Weekend of Welcome
Office of Student Life
(440) 826-2356, orientation@bw.edu
Weekend of Welcome (WOW) takes place the weekend prior to the start of classes. Sessions are a continuation of your orientation experience. You will have the opportunity to meet with faculty and fellow students as well as discover the many opportunities our campus has to offer. There are also many social events to help you meet new people and have fun!
WOW is for all new residential, commuters, first-year and traditional-age transfer students, and attendance at many of the sessions is required, so please plan on being on campus for the entire weekend.
Weekend of Welcome 2025 Schedule - August 22-24
Note: Some students will already be on campus, including marching band, international students and fall varsity athletics, as well as students who attend the orientation session on August 21.
Required Sessions: Students should plan on attending all Weekend of Welcome events, as there are required sessions throughout. A full schedule, with required times, will be available in May.
Highlights of Weekend of Welcome
- Friday, August 22
- New student move-in
- Academic engagement
- New student cookout
- New student Convocation and WOW kick-off
- Social events
- Saturday, August 23
- Meet in FYE sections
- BW lore & more
- Creating a culture of respect
- Hive hang-outs
- Commuter gathering
- Multicultural mixer
- Social events
- Sunday, August 24
- Walk-your-schedule with a peer leader
- 1:1 preparation sessions for 1st day of classes
- Hive hang-outs
- Social events
