The first few weeks of every semester are packed with events, programs, and activities designed to connect new and returning students to UMSL! We hope you make friends, explore campus, meet faculty and staff, and feel that Triton pride!
Check out this page to see what to expect during your first few weeks and all of the exciting events we've hosted last semester!
Welcome Programming
Fall 2025 Welcome Programming - August 23 - September 5, 2025
FIRST WEEK EVENTS
Saturday, August 23
Welcome Back Bash, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Millennium Student Center (MSC)
Monday, August 25 | First Day of Classes!
Help A Triton + First Day of Class Photo Booth, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | MSC, 2nd Floor Rotunda (with other red UMSL tents across campus)
Esports Tryout Week, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | The Arena
Penthouse Party, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | MSC 366
Tuesday, August 26
Help A Triton + First Day of Class Photo Booth, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | MSC, 2nd Floor Rotunda (with other red UMSL tents across campus)
Penthouse Party, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | MSC 366
Pop-Up Library, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | MSC 316
NPHC 101, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | SGA Chambers
Aux Cord Wars, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | MSC Century Rooms
Wednesday, August 27
Excellence Mixer, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | SOS, MSC 225
New and Continuing Student Snack Hour, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM |Benton Hall (Room TBD)
Rock the Rec: Birthday Bash!, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Recreation and Wellness Center
Thursday, August 28
Involvement Jamboree, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | MSC Patio and East Lawn (or MSC Century Rooms / 2nd Floor Rotunda)
Friday, August 29
First Ascent, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Climbing Wall at the Recreation and Wellness Center
UPB Oak Pool Party, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Oak Hall Pool
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2. Login using your UMSL SSO ID and Password
3. Set up your User Profile
4. Browse Upcoming Events & Student Organizations
5. GET INVOLVED!
Welcome Programming
Fall 2024 Welcome Programming - August 19-30, 2024
FIRST WEEK EVENTS
Monday, August 19 | First Day of Classes!
Help-A-Triton Welcome Tables & Photo Booth, 8am - 4pm | Various Locations
Paint By Number Mural, 10am - 12pm | Millennium Student Center (MSC), Fireside Lounge
Penthouse Party (Come get involved with Office of Student Involvement), 1pm - 2:30pm | Millennium Student Center, 3rd Floor, Room 366
Tuesday, August 20
Help-A-Triton Welcome Tables & Photo Booth, 8am - 4pm | Various Locations
Vision Board Party, 10am - 12pm | Millennium Student Center, Fireside Lounge
Penthouse Party (Come get involved with Office of Student Involvement), 1pm - 2:30pm | Millennium Student Center, 3rd Floor, Room 366
Interfraternity Council Meet & Greet, 3pm - 5pm | Millennium Student Center, Patio
Wednesday, August 21
Petting Zoo, 12pm - 2pm | Recreation and Wellness Center East Lawn
Triton Connect Tutorial, 3:30pm | Online
Sorority Sunset, 6pm - 8pm | Millennium Student Center, 3rd Floor Rotunda
Thursday, August 22
Panhellenic FAQ Tabling, 11am - 1pm | Millennium Student Center, Bridge
Panhellenic Preview, 6pm | Millennium Student Center, SGA Chambers (3rd Floor)
Friday, August 23
Oak Hall Pool Party, 7pm - 9pm | Oak Hall Pool
Second WEEK EVENTS
Monday, August 26
Service with the Sororities, 9am - 11am | Millennium Student Center, Fireside Lounge
Triton Connect Tutorial, 12pm - 1pm | Millennium Student Center, Third Floor, Room 366 (Office of Student Involvement)
Tuesday, August 27
Associated Black Collegians Ice Cream Social, 2pm - 4pm | Millennium Student Center, Fireside Lounge
National Panhellenic Council 101, 5pm-6pm | Millennium Student Center, SGA Chamber
Stomp the Yard, 6pm - 8pm | Recreation and Wellness Center East Lawn
Wednesday, August 28
Involvement Jamboree, 11am - 1pm | Recreation and Wellness Center East Lawn
Panhellenic Preview, 3pm | Millennium Student Center, SGA Chambers (Third Floor)
Thursday, August 29
Service with the Fraternities, 9am - 11am | Millennium Student Center, Fireside Lounge
Inclusive Excellence Mixer, 12pm - 2pm | Millennium Student Center, Room 366 (Office of Student Involvement)
Move-In Bingo, 7pm - 9pm | EdCollabitat
Friday, August 30
Besties, Bagels, and Board Games, 11am - 1pm | Millennium Student Center, Fireside Lounge