Week of Welcome

New students dancing at a silent disco

Week of Welcome (WOW)

 

WOW is a five-day series of events designed to help every Bellarmine student gain valuable information regarding campus resources, connect with fellow first-year and upper class students, and prepare for their first year at college. WOW incorporates move-in, convocation, educational activities, social events and community service to get every student ready for their first year at Bellarmine. Students should prepare for lots of fun, food, giveaways, and tools for success.

If you have questions, please contact Courtney Hurst, Assistant Director of Orientation and Engagement.

WOW Schedule - 2025

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Saturday, August 16

Time Event Location
8:30am – 2:30pmCheck-In CentralFrazier Hall  
3:00pm – 4:00pmCommuter Student Check-InFrazier Hall  
12:00pm – 5:00pmFamily Lunch with the President
Dr. Donovan welcome with matriculation book		UDH
11:00am – 6:00pmTextbook Pick UpTBD
5:00pm – 6:00pmBlessing of the Class of 2029 Cralle Theatre
6:00pm – 8:00pmNew Student SocialSiena Complex 
7:00pm – 8:00pmInterfaith Fair - Campus MinistryOur Lady of the Woods Chapel 
8:30pm – 9:30pmFirst-Year Hall Meeting (Residential Students)Assigned Residence Halls  
9:00pm – 12:00pmLate Knight Dinner (Optional)Palio 

Sunday, August 17

Time Event Location
9:00am – 2:00pmBrunchUDH
9:00am – 11:30amParent and Family OrientationFrazier Hall and Classrooms 
9:00am – 11:15amFWS job fairCentro Atrium
12:00pm – 1:00pmConvocation Catholic MassOur Lady of the Woods Chapel 
1:30pm – 2:30pmLearning Communities Kick Off
1:30pm – 2:45pmHonors Student Dessert Reception with the President (Invitation)Frazier Hall 
3:00pm – 4:00pmWOW Kick OffKnights Hall   
4:00pm – 4:30pmSmall Group Meeting #1Knights Hall   
6:00pm – 8:30pmBlock Party/Rec FEST and DinnerThe SURF   

Monday, August 18

*** MAC Morning Group ***

Time Event Location
7:45am – 9:15amBreakfastPalio  
9:00am – 10:30amSmall Group meeting #2 & Knight 101 Class Meeting with
Faculty (syllabus, Moodle, exec. functioning, academics, and success) 		Various Locations
10:45am – 11:00amBus Ride to Muhammad Ali Center  
11:00am – 1:00pmMAC 
1:00pm – 1:15pmBus Ride back to Bellarmine
1:15pm – 2:15pmLunch 
2:30pm – 3:00pmGroup 1 Personal Wellness PresentationCralle 
3:00pm – 5:00pmFree Time
5:00pm – 7:00pmSmall Group Meeting #3 & Dinner/Activities
7:00pm – 10:00pm Knight on Campus  The Quad and Various Locations 

*** MAC Afternoon Group ***

Time Event Location
7:45am – 9:15amBreakfastPalio  
9:00am – 10:30amSmall Group meeting #2 & Knight 101 Class Meeting with
Faculty (syllabus, Moodle, exec. functioning, academics, and success) 		Various Locations
10:45am – 11:15amPersonal Wellness PresentationCralle  
11:30am – 12:30pmLunch   
12:45pm – 1:00pmBus Ride to Muhammad Ali Center 
1:00pm – 3:00pmMAC 
3:00pm – 3:15pmBus Ride back to Bellarmine Cralle 
3:00pm – 5:00pmFree Time
5:00pm – 7:00pm Small Group Meeting #3 & Dinner/Activities
7:00pm – 10:00pm Knight on Campus  The Quad and Various Locations 

Tuesday, August 19

Time Event Location
7:30am – 8:45amBreakfast (Optional)Palio  
9:00am – 11:00amTitle IX Presentation/Get Involved Frazier Hall & Cralle 
11:00am – 11:30amSmall group Meeting #4Various Locations         
11:00am – 1:00pmLunch & Free TimeUDH
1:15pm – 3:30pmWacky Olympics/Professor PanelQuad and Cralle   
3:30pm – 5:00pmFree Time
5:00pm – 6:30pmDinnerUDH
6:45pm – 7:15pmIgKnight PresentationVarious Locations  
7:15pm – 7:45pmIgKnight PresentationVarious Locations  
8:30pm – 9:30-pm Late Knight Bingo with BAC Frazier Hall and UDH

Wednesday, August 20

Time Event Location
8:00am – 9:00amBreakfast, Check-In & Dismissal to Service SitesKnights Hall    
9:00am – 12:00pmKnights in Action: Community Engagement (CE reflection for CORE portfolio) Various Community Locations  
12:00pm – 3:00pmLunch on your own & Free TimeUDH
12:00pm – 1:00pmEarly Knights Check in with LunchUDH
3:00pm – 5:00pmCampus Take Over: Faculty department visits & Centro Takeover