SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday August 19 – Day 1
Residence Hall Move-In Help, 8am – 3pm
If you live on campus, university faculty, staff & administrators will be on hand to assist you with moving those big boxes into your Residence Hall. Look for the hard working people in the “Arizona Red” shirts.
Super Signing Bonus Event , 8:30am – 4:30pm
Career Services, Student Union Memorial Center Suite 411
Register for Campus Interviewing anytime Monday through Friday during Wildcat Welcome and in addition to great opportunities to interview for internships and full-time positions, you’ll get a surprise giveaway (as long as they last).
Free Movie, 7 pm
Gallagher Theater, SUMC
Student Union Memorial Center Food Court
The Activities Board presents a Free Screening – I love you Man
Thursday August 20 – Day 2
Residence Hall Move-In Help, 8am – 3pm
See Day 1 for Details
Super Signing Bonus Event, 8:30am – 4: 30pm
See Day 1 for Details
Army ROTC Open House 9am – 4pm
South Hall (ROTC Building)
Prospective ROTC students and guardians, come tour our building and hear all about the wonderful opportunities that Army ROTC has to offer while you’re at the UA, and the impact it may have on your future endeavors. Refreshments will be served; Cookout, 11am-1pm.
Wildcat Sizzle, 7 – 10pm
Park Student Union Lawn
Kick back and meet new friends in the grassy area outside Park Student Union (PSU). Play sand volleyball and listen to music. Sponsored by Residence Life.
Friday August 21 – Day 3
Super Signing Bonus Event, 8:30am – 4:30pm
See Day 1 for Details
Shopping at Fry’s and Tucson Mall , 10am – 6pm
Free shuttles leave UA every half hour from Park Student Union (PSU) Shuttle Stop, and in front of Centennial Hall. Pick up those essential items that you forgot to pack. Sponsored by Fry’s Food Stores and Parking and Transportation.
Wildcat Welcome Barbecue, 6 pm
Student Union Memorial Center, Grand Ballroom
Tickets available online and at the event
$5 UA students, $10 others. We have a BBQ that will excite your nose and tickle your tongue. Come see how we do it Arizona style – including entertainment and a welcome from University officials.
Friday Night LIVE!!!, 8pm-1:30am
The Cellar, Gallagher Theater, SUMC Games Room and UA Mall
Get WILD for FNL! On the Mall and in the Union, get FREE pizza, play on the inflatable obstacle course, challenge your friends in the Rock Band tournament and get your philanthropy on with Ben's Bells, Crafts and bone marrow matching. And if that weren't enough: LIVE MUSIC featuring The Summer Set (myspace.com/thesummerset) with special guests The Amorous; LIVE Comedy with Joe Devito (joedevito.com) and Comedy Corner AND a FREE midnight showing of Terminator Salvation.
The BOARD’s Comedy Corner 8:30 pm
The Cellar, SUMC
Come enjoy the campus tradition of the BOARD’s Comedy Corner improv humor. Content may contain adult themes and material.
Saturday August 22 – Day 4
Shopping at Fry’s and Tucson Mall , Noon – 6pm
Free shuttles leave UA every half hour from Park Student Union (PSU) Shuttle Stop, and in front of Centennial Hall. Pick up those essential items that you forgot to pack. Sponsored by Fry’s Food Stores and Parking and Transportation.
Honors College New Student Launch, 2-6pm
Social Sciences, Room 100
Honors students, kick off the academic year with a welcome from the Dean, followed by small group discussions of the Common Reading with faculty, staff and fellow students around the topic of memory, and exploration of the hidden treasures of the campus. Then enjoy refreshments and music at Slonaker House where you can chat with Honors College staff, pick up your first-year experience passports, and learn about clubs, groups and activities of special interest to Honors students. Door prizes will help you create new memories. Contact Stephanie Levitt, slevitt@email.arizona.edu, with questions.
Annual Residence Hall Association Block Party, 6 – 10pm
UA Mall
This exciting annual event is a great way to kick off your year. The Block Party provides students with a FREE festival of campus dining, great music and an opportunity to meet hundreds of new and returning Wildcats. Be sure to bring your roommate, friends and everyone you know. Contact RHA at (520) 621-4894 with questions. Sponsored by the Residence Hall Association (RHA) in partnership with Arizona Student Unions.
Sunday August 23 – Day 5
Shopping at Fry’s and Tucson Mall, Noon – 5pm
Free shuttles leave UA every half hour from Park Student Union (PSU) Shuttle Stop, and in front of Centennial Hall. Pick up those essential items that you forgot to pack. Sponsored by Fry’s Food Stores and Parking and Transportation.
Wildcat Bon Voyage Brunch, 11am – 1pm
Student Union Memorial Center, South Ballroom
The Parents & Family Association invites you to join us for a fun-filled brunch and a chance to say a formal “good-bye” to your student. Tickets are $20/person.
Register here
Freshman Convocation, 6pm
Centennial Hall
Join us the evening before classes begin for the official and formal induction of The University of Arizona Class of 2013.
Residence Hall Wing Meetings
If you live in a Residence Hall, see your RA for details.
Monday August 24 – Day 6
First Day of Classes
Ask Me, 7:30 am – 3pm
UA Mall
Visit the Ask Me Information booth at the center of the UA Mall to help you navigate all of the systems and processes at the start of the year.
Super Signing Bonus Event, 8:30am – 4:30pm
See Day 1 for Details
Campus Computing Help, 9am - 4pm
UA Mall
Trying to connect to the University network or UAWiFi? Need antivirus software? Have other computing questions? UITS will get you connected with hands-on help or info-to-go!
Back to School Poster Sale , 9am – 6pm
UA Mall
Stop by and choose your new room decorations from a variety of posters from movies, art, music, black & white photography and more. Sponsored by The Activities Board.
Get REC’D,
11am – 1pm
UA Mall
Information, games, and silly fun will greet you on the mall. Come by and see what Campus REC has to offer for the year. There will be lots of contest and giveaways including FREE eegee’s. Everyone has a chance to win a welcome gift. The Big Event is coming soon to the Rec Center! Sponsored by Eegee’s and Campus Rec
Fusion @ the Rec, 6 – 9 pm
Student Recreation Center
Energize yourself with a visit to the Rec Center. Check out all of the health, wellness and sport opportunities UA has to offer you! Visit the health and sports fair designed to help orient you to what “Fusion” has in store for you during your first semester at the UA. Bring your friends or meet new ones. Work out or play a friendly game of Dodgeball or just shoot hoops. Kick start your semester with a healthy step forward. Sponsored by Army ROTC and Campus Rec