Join us August 13th-17th for Week of Welcome (WOW)!
We are thrilled to have you in our Class of 2028 – 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!
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13
Check-in begins in at 1:00pm in the Memorial Student Center. Pick up your WOW t-shirt, bag, and personalized schedule.
Join us from 7:00pm – 9:00pm for late night Breakfast & Bingo!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14
Check-in begins in at 10:00am in the Memorial Student Center. Pick up your WOW t-shirt, bag, and personalized schedule.
Between 10:00am – 4:00pm, we will have several activities to help you learn about Blackboard, find your classes, and more. There will be special activities for Residence Hall and Commuter students from 6:00pm – 7:00pm.
Join us from 7:00pm – 9:00pm for a Block Party at the Rec Center!
Thursday kicks off with breakfast in Harless Dining Hall from 7:00am-9:00am followed by your first UNI 100 class at 9:00am. UNI classes are REQUIRED events!
From 10:30am to 2:00pm, we will be hosting different College Sessions. When you receive your personalized schedule at Check-In, it will give you your College Session information. While you’re not in a College Session, there will be several activities to choose from.
Thursday afternoon is filled with events like “Step In, Speak Out,” “Finding Your Herd,” and “We Are Family.”
The Marshall Women’s Soccer team will be having their home opener game at 7:00pm at the Veterans Memorial Complex.
Join us at 8:00pm for Night at the Joan! We will be screening “We Are Marshall” on the field.
During the 7:00am – 9:00am breakfast in Harless, we will also be hosting Donuts with the Deans. It’s a chance for you to meet and talk with your Dean.
Your second UNI Class will be at 9:30am. This is a REQUIRED event.
Time for Convocation! At 10:45am, we will all gather at the John Marshall statue for our class photo. Then, we will go to the Rec Center for Convocation to officially welcome the Class of 2028!
Friday afternoon will be full of fun activities for everyone.
Starting at 5:00pm, the party moves to downtown Huntington. The Huntington Art Walk will be 5:00pm – 8:00pm. From 7:00pm to 9:00pm is our Herd Rally on 9th Street. There will be live music, games, a Marshall pep rally and more! And if you’re not ready for the fun to end, come back to campus at 8:00pm for Marshall Midnight Madness in the Memorial Student Center. We will have Esports and game night activities!
Saturday will be filled with virtual options for anyone who missed sessions during the week.
Our International Herd Orientation kicks off in East Hall at 9:30am.
The Marshall Women’s Volleyball team are having their Green & White Scrimmage at 10:30am in the Cam Henderson Center.
The Office of Student Financial Assistance will be hosting Special WOW Hours from 10:00am to 2:00pm for anyone who may have questions about their financial aid.
The Marshall Men’s Soccer team will be playing in an exhibition game at 1:00pm at the Veterans Memorial Complex.
From 6:00pm – 8:00pm, there will be a party in Drinko Library, and a Campus Carnival on the MSC Plaza.
At 8:30pm is our Bison After Dark Gameshow in the Memorial Student Center.
