MTSU Welcome Week


Following is a listing of events that will take place during Week of Welcome. All students and faculty are invited to attend, free of charge.

Click here for Welcome Week Poster.

Friday, August 23

  • We-Haul (all-day)
    Living on campus? Members from MTSU’s 250+ student organizations will be at your residence hall to help assist you during the move in process. You bring it, “We-Haul” it!
     
  • Dinner at the Student Union Commons, 6:30 pm
    Come one, come all! There will be a free dinner Friday night for students and their families in the Student Union Commons. Once the sun goes down and it is dark enough outside, we will then start the outdoor movie. We will be playing The Avengers. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and come enjoy a movie under the stars.
     
  • Outdoor Movie - The Avengers, 8pm, Student Union Commons

Saturday, August 24

  • We-Haul (all day)
    Living on campus? Members from MTSU’s 250+ student organizations will be at your residence hall to help assist you during the move in process. You bring it, “We-Haul” it!

  • Information Booths, 10am-4pm
    There will be pop-up tents set up around campus serving as information booths. Have a question? Need directions to a particular office or building? Stop by an information booth to have your questions answered.

  • Dinner and Courtyard Carnival, 6pm, Student Union Commons
    There will be a free dinner Saturday night in the Student Union Commons for students and their families. There will also be lots of games and inflatables where you can test your skills both mentally and physically.

Sunday, August 25

  • University Convocation: Speaker: Dwayne Betts, 2pm, Murphy Center
    Convocation marks the beginning of a new academic year for MTSU students. University Convocation marks the transformation of each student into a contributing member of the Middle Tennessee State University community. This year’s Convocation keynote speaker is R. Dwayne Betts, the author of the MTSU summer reading book A Question of Freedom.

  • President's Picnic following Convocation, Walnut Grove
    Immediately following Convocation, the President's Picnic will take place in Walnut Grove. This is a free event for all who attend. Be prepared for delicious, traditional "cookout" foods!

Monday, August 26

  • Fight Song Competition

Tuesday, August 27

  • Meet Murfreesboro, 10am-2pm, Student Union Commons
    Local businesses, restaurants, doctors' offices, and so on.. will be set up in the Student Union Commons sharing information about the services they offer to students in the Murfreesboro area. Students can expect to load up on coupons, discounts, and free samples from many of Murfreesboro's finest businesses.

Wednesday, August 28

  • Meet Murfreesboro, 10am-2pm, Student Union Commons
    Local businesses, restaurants, doctors' offices, and so on.. will be set up in the Student Union Commons sharing information about the services they offer to students in the Murfreesboro area. Students can expect to load up on coupons, discounts, and free samples from many of Murfreesboro's finest businesses.
     
  • Comedian Chris Hardwick, 8pm, Murphy Center
    Come kick back, relax, and LAUGH with a free stand-up comedy performance Free for all MTSU students and families.

Thursday, August 29

  • MTSU Department Fair, 11am-1pm, Student Union Commons
    Departments from all over campus will come together in one centralized location to share information about what they do and resources they provide for students.
     
  • Football Season Opener - MTSU vs. Western Carolina, 6:30 pm, Floyd Stadium

Tuesday, September 3

  • Volunteer Fair, 10am-2pm, Student Union Commons
    Local non-profit organizations will come to campus in the Student Union Commons and share with students how they can get plugged in to community service and volunteer opportunities with their organization. Come see how you can make a difference in the community!

Wednesday, September 4

  • Student Organization Fair, 10am-2pm, Student Union Commons
    MTSU has over 250 student organizations to choose from. There is literally something for everyone! Come check out what MT has to offer and find out how you can become a part of something you enjoy.

Thursday, September 5

  • Crash the Commons, 6:00-11:30pm, Student Union Commons

students playing game

 

  

   

   

   

   

 

     A Question of Freedom book cover

 

  

    

    

    

    

   

   

 Comedian Chris Hardwick