First Year Students Schedule
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First Year Students
Welcome Weekend 2019 Dates: First Year Students August 23 - 26
While you are encouraged to demonstrate mandatory attendance at all Welcome Weekend events, any event with a ☘i️ n the title is truly an event that you will not want to miss as a part of your Welcome Weekend experience!
NOTE: Times are subject to change. Please be sure to check back for updates.
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Friday, August 23, 2019
9:00am - 12:00pm
Academic Testing
For those who are interested in taking a credit exam for Mathematics and for those who need to take a placement exam for a foreign language in Chinese, Japanese, or Korean, First Year Advising offers testing during Welcome Weekend.
There is no fee for taking a placement or credit exam. If you're interested in both the math credit exam AND the language placement exam, please fill out this form twice, indicating your availability to take the math credit exam at the alternative time: Tuesday, August 27 at 8:00 am. (Note: placement exams for foreign languages not listed here are available online throughout the summer.) Registration is done in advance online. If you have questions about whether you need to take an exam or need to register, please email First Year Advising. Location: DeBartolo Hall
9:00am - 3:00pm
Irish1Card Production
As a first year student, you should have received your Irish1Card when moving into your residence hall.
1/11 Location: Grace Hall, Room 423
9:00am - 3:00pm
Fall Mall
Stop by Stepan Center for a variety of items such as linens, hangers, futons, etc. from Bed Bath & Beyond and Carpet & Tile Depot. The Student Union Board’s Fall Mall offers convenience for those who may not be able to shop off-campus easily while moving into their new home under the dome.
Fall Mall 2019 Hours: Friday, August 23: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, August 24: 12 - 4 p.m. Sunday, August 25: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Stepan Center
9:00am - 1:00pm
Move In
Welcome to the University of Notre Dame, Class of 2023! As you arrive, our Welcome Teams will greet you and your guests, assist you in the move-in process, and help introduce you to your new residence hall community. We hope you will experience the Notre Dame spirit of hospitality upon your arrival!
Location: Undergraduate Residence Halls
11:30am - 1:30pm
Campus Ministry Hot Dog Tent
After a long morning of moving into your new residence hall home, you've definitely earned yourself a hot dog! Swing by the Campus Ministry Hot Dog Tent on South Quad to say hello to some of the friendly faces who will help you along your faith journey while a student at Notre Dame. Yes, just this once, there is such a thing as a free lunch.
Location: South Quad
11:30am - 2:30pm
Student Services Resource Fair
2/11 What's better than putting all of a student's available resources together in one location during your first day on campus? The Student Services Resource Fair in the Duncan Student Center does just that. Make sure to stop by to check out tables featuring a wide variety of offices and departments from across campus.
Location: Dahnke Ballroom, Duncan Student Center
12:00pm - 2:30pm
Getting COOL for School: Kona Ice & Photo Opps on the Quad
Be on the lookout on South Quad for the Kona Ice stand and a chance to cool off with an icy treat and have your picture taken in front of the Dome by a photographer. Sponsored by the Sorin Society.
Location: South Quad by the Flag Pole
1:30pm - 2:30pm
What if I'm Not Catholic?
Ever wonder what the Catholic Mass is all about? Trying to figure out how you can find your place at Notre Dame as a student from another faith background? Look no further than Campus Ministry's "What if I'm Not Catholic?". Our team of Campus Ministers will help connect you to faith resources at Notre Dame and in the South Bend community, and will help illuminate the ways we celebrate the Catholic faith throughout the year.
Location: DeBartolo Hall 138
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Official University Welcome ☘️
Join your fellow classmates and family members in this can't-miss welcome event at Purcell Pavilion. The Official University Welcome will kick off your career as a Notre Dame student! Featured guests will include University President, Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., Vice President of Student Affairs, Erin Hoffmann Harding, Associate Provost, Dr. Hugh Page, the Student Body President and Vice President, the Notre Dame Combined Choirs, and the Notre Dame Marching Band.
Location: Purcell Pavilion, Joyce Center
5:00pm - 8:00pm
3/11 Academic Advisor Sessions ☘️
This is an opportunity for all first year students and parents to meet with their assigned first year advisor in a group setting to learn more about academic expectations, First Year Advising, and the advising relationship. Information will be given about how to make changes to fall class schedules, the core curriculum, and other first year requirements. Individual times and locations will be assigned by advisor this summer.
Students will be assigned a time block to meet with their advisor. Details are forthcoming. Location: Various Campus Locations
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Welcome Cookout
Grab a bite to eat with the Class of 2023 at the Welcome Cookout! Students and families will be assigned a meal time based on their First Year Advisor Session time.
Location: Notre Dame Stadium, All Gates
8:30pm - 11:30pm
Welcome Home Event with Rectors and Hall Staff ☘️
Ready for a proper welcome to your new residence hall community? The Welcome Home event will introduce you to your Rector, Hall Staff, and Welcome Team, with a night of fun events designed to help you get to know your fellow hallmates in a low-key environment!
Location: Undergraduate Residence Halls
Saturday, August 24, 2019
7:00am - 9:00am
Dining Hall Breakfast
Head to the dining hall for your first dining hall breakfast as a Notre Dame student. Breakfast will be served in the North and South Dining Halls. Be sure to bring your Irish1Card to swipe in!
Location: North and South Dining Halls
7:00am - 8:00am
4/11 Wellness Run/Walk and Yoga
Welcome Weekend is a fun and exciting time for students and families alike! To help you "take it all in," join McDonald Center for Student Well-Being and RecSports to start your weekend mornings by giving yourself a moment to reflect, relax, and recharge at your choice of two wellness events - yoga or a group walk. All are welcome - no previous experience is necessary and mats will be provided. See you bright and early at the Flagpole on South Quad!
Location: Flagpole on South Quad
9:30am - 10:30am
Moreau First-Year Experience Kick-Off ☘️
Let your collegiate academic experience begin! This mandatory event for all first-year students will provide an exciting window into the world of the Moreau First Year Experience - a course designed to aid students' transition to undergraduate life at Notre Dame. Featured speakers will include fellow students, administrators, and guest alums.
Location: Purcell Pavilion, Joyce Center
11:00am - 12:00pm
Moreau First-Year Experience Course ☘️
Break out into your individual Moreau First Year Experience section for your first class at Notre Dame! This mandatory event will introduce you to your course instructor, as well as the other students in your section in a classroom setting. Emails will be sent in August with the location of your class. You may also check this information within this app in the "Before You Arrive" section.
Location: Campus Classrooms
11:30am - 1:30pm
Dining Hall Lunch
Head to the dining hall for your first dining hall lunch as a Notre Dame student. Swipe into the dining hall for lunch using your Irish1Card. Lunch will be served in the North and South Dining Halls.
Location: North and South Dining Halls
5/11 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Academic Exploration Sessions
Academic Exploration Sessions will be hosted by the School of Architecture, the College of Arts and Letters, the Mendoza College of Business, the College of Engineering, the College of Science, and the Keough School for Global Affairs.
Locations and times can be found here. Location: Listed by college/school
3:45pm - 5:00pm
Class Photo ☘️
Join the entire class of 2023 for the first time to take a class photo.
Location: Notre Dame Stadium
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Dining Hall Dinner
Grab dinner in the North and South Dining Halls with members of your residence hall before heading over to residence hall events. Again, you will need your Irish1Card to gain access to the dining hall.
Location: North and South Dining Halls
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Inclusive Voices for Excellence and Equity: Panel and Reception
Diversity and inclusion are integral to Notre Dame's commitment to academic excellence. We value and honor the multiplicity of experiences, backgrounds, and identities our students bring with them to campus. This event provides an opportunity for members of our community who reflect the diversity of our student body to connect with allies, network, and learn about opportunities and resources available through various departments.
There will be a 20-minute panel discussion featuring current students, followed by a reception for students and families to talk with current students, administrators, faculty and one another. Heavy hors d'oevres and refreshments provided.
Location: Dahnke Ballroom, Duncan Student Center 6/11 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Residence Hall Programming ☘️
An evening of fun events, important hall information, and bonding with your new fellow residents awaits! Hall Welcome Teams provide programming on both Saturday and Sunday evening, led by Captains and Ambassadors who have spent months thinking up exciting ways to welcome you to your new residence hall community!
Location: Residence Halls
10:30pm - 1:00am
DomerFest
One of the can't-miss events of Welcome Weekend, Domerfest provides a carnival atmosphere of fun, games, food, inflatables, and music for all incoming students. Make sure to wear your residence hall shirt to gain entrance and show your hall pride! Giveaways will happen at the end of the night so make sure you stick around.
Location: Duncan Student Center
Sunday, August 25, 2019
7:00am - 9:00am
Dining Hall Breakfast
Use your Irish1Card to access the North and South Dining Halls for breakfast.
Location: North and South Dining Halls
10:00am - 12:00pm
New Student Mass
The University of Notre Dame invites all new students and families from all faith backgrounds to the Celebration of the Welcome Mass at the Joyce Center's Purcell Pavilion. Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., will preside and Rev. Peter McCormick, C.S.C., will preach.
Location: Purcell Pavilion, Joyce Center
11:30am - 1:30pm
7/11 Dining Hall Lunch
Swipe into the dining hall for lunch using your Irish1Card. Lunch will be served in the North and South Dining Halls.
Location: North and South Dining Halls
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Farmers Market and AcoustiCafé
Instead of taking you to the Farmer's Market, we've brought the South Bend Farmer's Market to you! Peruse the locally grown and crafted goods from area artisans and take in the sounds of Notre Dame's finest acoustic musicians at Fieldhouse Mall.
Location: Fieldhouse Mall
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Food Truck Student Social
Hosted by MSPS, GRC, OSE
This event provides an opportunity for members of our community who reflect the diversity of our student body to connect with allies, network, and socialize with other new students.
Location: North Quad
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Women's Soccer Game
Cheer on the Women's Soccer team at Alumni Stadium!
Location: Alumni Stadium
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Dining Hall Dinner
Dinner will be served in the North and South Dining Halls with the use of a swipe from your Irish1Card.
Location: North and South Dining Halls
8/11 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Residence Hall Programming ☘️
An evening of fun events, important hall information, and bonding with your new fellow residents awaits! Hall Welcome Teams provide programming on both Saturday and Sunday evening, led by Captains and Ambassadors who have spent months thinking up exciting ways to welcome you to your new residence hall community.
Location: Undergraduate Residence Halls
11:00pm - 12:00am
First Trip to the Grotto
This special night-time visit to the very heart of our campus gives students the chance to gather with their new classmates, roommates and friends to reflect on their hopes and goals as they begin their time at Notre Dame. We hope that this “first visit” will simply be the first of many.
Location: Grotto
Monday, August 26, 2019
7:00am - 11:00am
Dining Hall Breakfast
Use your Irish1Card to access the North and South Dining Halls for breakfast.
Location: North and South Dining Halls
8:30am - 5:00pm
Schedule Adjustments
Meet with advisors throughout the day at First Year Advising to take care of any schedule adjustments before the first day of classes!
Location: First Year Advising, Coleman-Morse
10:00am - 3:00pm
9/11 Day of Community
The Day of Community will introduce you to a wide array of organizations throughout the South Bend area, emphasizing service, education, and arts & culture. You will become familiar with the great work being done in South Bend and learn about opportunities to get involved during your time at ND. Destinations will be assigned per residence hall.
Location: Departure from Stepan Center
10:30am - 11:30am
Free Shuttles to Target and Costco
Shuttles to Target and Costco will depart from the Library Circle at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.
Location: Departure from Library Circle
11:00am - 2:00pm
Dining Hall Lunch
Use your Irish1Card to access the North and South Dining Halls for lunch.
Location: North and South Dining Halls
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Free Shuttles to Target and Costco
Shuttles to Target and Costco will depart from the Library Circle at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.
Location: Departure from Library Circle
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Free Shuttles to Target and Costco
Shuttles to Target and Costco will depart from the Library Circle at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.
Location: Departure from Library Circle
10/11 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Dining Hall Dinner
Use your Irish1Card to access the North and South Dining Halls for dinner.
Location: North and South Dining Halls
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Men's Soccer Game
Cheer on the Irish at Alumni Stadium!
Location: Alumni Stadium
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Free Shuttles to Target and Costco
Shuttles to Target and Costco will depart from the Library Circle at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.
Location: Departure from Library Circle
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Surviving Your First Week of School: Faculty Discussions
Feeling nervous about your first week of classes? Fear no more, as a lineup of all-star professors will descend on the residence halls to answer any questions you may have before the first big day. Check with your Rector or Welcome Teams to see where this event will be located within your hall.
Location: Residence Halls
11/11