Orientation and Welcome Events
Welcome to Western!
New student and family orientation is not one singular event, but “a collection of events, programs, experiences, and services designed to support new students as they acclimate to higher education” (NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education).
Check out the Western Involvement Network!
For the full range of campus events and on-going activities, use the Western Involvement Network (WIN).
Western Welcome
Western Welcome is a time filled with events and activities to help you Connect, Explore and Celebrate the new academic year.
Check out our on-going event and calendar feed below for Western Welcome events throughout Fall Quarter.
As you explore our resources, programs, and services, we’ll also help identify events that are specifically related to the new student and family onboarding experience. For the full range of campus events and on-going student activities, be sure to check the Western Events Calendar, and use the Western Involvement Network (WIN). Learn how to use WIN.
Fall Family Weekend
Mark your calendar for Fall Family Weekend on October 16 - 18, 2026.
See the Fall Family Weekend website for more information.
Upcoming Orientation & Welcome Events
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Annual Fall Quarter Events
Convocation
Convocation is the official welcoming ceremony for new Western students that celebrates the start of the new year and academic journey.