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Welcome Week Schedule

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