Weeks of Welcome
Welcome to the most exciting time of the year!
January 9-23, 2026
Weeks of Welcome (WOW) is an ongoing series of events for new and returning students during the first two weeks of class each fall and spring semester. Students who participate in these events find connections to others, learn about our campus traditions, and gain a sense of pride in the 每日大赛入口 community. From information sessions to social events, our WOW programs aim to ensure that every student at 每日大赛入口 feels supported on their academic journey.
Weeks of Welcome Schedule
Friday, January 9听
Blades and Beats at Asheville Yards
6:30-7:45 p.m.
Downtown Asheville听
Saturday, January 10听
Women鈥檚 Basketball vs. Longwood
2 p.m.
Kimmel Arena
GameFest: Retro Replay Night
7-10 p.m.
Highsmith Student Union
Sunday, January 11
Make and Meet with SEC
1-3 p.m.
Student Life Porch, Highsmith听
Porch Takeover
8-10 p.m.
Student Life Porch, Highsmith
Monday, January 12
Spring Kickoff Bash
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Highsmith 2nd Floor Hallway听
Rave Yoga
8-9 p.m.
Alumni Hall, Highsmith
Tuesday, January 13
Teaching Kitchen: Quick Bake Essentials
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sherrill Center Demo Kitchen听
Paws for Advising
12-1 p.m.
Higsmith 2nd Floor Hallway听
Tuesday Trivia: Premier Party
7:30 p.m.
The Grotto, Highsmith听
Wednesday, January 14
First-Year Fun Facts
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Higsmith 2nd Floor Hallway听
Women鈥檚 Basketball Blue Out Game vs. Charleston Southern
6:30 p.m.
Kimmel Arena
Thursday, January 15
Pop-Up Matcha Smoothies
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Brown Dining Hall听
Paws for Advising
12-1 p.m.
Higsmith 2nd Floor Hallway听
Syllabi & Spaghetti
7-9 p.m.
Blue Ridge Room, Highsmith
Friday, January 16听
Free Store Pop-Up
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Student Life Porch, Highsmith听
Blacklight Bingo Blowout
7 p.m.
The Grotto, Highsmith Student Union听
Saturday, January 17
Men’s Basketball vs Winthrop
2 p.m.
Kimmel Arena
Highsmith After Dark: Apres Ski Social
8-11 p.m.
Highsmith Student Union听
Sunday, January 18
Breakfast for Dinner
5-8 p.m.
Brown Dining Hall听
Blankets and Blockbusters
6 p.m.
The Grotto, Highsmith
Monday, January 19
MLK Day of Service
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Off Campus – Register with Student Engagement听
Tuesday, January 20听
Student Involvement Showcase
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Blue Ridge Room, Highsmith听
Summer Internship Info Session
3-4 p.m.
Career Center, Ramsey 118听
Side Door Grand Re-Opening
5:30-7 p.m.
Highsmith 001
Tuesday Trivia
7:30 p.m.
The Grotto, Highsmith听
Wednesday, January 21
Career Center Study Hall Kickoff
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Career Center, Ramsey 118听
Women’s Basketball vs Gardner-Webb
6:30 p.m.
Kimmel Arena
Thursday, January 22
Student Involvement Showcase
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Blue Ridge Room, Highsmith听
Speed-Friending
6:30-8 p.m.
Alumni Hall, Highsmith听
Friday, January 23
Ski Shuttle
3:30 p.m.
Cataloochee Ski Area – Register with Campus Rec
Murder Mystery Dinner
6 p.m.
Blue Ridge Room, Highsmith听
Saturday, January 24听
Start Fresh, Stay Green: DIY Buttons
2-4 p.m.
Highsmith Student Union
Rocky Connect
Rocky Connect听is your centralized home for student events and programs at 每日大赛入口. Whether you want to join a club or find a fun event to attend, Rocky Connect is the place to get connected outside of the classroom.
Student Involvement Showcase: January 20 & January 22
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Blue Ridge Room, Highsmith
罢丑别听Student Involvement Showcase is a vibrant gathering of student organizations and clubs where you can explore opportunities to get involved, make connections, and enrich your college experience. Whether you鈥檙e interested in community service, cultural exchange, academic enrichment, or simply looking to meet new people who share your interests, there鈥檚 something for everyone!
Here鈥檚 what you can expect at the fair:
- Diverse Organizations: Discover a wide array of student organizations spanning various interests, hobbies, and causes.
- Engaging Activities: Participate in interactive demonstrations, games, and presentations hosted by different clubs.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow students, club leaders, faculty advisors, and potential mentors who can support your personal and professional growth.
- Freebies and Giveaways:听Enjoy complimentary snacks, goodies, and informational materials provided by participating organizations.
Attending the Student Involvement Showcase is a fantastic way to kickstart your vibrant and fulfilling college experience. Whether you鈥檙e a first-year student eager to explore extracurricular opportunities or a returning student looking to expand your horizons, we encourage you to mark your calendar and join us for this exciting event!
Contact the Weeks of Welcome Team!
Weeks of Welcome is made possible by an incredible community of student organizations, University departments/offices, and campus partnerships. Much of WOW is brought to life by the听Campus Life team听who create, plan, and run many of the events for WOW. Reach out to us for more info, we can鈥檛 wait to connect with you!
| Phone:听(828) 232-5145听 |
| Email:听weeksofwelcome@unca.edu |
| Highsmith Student Union, CPO 1200 One University Heights Asheville, NC 28804 |