Week of Welcome, "WOW", is a week long event to kick off the new semester where we provide free food, fun events, and an opportunity to interact with and learn more about your campus!
FALL '22 WEEK OF WELCOME
Campus Info Booths
Mon. 8/22 - Wed. 8/24, 8am - 9:30am, 2pm - 3:30pm | red Brick Road & Cafe Quad
Junior Year Experience students will be there to answer questions you may have!
Edible Garden Tours
Mon. 8/22, Tues 8/23, Thurs. 8/25, Fri. 8/26, 9am - 12pm | Edible Garden
Destinations Greeks
Mon. 8/22 - Wed. 8/24, 11am - 1pm | Red Brick Road
Come learn about different Greek organizations on our campus.
Motivational Monday
Mon. 8/22, 9am - 11am | Student Union Lobby
Come by and pick up some free donuts and coffee to start your first week.
W.O.W Kick-off
Mon. 8/22, 12pm - 1pm | Student Union Patio
Enjoy free food and music by CSUB student, Yasmin Marcelo.
SRC Rec Fest
Mon. 8/22, 5pm - 7pm | Student recreation Center
Join the fun and learn about what the SRC has to offer!
Thoughtful Tuesday
8/23, 1pm - 2pm | Student Union Patio
Felling the first week jitters? Stop by for some destress toys!
We Poppin' Wednesday
Wed. 8/24, all day | Student Union Lobby
Learn about the Student Union through a self-guided tour while enjoying some free popcorn. All participating students will be entered into a prize drawing.
ASI Runner Hour
Wed. 8/24, 12pm | Student Union Patio
Stop by and check out campus resources while enjoying some Kona shaved Ice. Prizes will also be given out!
Veterans Meet and Greet
Wed. 8/24, 11:30 am - 1pm | Veterans Sucess Center
Come and meet veterans and have a chance at winning Party in the Park tickets!
Study Tips
Thurs. 8/25, all day | Instagram
Need some helpful study tips? Check out the Campus Programming IG and learn best practices on how to study.
Kick Back Social
Fri. 8/26, 6pm - 8pm | Student Housing East
Join us as we celebrate the end of Week of welcome with some free pizza, music, and SRC games.
SPRING '22 WEEK OF WELCOME
Welcoming Stations
Mon. 1/24 - Fri. 1/28, 11am - 2pm | Red Brick Road & Cafe Quad
Got questions? Need directions? Stop by our welcoming stations throughout this week for advice, assistance, and snacks!
Snack Shake
Mon. 1/24 - Fri. 1/28, all day
Watch out for our snack cart around campus. Grab a snack &chat with us! Happening all week!
Match Monday
Mon. 1/24, 12pm | Student Union Patio
Come start your week with a fresh cup of matcha & donuts!
Fitness and Wellness Expo
Mon. 1/24 | Student Recreation Center
Looking for some ways to become more involved in the SRC's Fitness and Wellness programs? Join us for our annual Fitness and Wellness Expo to learn about our programs, events, and resources.
Tip & Pad Tai Tuesday
Tues. 1/25, 12pm | Student Union Patio
Pick up a helpful tip to get you through the semester and enjoy free pad tai from Blue Elephant
Wishful Wednesday
Wed. 1/26 | Instagram
Participate in our IG giveaway for chance at winning a semester survival kit!
Paint Your Pot
Thurs. 1/27, 1pm | Runner Park
Paint gardening pots & receive a succulent!
Friday Drive In
Fri. 1/28 | Parking Lot I
What a better way to relax after a long week than a movie? Join us as we feature Shrek 2!
Crate Stacking
Fri. 1/28, 11am - 7pm | Student Recreation Center
Come out to the rock and test your crate stacking skills! Participants will see how many milk crates they can stack on top of one another as fast as they can without falling over!
FALL '21 WEEK OF WELCOME
View the 2021 Week of Welcome Flyer!
#10DaysOfGiveaways
Mon. 8/23 - Fri. 8/27 | Instagram
Head over to our Instagram @csubprogramming to catch the last 5 days of our giveaways! Enter each day for a chance to win some CSUB gear and the grand prize: A pair of Apple Airpods Pros!
Campus Info Booths
Mon. 8/23 - Thurs. 8/26, 7:30 A.M. | Red Brick Road / Café Quad
First time on campus or have any questions? Stop by our info booths located on the Red Brick Road and in the Café Quad to get you questions answered and grab a free snack!
Runner Hour
Wed. 8/25, 12:00 P.M. | Zoom
Meet your ASI reps as they welcome you to campus for the first Runner Hour of the semester! Head over to Instagram for more info! @csub_asi
Rowdy Run
Thurs. 8/26, 7:00 P.M. | Main Soccer Field
Join campus leaders for a fun run through the field during halftime of the men's soccer game vs San Jose. The first 200 students receive a free t-shirt!
Virtual Escape Room
Fri. 8/27, 5:00 P.M. | Zoom
Get your A-Team together and join us for a night of suspense and fun! The team with the best time will receive a prize! Link on our Instagram to sign up! @csubprogamming
FALL '20 WEEK OF WELCOME
View the 2020 Week of Welcome Flyer!
Sunday, August 23rd
Wellness Service
10:00 am | Zoom
Learn about all the resources available to aid in your wellness and hear tips from your campus leaders!
New Student Convocatiton Ceremony
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Zoom
Your Official CSUB Welcome
Monday, August 24th
Fraternity & Sorority Life Info Mixer
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Zoom
Fraternity & Sorority Life information mixer: learn about the community and how to join!
Improv Night: Class Clowns
7:00 pm | Instagram Live
Join us for a virtual improv night with local comedy group, Class Clowns!
Click here to view the Improv Night: Class Clowns Flyer
Tuesday, August 25th
Food Distribution
11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Icardo Center, Lot I
Grab some free food! The distribution is open to faculty, staff, students, and the community!
Fraternity & Sorority Life Info Mixer
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Zoom
Fraternity & Sorority Life information mixer: learn about the community and how to join!
Takeout Tuesday
Fill out a quick survey sent to your CSUB email to be entered to win individual or family meals!
For more information click check out the ASI Instagram page
BFSA Welcome Event for Students
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Zoom
Meet the CSUB Black Faculty & Staff Association who are here for your success!
Wednesday, August 26th
Wellness Wednesday: "Colleging in the Time of Covidia"
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Zoom
Join Paul Wesselmann, The Ripples Guy, as he gives tips to survive and thrive in tough times!
Click here to view the Colleging in the Time of Covidia Flyer
Fraternity & Sorority Life Info Mixer
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Zoom
Fraternity & Sorority Life information mixer: learn about the community and how to join!
Thursday, August 27th
Fraternity & Sorority Life Info Mixer
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Zoom
Fraternity & Sorority Life information mixer: learn about the community and how to join!
Kahoot! Trivia Night with the SRC: Celebrities of CSUB
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm | Zoom
Hangout with the Intramural Sports Team and play Kahoot!
Top 3 Finishers each week receive an Intramural Champion shirt!
Friday, August 28th
ASI Board Meeting
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Zoom
Join your student government for their weekly meeting!
A Night with T-Pain
9:00 pm | Zoom
Join T-Pain as he answers questions from CSUB students!
View the A Night with T-Pain Flyer!
FALL '19 WEEK OF WELCOME
View the 2019 Week of Welcome Flyer!
Monday, August 26th
Motivational Mondays
9 am - 11 am | Student Union Lobby
Start the week off energized and fed! The Student Union will be offering free coffee and donuts for all students. Stop by before they run out!
Pop-Up Produce Pantry
9 am - 2 pm | Food Pantry
Need some food to get you through the week? Stop by the Produce Pantry and pick up some fresh produce from local farms in Bakersfield.
Week of Welcome Kick-Off
12 pm - 1 pm | Student Union Patio
CSUB is excited to welcome new and returning students. Come stop by the Student Union Patio and kick-off the new semester with some events and free food.
REC FEST
5 pm - 7 pm | Student Recreation Center
Come learn about the SRC and its resources! All you need is your Student ID!
Tuesday, August 27th
Taco Tuesday
11:30 am | Student Union Patio
Celebrate Taco Tuesday with your student representatives! They will be handing out free tacos and asking questions that you may have.
Transfer T-shirt Swap
11:30 am - 1 pm | Student Union Patio
Donate your previous school t-shirt and receive a new CSUB t-shirt and show your 'Runner Pride!
Transfer Social
5 pm - 7 pm | Student Union MPR
Transfer students stop by and connect with other students, staff, and faculty. Have your questions answered, enjoy refreshments, and prize giveaway.
Wednesday, August 28th
We Popping Wednesday
All Day | Student Union Lobby
The Student Union is always "poppin" on Wednesdays! Stop by the Student Union and grab some free popcorn.
Wellness Wednesday
9 am | Student Union Lobby
CSUB cares about your health and well-being. As the semester starts, stop by and energize yourself with free parfaits, granola bars, and information on how to keep healthy.
Runner Hour
11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Student Union Patio
Stop by and enjoy a small break with a live DJ and games provided by the SRC!
Thursday, August 29th
Campus Clean Up
12 pm - 1 pm | Student Union Patio
CSUB prides itself on being a clean, green, and smoke-free campus. Interested in helping the initiative? Stop by the Student Union Patio and volunteer your time to clean up the campus.
Kona Ice by the Wishing Tree
1 pm - 3 pm | Alumni Park
Have any wishes that you would like to make for your academic success? Come write them down and tie them on our Wishing Tree.
Next Con
3 pm - 5 pm | Student Union MPR
Interested in being a leader on our campus? Want to be Vice President of an organization? We have the information for you! Check out "Next Con" and find helpful information on becoming a student leader on campus.
Friday, August 30th
Runner Luau
6 pm - 9 pm | Stockdale Court
You made it through the first week of school! Celebrate your achievement and come relax with us in the Stockdale Courtyard. We will be having pizza, cookies, and more.