September 2, 2025 – October 4, 2025
Welcome to Monmouth! Weeks of Welcome take place during the first five weeks of the fall semester and consist of programs and events to help build community, foster new relationships, and navigate campus. We can’t wait to welcome our incoming students and support you. Check out the many events happening during our Weeks of Welcome.
2025 Weeks of Welcome Schedule
Please see below for scheduled events. As a note, this page will be frequently updated with new events!
September 2 – September 7: Welcome!
Tuesday, September 2
- Hawk Hot Spots | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Various Locations
- Commuter Student Luncheon | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Student Center Anacon Hall
- SGA Hitch-a-Ride | Noon | Various Locations
- Student Center Open House | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Various Locations in Student Center
- SAB Butterfly Garden | 3 to 5 p.m. | Shadow Lawn (Rain Location: Anacon Hall)
Wednesday, September 3
- Hawk Hot Spots | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Various Locations
- OSE Marketing Table | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Nagy Common
- OSE Ice Cream Cart | 12 to 2 p.m. | Nagy Common
- SGA Hitch-a-Ride | Noon | Various Locations
- Academic Welcome | 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Pollak Theatre
- SAB Tie Dye and DIY | 6 to 8 p.m. | Residential Quad (Rain Location: Anacon Hall)
Thursday, September 4
- Hawk Hot Spots | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Various Locations
- SGA Hitch-a-Ride | Noon | Various Locations
- OSE Welcome Back Pop Up | 12 to 4 p.m. | Table in front of Office of Student Engagement; 2nd Floor of the Student Center
- SAB Glow Disco | 6 to 9 p.m. | Residential Quad (Rain Location: Anacon Hall)
Friday, September 5
- SGA Hitch-a-Ride | Noon | Various Locations
- Unity Cookout | 12 to 3 p.m. | Intercultural Center Patio
- Blue Hawk Records Campfire Jam | 7 to 10 p.m. | Residential Quad (Rain Location: Anacon Hall)
Saturday, September 6
- SAB Hawk & Harvest Farmers Market | 12 to 3 p.m. | Residential Quad (Rain Location: Anacon Hall)
- The Survey Game Show | 7 to 10 p.m. | Anacon Hall
Sunday, September 7
- Weekend Shuttle: Jersey Shore Outlets| 12 to 4 p.m. | Depart from Student Center Parking Lot
September 8 – September 14: Getting Involved
Monday, September 8
- Poster Sale | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Student Center Patio (Rain Location: Anacon Hall)
- Hawks Lead Here: Hawk Hub App Basics | 12 to 1 p.m. | Student Center Room 202 B
Tuesday, September 9
- Poster Sale | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Student Center Patio (Rain Location: Anacon Hall)
- SAB & Sweets with Dough Co. | 12:45 p.m. until supplies run out | Swannack Gateway
- Meet the Greeks | 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. | Shadow Lawn
Wednesday, September 10
- Involvement Fair | 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Shadow Lawn
Thursday, September 11
- Thursday Alternative: DIY Charuterie Board Night | 7 p.m. | Nagy Common
Friday, September 12
- Friday Night Live: Firepit Friday & Bingo | 7 to 10 p.m. | Nagy Common
Saturday, September 13
- Weekend Shuttle: Freehold Dave & Busters/Freehold Mall | 12 to 4 p.m. | Depart from Student Center Parking Lot
- Hawk Saturdays: Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive & Dodge | 7 to 10 p.m. | Student Center Anacon
September 15 – September 21: Wellness
Monday, September 15
- Hackensack Meridian Health Information Table | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Student Center Info Booth Table
- Latinx Heritage Month Kickoff Celebration | 12 to 2 p.m. | Nagy Common
Tuesday, September 16
- Local Business Fair | 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Shadow Lawn
- Write One, Take One – What Do You Need To Hear Today? | 12:30 to 2 p.m. | Nagy Common
Wednesday, September 17
- What Is Your Mood Ring Not Telling You? | 12:30 to 2 p.m. | Nagy Common
- Panhellenic PNM Event | 6 to 8 p.m. | Great Hall Auditorium
- FSL (Fraternity/Sorority Life) 101| 9:30 p.m. | Pozycki Hall 115
Thursday, September 18
- Continue the Drawing | 12:30 to 2 p.m. | Nagy Common
- Thursday Alternative: Pickleball | 7 p.m. | Boylan Gym
Friday, September 20
- Family Weekend Study Abroad 101 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Bey Hall Auditorium Pre-registration Required
- Family Weekend Bowling Night | 6 to 9 p.m. | Ciniello Family Bowling Center
- Family Weekend Monmouth EDGE Ice Cream Social | 7 to 8 p.m. | Nagy Common
- Family Weekend Restaurant Gift Card Bingo | Beginning at 8 p.m. | Student Center Anacon Hall
Saturday, September 21
- Monmouth vs. Villanova| Kickoff at 1 p.m. | Kessler Stadium
- Family Weekend Casino Night | 7:30 to 10 p.m. | Great Hall
September 22 – September 28: Academic Support & Career Readiness
Monday, September 22
- Meet & Greet/Prepare for the Fairs | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Career Development Office (No appointment necessary)
- Hazing Prevention Week Kick Off | 12 to 2 p.m. | Student Center Anacon
Tuesday, September 23
- Advising Pit Stop | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Nagy Common Student Center Patio
- Meet & Greet/Prepare for the Fairs | 12. to 2 p.m. | Career Development Office (No appointment necessary)
- Hawks Lead Here: Professional Communication | 12 to 1 p.m. | Student Center Room 202B
Wednesday, September 24
- FREE Professional Clothing Closet Pop Up | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Student Center Anacon A
- SAB Moo, Fondue, & Chick Fil A Too!| 1 to 3 p.m. | Residential Quad
- What’s Your Learning Style? | 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. | Nagy Common Student Center Patio
- Phi Sig Pinktober Fest | 2 to 4 p.m. | Shadow Lawn
- Meet & Greet/Prepare for the Fairs | 2 to 4 p.m. | Career Development Office (No appointment necessary)
- FSL (Fraternity/Sorority Life) 101| 9:30 p.m. | Pozycki Hall 115
Thursday, September 25
- Citation Station | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Nagy Common Student Center Patio
- Meet & Greet/Prepare for the Fairs | 1 to 3 p.m. | Career Development Office (No appointment necessary)
- Thursday Alternative: Sushi Rolling with Chef Dan | 6 p.m. | Magill Commons Dining Hall
- Subiendo la Escalera (Climbing the Ladder): Latinx Heritage Month Alumni Career Panel | 6 p.m. | Great Hall 104 (Julian Abele Room)
Friday, September 26
- Meet & Greet/Prepare for the Fairs | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Career Development Office (No appointment necessary)
- Friday Night Live: SAB Fall Show | Doors open 6 p.m. | Pollak Theatre
Saturday, September 27
- Weekend Shuttle: Jenkinson’s Aquarium | 12 to 4 p.m. | Depart from Student Center Parking Lot
- Hawk Saturdays: Y2Karaoke | 6 to 9 p.m. | Nagy Common
September 29 – October 4: Cultural & Diversity Appreciation
Monday, September 29
- LIFT First-Year Mentoring Circle: Finding Community and Building a Home-Away-From-Home | 1 to 2 p.m. | Intercultural Center Lounge
Tuesday, September 30
- Pawffice Hours | 12:30 to 2 p.m. | Erlanger Garden/Outside of Edison hall
Wednesday, October 1
- OSE (Office of Student Engagement) Marketing Table | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Nagy Common
- DPhieE LipSync | 9 to 10:30 p.m. | OceanFirst Bank Center
Thursday, October 2
- Thursday Alternative: Cafe Con Cultura | 7 to 9 p.m. | Intercultural Center
Friday, October 3
- Food Truck Friday: Taco Truck | 12 p.m. | O-Circle
- Friday Night Live: SAB & LASO Latin Dance Night | 6 to 9 p.m. | Student Center Anacon
Saturday, October 4
- Hawk Saturdays: Six Flags Fright Fest Trip | 4 to 9 p.m.| Tickets will be available to purchase in the Office of Student Engagement
- Hawk Saturdays: Game Trailer | 7 to 10 p.m.| Location TBD