天美传媒

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Welcome Weekend

Welcome Weekend 2026

August 21-23

California

Schedule of Events

Move-In Information Available Here

Event

Location

Bouncehouse

Guesman Lawn

Bookstore open

Friday: 9 a.m.-4 pm. / Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Information Tent

Located in front of Natali Student Center

Pop Up Events

Various Campus Locations

Bus Service 

To Shopping Locations

 

Time

Event

Location

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

All Offices Open
Various Locations

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

New Student Move-In (Last Names A-M)

*First-Year 天美传媒 Students*

All Residence Halls.

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

New Student Move-In (Last Names N-Z)

*First-Year 天美传媒 Students*

All Residence Halls.

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Move-In Day Picnic

The annual Move-in Day Picnic is an indoor picnic in a much-needed cooler environment inside our dining halls. The picnic serves as a smooth transitional event that offers a final opportunity for parents and family members to have last-minute questions answered, meet and greet others, gather additional information, and enjoy a memorable lunch with students before leaving campus. Information fairs will take place outside of dining halls with campus resources.

Natali Student Center - Gold Rush Dining Hall

11:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Welcome Weekend Table Fair
Natali Student Center - Outside of Gold Rush Dining Hall

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

First Night Dinner

Don鈥檛 miss out on the First Night Dinner. ALL new students are welcome!

Natali Student Center - Gold Rush Dining Hall

5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Commuter Dinner & Welcome

Come learn more about your 鈥淗ome Away from Home鈥 and meet other Commuters.

Natali Student Center - Gold Rush Dining Hall

5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Residence Hall Meetings (MANDATORY)

All residents of University Housing will be required to meet with their Residence Director to go over rules, hall specific materials and conduct.

Steele Hall

(meeting locations will be posted in your assigned residence hall)

6:00p.m.

FIRST Night Reistration for Commuters
Steele Hall

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

FIRST Night 
  • Meet campus representatives and receive a warm welcome as the newest members of the 天美传媒 family!
  • FIRST Night Trivia. Put your 天美传媒 California knowledge to the test! Enjoy a fun evening of friendly competition, prizes and opportunities to learn more about campus.
  • The BIG Connect! This interactive experience is for everyone joining the 天美传媒 family for the first time and is a perfect way to make new and lasting campus friendships. You won鈥檛 want to miss out on the action!
Steele Hall

8:00p.m.

FIRST Night Late Night Snack

Enjoy a late-night snack of walking tacos, courtesy of Student Engagement

Natali Student Center 鈥 Performance Center Lobby

8:30p.m.

FIRST Night Entertainment

Student Activities Board presents Free Money Game Show

Natali Student Center - Performance Center

8:30p.m.

FIRST Night Entertainment

SAB Presents Free Money Game Show

Natali Student Center 

 

Time

Event

Location

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Breakfast
Natali Student Center 鈥 Gold Rush Dining Hall

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Limited Campus Offices Open

Open offices include Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Office of the Registrar, Wellness Services, Office for Students with Disabilities, Information Technology Services, Parking, Residence Life and Housing, Student Success and One Card (ID) services.

 

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

天美传媒 Campus Essentials

Key resources, services and information that will support your success at 天美传媒:

  • Career Services 鈥揝tudent Employment/Handshake/Career Coaching
  • Mental Wellness 鈥 Addressing healthy personal, emotional, and social interactions and services to assist with those interactions. And learning about the 天美传媒 Bystander Intervention Program, BIT.
  • Dean of Students 鈥 Code of Conduct, BIT (Behavior Intervention Team)
  • CORE 鈥 Welcoming Students to their new community!
Duda Hall 103, 202, 303

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Lunch
Natali Student Center 鈥 Gold Rush Dining Hall

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Take a break!

Take a minute to relax, set up your room, call mom or dad. We also have many spots across campus to check out too. Look for pop up events around campus.

On your own

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Returning Student Move-In

*Upperclassmen*

Residence Halls

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Meet your Welcome Weekend Leader (first year students)

Our Welcome Weekend Leaders are seasoned 天美传媒 students. You may have met one while you toured or made friends with one during New Student Orientation. Don鈥檛 forget to ask them questions; they LOVE questions! Free t-shirt to all students in attendance.

  • Student Lead 鈥淭op 10鈥
  • Getting Involved
  • Campus Connections
  • Dining Services 鈥 how to use meal plan
  • Tie-Dye T-Shirts
Duda Hall 103, 202, 303

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dinner
Natali Student Center - Gold Rush

4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Welcome Weekend Table Fair

Find various activities happening around Natali. 

Natali Student Center - Outside of Gold Rush Dining Hall

7:30 p.m.

Late Night Entertainment
Duda Hall Lawn

9:30 p.m.

4th Annual California Block Party

Student Activities Board presents Grocery Store Bingo immediately following the fireworks.

Natali Student Center - Performance Center

 

Time

Event

 Location

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Bookstore Opens
 

10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Brunch

*Students will use their meal plan*

Natali Student Center - Gold Rush

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Non-Denominational Spiritual Services
Natali Student Center - Vulcan Theater

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Choose your Adventure!

Have some fun shooting hoops at one of our outdoor courts, get into a friendly game of corn hole, or unwind with beginner鈥檚 yoga class. Some of these activities are based on a first come first serve basis.

Various Locations throughout campus

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Zipline
Keystone Lawn

12:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Club and Organization Fair 
On 3rd Street in front of Natali Student Center

*Rain Location: Inside Natali Student Center

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dinner

(Meal Plans)

Natali Student Center 鈥 Gold Rush Dining Hall

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Explore Campus

Find classrooms, finalize schedule details, get ready for the first day of class!

Natali Information Tent

8:00 p.m. 

天美传媒 Celebrates      

Enjoy a picnic sponsored by Student Government Association!

Closing ceremony of Welcome Weekend

 

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Schedule of Events

Move-In Information Available Here

Time

Event

Location

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

All Offices Open
 

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Campus Store Open
 

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

New Student Move-In (Last Names A-M)

*First Year 天美传媒 Students*

Suites on Main North & South

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

New Student Move-In (Last Names N-Z)

*First Year 天美传媒 Students*

Suites on Main North & South

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Move-In Day Picnic

The annual Move-In Day Picnic provides a welcome opportunity for students and their families to
take a break in a comfortable, air-conditioned setting. The picnic gives parents and family
members a chance to have last-minute questions answered, meet other families, gather important
information and enjoy lunch with their students before departing campus.

Eagle Commons Dining Hall

4:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

FIRST Night Dinner

Don鈥檛 miss out on the First Night Dinner. ALL new students are welcome!

Eagle Commons Dining Hall

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Commuter Social

Come learn more about your 鈥淗ome Away from Home鈥 and meet other Commuters.

Eagle Commons Dining Hall

5:45 p.m.

Residence Hall Meeting (MANDATORY)

All residents living in campus housing will be required to meet with Residence Life and Housing staff to review policies and procedures.

Tippin Gymnasium

6:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

FIRST Night
  • Meet campus representatives and receive a warm welcome as the newest members of the 天美传媒 family!
  • FIRST Night Kickoff. Meet some of our campus clubs and leaders, learn about the fun events happening at Welcome Weekend, and have a chance to win some prizes!
  • The BIG Connect! This interactive experience is for everyone joining the 天美传媒 family for the first time and is a perfect way to make new and lasting campus friendships. You won鈥檛 want to miss out on the action!
Tippin Gymnasium

8:00 p.m.

FIRST Night Entertainment - WINGO

Play BINGO and enjoy boneless wings and sides. 

Gemmell Student Center Complex 鈥 Multipurpose Room

 

Time

Event

Location

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Breakfast
Eagle Commons Dining Hall

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Limited Campus Offices Open

Open offices include Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Office of the Registrar, Wellness Services, Office for Students with Disabilities, Public Safety/Parking, Residence Life and Housing, One Card (ID) Services, Information Technology Services Help Desk, Student Success (Academic Coordinators) and the Campus Store.

Outside Becht Hall

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Penn West Campus Essentials

Key resources, services and information that will support your success at 天美传媒:

  • Career Services 鈥 Explore student employment opportunities, learn how to use Handshake and discover career coaching resources.
  • Mental Wellness 鈥 Addressing healthy personal, emotional and social interactions and services to assist with those interactions.
  • Dean of Students 鈥 Review the Student Code of Conduct and learn about the 天美传媒 Bystander Intervention program (BIT).
  • Office of Community, Opportunity, Responsibility and Engagement (CORE) 鈥 Connect with campus traditions, resources and opportunities while being welcomed into the 天美传媒 community.
Suites on Main North 鈥 Movie Theater

12:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Lunch
Eagle Commons Dining Hall

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Take a break!

Take a minute to relax, set up your room, call home or explore campus. Keep an eye out for pop-up activities and opportunities happening throughout the afternoon. Visit the Eagle Arcade and Lounges in Suites on Main South, Commuter Pod, or get a quick workout at our outdoor fitness court!

On Your Own

9:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Returning Student Move-In

 

3:00 p.m.

Meet your Welcome Weekend Leaders

Our Welcome Weekend leaders are experienced 天美传媒 students who are here to help you navigate your transition to campus life. Take advantage of this opportunity to ask questions, learn from their experience and connect with fellow first-year students.
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Attend this session and receive your first-year T-shirt! After the presentations, we will celebrate with a zipline, tie-dye, opportunities to connect with student leaders, snacks and more.

Suites on Main North 鈥 Movie Theater

4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dinner
Eagle Commons Dining Hall

8:00 p.m.

Survey Game Show

Get ready for a fun, interactive game-show experience inspired by Family Feud! Think on your feet, guess the most popular answers and compete for prizes. With multiple rounds and plenty of chances to participate, everyone has an opportunity to join the fun.
Open Mic Night and a nacho bar immediately following in the Suites on Main South Arcade         

Suites on Main North 鈥 Movie Theater

 

Time

Event

Location 

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Returning Student Move-In
Residence Halls

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Campus Store Open
 

10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Sunday Brunch (meal plans begin)
Eagle Commons Dining Hall

 

Sunday Reset!

Attend a local spiritual service -

 

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Club and Organization Fair

Attend a local spiritual service. Learn more here: Clarion County Spiritual Service Guide
Explore the Recreation Center (exercise, play basketball, or try out the outdoor fitness court) starting at noon.

Grass Area between Moore Hall & Library
Rain Location: Library Level A  

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Explore Campus & Find Your Classrooms  

Check in at the information tent to find classrooms, finalize schedule details, and visit the campus store. Student leaders (wearing blue) will be stationed around campus, available for questions and assistance with finding classrooms.

Between Moore Hall and Carlson Library

4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dinner

(Use Meal Plans)

Eagle Commons Dining Hall

 

Residence Hall Community Mandatory Floor Meetings

Please refer to signage on your floor announcing the time and location of your meeting.

 

8:00 p.m.

天美传媒 Celebrates

Wrap up Welcome Weekend and celebrate the start of your 天美传媒 journey.
Sponsored by the Student Government Association.

Hart Chapel

 

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Edinboro

Schedule of Events

Move-In Information Available Here

Time

Event

Location

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

All Offices Open
 

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Information Tent

Across from Frank G. Pogue Student Center

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

New Studet Move-In (Last Names A-M)

*First-Year 天美传媒 Students*

After moving in, feel free to tour campus with with your parents or guests.

All Residence Halls

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

New Student Move-In (Last Names N-Z)

*First-Year 天美传媒 Students*

After moving in, feel free to tour campus with your parents or guests. 

All Residence Halls

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Library Scavenger Hunt

Baron-Forness Library

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Move-in Day Picnic

The annual Move-In Day Picnic provides a welcome opportunity for students and their families to
take a break in a comfortable, air-conditioned setting. The picnic gives parents and family
members a chance to have last-minute questions answered, meet other families, gather important
information, and enjoy lunch with their students before departing campus.

Van Houten Dining Hall       

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Table Fair

Van Houten Dining Hall

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

FIRST Night Dinner 

Don鈥檛 miss out on the First Night Dinner. ALL new students are welcome!

Van Houten Dining Hall

5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Commuter Social

Come learn more about your 鈥淗ome Away from Home鈥 and meet other Commuters.

Van Houten Dining Hall - North

5:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

Residence Hall Meetings/ FIRST Night (MANDATORY)
  • Residence Hall meeting (Commuters will join at 6:15p.m.)
  • Campus Representatives welcome the newest members of the 天美传媒 Family!
  • FIRST Night Trivia. Put your 天美传媒 Edinbor knowledge to the test! FIRST Night Trivia will make you laugh, earn FREE prizes, and learn more about your campus. Special guests will include pipers, mascot, and the cheer team!
  • The BIG Connect! This experience is for everyone joining the 天美传媒 Family for the first time and is a perfect way to make new and lasting campus friendships. You won鈥檛 want to miss out on the action!
McComb Fieldhouse

8:30 p.m.

FIRST Night Entertainment

Taco Bar, Sweet Treats, karaoke, and more鈥. 

Free Daps Performance at 9p.m.

Frank G. Pogue Student Center 鈥 Celtic Court / Multipurpose Room

 

Time

Event

Location

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Breakfast
Van Houten Dining Hall

9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Information Tent
Across from Frank G. Pogue Student Center

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Library Scavenger Hunt

Baron-Forness Library

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Limited Campus Offices Open

Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Office of the Registrar, Wellness Services, Parking, Residence Life and Housing, Student Success and One Card (ID) services

 

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Penn West Campus Essentials

Key resources, services and information that will support your success at 天美传媒:

  • Career Services 鈥 Explore student employment opportunities, learn how to use Handshake and discover career coaching resources.
  • Mental Wellness 鈥 Learn about services that support personal, emotional and social well-being, as well as the 天美传媒 Bystander Intervention Team (BIT) and how students can help foster a safe and supportive campus community.
  • Dean of Students 鈥 Review the Student Code of Conduct.
  • Office of Community, Opportunity, Responsibility and Engagement (CORE) 鈥 Connect with campus traditions, resources and opportunities while being welcomed into the 天美传媒 community.
Frank G. Pogue Student Center 鈥 Room 143, Scot Cinema and Room 303

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Lunch
Van Houten Dining Hall

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

EMTA/ BORO Bikes

Learn about the EMTA bus service, BORO Bikes and the new Token Transit App.

Frank G. Pogue Student Center 鈥 Parking Lot

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Ropes Course Zipline

Meet in the Pogue parking lot near the statue to catch the shuttle to the zipline!

Frank G. Pogue Student Center 鈥 Parking Lot

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Take a Break!

Take a minute to relax, set up your room, call home or explore campus. Keep an eye out for pop-up activities and opportunities happening throughout the afternoon.

On your own

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Returning Student Move-In

*天美传媒 Upperclassmen*

Highlands Residence Halls

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Meet your Welcome Weekend Leader (first year students)

Our Welcome Weekend leaders are experienced 天美传媒 students who are here to help you navigate your transition to campus life. Take advantage of this opportunity to ask questions, learn from their experience and connect with fellow first-year students. All students attending this event will receive a free T-shirt.

  • Student Lead 鈥淭op 10鈥
  • Getting Involved
  • Campus Connections
  • Dining Services 鈥 how to use meal plan (could be moved to afternoon)
  • Tye Dye T-Shirts
Frank G. Pogue Student Center 鈥 Multipurpose Room

4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dinner
Van Houten Dining Hall

7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Boro Bash

Food trucks, Casino, Prizes, and Music presented by WFSE Fighting Scots Radio!

Frank G. Pogue Student Center 鈥 Back Patio / Lawn

 

Time

Event

Location

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Information Tent
Across from Frank G. Pogue Student Center

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Campus Store Open

Frank G. Pogue Student Center

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Library Scavenger Hunt

Baron 鈥 Forness Library

10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Sunday Brunch

(Your Meal Plan officially begins)

Van Houten Dining Hall

10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Non-Denominational Spiritual Service     

Learn about our religious organizations and where you can find services.

Frank G. Pogue Student Center 鈥 Scot Cinema

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Choose your Adventure!

Get into a friendly game of cornhole or check out the community scavenger hunt of local businesses.

Various Locations throughout campus

12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Rec Center Open
Frank G. Pogue Student Center

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Club and Organization Fair 
Standing Stones at Highlands (Rain Site: Frank G. Pogue Student Center 鈥 Multipurpose Room)

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dinner 

(Meal Plan)

Van Houten Dining Hall 

3:45 p.m.

Classroom Locator

Meet in the lobby of Pogue Student Center with your class schedule. Returning students will be available to show you around campus.

Frank G. Pogue Student Center - Lobby

8:00 p.m.

天美传媒 Celebrates

*New students only*

Frank G. Pogue Student Center - MPR

 

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