Weeks of Welcome (WOW) are August 22 - September 18

Calendar:

Saturday, Aug. 22 - New Student Convocation
Location: Waetjen Auditorium, Music and Communications Building
Times: 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 
All new students are welcome to join new student convocation. Meet the deans, University leadership team and receive some Cleveland State University swag!

Saturday, Aug. 22 - VikesFEST - Street Fair
Locations: Lawn in front of Music and Communications, the Student Center and Euclid Avenue
Times: 12–3 p.m. 
Learn more about our street fair that welcomes back ALL Cleveland State University students and their families to the campus. Enjoy free food, games, activities and more.

Monday, Aug. 24: Welcome Tables
Locations: Student Center Atrium (front entrance) and Berkman Hall Atrium (first floor)
Times: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. 
Need help finding a class, building or just need some general information? Stop by our Weeks of Welcome Tables where our faculty and staff will answer questions you may have.

Tuesday, Aug. 25: Bingo for Books 
Time TBD
Location: Student Center Atrium (first floor)
Come try your luck at bingo to win gift cards to Viking Outfitters! There will be $1,000's of dollars given away and will be an event you do not want to miss! Must bring your CSU Student Viking ID card to play. Only one bingo card per student will be allowed.

Wednesday, Aug. 26: Coffee with a Cop
11 a.m.–1 p.m. 
Location: Student Center Innerlink (second floor)
Meet our Cleveland State University police officers (and therapy dogs Rune and Thor) and enjoy a cup of coffee!

Wednesday, Aug. 26: Leadership and Student Org Training Session
Times TBD
Location: TBD

Thursday, Aug. 27: Meet the Student Government Association (SGA)
Times TBD
Location: TBD

Friday, Aug. 28: Resilient Scholar Day
Times TBD
Location: TBD
What does resilience look like to you? Learn more at this trauma-informed mental health and wellness initiative event sponsored by Dr. Dakota King-White and the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education's School of Education and Counseling.

Monday, Aug. 31: Rock the Yard
11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: McCombs Plaza (in between the Student Center and Rhodes Tower)

Tuesday, Sept. 1: Fresh Check Day
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: In front of Rhodes Tower facing the Student Center
 

Tuesday, January 13: Student Organization Fair Session 1
11 a.m.–1 p.m. 
Location: Student Center Atrium
Come meet the student organizations here at Cleveland State University!

Thursday, January 15: Student Organization Fair Session 2
11 a.m.–1 p.m. 
Location: Student Center Atrium
Come meet the student organizations here at Cleveland State University!

Friday, January 16: Around the World in 80 Minutes
4–5:20 p.m. 
Location: Student Center Atrium (first floor)
Come share your story! All students are invited and welcome to share their experience, such as attire, language and food. This event is focused on personal storytelling and student-led expression, not performance.

Friday, January 16: Small Stage Showcase
5:30–7:30 p.m. 
Location: Student Center, Third Floor, Viking Lounge

Saturday, January 17: Think Champs
Noon–2 p.m.
Location: Student Center, Third Floor, Viking Lounge
Saturday morning series open to ALL Cleveland State students. Whether you're commuting or living on campus, undergrad or working on your dissertation. Each session features free breakfast, tutors across multiple academic areas, accountability partners for any writing project, good music and genuine community. Come as you are.

Saturday, January 17: Rock the Rec and Dodgeball Tournament
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: University and Wellbeing Recreation Center