Bobcat Welcome Week Schedule of Events

Bobcat Welcome Week

Below you will find the many events available to you as undergraduate and graduate student during the Bobcat Welcome Week experience. You will see events under three categories: required, signature, and community-hosted events. 

Event Calendars

The Bobcat Welcome Week schedule will continue to be updated with events as they are submitted by campus community partners. Please check back periodically for the most up-to-date information.

Required Events

Required events are events that are mandatory for first-year students to attend. For Fall 2023, required events included Jumpstart and the Academic Experience sessions (details below).

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Signature Events

Signature events are large-scale events put on by different departments on campus that are designed to give you exposure to the great programs and services available to you at the university. These events are optional and will take place from August 14th to 19th.

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Community-Hosted Events

Community-hosted events are events that are smaller in scale and hosted by various members of the university community. These events are put on by campus departments, student organizations, and others who are invested in your first-year experience! These events are optional and provide you with yet another opportunity to learn more about all Texas State has to offer.

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If you require accommodations to attend or participate in any of the Bobcat Welcome Week events, please fill out this the Accommodation Request Form.

Graduate Students

Bobcat Welcome Week events are primarily designed for undergraduate students to better prepare them for their first year at Texas State. The Graduate College has a two-part, optional orientation opportunity for new graduate students through their New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO) experience: NGSO: Canvas, a self-paced guided resource you have access to throughout your time at Texas State, and their in-person NGSO: Meet & Greet events.