Welcome Week 2025
We can't wait to welcome our new incoming students to campus! This is one of OBU's all-time favorite traditions. Below is a glimpse of what will take place as new students settle into their home on Bison Hill.
2025 Schedule
Saturday, August 16—Move-in Day!
- 8 a.m. Residential Halls Open
- 9 a.m. Student Service Fair—Lower GC (Geiger Center)
- 2 p.m. Parent/Family Orientation—RAWC (Recreation and Wellness Center)
- 2 p.m. New Students meet Color Groups—South Raley Lawn
- 3:30 p.m. Family and Friend Send Off—RAWC (Recreation and Wellness Center)
- 4 p.m. New Student Orientation—RAWC (Recreation and Wellness Center)
- 5:30 p.m. Small Group Picnic—Geiger Center West Lawn
- 8 p.m. Residence Hall Meetings—Res Halls
- 8:30 p.m. "First Night" Events—RAWC and Intramural Fields
Sunday, August 17
- 10:30 a.m. OBU Sunday Morning Gathering—RAWC
- 3 p.m. Bison Frenzy—GC/The Oval
- 7:30 p.m. The President’s Vision—RAWC
- 9:00 p.m. Free Bowling and Fun—Firelake Bowl
Monday, August 18
- 8 a.m. Serve Shawnee—RAWC
- 2 p.m. Academic Life and Tech on Bison Hill—RAWC
- 2:30 p.m. Academic Meetings—Various Locations
- 7:30 p.m. Ka-Rip Wars—The Oval
- 9 p.m. Hang out in the RAWC
Tuesday, August 19
- 8:30 a.m. Color Group Time—Various Locations
- 2:30 p.m. Un Cuerpo (Club Fair)—RAWC
- 7:30 p.m. The Walk—The Oval and Raley Steps
- 8:15 p.m. Unity Gathering—Geiger Center East Lawn
- 9 p.m. Popsicles with the President—Cargill Lawn