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Opening Weekend 2023

by Office of the Dean of Students

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Thu, Aug 24, 2023 6:00 PM –

Sun, Aug 27, 2023 7:00 PM EDT (GMT-4)

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Opening Weekend is the kickoff to the new academic year. We start the weekend before classes with programs to help transition into the flow of the year. There are some programs listed here that have a specific audience (Wolverine Welcome for example) but we want to make sure our continuing students know about opportunites as well!

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Past Events

Tue, Aug 29, 2023
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
UM-Flint Recreation Center
R'extravaganza

**RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER ON 8/24**
Kickoff Opening Weekend at R'extravaganza! Join us in the Rec Center for drop-in sports, building tours, and giveaways! You can also learn about all the different recreation opportunities on campus, including club sports, esports, intramural sports, group fitness classes, and more.

Sun, Aug 27, 2023
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
UM- Flint Theater
New Student Convocation 2023

Students, families, and supporters join us for the New Student Convocation on August 27, 2023, at 4 p.m. This is the beginning of the academic experience for our students. We are excited to celebrate our new students.

Sun, Aug 27, 2023
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
UPAV Atrium
Blue Bash BBQ

New and continuing students, join us for free food and fun to kick off the academic year!

Sun, Aug 27, 2023
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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Game Night with the Greeks

Come enjoy free food and games with our fraternities and sororities at Game Night with the Greeks! Residents are encouraged to come out and connect with the community to build connections and explore the opportunities offered on campus!

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Check-in at Recreation Center (Basketball Courts)
Wolverine Welcome 2023

The next step after Orientation is to attend Wolverine Welcome for our new students! This day long program includes free food, connecting with other new students, exploring campus, and getting connected into the student expereince.

  • New Student RSVP
  • Group Leader RSVP

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Co-hosted with: Office of the Dean of Students (OWNER), Center for Gender and Sexuality, Division of Student Affairs, Housing & Residential Life, Intercultural Center, Recreational Services, Fraternity and Sorority Life, College Panhellenic Association, Interfraternity Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council