Cleveland State University
WOW: Week of Welcome 2019
Saturday, August 24 | Sunday, August 25 | Monday, August 26 | Tuesday, August 27 | Wednesday, August 28 | Thursday, August 29 | Friday, August 30 | Saturday, August 31 | After Week of Welcome
Residence Hall Move-In Information
Details about Residence Hall Move-In can be found at: https://www.csuohio.edu/residence-life/move-in-information
- Friday, August 23, 2019 (8:00a-10:00a): Honors students
- Friday, August 23, 2019 (10:00a - 5:00p): Freshmen with last names A-L
- 10:00am-11:30am: freshmen with last names A-B
- 11:30am-1:00pm: freshmen with last names C-F
- 1:00pm-2:30pm: freshmen with last names G-H
- 2:30pm-4:00pm: freshmen with last names I-J
- 4:00pm-5:00pm: freshmen with last names K-L
- Saturday, August 24, 2019 (8:00a - 1:00p): Freshmen with last names M-Z
- 8:00am-9:00am: freshmen with last names M-O
- 9:00am-10:00am: freshmen with last names P-R
- 10:00am-11:00am: freshmen with last names S
- 11:00am-12:00pm: freshmen with last name T-V
- 12:00pm-1:00pm: freshmen with last names W-Z
- Saturday, August 24, 2019 (1:00pm-6:00pm): Sophomores – Grad students
Saturday, August 24
- Viking Outfitters, Student Center (SC), 9am - 5pm
Get your books, school supplies and CSU gear at Viking Outfitters!
- Magnus Fest 2018, Wolstein Center (WO), 4-8pm
Magnus Fest is CSU's welcome celebration for our first year and transfer students. #CLEstate2023 #ImAViking
Sunday, August 25
- Viking Outfitters, Student Center (SC), 10am - 4pm
Get your books, school supplies and CSU gear at Viking Outfitters!
- CSU Women's Soccer vs Akron, Krenzler Field, 1pm
Come cheer on YOUR Vikings as the women's soccer team takes on the University of Akron
- CSU Men's Soccer vs Saint Francis (PA), Krenzler Field 4pm
Come cheer on YOUR Vikings as the men's soccer team takes on the Saint Francis
Monday, August 26 ~ First Day of Weekday Classes
- Welcome Information Stations, Student Center (SC) Tom and Joanie Adler Atrium/Monte Ahuja College of Business (BU) Atrium/Berkman Hall (BH) Atrium, 8am-5pm
Pick up campus information, ask some questions, and grab a WOW calendar of events!
- Viking Outfitters, Student Center (SC), 8am - 7pm
Get your books, school supplies and CSU gear at Viking Outfitters!
- U-Pass Distribution, Student Center (SC) Inner Link, 9am - 4:30pm
Pick up your U-Pass sticker for the fall semester. Please bring your CSU ID card. You must pay your fee at the Cashier Office before you can receive your sticker.
- Welcome Back Coffee, Juice, Donuts, Bagels, Washkewicz Hall (WH) Lobby, 8am – 11am
Prize Raffle registration in all engineering departments. Washkewicz College clothing sale all week. Join The Cleveland Engineering Society (CES) for FREE!
- Bingo for Books, Student Center (SC) Tom and Joanie Adler Atrium, 11am-1pm
Come play bingo with the Center for Student Activities and Involvement for a chance to win over $1000 in Viking Outfitters bookstore gift cards! This event is only open to students and you must have your Viking ID card to play. Sponsored by Viking Outfitters.
- Veteran Student Success Program Open House, Military & Veteran Resource Office (Trinity Commons Euclid Avenue), 12pm - 1pm
Open house for all Military affiliates students. Learn about all of the resources available to Active Duty, National Guard, Reserves, Veterans and dependents.
Tuesday, August 27
- Welcome Back Coffee, Juice, Donuts, Bagels, Washkewicz Hall (WH) Lobby, 8am – 11am
Prize Raffle registration in all engineering departments. Washkewicz College clothing sale all week. Join The Cleveland Engineering Society (CES) for FREE!
- Viking Outfitters, Student Center (SC), 8am - 7pm
Get your books, school supplies and CSU gear at Viking Outfitters!
- U-Pass Distribution, Student Center (SC) Inner Link, 9am - 4:30pm
Pick up your U-Pass sticker for the fall semester. Please bring your CSU ID card. You must pay your fee at the Cashier Office before you can receive your sticker. -
Welcome Back CSU, East 24th Street - Euclid Commons (EC), 11am-1:30pm
Join the Campus Activities Board for an outdoor festival featuring local businesses, food trucks, and a special musical performance by Sawyer! - Student Organization Fair, Student Center (SC) Tom and Joanie Adler Atrium, 11am-1pm
Stop to learn about our 200+ student organizations on campus! You'll be able to meet organization members, learn about events, and find out when meetings are held. Our campus radio station (and student organization) WCSB 89.3fm will be there playing tunes! -
“TACO Tuesday For Engineering”, Washkewicz Hall (WH) 405, 11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Learn about Engineering events and opportunities. Meet engineering students, staff and faculty. JEOPARDY competition with prizes. Admission: Must show course schedule to prove that you’re an engineering student! -
Veteran Student Success Program Open House, Military & Veteran Resource Office (Trinity Commons Euclid Avenue), 12pm - 1pm
Open house for all Military affiliates students. Learn about all of the resources available to Active Duty, National Guard, Reserves, Veterans and dependents. - Pre-Professional Transfer Orientation, Berkman Hall (BH) Auditorium, 6:10pm - 8pm
This program is mandatory for all incoming pre-professional transfer students. At the program, you’ll have the chance to:- Learn what you need to do to be successful as a pre-professional student at Cleveland State
- Meet other students in your field of study
- Learn more about prerequisites and GPA goals
- Hear about special opportunities just for pre-professional students
Family members are also encouraged to attend. Students can RSVP with your name, ID, as well as the number of guests attending to COSHP Advising at 216-687-9321
Wednesday, August 28
- Viking Outfitters, Student Center (SC), 8am - 7pm
Get your books, school supplies and CSU gear at Viking Outfitters!
- U-Pass Distribution, Student Center (SC) Inner Link, 9am - 4:30pm
Pick up your U-Pass sticker for the fall semester. Please bring your CSU ID card. You must pay your fee at the Cashier Office before you can receive your sticker.
- Donuts with the Dean, Urban Affairs (UA) Levin Atrium, 9:15am - 10:15am
Dean Roland Anglin would like to welcome students back to a new academic year by enjoying conversation and donuts in the atrium.
- Student Organization Fair, Student Center (SC) Tom and Joanie Adler Atrium, 11am-1pm
Stop to learn about our 200+ student organizations on campus! You'll be able to meet organization members, learn about events, and find out when meetings are held. Our campus radio station (and student organization) WCSB 89.3fm will be there playing tunes!
- Women's and Gender Studies Open House Event, Rhodes Tower (RT) 1431, 11am-12pm
Come meet the Director of Women's and Gender Studies (WGS) and learn about the WGS major, minor, course offerings, and student organizations. -
“Take Me To Your Leaders”, Fenn Hall (FH) 130, Foxes’ Den Lounge 11:30am – 1pm
Meet engineering student organization officers and see the new leadership collaboration space. The first 50 Engineering freshmen get a free gift! Admission: Course schedule required for entry….Free pizza provided for engineering students, while it lasts. -
Dessert with the Dean, Urban Affairs (UA) Levin Atrium, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Dean Roland Anglin will be welcoming students to a new academic year with dessert and conversation before the start of their evening classes. -
Rock The Rec, CSU Rec Center, 5pm - 8pm
Rock the Rec returns this year, and takes its inspiration from the era of acid-washed jeans, big hair, and bright colors. Yup, you guessed it - the 80s!! Join us for this interactive event taking place during CSU’s Week of Welcome (the first week of the Fall semester). Tie-on roller skates in our roller rink, tie-dye a free t-shirt, play Minute-to-Win-It-style games, enjoy a free concert by Be Kind, Rewind, nosh on free food, win prizes and more. Don’t miss it!
Thursday, August 29
- Viking Outfitters, Student Center (SC), 8am - 7pm
Get your books, school supplies and CSU gear at Viking Outfitters!
- Welcome Back Coffee, Juice, Donuts, Bagels, Washkewicz Hall (WH) Lobby, 8am - 11am
Prize Raffle registration in all engineering departments. Washkewicz College clothing sale all week. Join The Cleveland Engineering Society (CES) for FREE!
- U-Pass Distribution, Student Center (SC) Inner Link, 9am - 4:30pm
Pick up your U-Pass sticker for the fall semester. Please bring your CSU ID card. You must pay your fee at the Cashier Office before you can receive your sticker. -
Welcome Back Students of Color, Berkman Hall (BH) 135, 11am – 12:30pm
Welcome Back Students of Color! Let's get prepared for our upcoming classes, campus engagement, co-ops, internships, and career fairs. Sponsored by the LINK Program & LINK Student Association -
2019-20 Kick-Off Reception Come Celebrate Pride, Berkman Hall (BH) 211, 11:30am – 2:30pm
Come join LGBTQ+ Student Services as they kick off the academic year! Learn about office resources, network and connect. Light refreshments will be served. -
CAB & VE Open House, CAB Office - Student Center (SC) 332, 11:30am-12:30pm
Meet and greet with our Executive Boards and learn about Campus Activities Board and Viking Expeditions' upcoming events and your opportunity to join! - “Women in Engineering Day”, Washkewicz Hall (WH), 1st floor lobby 11:30am – 12:45pm
Learn about SWE and the Phi Sigma Rho sorority. Enjoy free food and networking! FREE gifts for the first 50 women engineering students & faculty.
- Veteran Student Success Program Open House, Military & Veteran Resource Office (Trinity Commons Euclid Avenue), 12pm - 1pm
Open house for all Military affiliates students. Learn about all of the resources available to Active Duty, National Guard, Reserves, Veterans and dependents.
- Sankofa Panel Discussion about Slave Movies, Roberta Steinbacher Atrium (Urban Affairs Bldg) , 12:30pm - 1:45pm
A panel discussion about Slave Movies . Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Black Studies Program -
Battle of the Bands, Music & Communications Building (MU) Lawn, 6pm-9pm
Kick off the semester with a live outdoor concert series, food trucks, and band meet and greets! Sponsored by Campus Activities Board. - Pre-Professional Freshmen Orientation, Student Center (SC) Ballroom, 6:15pm - 8:30pm
This program is mandatory for all incoming pre-professional students. At the program, you’ll have the chance to:- Learn what you need to do to be successful as a pre-professional studentin your first year
- Meet upperclassman in your field of study
- Get to know other freshmen planning to go into this competitive field
- Learn more about prerequisites and GPA goals
- Hear special opportunities just for pre-professional students
Family members are also encouraged to attend. Please RSVP to COSHP Advising with your name, ID, and information as well as the number of guests attending at 216-687-9321
Friday, August 30
- Viking Outfitters, Student Center (SC), 8am - 7pm
Get your books, school supplies and CSU gear at Viking Outfitters!
- U-Pass Distribution, Student Center (SC) Inner Link, 9am - 4:30pm
Pick up your U-Pass sticker for the fall semester. Please bring your CSU ID card. You must pay your fee at the Cashier Office before you can receive your sticker.
- Dan T. Moore Maker Space Reveal”, Washkewicz Hall (WH) 005 (Basement), 11am – 1pm
What is the Maker Space and How Can Students Use It? Tours and a presentation about the space. Meet manager, Matthew Johnson. Subs and beverages provided in the lobby outside.
- Veteran Student Success Program Open House, Military & Veteran Resource Office (Trinity Commons Euclid Avenue), 12pm - 1pm
Open house for all Military affiliates students. Learn about all of the resources available to Active Duty, National Guard, Reserves, Veterans and dependents.
Saturday, August 31
- Viking Outfitters, Student Center (SC), 9am - 4pm
Get your books, school supplies and CSU gear at Viking Outfitters!
After Week of Welcome:
- Black Studies Open House, Berkman Hall 137, Wednesday, September 4 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
An opportunity for students, faculty, staff and community members to network through their interests in the field of Black Studies and related cultural programs.