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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ASWOU President, Morgan Pemberton, will be welcoming all new students to campus, while WOU Crew Coordinators June & Sage will share highlights of PACK Welcome Week. Join us for an event you will not want to miss, as we lead you in a variety of fun activities that help you meet your new classmates! At the end the incoming class will create the annual "W" photo in the gym
Start the year off right with a dance party that features trendy music, friendship bracelet crafting, and a glow-in-the-dark tattoo station. Buckle up because our DJ is about to make this dance poppin'. For KWOU DJ music requests, use this link.
Interested in getting involved on campus? Interested in joining a club? Want to meet new people? WOU will be introducing all the clubs and organizations on campus here! This is your best chance to talk to the members of these clubs and organizations to find the best fit for you--plus grab some Kona Ice shaved ice and some fun free swag.
Wednesday September 24, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT The Grove
Join us at Main Street Park for booths featuring local businesses with tons of free giveaways for students, a live DJ, WOU swag and FREE food for the first 300 students who complete their bingo card! This event is sponsored by WOU and the Monmouth Business Association, the city of Monmouth and other M-I Businesses. WolfRide will be available to take students to and from the park.
Bring your blankets, sleeping bags, and cars for our annual drive-in movie theater. 'Monsters University' will be shown on a giant drive-in screen! Come grab some popcorn from our booths and place your “bets” on video horse-racing and win a bunch of WOU Swag bundles! Also during the event make your own bracelet, cuddle up and enjoy the movie! Seating will also be provided. Sponsored by RHA & ASWOU
Wednesday September 24, 2025 8:00pm - 11:00pm PDT Parking Lot H
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.
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
The Variety Show! This is a traditional event during PACK Welcome Week that is filled with performances from fellow WOU students. Come enjoy the array of talents and cheer on your friends!
