Winter Welcome Week Signature Events

Start the semester strong at the Winter Welcome Week Kickoff and Information Fair! Grab your 2025 T-shirt and join us for a pep rally and welcome featuring campus leaders and plenty of Wolfpack spirit. Discover campus resources, participate in a large group photo, and enjoy a sweet treat with Howling Cow ice cream. After the rally, explore the Student Organization Involvement Fair to find your new community or head to one of our activity rooms: challenge friends in the video game room, relax in the movie room, or get creative in the craft room. 

Saturday, January 4 | Talley Student Union, Stewart Theater/3rd Floor Lobby | 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 Learn about ways to connect with a variety of student organizations, academic programs, and campus services. Don’t forget to talk with student organization leaders and meet faculty and staff that can help you navigate the journey! This event is sponsored by Student Involvement.

Saturday, January 4 | Talley Student Union, State Ballroom | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Do you need help finding your classes? Want to grab a notebook, highlighter, or a quick snack to get you started? Stop by one of the Wolfpack Welcome Crew tables! Visit us at Wolf Plaza or in the Talley Lobby between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Friendly student leaders and staff will be on hand to help you find your classes, share tips, and ensure your day starts off right.

Monday, January 5 | Talley Student Union, 2nd Floor Lobby, Wolf Plaza | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Jumpstart your new year with RecDay! Dive into a fun, energizing experience where movement, mindfulness, and community come together. Discover all that Wellness and Recreation has to offer while enjoying music from our DJ, healthy snacks, and exciting giveaways. Whether you’re new or returning, this is your chance to connect, explore, and kick off an active, vibrant semester!

Tuesday, January 7 | Wellness and Recreation Center | 4:00p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Join us in the LGBTQ Pride Center for sweet treats, community and connections!

Wednesday, January 8 | LGBTQ Pride Center Suite 5230 | 2:00p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Join the Women’s Center for Winter Welcome Week Open House! Stop by 5210 Talley to meet the staff and make some new friends, learn about resources and upcoming events, and enjoy some music, food, and prizes!

Wednesday, January 8 |  Talley Student Union, Women’s Center (Suite 5210) | 2:00p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Calling our returning transfer students to welcome our new pack of transfer students to campus! Join us for a fun-filled event featuring bingo, bookstore prizes, and delicious Makus Empanadas. Plus, grab a TransferPack T-shirt while supplies last! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with other transfer students and celebrate the beginning of the semester!

Wednesday, January 8 |  Talley Student Union, 4280 | 5:00p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Stop by Campus Health Rm 2301 to pick up a free plant for your residence!

Thursday, January 9 |  Campus Health Room 2301 | 12:00p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Spring has sprung and we’re in full bloom! Swing by the African American Cultural Center Open House to meet more friends, connect with resources, and kick back before the semester starts!

Friday, January 10 |  Witherspoon, African American Cultural Center, 3rd Floor | 11:00a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The Symposium for Multicultural Scholars is a culturally affirming educational and transitional experience centering on and exploring the experiences of incoming undergraduate first-year and transfer students as well as first-generation college students from all backgrounds, all historically underserved populations at NC State. Its purpose is to foster a sense of community for students while providing them with information about resources as a basis for helping ensure success at NC State.

Friday, January 10 (3:00p.m.-5:00p.m.)& Saturday, January 11 (8:30a.m. – 6:00p.m. |  Witherspoon Student Center, Room 126