Before you dive into your first term of classes, we have a jam-packed week of exciting activities to help you become acclimated to campus life. From speakers, to socials, to signing your name on the sidewalk, join your fellow new wolves to begin making your mark at WOU!
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Join your peers for this early morning tradition! Watch the sun rise on your WOU experience and reflect on everything you want to accomplish. President Jesse Peters and ASWOU President Morgan Pemberton will be speaking. Enjoy pancakes courtesy of the Vice President of Student Affairs. The traditional signing of the PACK Welcome Week will take place immediately after. You wouldn't want to miss out on these WOU Traditions!
This is a great opportunity to meet with on campus, and local employers seeking: part-time workers, volunteer help, and work study students. Find out how to gain some experience, and put some cash in the bank. We encourage you to complete your resume and bring it along. If you need assistance with your resume, or want to know what to expect from general interviews, feel free to visit CPP, SSC205 and talk with one of our trained staff. Interviews are by invitation, or drop in. If you drop in you can schedule a time, or wait for an opening.
Sip, Sip, Hooray! Italian Sodas with Campus Leaders
Kick off your year at WOU with a sweet, fizzy treat! Join us for a fun Italian Soda social where leaders from all across campus — staff, faculty, and familiar faces — will be serving up custom-made sodas just for you.
Whether you’re brand new to WOU or coming back for another amazing year, this is your chance to grab a drink, meet campus leaders, and celebrate the start of something great. Choose your flavors, mix it up, and connect with the WOU community — one bubbly sip at a time!
If you are interested in taking classes in Modern Dance, Ballet, or Jazz, please come to this placement class. If you are interested in choreographing or dancing in choreography by others, come to this placement class. If you are interested in being part of the dance community, whether you are a dance major, a dance minor, or just because you like to dance. It will be fun and low-pressure. We would like to welcome new people to the dance community here at Western Oregon University. Please join us for the placement class and meet other students on campus who share your passion for dance.
Unlock your relationship radar: learn how to spot green & red flags while dating, and what consent actually looks like with sexual activity. Come for the chats, stay for the snacks. Fries will be provided*
*Limited number of fries will be available. First come first served!
Ready to earn while you learn? Whether you're looking to build your résumé, make new connections, or just earn some extra cash, student employment at WOU offers flexible, on-campus job opportunities designed to fit your schedule. Join us to learn how to find and apply for jobs, understand work-study eligibility, and get tips for landing the perfect position. Your future starts now—let’s get to work!
Is it your first time managing money on your own? Do any of the financial terms confuse you? This session will discuss different types of bank accounts, credit vs debit cards, managing and handling your funds, and provide resources that can assist with supporting your money management journey!
Learn more about WOU as we walk and learn about three unique trees on our campus and the WOU Tree Campus effort, and help plant a new tree to build your legacy at WOU.
Step into a world of secrets, strategy, and suspense! In this fast-paced social deduction game, you’ll have just one night to uncover the werewolf (or keep your own secret hidden). Deceive your friends or outwit the enemy in a thrilling battle of wits, bluffing, and teamwork. No experience needed—just bring your best poker face, your sharpest instincts, and a love for fun! Snacks, surprises, and goodie bags included. Let the hunt begin! 🌕🔥
Let the games begin… Join the fun all night long in the WUC! With a ton of fun game rooms all happening at once, we will surely have something that will make you want to go all in. There will also be a photo booth, caricature, tons of prizes, and all the snacks you could want!
Take a ride to the Independence Cinema and enjoy a late night movie with just your peers! Indy Cinema partners with campus constantly to bring entertainment to the area. Bring your WOU ID, $5 cash to get in, and any extra money for snackies and treatsies! Ticket sales end at Midnight. Wolfride will drive you over! Meet in H-lot outside of Ackerman Hall.
Movies playing: BeetleJuice BeetleJuice (CAPTIONED), Speak No Evil, Never Let Go, The Wild Robot, and Azreal. All movies start at 12am!
Friday September 26, 2025 11:30pm - Saturday September 27, 2025 2:00am PDT Independence Cinema
