Featured Events
Wednesday, AUGUST 21
NOON TO 2 P.M.
We will be on the Plaza from noon to 2 p.m. to kick off the new school year! Connect with your fellow students and discover resources and organizations across our campuses.
The Gallery Cafe will also have various food and beverage items and sample food items. There will be a DJ throughout the event and plenty of giveaways.
In the event of rain or excessive heat, the welcome rally will take place inside DSAC.
Thursday, AUGUST 22
11 A.M. TO 2 P.M.
We will be on the SULB Plaza from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to kick off the new school year! Connect with your fellow students and discover resources and organizations across our campuses.
PNW Campus dining will also have food available during the rally. There will be a DJ throughout the event and plenty of giveaways.
In the event of rain or excessive heat, the welcome rally will take place inside SULB.
PNW Scavenger Hunt
August 6 through September 8
Kick off the semester with Student Life as they head this year’s Scavenger Hunt. One lucky winner will receive a 13” Macbook Air with Apple Care. We will also hold random drawings to giveaway Beats Studio Buds to fifteen students.
Looking Back at Welcome Weeks 2023
Keep the fun going by joining a student organization or attending other Student Life events!
Student Life Events
Jul 27
Laser Grateful Dead
From kaleidoscopic psychedelia to homespun country rock to epic live jams and beyond, experience The Grateful Dead on a whole other level – through laser light!
Jul 27
Succulents Workshop
Discover how to cultivate mini succulents in a variety of containers, from little dishes to glasses.
Aug 06
PNW Scavenger Hunt
Kick off the semester with Student Life as they head this year’s Scavenger Hunt. Get to know your university and try your hand at winning!
Aug 07
New Student Orientation – Hammond
PNW Hammond Campus begins their New Student Orientation days.
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We’re excited to get back to classes for the fall semester! See what to expect and how to thrive with PNW’s back-to-school guide.
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Show your pride! PNW has more than 60 student organizations to help you develop your passion and connect with friends.
To request a disability-related accommodation for this event, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity at edi@pnw.edu or (219) 785-5545 five days prior to the event.