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!
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
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 Tabling, 11am - 1pm | Millennium Student Center, Bridge
Campus Scavenger Hunt, 10am - 4pm | Millennium Student Center, Info Desk (2nd Floor Rotunda)
Panhellenic Preview, 6pm | Millennium Student Center, SGA Chambers (3rd Floor)
Friday, August 23
Paint By Number Mural, 11am - 2pm | Millennium Student Center, Nosh (1st Floor)
Oak Hall Pool Party, 7pm - 9pm | Oak Hall Pool
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)
Transfers and Trinkets with Tau Sigma, 2pm - 4pm | Millennium Student Center, Fireside Lounge
Tuesday, August 27
Transfer Students and Succulents, 11am - 1pm | Millennium Student Center, Patio (Outside Nosh)
Associated Black Collegians Ice Cream Social, 2pm - 4pm | Location TBD
National Panhellenic Council 101, 5pm-6pm | Location TBD
Stomp the Quad, 6pm - 8pm | The Quad
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
Interfraternity Council Service Event, 9am - 11am | Millennium Student Center, Fireside Lounge
Commuter Student Cafe and Coloring, 1pm - 3pm | Millennium Student Center, Millennium Student Center, Room 366 (Office of Student Involvement)
Friday, August 30
Besties, Bagels, and Board Games, 11am - 1pm | Millennium Student Center, Fireside Lounge
To check out additional events happening on campus during the first two weeks, click the button below and log into Triton Connect -- UMSL's app for student organizations, events, and other activities!
1. Visit Triton Connect
2. Login using your UMSL SSO ID and Password
3. Set up your User Profile
4. Browse Upcoming Events & Student Organizations
5. GET INVOLVED!
Tuesday, January 16 | First Day of Classes!
Help-A-Triton Welcome Tables & Photo Booth, 8am - 4pm | Various Locations
Penthouse Party (Come get involved with Office of Student Involvement), 1pm - 2:30pm | Millennium Student Center (MSC), 3rd Floor, Room 366
MLK Week of Service Event -- LifeWise STL: New Mom Kits, 1pm - 2:30pm | OSI - Penthouse (Millennium Student Center 366)
Wednesday, January 17
Help-A-Triton Welcome Tables & Photo Booth, 8am - 4pm | Various Locations
How to Get Involved Tabling, 11am - 2pm | Millennium Student Center, Bridge
Warm Up with SGA, 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Millennium Student Center, Fireside Lounge
MLK Week of Service Event -- St. Louis Area Diaper Bank: First Period Kits, 3pm - 4:30pm | OSI - Penthouse (Millennium Student Center 366)
Paint by Number Mural, 3pm - 4:30pm | Millennium Student Center, Nosh (1st Floor)
Thursday, January 18
MLK Week of Service Event -- ImpactLife Blood Drive, 11am - 2:30pm | Donor Bus - Parking Lot E (outside of the MSC)
How to Get Involved Tabling, 11am - 2pm | Millennium Student Center, Bridge
Paint by Number Mural, 3pm - 4:30pm | Millennium Student Center, Nosh (1st Floor)
Friday, January 19
MLK Week of Service Event -- United Way of Greater St. Louis: Personal Hygiene Kits, 11am - 1pm | OSI - Penthouse (Millennium Student Center 366)
Besties, Bagels, and Board Games, 11am - 1pm | Millennium Student Center, Fireside Lounge
Pick-Up Football (Soccer), 5pm - 8pm | UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC)
Just Dance Party, 5:30pm - 7pm | ED Collabitat (South Campus)
Saturday, January 20
Men's and Women's Swimming, 12pm | Mark Twain Athletic Center
Monday, January 22
Triton eSports Spring Tryouts, All Week | eSports Arena (Millennium Student Center, First Floor)
Yard Games with the Guys, 11am - 1pm | Millennium Student Center, Nosh Quarters
Transfer Students Treat-Yo-Self, 1pm - 3pm | Millennium Student Center, Fireside Lounge
Tuesday, January 23
Transfer Student Meetup for the Jamboree, 10:30am - 11:30am | Millennium Student Center, Nosh Quarters (First Floor)
Spring Involvement Jamboree, 11am - 1pm | Millennium Student Center, Rotundas
Cocoa and Cookies with Student Outreach and Support (SOS), 11:30am - 1pm | Millennium Student Center, 225
Japan Summer 2024 Study Abroad Info Session, 2pm-2:30pm | Check Triton Connect for Event Location
Library Research 101, 3:30pm | Check Triton Connect for Event Location
Wednesday, January 24
Associated Black Collegians (ABC):Donut Feel Good to be Back?, 10ampm - 12pm | Millennium Student Center, Fireside Lounge
Rainbow Reunion: LGBTQIA+ Welcome Social, 11am - 1pm | OSI - Penthouse (Millennium Student Center 366)
Panhellenic Paint n Sip, 6pm - 8pm | Millennium Student Center, Century Room C (Third Floor)
Thursday, January 25
Boba and Buttons Party, 12pm - 2pm | Millennium Student Center, Fireside Lounge
NPHC (National Pan-hellenic Council) Meet & Greet, 6pm - 8pm | Millennium Student Center, SGA Chambers (Third Floor)
Friday, January 26
Games with the Greeks, 12pm - 2pm | Millennium Student Center, OSI - Penthouse (Millennium Student Center 366)
UPB New Years Bingo, 7pm - 8:30pm | ED Collabitat (South Campus)
Saturday, January 27
Women's Basketball Game, 1pm | Mark Twain Athletic Center
Men's Basketball Game, 3pm | Mark Twain Athletic Center
To check out additional events happening on campus during the first two weeks, click the button below and log into Triton Connect -- UMSL's app for student organizations, events, and other activities!
1. Visit Triton Connect
2. Login using your UMSL SSO ID and Password
3. Set up your User Profile
4. Browse Upcoming Events & Student Organizations
5. GET INVOLVED!
