September 8, 2026 – October 11, 2026
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. Please check back for the full list of events by mid-August.
2026 Weeks of Welcome Schedule
Please see below for scheduled events. As a note, this page will be frequently updated with new events!
September 8 – September 13: Welcome!
Tuesday, September 8
- 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
- OSE Welcome Back Pop-Up Table |12 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Student Center
- Student Center Open House | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Various Locations in Student Center
- First Week Kick Back | 5 to 7 p.m. | Residential Quad (Rain Location: Anacon Hall)
Wednesday, September 9
- Hawk Hot Spots | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Various Locations
- Brunch Out Loud | 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Intercultural Center
- Academic Welcome | 2:45 p.m. | Pollak Theatre
- Lights, Camera, Trivia! Featured Film: 10 Things I Hate About You | 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. | Shadow Lawn
Thursday, September 10
- Hawk Hot Spots | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Various Locations
- Kona After Midnight | 7:00p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Shadow Lawn
Friday, September 11
- Unity Cookout | 1 to 3 p.m. | Intercultural Center Patio
- Blue Hawk Records Campfire Jam | 7 to 9 p.m. | Residential Quad (Rain Location: Anacon Hall)
Saturday, September 12
- “Foodtrucktemberfest” | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Monmouth Park Raceway (Oceanport, NJ)
- First Week Face Off : Battle of the Buildings | 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Great Lawn Turf Field
Sunday, September 13
- Lego and Eggo | 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Shadow Lawn
September 14 – September 20: Getting Involved
Monday, September 14
- Poster Sale | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Student Center Patio (Rain Location: Anacon Hall)
- LatinX Heritage Month Kick Off | 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Student Center Patio
Tuesday, September 15
- Poster Sale | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Student Center Patio (Rain Location: Anacon Hall)
- Meet the Greeks | 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. | Shadow Lawn
Wednesday, September 16
- Poster Sale | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Student Center Patio (Rain Location: Anacon Hall)
- Involvement Fair | 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Shadow Lawn
Thursday, September 17
- Thursday Alternative: Harry Potter Trivia Night | 7 p.m. | Anacon Hall
Friday, September 18
- Friday Night Live: Hawkventure | 7 to 10 p.m. | Residential Quad
Saturday, September 19
- Hawk Saturdays: Rollerskating Night | 5 to 8 p.m. | Student Center Anacon
September 21 – September 27: Academics and Career Readiness
Monday, September 21
- Hazing Prevention Week
- Donation Drive for Professional Clothing | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Rebecca Stafford Student Center
Tuesday, September 22
- Local Business Fair | 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Shadow Lawn
Wednesday, September 23
- FREE Professional Clothing Giveaway for Monmouth students | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | RSSC, Anacon A & B
- Involvement Fair Rain Date | 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Shadow Lawn
Thursday, September 24
- First Year Advising and Academic Support Fair | Nagy Commons (Student Center Patio) | 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday Alternative: Cookie Walk | 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Various On Campus Locations
Friday, September 25
- Viva Latin Celebration – Chipeo Car Event | 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Plangere Parking Lot
- Sleepy with SAB | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Nagy Common
- Alpha Xi Delta: Football Frenxi | 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Hesse Field
Saturday, September 26
- Alpha Chi Rho Car Show | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Plangere Lot
- Hawk Saturdays: Name that Tune | 7 p.m. | Pinewood Lounge
September 28 -October 4: Wellness & Homecoming Week
Monday, September 28
- Panhellenic Spirit Week
Tuesday, September 29
- Shadow’s Birthday! | 12 p.m. – 2p.m. | Nagy Common (Rain Location Anacon Hall)
Wednesday, September 30
- Panhellenic Dip Night | 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. | Great Hall Fountain Room (Rain Location Anacon A)
Thursday, October 1
- International Coffee Day! | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Student Center
Friday, October 2
- IMALIVE Mental Health Fair | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.| Anacon Hall
- Homecoming Food Trucks and Block Party | 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Residential Quad
Saturday, October 3
- Homecoming Weekend Football vs Towson | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Ocean First Bank Center and Commuter Parking Lot
October 5 – October 11: Inclusion and Belonging
Monday, October 5
- Dough it Yourself | 7:30 p.m. | Magill Dining Hall
Tuesday, October 6
Wednesday, October 7
Thursday, October 8
Friday, October 9
- National Coming Out Day | 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Nagy Common
- Friday Night Live: Cake Wars | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Pinewood Lounge
Saturday, October 10
- The Big Event | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Location TBD
- Hawk Saturdays: Haunted Maze Trip | 7 to 10 p.m.| Wall Township