Welcome U

Students at Welcome U

Welcome U is Aurora University’s orientation series designed to assist students in the transition to college. The sessions represent a wide range of topics to support student success at Aurora University.

FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN: Welcome U is a component of IDS1150: The First Year Experience (FYE) and includes both virtual (Zoom) and in-person (on-campus) sessions. All incoming freshmen are required to attend all sessions as part of FYE.

FOR INCOMING TRANSFER STUDENTS: Welcome U is a series of optional virtual presentations. Transfer students are encouraged to attend any virtual sessions of interest to them as they prepare to enter Aurora University.

Virtual Sessions

August 7–10  |  30-minute sessions

Incoming freshmen are required to attend sessions on the date and time of their choice for a total of four 30-minute sessions.

August 14–17  |  45-minute sessions

Incoming freshmen are required to attend sessions on the date and time of their choice for a total of four 45-minute sessions.

Please click here for a planning worksheet to help you stay organized.


In-person Sessions

Incoming freshmen are required to attend ONE on-campus Welcome U event prior to the start of the fall semester. Commuting students will have the option to attend on Tuesday, August 22, or Thursday, August 24. Residential students will attend on Saturday, August 26, following move-in on Friday, August 25. Each on-campus event will be 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

FRESHMEN COMMUTER STUDENTS, please register for an on-campus Welcome U event by Monday, August 14. The August 22 event is full. To register for the August 24 event, click here.

FRESHMEN RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS will automatically be registered for the on-campus Welcome U event on Saturday, August 26.

ALL TRANSFER STUDENTS are invited to attend Discover AU on Friday, August 18. Check-in for this event will begin at 8 a.m.; the program will run from 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Transfer students can register for this event here.


Activities

Students and Sammy Spartan
Students at a food truck.
Students playing games.
Students playing games.
Student with a beach ball.
Students at a table.

Friday, August 25

Activity Time and Location Description
Freshmen Fest 5–8 p.m. on the Quad

Activities will include inflatable games and a giant photo booth.

Food includes hot dogs, chips, beverages, and desserts.

Trivia 8:30–10 p.m. in Crimi Auditorium

Tease your brain and win fun prizes!

Saturday, August 26

Activity Time and Location Description
Spartan Block Party 3–6 p.m. on the Quad

Activities will include outdoor games and music.

Movie Night At sunset, approximately 8–10 p.m., on the Quad

Popcorn, candy, and pop will be provided.

Sunday, August 27
Activity Time and Location Description
New Student Convocation 9–10 a.m. in Thornton Gymnasium

Join the rest of your class for an official welcome to AU by President Dr. Rivera-Mills, faculty, alumni, and Sammy Spartan!

New Student Brunch 10 a.m.–12 p.m., on the Quad