Welcome Week at
Welcome Week Schedule – Sunday, September 2 – Monday, September 10
Sunday, September 2 Official Move In Day – Get to Know your Hall Community
Residence Halls open at 8:00 a.m.
Students may check into their rooms
Residence Life Office
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 106 Koch
Change your meal plan or get answers to your questions about housing.
Koch Commons Desk
8:00 a.m. – Midnight
Koch Commons' main desk areas supplies services and equipment to all resident students. Vacuums, games, VHS and DVD movies, and cooking equipment are available for checkout with a student ID. Student employees also can provide room assignment and telephone numbers as well as the current duty schedule of residence hall staff and other general information.
Card Office
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.,
All UST students, faculty and staff must have a Tommie eXpress Card to access buildings, the library, athletic facilities and public computer labs. A Tommie eXpress Card is also needed to purchase a parking permit, ride the intercampus shuttle bus, cash checks, and carry out other business on campus. Commuters can also purchase non-resident meal plans. On the face of the card is a photo of you along with your name, status and your UST ID number. On the back of the card, you will find your library bar code and a magnetic strip that contains your UST ID number and other confidential information required to authorize your access and transactions. Students and staff may open or add money to an eXpress Account. eXpress Accounts are debit plan spending accounts used for making purchases on and off campus. For more information stop by or call the Card Office, room 259, MHC or visit our website at www.stthomas.edu/cardoffice.
Bookstore
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.,
O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library
10:00a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Check out where you will be studying the next four years right now!
Free Taco Bar
11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Student Dining Room
All students and families are welcome to dine free of charge.
Welcome Services
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.,
Do you need assistance with getting your computer connected to the network? Do you need to know how to access email, voicemail, long distance, your UST student bill, financial aid, or class schedules? If so, we will have answers for you here! University staff will be available to assist you these move-in concerns.
Parent’s Place
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Fireside Room, Second-floor,
Drop by for a quick escape from moving students into their rooms. Relax and enjoy some refreshments along with University leaders who can answer questions you may have. For parents who need a few minutes to themselves during move-in, this is a great way to connect with people who will be working with your student on a regular basis. We look forward to seeing you!
Pit Stop
Noon – 6:00 p.m., Koch Commons Lower Level
The Pit Stop offers a variety of fruit drinks and smoothies, along with sandwiches, soft pretzels, chips, and frozen yogurt.
Welcome Mass
5:00 p.m., Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas
Students and parents are invited to join Campus Ministry and members of the St. Thomas Community for a special welcoming Eucharistic Celebration.
Residence Hall Floor Meetings
7:00 p.m.
*Required for resident students
Meet the new members of your house/floor; watch for information from your Resident Advisor.
Tommie Twilight
9:00 p.m. – Midnight, outside of your Residence Hall
Meet your classmates!! Come on out and play some games and win some great prizes. Commuter students please join in at Grace Hall. Sponsored by the UST Hall Councils.
Monday, September 3 Get to Know the
Residence Life Office
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 106 Koch
Change your meal plan or get answers to your questions about housing.
Koch Commons Desk
8:00 a.m. – Midnight
Koch Commons' main desk areas supplies services and equipment to all resident students. Vacuums, games, VHS and DVD movies, and cooking equipment are available for checkout with a student ID. Student employees also can provide room assignment and telephone numbers as well as the current duty schedule of residence hall staff and other general information.
O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library
10:00a.m. -4:00 p.m.
Check out where you will be studying the next four years right now!
Brunch
9:30 am – 1:30 pm, Student Dining Room, 2nd floor,
Students on the meal plans can use their meal plan for the first time! Simply bring your St. Thomas Student ID with you to the Student Dining Room.
Card Office
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.,
All UST students, faculty and staff must have a Tommie eXpress Card to access buildings, the library, athletic facilities and public computer labs. A Tommie eXpress Card is also needed to purchase a parking permit, ride the intercampus shuttle bus, cash checks, and carry out other business on campus. Commuters can also purchase non-resident meal plans. On the face of the card is a photo of you along with your name, status and your UST ID number. On the back of the card, you will find your library bar code and a magnetic strip that contains your UST ID number and other confidential information required to authorize your access and transactions.
Bookstore
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.,
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Lower Level,
The Commuter Center & Off-Campus Services offers a space for students who live off campus to gather while they are on campus. In addition to the lounge, study, and computer areas, the Center also offers phones, a microwave, a refrigerator and a water cooler. They have a lending library of toys, books, and games for student parents to use, and all students can check out many other frequently used office items. They rent lockers in the lower level of Murray-Herrick if you need a place to store your belongings while on campus. All students are welcome to visit!
“Breaking Ice”
* Required Event, OEC Auditorium
11:00 am Group 1 1 p.m. Group 2
Residents of
Cretin, & Grace Halls living in University Housing),
Residents of JPII, Murray & Brady
Remember the components to the UST community that you learned at orientation? Through theatre, community will be explored at UST and beyond. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before the performance.
The Binz Refectory West
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., South Campus
The Binz Refectory West provides a homey atmosphere with traditional foods. Simply bring your
New Commuter Student Meeting and Brunch
11:30 a.m. *Required Event-Commuters
JRC 126
All first year commuters meet in the
The Grill
Noon – 6:00 p.m., Main Level,
The Grill offers light breakfasts, lunches, dinners, sandwiches and snacks. Also serving grilled cheese, BLT, garden burger, hot dog, full sandwich bar with many choices and combinations, frozen yogurt, slushees. Prices are a la carte. You can use Cash, Flex dollars, or your eXpress Account.
Dinner for North Campus Resident Students
4:30 – 7:00 pm
Student Dining Room,
Bring your student ID.
Dinner for South Campus Resident Students
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Binz Dining Room
Bring your student ID.
Floor Socials
7:00 p.m. *Required Event for all resident students
All Residence Halls
All new students living on-campus meet with their Resident Advisor and other new student house members.
Tommie Boardwalk
8:00 p.m. – Midnight
Foley Plaza, Field house, Upper Quad, & Scooters
Join your fellow students for a night of fun and variety as you walk along the “Tommie Boardwalk” to the outdoor movie, music & dancing, free food, volleyball tournament, and midnight extreme.
Tuesday, September 4 Gearing up for Academics
Regular meal hours for residence dining in Murray-Herrick and The Binz
Beakers Coffee Cart
7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.,
Beakers Coffee Cart features a menu of fresh-brewed specialty coffees, lattes and cappuccinos. Steamed hot chocolate and mochas also are favorites. Soft drinks, juices and bottled water are available, as well as sandwiches, bakery goods and snacks.
C-Store
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.,
This convenience store carries food as well as personal items.
March Through the Arches
9:15 am *Required Event
Meet your summer Orientation group on the
New Student Convocation
10:00 a.m. *Required Event
Schoenecker Arena
Meet university administrators as they officially welcome you to the start of a new academic school year.
First Year Faculty Advising Meetings
10:45 a.m. *Required Event
Various Locations
Meet your Faculty Advisor during an informal meeting to discuss questions and concerns you may have before classes begin.
Fall Orientation
1:00 p.m., John Roach Center Room 126
**Required for all first year and transfer students who did not yet attend an Orientation session. Please plan to arrive between 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Fun in the Sun
3:00 - 5:00 pm, Upper Quad
Join us for games, music, food (BBQ and root beer kegs), and other fun activities sponsored by the Residence Hall Association (RHA). All students welcome!
Free Lemonade from the
3:00 p.m., Upper Quad
Pizza Party for Out of State Students from the
4:00 p.m., Upper Quad
Students from states other than
Scooter’s
4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.,
Featuring Burgers, Pizza, Hot Wraps, Pasta Bowls, Appetizers, Sandwiches, Fresh Gourmet Brewed Coffee and Espresso. The pool tables and new flat screen televisions help make your dining experience that much more enjoyable and look for other entertainment opportunities as well!
Sister/Brother Floor Events
7:00 p.m. *Required event for resident students
All Residence Halls
Wednesday, September 5
Fall Semester Classes Begin
Regular hours for all food services
New Commuter and Transfer Student Ice Cream Social
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.,
Library Smart Start Session
Noon, 4:00 p.m.; O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library Information Commons
The Library Information Commons is “Where the Search Begins”. We will answer the question, “Is google the font of all knowledge?” as well as give a brief overview of all the resources and services the library and information commons offers to make your academic career at
All Hall Meetings
7:00 p.m. *Required for resident students
All Residence Halls
Outdoor Movie
9:00 p.m.
Relax after your first day of class on
Thursday September 6
Library Smart Start Session
Noon, 4:00 p.m.; O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library Information Commons
The Library Information Commons is “Where the Search Begins”. We will answer the question, “Is google the font of all knowledge?” as well as give a brief overview of all the resources and services the library and information commons offers to make your academic career at St. Thomas a success.
Friday September 7
Library Smart Start Session
Noon, 4:00 p.m.; O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library Information Commons
The Library Information Commons is “Where the Search Begins”. We will answer the question, “Is google the font of all knowledge?” as well as give a brief overview of all the resources and services the library and information commons offers to make your academic career at St. Thomas a success.
Multicultural Student Services Open House
3:00-5:00 p.m. MHC 106
Multicultural Student Services Fun Night
6:00-9:00 p.m. Scooters
Casino Night
9:00 p.m.-Midnight,
We will have various casino games including blackjack, poker and roulette with Hall Directors and AC/RA's as dealers. Join the fun outside of Scooter’s in the basement of MHC! Food and prizes will be provided. Sponsored by RHA.
Monday, September 10
Fall Welcome Keynote: "Can I Kiss You?" by Mike Domitrz
OEC Auditorium
4:00 p.m. - Group 1 7:30 p.m. – Group 2
All Commuter Students (students not Residents of
living in University Housing), Cretin, & Grace Halls
Residents of JPII, Murray & Brady
College students love Mike Domitrz’s hilarious, high energy, interactive, and unique program on healthy relationships, dating, and intimacy. Do you get fed up with all the "games" people play in dating and with hooking up? While some games may seem entertaining, dating games can lead to confusion and even danger. "Can I Kiss You?" will show you precisely how to eliminate the games by saying exactly what you want. You will discover how raising the level of respect between you and your partner actually heightens the romance! After attending this presentation, you and your friends will be talking about it for days!!
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