We are so glad you are here!
Eureka College Welcome Week helps new students transition to life at college. Whether a resident student, student athlete, or a commuter student, the week of activities provides fun, entertainment, and, yes, lots of information.
Daily 2023 Welcome Week Schedule
Additional Resources
- Campus Resource List - summary of services by department, where they are located, and contact information.
- Campus Map - From dorms to academic buildings, this will help you get around on campus.
- Housing & Residence Life - RA information and when the dorms close for breaks.
- Lingo - Colleges have some different lingo and this will help you understand what your faculty are talking about.
- Red Devil Depot - Pick up your books from the Depot. Just down the hall are the mailboxes and Post Office.
2023 Schedule
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Welcome to Eureka College!
9:00 a.m. - Noon New Residential Student Check-in
Tent outside Whetzel House
College Administration informally welcomes students to campus by passing out water to students and families. Pick up Residence Hall Key, Mailbox Key, Parking Permit, Welcome Week Schedule, and more!
11:00 a.m. - Noon Commuter Student Check-in
Tent outside Whetzel House
Pick up Mailbox Key, Welcome Week Schedule, and more!
Noon - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
Dickinson Commons
Students may use their meal plan; guests may buy lunch for all you can eat buffet style
2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Welcome from Dean Chase
Becker Auditorium
Mandatory: All New Students & Families; Strongly Encouraged for All Students
2:30 - 3:00 p.m. Family Farewell
Moser Lobby/Terrill Rooms
All New Students & Families
3:00 - 3:45 p.m. Traditions 101 and Student Senate Info
Becker Auditorium
Students will hear from a Student Senate representative and learn traditions, core values, and the history of Eureka College.
All New Students
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Floor Meetings
Individual Floors
All communities have expectations for behavior and Eureka College’s residential academic community is no different. Students are to join the Residential Life Staff for a conversation focused on community standards, alcohol and other drugs.
Mandatory All Residential Students
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Commuter Connections
Becker Auditorium
During this meet up, you will have a chance to meet other students who commute to campus and learn more about the Red Devil Welcome Week schedule.
Mandatory All Commuter Students
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. First Dinner
Dickinson Commons
All Students; Commuters without a meal plan can get a ticket from OSL
7:00 - 10:00 p.m. CAB Kick Off
Reagan Gym and Reagan Parking Lot
Meet new people or spend time with old friends while enjoying some inflatables, snacks, and make your own dorm decorations!
All students welcome
Sunday, August 13, 2023
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Community Standards with Dean Chase
Becker Auditorium
Mandatory; All New Student
11:00 a.m. - Noon Bruch
Dickinson Commons
All Students; Commuters without a meal plan can get a ticket from OSL
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Playfair
Terrill Rooms
Join us for this interactive team-building experience. You will have a chance to meet all your new classmates, make new friends, and have fun!
Mandatory; All New Student
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Dinner & Red Devil Rally
Lida’s Lawn
Dinner moved outside to Lida’s Lawn complete with Uncle Bob’s for dessert! Don’t miss out on the Game On Game Truck that’s coming with video games for entertainment.
Hosted by the Campus Activities Board
All Students; Commuters without a meal plan can get a ticket from OSL)
Monday, August 14, 2023
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Financial Aid Office Hours
Whetzel House, First Floor
Do you have questions about your financial aid? The financial aid office will be open to help answer your questions.
10:00 a.m. - Noon On-Campus Employment and Internship Fair
Terrill Rooms
Looking for a job on campus? Learn about all of the on-campus jobs available to our students.
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. How to Win as a Student
Becker Auditorium
Students will have the opportunity to learn directly from the Provost, Dean of Students and Athletic Director about how to be successful as a student.
Mandatory; All New Students
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Inclusive Excellence with Dr. Donna Bradley
Terrill Rooms
Learn about the concept of inclusive excellence and what it means for you as you begin your journey 'neath the elms.
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Title IX Policy Training
Becker Auditorium
(Mandatory; All New Students)
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Outdoor Canvas Painting
Burgess Lawn
Feeling creative? Come paint something for your dorm room!
Hosted by the Campus Activities Board
8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Greek Life Bonfire
Ben Major Fire Pit
Meet members of the Greek community and learn how you can get involved.
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Financial Aid Office Hours
Do you have questions about your financial aid? The financial aid office will be open to help
9:40 - 10:30 a.m. New Student Line-Up for Convocation
Peace Garden
All new students are part of the procession and participate in a traditional Ivy Ceremony during Opening Convocation.
Mandatory; All new students
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Opening Convocation
Becker Auditorium
At Opening Convocation, the new class of first year and transfer students is presented to the College. Each new student places a sprig of ivy into a basket, symbolic of that which the individual student brings to the campus. The ivy, grown over the years into a continuous vine, will connect the lives of faculty, staff, and students. At graduation, the students are cut from the ivy chain, symbolic of the student's departure from this community to enter a new life. It is hoped that the student will plant the ivy to grow in a new place, beginning a new life, enriched by the Eureka College experience.
Mandatory; All New Students
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Welcome back picnic/Organization and Community Resource Fair
Outside Dickinson Commons/Burgess Lawn
Join us for an outside BBQ, mix and mingle with student clubs and organization members, and learn more about student services and all the ways you can get involved outside of the classroom
All Students, Staff and Faculty
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Meet with your Advisor
Becker Auditorium
During this session you will get a chance to meet your academic advisor.
Mandatory; All New First Year Students
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Library Resource Tour
Melick Library
Take a tour, led by Library staff, and learn about available resources
All New Transfer Students
2:30 - 3:00 p.m. Music Information Session
Chapel
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Walk Your Schedule
Cerf Center Lobby
Not sure where your classes will be? Tour the academic spaces on campus to prepare for the first day of classes. Admissions Ambassadors will be available for students who would like guided tours.
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. ALICE Training
Becker Auditorium
Learn all about the campus safety and security processes and procedures at Eureka College and receive ALICE training - which outlines what to do in the event of an active shooter situation on campus.
Mandatory; All New Students
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cupcakes and Karaoke
Burgoo
Join us and decorate your own cupcake, sing some karaoke, or listen to others sing!
Hosted by the Campus Activities Board
All Students
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
First Day of Classes!
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Financial Aid Office Hours
Whetzel House
Do you have questions about your financial aid? The financial aid office will be open to help
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Office of Student Life Open House
Whetzel House
Stop by to meet members of the Student Life team and learn how to get involved on campus.
(All Students)
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Game Night
Ben Major
Enjoy snacks, outdoor yard games, board games, or bring your own fun games to play.
Hosted by the Campus Activities Board
All Students
8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Student Senate Bonfire
Ben Major Fire Pit
Meet members of the Student Senate and learn how you can get involved.
All Students
Thursday, August 17, 2023
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Eureka After Dark: MINGO (music Bingo)
Terrill Rooms
Love music? Like bingo? Come out and play Mingo!
Hosted by the Campus Activities Board
All Students
Friday - Sunday, August 18-20, 2023
Welcome to the Weekend!
Friday, August 18
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. First Generation Friday: First Gen Welcome Mixer
Terrill Rooms
Will you be FIRST? Join us as we officially welcome you to our First-Generation community at Eureka. Connect with other first-generation students, faculty and staff members, and enter a chance to win a free t-shirt and $100 to spend at the campus bookstore.
All First Generation Students
8:30 p.m. Outdoor Movie
Rinker Ampitheatre; Rain Location: Becker Auditorium
Come out, relax, and enjoy some snacks while watching the movie Nerve!
Hosted by the Campus Activities Board
All Students
Saturday, August 19
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Walmart Shuttle
Meet in the Cerf Center Parking Lot
Need a ride to Walmart to pick up some quick items? Sign up for the shuttle! Space is limited.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Kickball
Practice Fields
Get to know new people and have some friendly competition in a game of kickball!
Hosted by the Campus Activities Board
(All Students)
Sunday, August 20
1:30 p.m. Paint Wars
Ben Major Lawn
Get a little creative and a little competitive with our paint wars! Wear white to show off all the colors!
All Students
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. TKE and LCA Cookout
Ben Major Fire Pit
All Students
