Get ready for the excitement of First Weekend Institutes! FWI is a program designed for all students new to Wright State University. The FWI program assists new students with adjustment to college, achieving academic success, personal development, finding your classes, and making friends. Plus, it definitely is a hit when it comes to starting your social life at Wright State.
Led by energetic FWI Team Leaders, you will interact with small groups of incoming students to answer questions about student life, academic success, and what to expect in your first few weeks of classes.
Whether you are living on campus or off, come have fun and learn a lot along the way!
Want to see what's going on after FWI? Check out Welcome Week activities.
Thursday, September 3
Move-In Day
9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Move-In Day is literally that—students moving in to their new home away from home. You will meet your RA (Resident Assistant) and new neighbors, and really get to start feeling at home.
Commuter Student Connect
11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Commuter Student Center, Student Union
Parents' Reception
4 p.m.
Atrium, Student Union
Sponsors: Wright-Patt Credit Union and Enrollment Management
Pathways Reception
5 p.m.
Apollo Room, Student Union
For students involved in Pathways to Success, a transition program for new African American students.
First Weekend Teams
6 p.m.
The Quad
Featuring DJ Opzzy
Raider Fest
7–9:30 p.m.
Hamilton Plaza (in front of Hamilton Hall)
Enjoy Cousin Vinny's Pizza, have fun, and get better acquainted with your First Weekend team.
Sponsors: Enrollment Management and Residence Services
Floor Meetings for First Year Residential Students
9:30–10:15 p.m.
Friday, September 4
Visions Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
Apollo Room, Student Union
For students participating in the Visions mentoring program for African American students
Honors Program
9–10 a.m.
E156 Student Union
For students in the University Honors Program
College Breakfast
9 a.m.
The Hangar, Allyn Hall
Featuring DJ Opzzy
Get your free "Sea of Green" t-shirt for Freshman Convocation to be eligible for Rowdy Giveaways!
Academic Institute (Academic Orientation)
10 a.m.
Students attend important college orientation sessions to evaluate majors, connect with staff and faculty, review academic options, and prepare for a successful upcoming academic year.
University College, 116 Health Sciences
Raj Soin College of Business, 120 Medical Sciences
College of Education and Human Services, 112 Oelman Hall
College of Engineering and Computer Science, Joshi atrium and Russ Engineering lobby
College of Nursing and Health, 101 Fawcett Hall
College of Liberal Arts, Creative Arts Center Concert Hall
College of Science and Mathematics, Boonshoft School of Medicine Gandhi Auditorium
President's Cookout
Noon–1 p.m.
Alumni Circle (behind the Student Union)
Featuring Premium Blend and Miz Klazzy
Immediately following the Academic Institute, meet the WSU president, provost, college deans, faculty, staff, and other members of our welcoming community.
Raider Spirit Rally
1 p.m.
Alumni Circle (behind the Student Union)
Join the Raider Spirit Team for some Raider fun!
The March Down: Transportation to Freshman Convocation
1:30–2:30 p.m.
Immediately following the Raider Spirit Rally, buses will depart for the Nutter Center every 15 minutes from the following locations: Boonshoft Medical School parking lot by Alumni Circle, The Woods, and the Honors Community.
Student Check In for Convocation
2:30 p.m.
Concourse, Nutter Center
Students check in and line up by intended college (signs on Concourse) for procession into arena.
Freshman Convocation
3–4 p.m.
Nutter Center
Keynote Speaker: Christopher Sacca, former voice of Google, venture investor, company advisor to Twitter, and "adventure junkie"
Freshman Convocation is a formal assembly of Wright State University's president, provost, deans, faculty, staff, new students, and parents who convene for the purpose of welcoming, celebrating, and recognizing our newest members of the Wright State University community.
Transportation from Convocation to the Student Union
4–5 p.m.
Immediately following Convocation, buses will return attendees to the Student Union and campus residence halls every 15 minutes.
Welcome Dinner
5–7 p.m.
Union Market and Apollo Room, Student Union
Do the U: Student Organization Fair
7–10 p.m.
Atrium, Student Union
Featuring DJ Opzzy
A fun event to help inform students about the Student Union activities, as well as the student organizations at WSU. Some of the activities being planned are: DJ and dancing, Campus Recreation activities, and a First Weekend Casino!
Sponsor: Office of Campus Recreation
Night with the Greeks
8:30 p.m.
E156 Student Union
Saturday, September 5
Dude, Where are my Classes?
11 a.m.–noon
The Quad
Raider Pack: Pizza Lunch
Noon
Union Market and Atrium, Student Union
Featuring DJ Opzzy
Concurrent Sessions (choose one):
All sessions begin at 2 p.m.
Session 1: The Ultimate Road Trip, 101 Fawcett Hall
Session 2: The Chill Lounge: Coping with College Stress, 120 Medical Sciences Auditorium
Session 3: University Honors Social, E156 Student Union
The Real World: Campus Issues Playhouse
3–4:30 p.m.
120 Medical Sciences
WSU Raider Cook-In
5:30 p.m.
Union Market, Student Union
Sponsor: Qdoba
Saturday Night Entertainment
Featuring: Comedian Ronnie Jordan
7–9 p.m.
Apollo Room, Student Union
Saturday Night at the Movies
Step Brothers
10 p.m.
120 Medical Sciences
Saturday Night Activities
10 p.m.
The Woods
Corn Hole Tournament, Sponsor: The Interfraternity Council
Recess, Sponsor: The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc.
Ice Cream Social, Sponsor: The National Panhellenic Conference
Sunday, September 6
The Freshman Plunge
Noon
Apollo Room, Student Union
The Freshman Plunge is an introduction to service opportunities involving Wright State and local organizations. This year, students will collect, sort, and assemble donated school supplies for Fairborn Primary School.
Items for donation will be collected from August 25 through September 6. Please drop off donations in the collection canisters in 210 Medical Sciences, the main entrance of the Student Union, and the side entrance of the Student Union (near Wright Cup).
Requested supplies to benefit Fairborn Primary School: 24-count thin Crayola Crayons, Fiskar scissors, large Elmers glue sticks, highlighters, tissues, wet wipes, 8-pack of large Washable Crayola Markers, broad or chisel tip Expo dry erase markers, zipping baggies (sandwich, quart, and gallon sizes), paper towels, rulers (12 inches with both inch and centimeter markings), plain yellow #2 pencils (24 pack), Post-It Notes, white Stadler erasers, backpacks without wheels, heavy duty plastic pocket folders (with pockets and prongs), 3"x5" lined index cards, hand sanitizers with pumps, and red grading pens or pencils
Floor Meetings for Residential Students
8–10 p.m.
Meijer Welcomes WSU Students
10 p.m.–12:30 a.m.
Meijer Parking Lot
Monday, September 7
Labor Day
Cookout
Noon–2 p.m.
The Woods
Sponsor: The Interfraternity Council
The RCA Magic Bus
Noon–4 p.m.
A shuttle bus offering service to and from Meijer and the Mall at Fairfield Commons
Sponsor: Residential Community Association
Boogie on the Bricks
7–11 p.m.
The Quad
Featuring DJ Opzzy
The annual student dance to kick off the school year—Boogie on the Bricks! All Wright State University students are invited to mix, mingle, and dance. Come on out and enjoy free beverages, pizza, prizes, and all the dancing you can do before school starts on Tuesday!
Sponsor: Residential Community Association
Check back here for more details as they become available. For more information, contact John Rogers, director of Orientation.
