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Cold brew provided for students moving in.
Sponsored by Recovery at Marquette
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: TBD
Campus Sustainability hosts the option to reduce waste and collect items from students during move out: MarKept collects housewares, small appliances, books, and cleaning supplies from residence halls and university apartments each spring term. The following Fall semester, all items are available for purchase at discounted rates.
Sponsored by Campus Sustainability
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: 811 N. 16th St., the former Coin Laundry Laundry next to Qdoba
TBD
Sponsored by New Student & Family Programs
Time: 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Location: Central Mall
Join Athletics for an Athletics Tailgate prior to the Women's Soccer game against UW-Milwaukee. Orientation Leaders will escort students down to Valley Fields from Central Mall.
Sponsored by New Student & Family Programs and Athletics
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Valley Fields
New Student & Family Programs will be providing a variety of activities throughout the Alumni Memorial Union. Come participate in E-Sports activities, crafts and more!
Sponsored by New Student & Family Programs
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: AMU
Join New Student & Family Programs for a late night movie showing of Shrek! We will have snacks on a first come, first served basis. Bring blankets for seating for this outdoor showing of Shrek and bring your friends!
Sponsored by New Student & Family Programs
Time: 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Location: West Towne Square
Stop by the Lemonis Center for Student Success to meet our staff and explore our spaces and resources through a fun and engaging scavenger hunt.
Sponsored by the Lemonis Center for Student Success, Academic Resource Center, and Career Center
Time: 1:30 - 4:30 pm
Location: Lemonis Center for Student Success
All new students, gather with your residence hall floor for an opportunity for the floor to connect, to learn more about each other, and to have some fun! RAs will end the meeting taking everyone interest to the Rock the Rec event (see next event).
Sponsored by the Office of Residence Life
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Location: Your Residence Hall Floor
Looking to explore the Wellness + Helfaer Recreation building? Come join us at Rock the Rec! With an opportunity to learn more about club sports, various facilities within the building and enjoy a 'Dive-In Movie', Rock the Rec is a great way to explore the space as a new student!
Sponsored by New Student & Family Programs and Campus Recreation
Time: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Location: Wellness +Helfaer Recreation Center
Fifty spots. One morning. A whole city to meet. Join a small group of new Marquette students on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as we head out with our community partners and put "Be The Difference" into practice before classes even start. Lunch provided. Space is limited, so claim your spot early.
Sponsored by Arrupe Center for Community Service & Social Responsibility
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Holthusen Hall/Coughlin Hall
Open to all Marquette students. Come join us for a night of fun to kick off the beginning of the academic year! With free food, inflatables, glitter tattoos and more, Welcome Fest is sure to be a fun way to start the new year.
Sponsored by New Student & Family Programs and the Campus Activities Board
Time: 7 - 10 p.m.
Location: AMU
Head down to Valley Fields to support Marquette Women's Soccer! Entry to all Marquette Soccer games are free!
Sponsored by Women's Soccer
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Valley Fields
Meet your fellow floor residents and learn valuable information about your hall and living on campus. Every Resident Assistant hosts a floor meeting to kick off the year. Find out when and where from your RA.
Sponsored by the Office of Residence Life
Time: Afternoon/Evening, Ask your RA
Location: Ask your RA
The Mass of the Holy Spirit is a tradition among Jesuit academic institutions dating to 1548 in which the community gathers to thank God for the gifts of creation and salvation and to seek the guidance and wisdom of the Holy Spirit in the coming year.
Sponsored by Campus Ministry
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Church of the Gesu
Come to the AMU Commuter Lounge to get your Commuter Starter Kit. For Commuter Students Only.
Sponsored by the AMU
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m
Location: AMU Commuter Lounge (139)
Come celebrate our anniversary with us! Join us for cake, popcorn, and (of course) some delicious lemonade.
Sponsored by the Lemonis Center for Student Success
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m
Location: Lemonis Center for Student Success
Come to the AMU Commuter Lounge to get your Commuter Starter Kit. For Commuter Students Only.
Sponsored by the AMU
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m
Location: AMU Commuter Lounge (139)
Plan for a successful fall semester with the Lemonis Center. Learn practical strategies to read your syllabi, organize your schedule, manage deadlines, and use both virtual and paper planners to stay on track.
Sponsored by the Academic Resources Center and Lemonis Center
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Lemonis Center for Student Success Multi-Purpose Room
Each residence hall's Community Programming Council will host a speed friending event. Gather in your hall’s common space to meet the folks who share a home with you and make some fast friends!
Sponsored by the Office of Residence Life
Date and time vary by hall.
Time: Check with your RA
Location: Check with your RA
Join us for Vespers and evening service of prayer. We will all then meet after for pizza and fellowship. All are welcome.
Sponsored by Campus Ministry and Orthodox Christian Chaplaincy
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: St. Joan of Arc Chapel
Cru is a caring community passionate about connecting people to Jesus Christ.
Sponsored by Campus Ministry and Cru
Time: 8:00 - 9:15 p.m.
Location: Alumni Memorial Union, Room 157
Get ready to test your music knowledge and sing along to your favorite hits! Instead of numbers, we'll play songs across a variety of genres and decades. Mark the tunes on your bingo card, compete for prizes, and enjoy a night of great music, laughs, and friendly competition. No musical expertise required—just bring your ears and your enthusiasm!
Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Location: Annex Court
Join Muslim community Friday prayers, followed by Qur'an study circle, facilitated by Dr. Fatih Harpci, Muslim Chaplain.
Sponsored by Campus Ministry and the Muslim Chaplain
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Alumni Memorial Union, Lunda Room
Start the semester by connecting with fellow international students over pizza, games, and conversation. Join us for an afternoon of community building and welcome-back fun. For other events happening in Fall 2026 through OIE, see our events calendar or email issservices@marquette.edu.
Sponsored by Office of International Education and ISPS
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: OIE, Holthusen Hall 4th Floor
Join Hillel for the first Shabbat dinner of the semester! Unplug, eat, laugh, and meet others.
Sponsored by Campus Ministry and the Hillel Milwaukee
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Hillel Student Center - Zilber Building (3053 N Stowell Ave)
Take a break from studying and join fellow students for an Outdoor Movie Night under the stars! Grab a blanket or lawn chair, bring your friends, and enjoy a featured film on the big screen right here on campus. Relax, unwind, and connect with other students while enjoying a fun evening outdoors. Free and open to all currently enrolled students. Don't miss this chance to kick back and enjoy a movie night with your campus community!
Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board
Time: 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Ray and Kay Eckstein Common (aka SHAMU)
Kick back with Snow Cones & Cornhole! Join fellow students for a laid-back afternoon of icy treats, friendly competition, and campus fun. Grab a free snow cone, challenge your friends to a cornhole match, and enjoy a great opportunity to relax, socialize, and make new connections. Whether you're aiming for the perfect toss or just stopping by for a sweet treat, there's something for everyone. Don't miss out on this refreshing campus event!
Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Ray and Kay Eckstein Common (aka SHAMU)
Head down to Valley Fields to support Marquette Men's Soccer! Entry to all Marquette Soccer games are free!
Sponsored by Men's Soccer
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Valley Fields