Welcome Events 2023
Welcome Events
Monday, August 7th
1st Day of Fall Semester
Jeanne’s Gelato Truck
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
By the Bell Tower
![jeannes'gelato Jeanne's Gelato](https://www.oak.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/jeannesgelato.jpg)
Pool Party
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Princeton Aquatic Center
![princeton-aquatic-center Princeton Aquatic Center](https://www.oak.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/princeton-aquatic-center.jpg)
Tuesday, August 8th
![stop-watch](https://www.oak.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/stop-watch.webp)
Minute-to-Win-It
7:00 PM
SLC Cafeteria
Resident Student Mandatory Meeting
9:00 PM
SLC Cafeteria
Wednesday, August 9th
Chapel Day
Chapel Service
11:00 AM
Provance Memorial Chapel
![OCU Chapel 8.25.21-29](https://www.oak.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/OCU-Chapel-8.25.21-29-1-scaled.jpg)
Painting Party
7:00 PM
Student Life Center
![Used brushes on an artist's palette of colorful oil paint used paint brushes on a palette covered with colorful paints.](https://www.oak.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/painting-party.jpg)
Thursday, August 10th
![tie dye pattern abstract background.](https://www.oak.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/tie-dye.jpg)
Tie-Dye Mixer with your Student Government Association
7:00 – 9:00 PM
SLC Underground
Friday, August 11th
Last Day to Add/Drop Classes for Semester
![neon-bash](https://www.oak.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/neon-bash-e1689702358745.webp)
Neon Bash
7:00 PM
SLC Underground
Saturday, August 12th
![sand-volleyball](https://www.oak.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/sand-volleyball.jpg)
Luau & Sand Volleyball
6:00 PM
By Tennis Courts
Sunday, August 13th
![smores smore in front of campfire](https://www.oak.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/smores.jpg)
Sports & S’Mores at New Lake
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Transportation available for those who need it.
Monday, August 14th
![Outdoor-Movie people sitting on blankets to watch outdoor movie](https://www.oak.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Outdoor-Movie.jpg)
Movie Night
9:00 PM
Grassy Knoll
Tuesday, August 15th
![smores smore in front of campfire](https://www.oak.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/smores.jpg)
Organization Day
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
SLC, Main Level
Wednesday, August 16th
Chapel Service
11:00 AM
Provance Memorial Chapel
![IMG_4528 smore in front of campfire](https://www.oak.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_4528.jpg)
Word Art
7:00 PM
SLC Underground
Design Your Name in Street Art – a great way to decorate your room!
![love-can-change-world street art "love can change the world"](https://www.oak.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/love-can-change-world.jpg)
Thursday, August 17th
![Name_That_Tune_2021 smore in front of campfire](https://www.oak.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Name_That_Tune_2021.webp)
Name That Tune Gameshow – by Matrix
12:00 Noon
SLC, Cafeteria
Friday, August 18th
![Mario-Kart-8-Deluxe-Booster-Course smore in front of campfire](https://www.oak.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Mario-Kart-8-Deluxe-Booster-Course.jpg)
Mario Cart Tournament
7:00 PM
SLC, Gaming Room
Fast Food Friday
9:00 PM
SLC, Underground
Saturday, August 19th
![holiday-world smore in front of campfire](https://www.oak.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/holiday-world-1.jpg)
Brunch – Residents w/ Meal Plan
10:00 – 11:00 AM
SLC, Cafeteria
Holiday World Day Trip
10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Bus Leaves at 10:30 AM
Dinner – Residents w/ Meal Plan
5:00 – 7:00 PM
SLC, Cafeteria
Campus Life
Visit the University Calendar, or check the schedule outside the Student Life Office to see more events happening throughout the semester.