We are thrilled to have you in our Class of 2030 – and we can’t wait to help you kickstart your Marshall journey! WOW is a campus-wide series of activities, special programs, and events – designed to engage, inform, and welcome students to the Marshall community.

By participating in WOW, you will:

Meet and connect with fellow students.
Establish a connection within your chosen academic area.
Become familiar with various resources available for your physical and mental well-being, academic success, co-curricular involvement, and overall personal growth.
Get free t-shirts, Marshall swag, food and make lasting memories!

Check out the WOW Schedule of Events below!

*Please note that schedule is not yet finalized and is subject to change.

Tuesday, August 11

7:00am – 11:30pm – IT Help Desk – Drinko Library

1:00pm – 5:00pm – Free Membership Registration – The Rec

2:00pm – 6:00pm – WOW Check-In – MSC Lobby

3:00pm – Campus Safety – MSC, BE5

3:45pm – Step In, Speak Up – MSC, BE5

4:00pm – 7:00pm – Dinner – Harless

6:00pm – 7:00pm – Residence Hall Meetings

7:00pm – Student Support Services (invite only) – Harris Hall 134

7:00pm – 9:00pm – Block Party – The Rec

Wednesday, August 12

7:00am – 11:30pm – IT Help Desk – Drinko Library

7:30am – 9:00am – Breakfast – Harless

8:00am – 6:00pm – Free Membership Registration – The Rec

9:00am – 8:00pm – WOW Check-In – MSC Lobby

9:00am – 4:00pm – Find Your Classes – Ask Me Tent

10:00am – Campus Safety – The Playhouse

10:00am – 3:00pm – ROTC Rock Climbing Wall – Gullickson Field

10:15am – Herd Life – MSC, BE5

10:45am – Step In, Speak Up – The Playhouse

11:00am – 2:00pm – Lunch – Harless

1:00pm – Campus Safety – The Playhouse

1:15pm – Herd Life – MSC, BE5

2:00pm – Step In, Speak Up – The Playhouse

4:00pm – Marshall For All: Mandatory Meeting (invite only) – The Playhouse

4:00pm – 7:00pm – Dinner – Harless

6:00pm – 7:00pm – Residence Hall Meetings

7:30pm – BINGO – MSC, DMR

7:30pm – Lowkey Bingo – MSC, Shawkey (sensory friendly)

Thursday, August 13

Thursday is required for ALL NEW STUDENTS

7:00am – 11:30pm – IT Help Desk – Drinko Library

7:30am – 9:00am – Breakfast – Harless

8:00am – 6:00pm – Free Membership Registration – The Rec

9:00am – WOW Welcome – The Rec

9:30am – “Find Your Purpose” Career Development with President Brad D. Smith – The Rec

11:00am – “M” Photo on the Field – The Joan

11:00am – 2:00pm – Lunch – Harless

11:00am – 2:00pm – Honors College Lemonade & Lawn Games – Buskirk Field

11:30am – 12:30pm – Military-Connect Lunch – MSC, Shawkey

1:30pm – 2:45pm – UNI 100 #1 – Locations vary

2:30pm – 4:30pm – Find Your Classes – Ask Me Tent

3:00pm – 5:00pm – Marshall Works: Part-Time Job Fair – MSC, DMR

4:00pm – Campus Safety – The Playhouse

4:00pm – Student Support Services (invite only) – Harris Hall 134

4:30pm – Herd Life – MSC, BE5

5:00pm – 8:00pm – Dinner with the Deans – Harless

5:00pm – Step In, Speak Up – The Playhouse

8:00pm – “We Are Marshall” Movie Night – The Joan

Friday, August 14

Friday is required for ALL NEW STUDENTS

7:00am – 5:00pm – IT Help Desk – Drinko Library

7:30am – 9:00am – Breakfast – Harless

9:00am – UNI 100 #2 – Locations vary

10:15am – Walk to Convocation – MSC Plaza

10:45am – Convocation – The Rec

11:00am – 2:00pm – Lunch – Harless

1:30pm – College Session #1 – Locations vary

1:30pm – 4:00pm – Finding Your Herd: Open Houses & Find Your Classes – Various Locations & Ask Me Tent

3:00pm – College Session #2 – Locations vary

4:00pm – 7:00pm – Dinner – Harless

5:00pm – 7:00pm – Herd Arcade & Gameshow – MSC

Welcome to the Thunderdome – Drinko 402

Kickball Tournament – Buskirk Field

7:00pm – 9:00pm – Herd Rally – Downtown Huntington, 9th Street

Saturday, August 15

9:00am – 9:30am – New International Student WOW Check-In – East Hall

9:30am – International Student Orientation – East Hall

10:00am – 6:00pm – IT Help Desk – Drinko Library

11:00am – 2:00pm – Brunch – Harless

11:00am – Marshall For All Brunch – MSC, DMR

12:00pm – 3:00pm – Rec Fest – The Rec

3:00pm – Finding Your Herd: Leadership & Student Orgs Edition – MSC, BE5

4:00pm – 7:00pm – Dinner – Harless

6:00pm – 8:00pm – WOW Carnival – MSC Plaza

Mini HerdCon Party – Drinko Library

Meet The Greeks – Buskirk Field

8:00pm – Kickball Tournament (sponsored by SGA) – Buskirk Field

Additional Resources

Campus Abbreviations:
MSC – Memorial Student Center
DMR – Don Morris Room on the 2nd floor of the MSC
BE5 – Room in the lower level of the MSC
Shawkey – Shawkey Dining Room on the 2nd floor of the MSC
Playhouse – Joan C. Edwards Playhouse
SBUS – Brad D. Smith Center for Business on 4th Ave
The Joan – Joan C. Edwards Football Stadium
The Rec – Rec Center

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