Week of Welcome 2024
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!
*WOW events containing a prize will be indicated with an asterisk.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13
1:00pm – 5:00pm: Check-In – Memorial Student Center*
Pick up your WOW t-shirt, bag, and personalized schedule.
1:00pm – 5:00pm: Free Membership Registration – The Rec
Every Marshall student has a free membership at the Rec. Be sure to stop by to register your free membership.
6:00pm – 7:00pm: Residence Hall Meetings
For Residence Hall Students. Talk to your RA for more information.
7:00pm – 9:00pm: Breakfast & Bingo – Don Morris Room
Meet new people, chances to win cool prizes, and free food!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14
10:00am – 6:00pm: Check-In – Memorial Student Center*
Pick up your WOW t-shirt, bag, and personalized schedule.
10:00am – 4:00pm: IT Help Desk – Drinko Library
Stop by the IT Help Desk for any technical assistance you need.
11:00am – Blackboard Basics – Drinko 349 or Virtual*
Learn how to use Blackboard.
11:00am – 2:00pm: Brunch – Harless Dining Hall
Brunch is provided. You must have your student ID.
11:00am – 3:00pm: ROTC Obstacle Course – Buskirk Field
12:00pm – 4:00pm: Find Your Classes – Ask Me Tent
Visit one of the Ask Me tents to learn where your classrooms are located.
12:00pm – 4:00pm: “Marshall For All” Open House – East Hall
For “Marshall For All” students.
1:00pm – 6:00pm: Free Membership Registration – The Rec
Every Marshall student has a free membership at the Rec. Be sure to stop by to register your free membership.
1:30pm: Online Safety – Shawkey Dining Room or Virtual
Learn about online safety, phishing, and protecting your information.
2:00pm: Design Thinking – SBUS 112
Discover how to tackle complex, human-centered challenges while learning one of the ways that Marshall faculty, staff, and students are driving innovation together!
4:00pm – 7:00pm: Dinner – Harless Dining Hall
Dinner is provided. You must have your student ID.
6:00pm: Marshall Online Student Connection – Shawkey Dining Room or Virtual*
For Online students.
6:00pm – 7:00pm: Residence Hall Meetings
For Residence Hall Students. Talk to your RA for more information.
6:00pm – 6:30pm: Commuter Connect – BE5*
Connect with other commuters and learn tips to maximize your student experience.
7:00pm – 9:00pm: Block Party – The Rec*
Meal plans begin on Thursday, August 15th
*WOW events containing a prize will be indicated with an asterisk.
7:00am – 9:00am: Breakfast – Harless Dining Hall
8:00am – 12:00pm: Check-In – Memorial Student Center*
Pick up your WOW t-shirt, bag, and personalized schedule.
9:00am: UNI 100 Class #1 – REQUIRED
See personalized schedule for room information.
10:30am: College Sessions – REQUIRED
See personalized schedule for room information.
12:00pm: College Sessions – REQUIRED
See personalized schedule for room information.
10:30am – 2:00pm: Find Your Classes – Ask Me Tent
Visit one of the Ask Me tents to learn where your classrooms are located.
10:30am – 2:00pm: Herd Hire Job Hunt – Memorial Student Center, 2W16-B (2nd floor)
Download Handshake and meet with the Office of Career Education to find job opportunities on campus.
11:00am – 1:00pm: Honors College Lemonade & Lawn Games – Buskirk Field
Pick up your Honors College t-shirt.
11:00am – 2:00pm: Lunch – Harless Dining Hall
2:00pm – 3:15pm: Step In, Speak Up – Don Morris Room or Playhouse – REQUIRED*
See personalized schedule for details.
2:00pm – 3:15pm: Herd Leadership – BE5*
Learn about JMELI (John Marshall Emerging Leaders Institute), co-cirricular transcripts, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Campus Activities Board, and community service.
3:30pm – 4:45pm: Step In, Speak Up – Don Morris Room or Playhouse – REQUIRED*
See personalized schedule for details.
3:30pm – 4:45pm: Herd Leadership -BE5*
Learn about JMELI (John Marshall Emerging Leaders Institute), co-cirricular transcripts, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Campus Activities Board, and community service.
4:00pm – 8:00pm: Dinner – Harless Dining Hall
5:00pm – 5:45pm: We Are Family – Virtual*
5:45pm – 6:15pm: Commuter Connect – BE5*
Connect with other commuters and learn tips to maximize your student experience.
6:30pm: “M” Photo on the Field – The Joan*
Get a free t-shirt and be part of the iconic “M” photo on the football field.
7:00pm: Women’s Soccer Home Opener – The Vet*
9:00pm: Night at the Joan – The Joan
“We Are Marshall” movie screening on the field. Bring a chair or a blanket.
*WOW events containing a prize will be indicated with an asterisk.
7:00am – 9:00am: Breakfast – Harless Dining Hall
8:00am – 9:00am: Donuts with the Deans – Harless Dining Hall
Enjoy free donuts and get to meet your college deans and program directors.
8:00am – 12:00pm: Check-In – Memorial Student Center*
Pick up your WOW t-shirt, bag, and personalized schedule.
9:30am: UNI 100 Class #2 – REQUIRED
See personalized schedule for room information.
10:45am: Class Photo – John Marshall Statue
Wear your green WOW shirt you received at check-in.
11:15am – 12:15pm: Convocation – The Rec – REQUIRED*
11:00am – 2:00pm: Lunch – Harless Dining Hall
1:30pm – 3:30pm: Finding Your Herd Open Houses
See Marshall App for details.
2:30pm: Blackboard Basics – Drinko 349 or Virtual*
Learn how to use Blackboard.
3:30pm: Together We Thrive – Don Morris Room*
Learn about campus safety and accessibility.
4:00pm – 7:00pm: Dinner – Harless Dining Hall
5:00pm – 8:00pm: Downtown Huntington Art Walk
Visit Downtown Huntington to see the work of local artists.
7:00pm – 9:00pm: Herd Rally – Downtown, 9th Street
Visit 9th Street in Downtown Huntington for the annual Herd Rally with live music and more.
8:00pm – 12:00am: Marshall Midnight Madness – Memorial Student Center*
Esports and game night!
*WOW events containing a prize will be indicated with an asterisk.
9:00am – Blackboard Basics – Virtual
Learn how to use Blackboard.
9:30am – International Herd Orientation – East Hall
10:00am -We Are Family – Virtual or BE5*
10:30am – Women’s Volleyball Green & White Scrimmage – The Cam*
11:00am – 2:00pm: Brunch – Harless Dining Hall
12:00pm: Step In, Speak Up – Virtual
12:00pm – 3:00pm: Rec Fest – The Rec
Campus and community partners come together to share information and free stuff to new students.
1:00pm – Men’s Soccer Exhibition Game – The Vet*
4:00pm – 7:00pm: Dinner – Harless Dining Hall
6:00pm – 8:00pm: Party at the Library – Drinko Library
6:00pm – 8:00pm: WOW Carnival – Memorial Student Center Plaza*
Build-A-Bison, Tie Dye, Succulents, Marshall Art, Student Organization Showcase, 360 Photos, and more!
8:30pm: Bison After Dark Gameshow – Don Morris Room
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 Vet – Veterans Memorial Complex
The Cam – Cam Henderson Cetner
The Joan – Joan C. Edwards Football Stadium
The Rec – Rec Center
