2022
Welcome Weekend
Schedule
FAQs
Take Flight With Your New Classmates
As a new Notre Dame College student, you’ll get a head start on a successful, enjoyable college career with our traditional Welcome Weekend experience. Whether you’re a first-year, transfer, residential or commuter student, these days prior to the start of fall on-campus classes are a continuation of your summer orientation session. You’ll get your first taste of the many opportunities our campus has to offer, making new friends and creating lasting memories.
Welcome Weekend is a mandatory event for all incoming new students. Please make the weekend of Aug. 26-28, 2022 a priority.


On the Agenda
Events will include the College’s traditional Academic Opening Convocation, an all-campus picnic, student organization involvement fair, our popular Fearless Falcon Obstacle Course and many opportunities to make new friends. Attendance is required for several programs.
We welcome families to come to the Welcome Weekend kick-off and the Parent Send-Off event that takes place on Aug.t 26.
Move-In Schedule
Students! Be sure you check on which day your move-in is scheduled for. Move-in times and dates are strictly enforced so please pay special attention to the time and date that has been given to you. If you have questions or you need special accommodations for move-in please contact Residence Life at 216.373.5274.
- New students who have not gone through a summer orientation will move in on Thursday, August 25th from noon-2pm.
- All residents (returners and new) who have not moved in will move in on Friday, August 26th from 9am-2pm.
Move in check in will begin in the Administration building. New students must have completed their vector solutions online training before they can move on campus. After checking in at the check-in table students will be given a key to their residence hall room. Students must check in first and given a Fast Pass before they can receive a key to their room.
We look forward to having you on campus. Let’s go Falcons!!
Fall Athletes Move In Schedule
Football Student Athletes
- Football Student Athletes Move-In: Friday, August 5th from 1-3pm
- All football student athletes will join the rest of campus for Welcome Weekend on Friday, August 26th
All Other Fall Student Athletes
- Fall Student Athletes (Soccer, Women’s Volleyball, Rugby, & Golf) Move-In: Sunday, August 7th from 2-4pm.
- All student athletes will join the rest of campus for Welcome Weekend on Friday, August 26th
Band Percussion & Guard Students
- Band Percussion & Guard Students: Monday, August 15th from 1-3pm.
- All band students will join the rest of campus for Welcome Weekend on Friday, August 26th
Band, Dance, & Cheer Students
- ALL Other Band, Dance, & Cheer Students: Wednesday, August 17th from 1-3pm.
- All dance and cheer students will join the rest of campus for Welcome Weekend on Friday, August 26th
ALL Students Move-In
& Welcome Weekend Events Schedule
Friday, August 26
Items with a * are mandatory
9:00 AM
Move-In Begins
12:00 PM | At Connelly
Lunch
2:00 PM
New Student Move-In Check In Closes
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | At Quinlivan Circle
Welcome Weekend Check In*
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | At Quinlivan Circle
Welcome Weekend Kick Off Event*
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | At Admin Building Foyer
Parent Send Off
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | At Various Admin Classrooms
Creating Connections*
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | At Quinlivan Circle
Picnic on the Lawn
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM |At Regina Auditorium
Convocation*
7:00 PM | At Regina Auditorium
Welcome Tradition*
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM | At Individual Residence Halls
First Floor Meetings*
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM | At Individual Residence Halls
Late Night Pizza Party
Saturday, August 27
Items with a * are mandatory
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM | At Connelly
Breakfast / Free Time
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | At The Falcon’s Nest
Commuter Student Meet + Greet
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | At Various Community Locations
Service Saturday
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | At Connelly
Lunch
12:00 PM | At The Falcon’s Nest
Transfer Student Lunch Meet + Greet
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | At Various Regina Classrooms
Creating Connections*
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | At Regina Auditorium
‘Don’t Call Me Bro’ & Other College Expectations*
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | At Various Regina Classrooms
Creating Connections*
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | At Quinlivan Circle/Normandy Fields
Welcome Weekend Olympics*
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Dinner / Free Time
5:45 PM
Lake County Captains Game
Sunday, August 28
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM |At Quinlivan Circle
Yoga
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Meet at Admin Building
Class Schedule Tour
11:30 PM – 1:30 PM | At Connelly
Brunch / Free Time
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | At Various Admin Classrooms
Creating Connections*
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | At Quinlivan Circle
Involvement Fair/Falcon Fest Block Party*
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM | At Connelly
Dinner
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Regina Chapel
Church
Photo Gallery
From our 2021 Welcome Weekend. View full album.







Frequently Asked Questions
What's Welcome Weekend?
Am I required to attend Welcome Weekend?
Welcome Weekend is the start of your college experience and attendance is expected of all first-year students. The welcome experience engages undergraduates in the culture of the College immediately upon their arrival on campus. The first three weeks of a first-year student’s experience are critical to their success. Your First Year Falcon’s (FYF) class will meet during Welcome Weekend and attendance will be taken.
Do I need to be at every Welcome Weekend event?
I'm a commuter. Am I included in Welcome Weekend activities?
I'm an upper class transfer student. Why do I need to attend Welcome Weekend?
Do my parents attend Welcome Weekend?
Will returning students be at Welcome Weekend?
I already attended orientation. How is Welcome Weekend different?
Why is Academic Opening Convocation part of Welcome Weekend?
During the ceremony, each new student is presented a small medal featuring the College seal. The medallion represents the start of each student’s pursuit of personal, professional and global discovery as members of the Notre Dame family of scholars.
What is proper attire for Welcome Weekend?
What if I don’t have my College ID during Welcome Weekend activities?
Some Welcome Weekend activities involve food. What if I have special dietary needs?
What if my sports team has practice or meetings during Welcome Weekend activities?
What if I am sick during Welcome Weekend?
What if I do not have someone to attend Welcome Weekend with me?
Get Ready for Welcome Weekend
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