton Entertainment Team (SET)
*FREE light refreshments, DJ, and glow items
Location: Campus Center Event Room
6:45pm Game Room Open
Location: Campus Center
9:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Monday September 2, 2024
12:00pm-4:00pm Labor Day Fest hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life
Location: TRLC Quad (by Housing 2/3)
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailoom Open
Location: Lower E-wing
7:00pm-9:00pm AC Game Night hosted by Residential Life
Location: Kesselman Fire Place Lounge
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals during the Welcome Programs.
Tuesday September 3, 2024
11:00am EOF First Year Scholars Meeting (EOF students only)
Location: Alton Auditorium
11:00am Success Scholars Overview
Location: Campus Center Theater
11:30am Sankofa (Men of Color) & TogetHER (Women of Color) Affinity Space
Location: Campus Center Theater
12:30pm-1:30pm Networking Mixer with Faculty & Staff
Location: Multicultural Center
1:30pm-3:30pm TALONS Classroom locations tours
Location: Campus Center Grand Hall
3:00pm-5:00pm Karaoke and Game Room
8:00pm Think Fast Game Show hosted by Stockton Entertainment Team
*CASH PRIZE for winning team!
Location: Campus Center Event Room
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals during the Welcome Programs.
Wednesday September 4, 2024
8:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Dunkin Donuts
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
11am-12:15pm (doors open at 10:30am) Mandatory Spirit Day
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
*FREE T-Shirt to all attendees*
12:00pm-2:00pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
12:00pm-3:00pm The After Party
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
1:30pm All-Star Basketball Tournament w/ Sankofa, TogetHER, First Ospreys, & the MC
Location: I-Wing Gym
2:00pm Free Canoeing on Lake Fred
Location: Lakeside Lodge Oasis
4:00pm-6:00pm Find your classroom locations with the help of TALONS! (feel free to bring your class schedule with you)
Location: Meet in Campus Center Grand Hall
Sunday September 1, 2024
8:00am-9:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Dunkin Donuts
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
8:00am-9:15am Commuter ID Card Pick-up
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
9:00am Mandatory Welcome to the Nest
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
9:15am-10:00am Mandatory Title IX Overview: Sex-based Discrimination
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
10:00am-10:45am Mandatory Osprey Wellness
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
11:00am-1:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-wing
11:00am-1:00pm FREE Love Chartwells Snack Pop-up
Location: Independence Plaza
11:00am-1:00pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
1:00pm-1:45pm MandatoryChoose to RISE
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
1:45pm-2:30pm Mandatory Diversi-Tea
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
2:30pm-2:40pm Mandatory Get Involved!
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
2:40pm-3:25pm Mandatory SUPD 101
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
3:45pm Commuter Connection
Commuting to Stockton this fall? Then this session is for you! Learn about campus features and resources available to commuters. Refreshments and giveaways too!
Location: Campus Center Event Room
4:00pm LGBTQ+ Affinity Space
Location: Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Center (F-103)
4:00pm-7:00pm Dinner/Karaoke
Location: Campus Center Food Court , Food Hall @ the Nest
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
6:45pm Game Room Open
Location: Campus Center
8:00pm Neon Nest Glow Party hosted by Stockton Entertainment Team
* FREE light refreshments, DJ, flow items
Location: Campus Center Event Room (BOT side)
9:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Monday September 2, 2024
12:00pm-4:00pm Labor Day Fest hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life
Location: TRLC Quad (by Housing 2/3)
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailoom Open
Location: Lower E-wing
7:00pm-9:00pm AC Game Night hosted by Residential Life
Location: Kesselman Fire Place Lounge
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals during the Welcome Programs.
Tuesday September 3, 2024
11:00am EOF First Year Scholars Meeting (EOF students only)
Location: Alton Auditorium
11:00am Success Scholars Overview
Location: Campus Center Theater
11:30am Sankofa (Men of Color) & TogetHER (Women of Color) Affinity Space
Location: Campus Center Theater
12:30pm-1:30pm Networking Mixer with Faculty & Staff
Location: Multicultural Center
1:30pm-3:30pm TALONS Classroom locations tours
Location: Campus Center Grand Hall
3:00pm-5:00pm Karaoke and Game Room
8:00pm Think Fast Game Show hosted by Stockton Entertainment Team
*CASH PRIZE for winning team!
Location: Campus Center Event Room
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals during the Welcome Programs.
Wednesday September 4, 2024
8:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Dunkin Donuts
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
11am-12:15pm (doors open at 10:30am) Mandatory Spirit Day
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
*FREE T-Shirt to all attendees*
12:00pm-2:00pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals
during the Welcome Programs.
12:00pm-3:00pm The After Party
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
1:30pm All-Star Basketball Tournament w/ Sankofa, TogetHER, First Ospreys, & the MC
Location: I-Wing Gym
2:00pm Free Canoeing on Lake Fred
Location: Lakeside Lodge Oasis
4:00pm-6:00pm Find your classroom locations with the help of TALONS! (feel free to bring your class schedule with you)
Location: Meet in Campus Center Grand Hall
Residential Students only
On your respective move-in day, you are required to attend a Mandatory Residential Life Meeting.
Mandatory Residential Life Meeting (Residential Students only)
Galloway residents moving in on Friday 8/30: 6:30pm Big Blue Sports Center
Galloway residents moving in on Saturday 8/31: 6:15pm Big Blue Sports Center
AC Residents moving in on Saturday 8/31: 5:15pm Fannie Lou Hamer Event Room (AC Academic Building)
Saturday August 31, 2024
11:30am-12:30pm Adult Learner Meet & Greet
*you can pick up your ID card at this event!
Location: Campus Center Meeting Room 5, Galloway Campus
Thursday January 11, 2024
New Student Move-in begins, Campus Center Meeting Room 5
Students can sign up for their move-in date/time by viewing the Move-in Newsletter sent via email by Residential Life.
New Residential students will receive their ID cards when they arrive for move-in.
7:00pm New Residential students who moved in on Thursday January 11th must attend this mandatory Residential Life meeting.
AC residents: Fannie Lou Hamer Event Room in the John F. Scarpa Academic Center
Galloway Residents: Lakeside Lodge
Friday January 12, 2024
Spring 2024 Meal Plans are active beginning today!
10:30pm MANDATORY Virtual Welcome Week Presentation & Assessment will been sent to your Stockton email and must be completed by Friday January 19, 2024 at 5:00pm
6:00pm-11:30pm Campus Center Game room open
Saturday January 13, 2024
1:00pm Men’s Basketball Game vs New Jersey City University, Big Blue Sports Center
3:00pm Women’s Basketball Game vs. New Jersey City University, Big Blue Sports Center
Spectator Policy can be found here.
3:00pm-4:30pm New Commuter Student ID card pick up available, Big Blue Sports Center
10:00am-11:30pm Campus Center Game room open daily
Sunday January 14, 2024
1:00pm-4:00pm New Commuter Student ID card pick up available, Campus Center Grand Hall
7:00pm New Residential students who moved in after Thursday January 11th must attend this mandatory Residential Life meeting.
AC residents: Room B119 in Kesselman Hall
Galloway Residents: Lakeside Lodge
Monday January 15, 2024
8:30am Day of Service (free breakfast, lunch, and transportation included), various locations. Register by January 11, 2024 clicking the link!
10:00am-11:30pm Campus Center Game room open daily
Tuesday January 16, 2024
Classes begin
New Commuter Student ID Pick-up available in Office of Student Records, 2nd floor Campus Center during business hours
4:30pm-5:30pm Winter Welcome Social Event (Free T-shirt and refreshments to attendees!) Location: F-wing outside of Library. Prizes will be raffled!
10:00am-11:30pm Campus Center Game room open daily
Wednesday January 17, 2024
New Commuter Student ID Pick-up available in Office of Student Records, 2nd floor Campus Center during business hours
11:00am-3:00pm Welcome Back to Wellness Fair, Lower E-wing Gallery
5:30pm Women’s Basketball Game vs Rowan University, Big Blue Sports Center
7:30pm Men’s Basketball Game vs. Rowan University, Big Blue Sports Center
Entry is free and it's Black-out night! First 75 student attendees at each game to show their Student ID card will receive a free giveaway!
10:00am-11:30pm Campus Center Game room open daily
Thursday January 18, 2024
10:00am-11:30pm Campus Center Game room open daily
New Commuter Student ID Pick-up available in Office of Student Records, 2nd floor Campus Center during business hours
12:30pm-4:30pm Welcome Back to Wellness Fair, Campus Center Coffee House (by Dunkin)
7:00pm SET Pizza Night (free pizza for Stockton students!) in the Campus Center Coffee House
Monday January 22, 2024
8:00pm SET Trivia Night (free food and prizes!) in the Campus Center Coffee House
Tuesday January 23, 2024
10:00am-3:00pm Get Involved Fair, A-J Wing & Campus Center Grand Hall
10:00am-11:30pm Campus Center Game room open daily
Wednesday January 24, 2024
10:00am-3:00pm Get Involved Fair, A-J Wing & Campus Center Grand Hall
10:00am-11:30pm Campus Center Game room open daily
Thursday January 25, 2024
12:30pm-1:30pm Leadership Lunch: Branding the Professional You (free lunch!), Campus Center Meeting Room 5
8:00pm-9:30pm Meet the Greeks, Campus Center Event Room
8:00pm Paint Night, Campus Center Coffee House
10:00am-11:30pm Campus Center Game room open daily
NEW STUDENT WELCOME PROGRAM SCHEDULE 2023
September 1-4
All new students are expected to attend Welcome events noted on your schedule that is unique to you. The programs provide opportunities for you to meet your peers, help you become familiar with the institution, and show you how to safely and successfully navigate the campus community. Some events are mandatory for all new students no matter if you are a first-year student, transfer student, commuter, or residential student. Attendance will be taken.
Find your unique schedule below that applies to you by selecting the appropriate tab according to your residential or commuter status. All new residential students should have received communication from the office of Residential Life inviting you to select a check-in date and timeslot.
*Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all meals during the Welcome Programs. This Welcome Program schedule is subject to change, check this website for our most up to date version!
Thursday August 24, 2023
7:00pm-7:45pm Mandatory Residential Life Meeting
Location: Fannie Lou Hamer Event Room, AC Academic Building
Sunday September 3, 2023
8:00am-9:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Dunkin Donuts
9:00am Mandatory Welcome to the Nest
Location: Campus Center Event Room
9:15am-10:00am Mandatory Choose to RISE
Location: Campus Center Event Room
10:00am-11:15am Mandatory Sex Rules
*Free Ice cream bar for attendees
Location: Campus Center Event Room
11:00am-1:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-wing
11:00am-1:00pm Love Chartwells Snack Pop-up
11:15am-1:00pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
11:00am-1:00pm Live Music
Location: Campus Center Food Court
1:00pm-1:45pm Mandatory Osprey Wellness
*Free Drawstring bag to attendees
Location: Campus Center Event Room
1:45pm-2:45pm Mandatory Diversi-Tea
Location: Campus Center Event Room
2:45pm-3:00pm Mandatory Get Involved!
Location: Campus Center Event Room
3:00pm-3:15pm Mandatory Information Security
Location: Campus Center Event Room
3:15pm-4:00pm Mandatory SUPD 101
Location: Campus Center Event Room
5:00pm-7:00pm Dinner/Karaoke
Location: Campus Center Food Court , Food Hall @ the Nest
7:00pm Think Fast Trivia Game Show hosted by Student Development
*Cash prizes totalling $200
Location: Campus Center Event Room
6:45pm Game Room Open
Location: Campus Center
9:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Monday September 4, 2023
8:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Dunkin Donuts
11am-12:15pm (doors open at 10:30am) Mandatory Spirit Day
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
*FREE T-Shirt to all attendees*
12:00pm-2:00pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
12:00pm-3:00pm The After Party
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
1:30pm Sankofa & TogetHER 3v3 Basketball Tournament
Location: I-Wing Gym
3:00pm Free Canoeing on Lake Fred
Location: Lakeside Lodge Oasis
4:00pm-6:00pm Find your classroom locations with the help of TALONS! (feel free to bring your class schedule with you)
Location: Meet in Campus Center Grand Hall
Friday September 1, 2023
9:00am-5:00pm Residential Life Move-in (see the Move-in Newsletter to select your move-in timeslot)
4:00pm-6:00pm Dinner
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
6:00pm-6:45pm Mandatory Residential Life Meeting
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
6:45pm Squad Games
Location: Campus Center Event Room
6:45pm Game Room Open
Location: Campus Center Coffee House & Game Room
7:00pm Stockton vs. Centenary
Location: G. Larry James Stadium
Saturday September 2, 2023
8:00am-9:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Dunkin Donuts
9:00am Mandatory Welcome to the Nest
Location: Campus Center Event Room
9:15am-10:00am Mandatory Choose to RISE
Location: Campus Center Event Room
10:00am-11:15am Mandatory Sex Rules
*Free Ice cream bar for attendees
Location: Campus Center Event Room
11:00am-1:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-wing
11:00am-1:00pm Love Chartwells Snack Pop-up
11:15am-1:00pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
11:00am-1:00pm Live Music
Location: Campus Center Food Court
12:00pm Women's Soccer Tournament (Kean vs. Methodist)
Location: G. Larry James Stadium
1:00pm-1:45pm Mandatory Osprey Wellness
*Free Drawstring bag to attendees
Location: Campus Center Event Room
1:45pm-2:45pm Mandatory Diversi-Tea
Location: Campus Center Event Room
2:45pm-3:00pm Mandatory Get Involved!
Location: Campus Center Event Room
3:00pm-3:15pm Mandatory Information Security
Location: Campus Center Event Room
3:15pm-4:00pm Mandatory SUPD 101
Location: Campus Center Event Room
5:00pm-7:00pm Dinner/Karaoke
Location: Campus Center Food Court , Food Hall @ the Nest
8:00pm Neon Nest Glow Party hosted by Stockton Entertainment Team (SET)
*FREE Food, DJ, Glow Items
Location: Campus Center Event Room (BOT side)
6:45pm Game Room Open
Location: Campus Center
9:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Sunday September 3, 2023
8:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Dunkin Donuts
9:00am-12:00pm Beach Day in AC
Location: Stockton's Atlantic City Campus
11:00am-2:00pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
11:00am-1:00pm Live Music
Location: Campus Center Food Court
11:00am-1:00pm Love Chartwells Snack Pop-up
11:00am-2:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
2:00pm-4:00pm Find your classroom locations with the help of TALONS! (feel free to bring your class schedule with you)
Location: Meet in Campus Center Grand Hall
4:00pm-5:30pm Dinner/Karaoke
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
7:00pm Think Fast Trivia Game Show
Location: Campus Center Event Room
10:00am Game Room Open
Location Campus Center
9:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Monday September 4, 2023
8:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Dunkin Donuts
11am-12:15pm (doors open at 10:30am) Mandatory Spirit Day
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
*FREE T-Shirt to all attendees*
12:00pm-2:00pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
12:00pm-3:00pm The After Party
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
1:30pm All-Star w/ Sankofa, TogetHER, First Ospreys, & the MC
Location: I-Wing Gym
3:00pm Free Canoeing on Lake Fred
Location: Lakeside Lodge Oasis
4:00pm-6:00pm Find your classroom locations with the help of TALONS! (feel free to bring your class schedule with you)
Location: Meet in Campus Center Grand Hall
Saturday September 2, 2023
9:00am-5:00pm Residential Life Move-in (see the Move-in Newsletter to select your move-in timeslot)
11:00am-1:00pm Love Chartwells Snack Pop-up
4:00pm-5:00pm Dinner
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
6:00pm-6:45pm Mandatory Residential Life Meeting
Location: Big Blue Sports Center (Galloway Residents), Fannie Lou Hamer Event Room in the AC Academic building (AC Residents)
8:00pm Neon Nest Glow Party hosted by Stockton Entertainment Team (SET)
*FREE Food, DJ, Glow Items
Location: Campus Center Event Room (BOT side)
6:45pm Game Room Open
Location: Campus Center Coffee House & Game Room
6:45pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Sunday September 3, 2023
8:00am-9:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Dunkin Donuts
9:00am Mandatory Welcome to the Nest
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
9:15am-10:00am Mandatory Choose to RISE
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
10:00am-11:15am Mandatory Sex Rules
*FREE Ice cream bar for attendees
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
11:00am-1:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-wing
11:00am-1:00pm Love Chartwells Snack Pop-up
11:15am-1:00pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
11:00am-1:00pm Live Music
Location: Campus Center Food Court
1:00pm-1:45pm Mandatory Osprey Wellness
*FREE Drawstring bag to attendees
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
1:45pm-2:45pm Mandatory Diversi-Tea
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
2:45pm-3:00pm Mandatory Get Involved!
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
3:00pm-3:15pm Mandatory Information Security
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
3:15pm-4:00pm Mandatory SUPD 101
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
5:00pm-7:00pm Dinner/Karaoke
Location: Campus Center Food Court , Food Hall @ the Nest
7:00pm Think Fast Trivia Game Show hosted by Student Development
*Cash prizes totalling $200
Location: Campus Center Event Room
6:45pm Game Room Open
Location: Campus Center
9:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Monday September 4, 2023
8:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Dunkin Donuts
11am-12:15pm (doors open at 10:30am) Mandatory Spirit Day
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
*FREE T-Shirt to all attendees*
12:00pm-2:00pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
12:00pm-3:00pm The After Party
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
1:30pm All-Star w/ Sankofa, TogetHER, First Ospreys, & the MC
Location: I-Wing Gym
3:00pm Free Canoeing on Lake Fred
Location: Lakeside Lodge Oasis
4:00pm-6:00pm Find your classroom locations with the help of TALONS! (feel free to bring your class schedule with you)
Location: Meet in Campus Center Grand Hall
Sunday September 3, 2023
9:15am-10:00am Choose to RISE
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
10:00am-11:15am Sex Rules
*FREE Ice cream bar for attendees
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
11:00am-1:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-wing
11:00am-1:00pm Love Chartwells Snack Pop-up
11:15am-1:00pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
11:00am-1:00pm Live Music
Location: Campus Center Food Court
1:00pm-1:45pm Mandatory Osprey Wellness
*FREE Drawstring bag to attendees
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
1:45pm-2:45pm Mandatory Diversi-Tea
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
2:45pm-3:00pm Mandatory Get Involved!
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
3:00pm-3:15pm Mandatory Information Security
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
3:15pm-4:00pm Mandatory SUPD 101
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
5:00pm-7:00pm Dinner/Karaoke
Location: Campus Center Food Court , Food Hall @ the Nest
7:00pm Think Fast Trivia Game Show hosted by Student Development
*Cash prizes totalling $200
Location: Campus Center Event Room
6:45pm Game Room Open
Location: Campus Center
9:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Monday September 4, 2023
8:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Dunkin Donuts
11am-12:15pm (doors open at 10:30am) Mandatory Spirit Day
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
*FREE T-Shirt to all attendees*
12:00pm-2:00pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
12:00pm-3:00pm The After Party
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
1:30pm All-Star w/ Sankofa, TogetHER, First Ospreys, & the MC
Location: I-Wing Gym
3:00pm Free Canoeing on Lake Fred
Location: Lakeside Lodge Oasis
4:00pm-6:00pm Find your classroom locations with the help of TALONS! (feel free to bring your class schedule with you)
Location: Meet in Campus Center Grand Hall
Sunday September 3, 2023
8:00am-9:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Dunkin Donuts
8:00am-9:00am Commuter ID Card Pickup
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
9:00am Mandatory Welcome to the Nest
Location: Campus Center Event Room
9:15am-10:00am Mandatory Choose to RISE
Location: Campus Center Event Room
10:00am-11:15am Mandatory Sex Rules
*Free Ice cream bar for attendees
Location: Campus Center Event Room
11:00am-1:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-wing
11:00am-1:00pm Love Chartwells Snack Pop-up
11:15am-1:00pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
11:00am-1:00pm Live Music
Location: Campus Center Food Court
1:00pm-1:45pm Mandatory Osprey Wellness
*Free Drawstring bag to attendees
Location: Campus Center Event Room
1:45pm-2:45pm Mandatory Diversi-Tea
Location: Campus Center Event Room
2:45pm-3:00pm Mandatory Get Involved!
Location: Campus Center Event Room
3:00pm-3:15pm Mandatory Information Security
Location: Campus Center Event Room
3:15pm-4:00pm Mandatory SUPD 101
Location: Campus Center Event Room
4:00pm-5:00pm Commuter Connection
Commuting to Stockton this fall? Then this session is for you! Learn about campus features and resources available to commuters. Refreshments and giveaways too!
Location: Campus Center Theater
5:00pm-7:00pm Dinner/Karaoke
Location: Campus Center Food Court , Food Hall @ the Nest
7:00pm Think Fast Trivia Game Show hosted by Student Development
*Cash prizes totalling $200
Location: Campus Center Event Room
6:45pm Game Room Open
Location: Campus Center
9:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Monday September 4, 2023
8:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Dunkin Donuts
11am-12:15pm (doors open at 10:30am) Mandatory Spirit Day
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
*FREE T-Shirt to all attendees*
12:00pm-2:00pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ the Nest & Campus Center Food Court
12:00pm-3:00pm The After Party
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
1:30pm All-Star w/ Sankofa, TogetHER, First Ospreys, & the MC
Location: I-Wing Gym
3:00pm Free Canoeing on Lake Fred
Location: Lakeside Lodge Oasis
4:00pm-6:00pm Find your classroom locations with the help of TALONS! (feel free to bring your class schedule with you)
Location: Meet in Campus Center Grand Hall
Residential Students only
On your respective move-in day, you are required to attend a 6pm Mandatory Residential Life Meeting.
6:00-6:45pmMandatory Residential Life Meeting (Residential Students only)
Location: Galloway residents: Big Blue Sports Center
AC Residents: Fannie Lou Hmer Event Room (AC Academic Building)
Friday September 1, 2023
5:00pm-6:30pm Wise Osprey Meet & Greet
*you can pick up your ID card at this event!
Location: L-wing Upper Art Gallery Galloway Campus
Welcome Week Schedule 2022
All new students should be attending all Welcome Week events noted on your Welcome Week schedule, as they will open new doors for you to meet your peers, help you become familiar with the institution, and show you how to safely and successfully assimilate into the campus community. Some events are mandatory for all new students no matter if you are a first-year student, transfer student, commuter, or residential student and attendance will be taken.
Find your Welcome Week Schedule below by selecting the appropriate tab according to your residential or commuter status. All new residential students should have received communication from the office of Residential Life inviting you to select a check-in date and timeslot.
Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all Welcome Week meals. This Welcome Week schedule is subject to change, check this website for our most up to date version!
Friday September 2, 2022
9:00am-5:00pm Residential Life Move-in (see the Move-in Newsletter to select your move-in timeslot)
5:00pm-6:00pm Dinner
Location: Food Hall @ N-Wing & Campus Center Food Court
6:00pm-6:45pm Mandatory Residential Life Meeting
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
6:45pm Squad Games
Location: Campus Center Event Room
6:45pm Game Room Open
Location: Campus Center Coffee House & Game Room
7:45pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Saturday September 3, 2022
8:00am-9:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ N-Wing & Dunkin Donuts
9:00am Mandatory Welcome to the Nest
Location: Campus Center Event Room
9:15am-10:00am Mandatory Choose to RISE
Location: Campus Center Event Room
10:00am-11:15am Mandatory Let's Talk about Sex
Location: Campus Center Event Room
11:00am-1:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-wing
11:15am-1:00pm Lunch
Location: N-Wing Cafeteria & Campus Center Food Court
11:00am-1:00pm Live Music
Location: Campus Center Food Court
1:00pm-2:00pm Mandatory Osprey Wellness
Location: Campus Center Event Room
2:15pm-3:15pm Mandatory Diversi-Tea
Location: Campus Center Event Room
3:15pm-4:00pm Mandatory SUPD 101
Location: Campus Center Event Room
5:00pm-7:00pm Dinner/Karaoke
Location: Campus Center Food Court , Food Hall @ N-Wing
8:00pm-11:00pm Neon Nest Glow Party hosted by Stockton Entertainment Team (SET)
Location: Lakeside Lodge
8:00pm Game Room Open
Location: Campus Center
9:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Sunday September 4, 2022
8:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ N-Wing & Dunkin Donuts
9:00am-12:00pm Beach Day in AC
Location: Stockton's Atlantic City Residential Complex
11:00am-2:00pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ N-Wing & Campus Center Food Court
11:00am-1:00pm Live Music
Location: Campus Center Food Court
11:00am-2:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
2:00pm-4:00pm Find your classroom locations with the help of TALONS! (feel free to bring your class schedule with you)
Location: Meet in Campus Center Grand Hall
5:00pm Women's Soccer vs. Scranton
Location: Turf Field
5:30pm-7:00pm Dinner/Karaoke
Location: Food Hall @ N-Wing & Campus Center Food Court
7:00pm Think Fast Trivia Game
Location: Campus Center Event Room
7:00pm Game Room Open
Location Campus Center
9:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Monday September 5, 2022
8:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ N-Wing & Dunkin Donuts
11am-12:15pm (doors open at 10:30am) Mandatory Spirit Day
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
*FREE T-Shirt to all attendees*
11:00am-2:00pm Lunch
Location: N-Wing cafeteria & Campus Center Food Court
12:00pm-3:00pm The After Party
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
3:00pm Free Canoeing on Lake Fred
Location: Lakeside Lodge Oasis
3:00pm Sankofa Welcome Reception
Location: Campus Center Meeting Room 5
4:00pm-6:00pm Find your classroom locations with the help of TALONS! (feel free to bring your class schedule with you)
Location: Meet in Campus Center Grand Hall
Saturday September 3, 2022
9:00am-5:00pm Residential Life Move-in (see the Move-in Newsletter to select your move-in timeslot)
4:00pm-5:00pm Dinner
Location: Food Hall @ N-Wing & Campus Center Food Court
6:00pm-6:45pm Mandatory Residential Life Meeting
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
8:00pm Neon Nest Glow Party hosted by Stockton Entertainment Team (SET)
Location: Lakeside Lodge
6:45pm Game Room Open
Location: Campus Center Coffee House & Game Room
6:45pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Sunday September 4, 2022
8:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ N-Wing & Dunkin Donuts
9:00am Mandatory Welcome to the Nest
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
9:15am-10:00am Mandatory Choose to RISE
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
10:00am-11:15am Mandatory Let's Talk about Sex
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
11:15am-1:00pm Lunch with Live Music
Location: Food Hall @ N-Wing & Campus Center Food Court
11:00am-1:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
1:00pm-2:00pm Mandatory Osprey Wellness
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
2:15pm-3:15pm Mandatory Diversi-Tea
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
3:15pm-4:00pm Mandatory SUPD 101
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
4:00pm-5:30pm Dinner & Karaoke
Location: Food Hall @ N-Wing & Campus Center Food Court
5:00pm Women’s Soccer v. Scranton
Location: Turf Field
7:00pm Think Fast Trivia Game
Location: Campus Center Event Room
7:00pm Game Room Open
Location: Campus Center
9:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Monday September 5, 2022
8:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ N-Wing & Dunkin Donuts
11am-12:15pm (doors open at 10:30am) Mandatory Spirit Day
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
*FREE T-Shirt to all attendees*
11:00am-2:00pm Lunch
Location: N-Wing cafeteria & Campus Center Food Court
12:00pm-3:00pm The After Party
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
3:00pm Free Canoeing on Lake Fred
Location: Lakeside Lodge Oasis
3:00pm Sankofa Welcome Reception
Location: Campus Center Meeting Room 5
4:00pm-6:00pm Find your classroom locations with the help of TALONS! (feel free to bring your class schedule with you)
Location: Meet in Campus Center Grand Hall
Sunday September 4, 2022
9:15am-10:00am Choose to RISE
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
10:00am-11:15am Let's Talk about Sex
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
11:15am-1:00pm Lunch with Live Music
Location: Food Hall @ N-Wing & Campus Center Food Court
11:00am-1:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
1:00pm-2:00pm Mandatory Osprey Wellness
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
2:15pm-3:15pm Mandatory Diversi-Tea
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
3:15pm-4:00pm SUPD 101
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
4:00pm-5:30pm Dinner & Karaoke
Location: Food Hall @ N-Wing & Campus Center Food Court
5:00pm Women’s Soccer v. Scranton
Location: Turf Field
7:00pm Think Fast Trivia Game
Location: Campus Center Event Room
7:00pm Game Room Open
Location: Campus Center
9:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Monday September 5, 2022
8:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ N-Wing & Dunkin Donuts
11am-12:15pm (doors open at 10:30am) Mandatory Spirit Day
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
*FREE T-Shirt to all attendees*
11:00am-2:00pm Lunch
Location: Food Hall @ N-Wing & Campus Center Food Court
12:00pm-3:00pm The After Party
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
3:00pm Free Canoeing on Lake Fred
Location: Lakeside Lodge Oasis
3:00pm Sankofa Welcome Reception
Location: Campus Center Meeting Room 5
4:00pm-6:00pm Find your classroom locations with the help of TALONS! (feel free to bring your class schedule with you)
Location: Meet in Campus Center Grand Hall
Sunday September 4, 2022
8:00am-9:00am Commuters Pick Up Stockton ID
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
9:00am Mandatory Welcome to the Nest
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
9:15am-10:00am Mandatory Choose to RISE
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
10:00am-11:15am Mandatory Let's Talk about Sex
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
11:15am-1:00pm Lunch with Live Music
Location: Food Hall @ N-Wing & Campus Center Food Court
11:00am-1:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
1:00pm-2:00pm Mandatory Osprey Wellness
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
2:15pm-3:15pm Mandatory Diversi-Tea
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
3:15pm-4:00pm Mandatory SUPD 101
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
4:00pm-5:30pm Dinner & Karaoke
Location: Food Hall @ N-Wing & Campus Center Food Court
5:00pm Women’s Soccer v. Scranton
Location: Turf Field
7:00pm Think Fast Trivia Game
Location: Campus Center Event Room
7:00pm Game Room Open
Location: Campus Center
9:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Monday September 5, 2022
8:00am Breakfast
Location: Food Hall @ N-Wing & Dunkin Donuts
11am-12:15pm (doors open at 10:30am) Mandatory Spirit Day
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
*FREE T-Shirt to all attendees*
11:00am-2:00pm Lunch
Location: N-Wing cafeteria & Campus Center Food Court
12:00pm-3:00pm The After Party
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
3:00pm Free Canoeing on Lake Fred
Location: Lakeside Lodge Oasis
3:00pm Sankofa Welcome Reception
Location: Campus Center Meeting Room 5
4:00pm-6:00pm Find your classroom locations with the help of TALONS! (feel free to bring your class schedule with you)
Location: Meet in Campus Center Grand Hall
Monday September 5, 2022
12:30pm-1:30pm Wise Osprey Meet & Greet - Prizes will be raffled to attendees who complete the assessment!
Location: TRLC (Townsend Residential Life Center) Multipurpose Room
12:30pm-1:30pm Wise Ospreys Pick Up Stockton ID
Location: TRLC (Townsend Residential Life Center) Multipurpose Room
2:00pm-4:00pm Find your classroom locations with the help of TALONS! (feel free to bring your class schedule with you)
Location: Meet in Campus Center Grand Hall
Welcome Week Schedule Spring 2022
All new students are invited to attend all events noted on your Welcome Week schedule, as they will open new doors for you to meet your peers, help you become familiar with the institution, and show you how to safely and successfully assimilate into the campus community. Some events are mandatory for all new students no matter if you are a first-year student, transfer student, commuter, or residential student and attendance will be taken.
Find your Welcome Week Schedule below by selecting the appropriate tab according to your residential or commuter status. All new residential students should have received communication from the office of Residential Life inviting you to select a check-in date and timeslot.
Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all Welcome Week meals. This Welcome Week schedule is subject to change, check this website for our most up to date version!
Friday January 14, 2022
5:00pm MANDATORY Virtual Welcome Week Presentation & Assessment has been sent to your Stockton email and must be completed by Friday January 21, 2022 at 5:00pm
Saturday January 15, 2022
1:00pm Women’s Basketball Game vs Rutgers-Newark, Big Blue Sports Center
3:00pm Men’s Basketball Game vs. Rutgers-Newark, Big Blue Sports Center
Sunday January 16, 2022
3pm-5pm Commuter ID Card Pick-up, Campus Center Coffee House
7pm-8:30pm New Student Social, Location Campus Center Coffee House. Free T-shirt and Stockton water bottle to attendees! Commuter ID Pick-up available at this event!
10:00am-11:30pm Campus Center Game room open daily
Monday January 17, 2022
8:30am-3:00pm Day of Service (free lunch and giveaway included), various locations. Register by clicking the link!
Tuesday January 18, 2022
Classes Begin
12:00pm-2:00pm Campus Resources Info Fair, Campus Center 1st floor
8:00pm SET Paint Night, Campus Center Coffee House
Wednesday January 19, 2022
12:00pm-2:00pm Campus Resources Info Fair, Campus Center 1st floor
Thursday January 20, 2022
9am-11:30am Drop in with the Dean, Campus Center Grand Hall, Free hot beverage to attendees (tea, coffee, hot chocolate)
8pm How to Talk to Anyone, Campus Center Event Room
Sunday January 23, 2022
8pm SET Soup Bar, Campus Center Coffee House (free soup meal)
Monday January 24, 2022
5pm Rewriting the Narrative: Addressing Healthy Relationships in Communities of Color, Campus Center Board of Trustees Room
Tuesday January 25, 2022
10am-3pm Get Involved Fair, A-J Wing & Campus Center Grand Hall
4:30pm SPACES Reception, Campus Center Event Room
8pm SET's Let's TACO Bout It, Campus Center Coffee House (free tacos, open mic)
Wednesday January 26, 2022
10am-3pm Get Involved Fair, A-J Wing & Campus Center Grand Hall
8:00pm Mens Basketball Game vs Rowan, Big Blue Sports Center
Welcome Week Schedule 2021
All new students should be attending all Welcome Week events noted on your Welcome Week schedule, as they will open new doors for you to meet your peers, help you become familiar with the institution, and show you how to safely and successfully assimilate into the campus community. Some events are mandatory for all new students no matter if you are a first-year student, transfer student, commuter, or residential student and attendance will be taken.
Find your Welcome Week Schedule below by selecting the appropriate tab according to your residential or commuter status. All new residential students should have received communication from the office of Residential Life inviting you to select a check-in date and timeslot.
Please note: Students must utilize their meal plans or personal funds for all Welcome Week meals. This Welcome Week schedule is subject to change, check this website for our most up to date version!
Friday September 3, 2021
9:00am-5:00pm Therapy Dogs
Location: Campus Center Coffee House next to Dunkin Donuts
11:00am-12:00pm Optional Yoga (BYO yoga mat)
Location: I-Wing Gym
11:00am-2:00pm Optional Lunch
Location: N-Wing Cafeteria & Campus Center Food Court
1:00pm-2:00pm Optional Salsa Dancing Lesson
Location: I-Wing Gym
2:00pm-3:00pm Optional Wellness Fair
Location: Campus Center Coffee House next to Dunkin Donuts
3:00pm-4:00pm Optional Nature Walk
Location: Meet @ Dunkin Donuts
4:00pm-5:00pm Dinner
Location: N-Wing Cafeteria & Campus Center Food Court
5:00pm-6:00pmMandatory Residential Life Meeting
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
6:00pm-7:00pmMandatory True Life 101
Location: Performing Arts Center
7:15pm-8:15pm Inclusive & Diverse SPACES Mixer
Location: Campus Center Coffee House & Game Room
8:00pm-9:30pm Whose Line is it Anyway?
Location: Campus Center Event Room
9:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Saturday September 4, 2021
8:00am-9:00am Breakfast
Location: N-Wing Cafeteria & Dunkin Donuts
9:00amMandatory Welcome to the Nest
Location: Campus Center Event Room
9:15am-10:00amMandatory Choose to RISE
Location: Campus Center Event Room
10:00am-11:15amMandatory Let's Talk about Sex
Location: Campus Center Event Room
11:00am-1:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-wing
11:15am-1:00pm Lunch
Location: N-Wing Cafeteria & Campus Center Food Court
11:00am-1:00pm Live Music
Location: Campus Center Food Court
11:00am-1:00pm Chartwells Pop-Up Snack Station
Location: Independence Plaza
1:00pm-2:00pmMandatory What's in Your Cup?
Location: Campus Center Event Room
*FREE Water Bottle to all attendees*
2:00pm-3:00pmMandatory Diversi-Tea
Location: Campus Center Event Room
3:00pm-4:00pmMandatory Osprey Chat
Location: Upper F-Wing Classrooms
4:00pm-5:30pm Optional Energizers
Location: Campus Center Meeting Rooms
Energizer 1: Improv
Location: CC Meeting Room 1
Energizer 2: Music Challenge
Location: CC Meeting Room 2
Energizer 3: Pop Culture and Stockton Trivia
Location: CC Meeting Room 3
Energizer 4: Speed Friending
Location: CC Meeting Room 4
Energizer 5: Just Dance
Location: CC Meeting Room 5
5:30pm-7:00pm Dinner/Karaoke
Location: Campus Center Food Court
7:00pm-8:30pm Think Fast! Trivia Game
Location: Campus Center Event Room
9:00pm-10:30pm Movie Night
Location: Campus Center Event Room
9:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
8:00am Breakfast
Location: N-Wing Cafeteria & Dunkin Donuts
9:00am-12:00pm Beach Day in AC
Location: Stockton's Atlantic City Residential Complex
11:00am-2:00pm Lunch
Location: N-Wing cafeteria & Campus Center Food Court
11:00am-1:00pm Live Music
Location: Campus Center Food Court
11:00am-1:00pm Chartwells Pop-Up Snack Station
Location: D-wing Courtyard
11:00am-2:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
2:00pm-3:00pm Meditation
Location: I-Wing Gym
3:30pm Men's Soccer vs. NYU
Location: G. Larry James Stadium
5:30pm-7:00pm Dinner/Karaoke
Location: N-Wing Cafeteria & Campus Center Food Court
6:30pm-8:00pm Play Fair
Location: I-Wing Gym
9:00pm SET Party
Location I-Wing Gym
9:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Monday September 6, 2021
8:00am Breakfast
Location: N-Wing Cafeteria & Dunkin Donuts
9:30am-12:00pm: Mandatory Spirit Day
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
*FREE T-Shirt to all attendees*
11:00am-2:00pm Lunch
Location: N-Wing cafeteria & Campus Center Food Court
12:00pm-3:00pm The After Party
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
1:00pm-2:00pm Sankofa Kick Start Social
Location: Campus Center Event Room
Saturday September 4, 2021
9:00am-5:00pm Therapy Dogs
Location: Campus Center Coffee House next to Dunkin Donuts
11:00am-12:00pm Optional Yoga (BYO yoga mat)
Location: I-Wing Gym
11:00am-2:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
11:00am-1:00pm Chartwells Pop-Up Snack Station
Location: Independence Plaza
12:00pm-1:00pm Optional Salsa Dancing Lesson
Location: I-Wing Gym
1:00pm-2:00pm Optional Lunch
Location: N-Wing Cafeteria & Campus Center Food Court
2:00pm-3:00pm Optional Wellness Fair
Location: Campus Center Coffee House next to Dunkin Donuts
3:00pm-4:00pm Optional Nature Walk
Location: Meet @ Dunkin Donuts
4:00pm-5:00pm Dinner
Location: N-Wing Cafeteria & Campus Center Food Court
5:00pm-6:00pmMandatory Residential Life Meeting
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
6:00pm-7:00pmMandatory True Life 101
Location: Performing Arts Center
7:00pm-8:30pm Think Fast! Trivia Game
Location: Campus Center Event Room
9:00pm-10:30pm Movie Night
Location: Campus Center Event Room
9:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Sunday September 5, 2021
8:00am Breakfast
Location: N-Wing Cafeteria & Dunkin Donuts
9:00amMandatory Welcome to the Nest
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
9:15am-10:00amMandatory Choose to RISE
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
10:00am-11:15amMandatory Let's Talk about Sex
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
11:15am-1:00pm Lunch with Live Music
Location: N-Wing Cafeteria & Campus Center Food Court
11:00am-1:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
11:00am-1:00pm Chartwells Pop-Up Snack Station
Location: D-wing Courtyard
1:00pm-2:00pmMandatory What's in Your Cup?
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
*FREE Water Bottle to all attendees*
2:00pm-3:00pmMandatory Diversi-Tea
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
3:00pm-4:00pm Energizers
Location: Campus Center Meeting Rooms
Energizer 1: Improv
Location: CC Meeting Room 1
Energizer 2: Music Challenge
Location: CC Meeting Room 2
Energizer 3: Pop Culture and Stockton Trivia
Location: CC Meeting Room 3
Energizer 4: Speed Friending
Location: CC Meeting Room 4
Energizer 5: Just Dance
Location: CC Meeting Room 5
4:00pm-5:30pm Dinner & Karaoke
Location: N-Wing Cafeteria & Campus Center Food Court
5:30pm-6:30pm Mandatory Osprey Chat
Location: Upper F-Wing Classrooms
6:30pm-8:00pm Play Fair
Location: I-Wing Gym
9:00pm SET Party
Location I-Wing Gym
9:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Monday September 6, 2021
8:00am Breakfast
Location: N-Wing Cafeteria & Dunkin Donuts
9:30am-12:00pm: Mandatory Spirit Day
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
*FREE T-Shirt to all attendees*
11:00am-2:00pm Lunch
Location: N-Wing cafeteria & Campus Center Food Court
12:00pm-3:00pm The After Party
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
1:00pm-2:00pm Sankofa Kick Start Social
Location: Campus Center Event Room
Sunday September 5, 2021
11:00am-1:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
11:00am-1:00pm Chartwells Pop-Up Snack Station
Location: D-wing Courtyard
1:00pm-2:00pmMandatory What's in Your Cup?
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
*FREE Water Bottle to all attendees*
2:00pm-3:00pmMandatory Diversi-Tea
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
3:15pm-4:15pmMandatory True Life 101
Location: Performing Arts Center
4:00pm-5:30pm Dinner & Karaoke
Location: N-Wing Cafeteria & Campus Center Food Court
5:30pm-6:30pm Mandatory Osprey Chat
Location: Classrooms
6:30pm-8:00pm Play Fair
Location: I-Wing Gym
9:00pm SET Party
Location I-Wing Gym
9:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Monday September 6, 2021
8:00am Breakfast
Location: N-Wing Cafeteria & Dunkin Donuts
9:30am-12:00pm: Mandatory Spirit Day
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
*FREE T-Shirt to all attendees*
11:00am-2:00pm Lunch
Location: N-Wing cafeteria & Campus Center Food Court
12:00pm-3:00pm The After Party
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
1:00pm-2:00pm Sankofa Kick Start Social
Location: Campus Center Event Room
Sunday September 5, 2021
8:00am-9:00am Commuters Pick Up Stockton ID
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
9:00amMandatory Welcome to the Nest
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
9:15am-10:00amMandatory Choose to RISE
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
10:00am-11:15amMandatory Let's Talk about Sex
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
11:00am-1:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
11:00am-1:00pm Chartwells Pop-Up Snack Station
Location: D-wing Courtyard
11:15am-1:00pm Lunch with Live Music
Location: N-Wing Cafeteria & Campus Center Food Court
1:00pm-2:00pmMandatory What's in Your Cup?
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
*FREE Water Bottle to all attendees*
2:00pm-3:00pmMandatory Diversi-Tea
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
3:15pm-4:15pmMandatory True Life 101
Location: Performing Arts Center
4:00pm-5:30pm Dinner & Karaoke
Location: N-Wing Cafeteria & Campus Center Food Court
5:30pm-6:30pm Mandatory Osprey Chat
Location: Upper F-Wing Classrooms
6:30pm-8:00pm Play Fair
Location: I-Wing Gym
9:00pm SET Party
Location I-Wing Gym
9:00pm Volleyball & Basketball
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
Monday September 6, 2021
8:00am Breakfast
Location: N-Wing Cafeteria & Dunkin Donuts
9:30am-12:00pm: Mandatory Spirit Day
Location: Big Blue Sports Center
*FREE T-Shirt to all attendees*
11:00am-2:00pm Lunch
Location: N-Wing cafeteria & Campus Center Food Court
12:00pm-3:00pm The After Party
Location: Housing 2/3 Quad
12:00pm-4:00pm Mailroom Open
Location: Lower E-Wing
1:00pm-2:00pm Sankofa Kick Start Social
Location: Campus Center Event Room
