ASU Welcome

Fall 2025 Signature Events

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Welcome events are open to all Sun Devils and are designed to help you prepare for a successful college experience. Featuring the high-energy Sun Devil Welcome event for all incoming freshmen, the free InfernoFest concert, festive involvement fairs at each campus location, events for families and more, Welcome Week is packed with signature events for you to explore!

All Signature Events

Thursday, Aug. 14 
Residential Life Activities & First Floor Meetings | Evening | All Residence Halls


Friday, Aug. 15
ASU Family Welcome | 4:30 to 6 p.m. | Arizona Center (for parents and supporting family members. Students will engage in residential activities during this program.)

Residential Life Activities & First Floor Meeting | 5 to 10 p.m. | Gordon Commons


Saturday Aug. 16
Changemaker Pool Party | 3 to 5 p.m. | Sun Devil Fitness Complex Rooftop Pool

First Floor Meeting | 5 to 7 p.m. | Gordon Commons

Rock the Rec | 7 to 10 p.m. | Sun Devil Fitness Complex


Sunday, Aug. 17
TaylorFest | 7 to 9:30 p.m. | Taylor Street


Monday, Aug. 18
Skate Downtown | 7 to 10 p.m. | Zoni Girls @ AZ Center


Tuesday, Aug. 19
College Assemblies | times and locations vary by college

Sun Devil Welcome/InfernoFest | 8 p.m. | Mountain America Stadium (Tempe) 


Wednesday, Aug. 20
Find my Classes Tours | 10 a.m. to noon | Student Center @ The Post Office

Global Futures Opportunities Fair | 2 to 3:30 p.m. | Walton Center for Planetary Health, 777 E. University Drive (Tempe campus)

International Student Welcome | 6 to 7 p.m. | San Carlos,  Student Center @ The Post Office

Transfer Student Welcome | 6 to 7 p.m. | San Carlos, Student Center @ The Post Office

Sparky’s Welcome Fair | 6 to 8 p.m. | A. E. England Building & Civic Space Park 
Click here for the list of participating student organizations


Thursday, Aug. 21
First Day photos | 10 a.m. to noon | Taylor Mall

Changemaker Open House | 1 to 3 p.m. | Changemaker Central Downtown

PAB in the Park | 6 to 9 p.m. | Civic Space Park


Friday, Aug. 22
PAB Gold Friday | 10 a.m. to noon | Taylor Mall

Friday Night Lights | 6 to 8 p.m. | Sun Devil Fitness Complex 

Gordon Commons Game Lounge Night | 8 to 10 p.m. | Gordon Commons Shade Garden


Saturday, Aug. 23
Echo from the Buttes | 8 to 10  a.m. | “A” Mountain, (Tempe)

East/SE Asian International Student Welcome | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | MU Arizona Ballroom

RHA Day Market | 1 to 3 p.m. | Gordon Commons Shade Garden


Sunday, Aug. 24
Residential Life Activities & Second Floor Meetings | Evening | All Residence Halls


Monday, Aug. 25
MCoE Open House | 11 a.m to 1 p.m. |  Gordon Commons 107/Taylor Mall

Sponsored International Student Welcome | 4:30 to 7 p.m. | Student Services Amphitheater (Tempe)


Tuesday, Aug. 26
Indian International Student Welcome | 3 to 7 p.m. |  Senita Ballroom, Student Pavilion (Tempe)

Student Center @ The Post Game Night | 5 to 7 p.m. |  Student Center @ The Post Office


Thursday, Aug. 28
Fusion on First Fall Welcome Extravaganza | 5 to 8 p.m.| Fusion on First


Friday, Aug. 29
PAB Gold Friday | 10 a.m. to noon | Taylor Mall

Central Asian International Student Welcome | 6 to 10 p.m. | Student Services Amphitheater (Tempe)


Saturday, Aug. 30
Sparky’s Touchdown Tailgate | 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Outside the Paul C. Helmick Center (corner of 6th Street and College Avenue) 

ASU vs. NAU home football game | 7 p.m.Mountain America Stadium, Home of the ASU Sun Devils, Tempe


Friday, Sept. 5 
Middle Eastern/North African International Student Welcome | 5 to 9 p.m. | Student Services Amphitheater (Tempe)

Saturday, Aug. 16
I Can Help | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Student Union 

Family Welcome Lunch | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Citrus Dining Pavilion

ASU Family Welcome | 2 to 3:30 p.m. | Cooley Ballroom (for parents and supporting family members. Students will engage in residential activities during this program.)

Residential Life Activities & First Floor Meetings | Evening | All Residence Halls

Union Take Over and Backus Bash | 7 to 9:30 p.m. | Student Union


Sunday, Aug. 17
Poly International Welcome | 5 to 7 p.m. | Cooley Ballroom, Student Union  

PolyPalooza | 7 to 9:30 p.m. | Sun Devil Fitness Complex Polytechnic


Monday, Aug. 18
I Can Help | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Student Union 

Find Your Classes Tours | 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. | Student Union West Patio

Rock the Rec | 6 to 8 p.m. | Sun Devil Fitness Complex Polytechnic


Tuesday, Aug. 19
I Can Help | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Student Union 

College Assemblies | times and locations vary by college

Sun Devil Welcome/InfernoFest | 8 p.m. | Mountain America Stadium (Tempe)


Wednesday, Aug. 20
I Can Help | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Student Union 

Find Your Classes Tours | 10 a.m. | Student Union West Patio

Global Futures Opportunities Fair | 2 to 3:30 p.m. | Walton Center for Planetary Health, 777 E. University Drive (Tempe campus)

Club Hub | 3 to 5 p.m. | Sun Devil Fitness Complex 
Click here for the list of participating student organizations

Volleyball Tournament | 7 to 9 p.m. | Sun Devil Fitness Complex sand volleyball courts


Thursday, Aug. 21
I Can Help | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Student Union 

First Day Photo and Cup of Joe | 9 to 11 a.m. | Student Union 

MCoE Open House | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | MCoE

Transfer and Commuter Welcome | 4 to 5 p.m. | MCoE

Housing Community Social | 6 to 8 pm | Century Hall Multipurpose Room (146/148) 

Infernobash | 6 to 8 p.m. | Sun Devil Fitness Complex


Friday, Aug. 22
I Can Help | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Student Union 

Welcome Back Ice Cream Social/Gold Patrol | 11 a.m. to noon | Student Union


Saturday, Aug. 23
Echo from the Buttes | 8 to 10 a.m. | “A” Mountain, (Tempe)

East/SE Asian International Student Welcome | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | MU Arizona Ballroom

Sparky’s Glow in the Dark Bingo & Mini-Golf | 6 to 8 p.m. | Student Union 


Sunday, Aug. 24 
Residential Life Activities & Second Floor Meetings | Evening | All Residence Halls


Monday, Aug. 25 
I Can Help | 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Student Union 

Residential Life Activities & Second Floor Meetings | Evening | All Residence Halls

Sponsored International Student Welcome | 4:30 - 7 p.m. | Student Services Amphitheater (Tempe)


Tuesday, Aug. 26 
Indian International Student Welcome | 3 to 7 p.m. |  Senita Ballroom, Student Pavilion (Tempe)


Friday. Aug. 29 
Gold Patrol | 11 a.m -12:30 p.m. | Backus Mall

Splashdown to Showdown | 6 to 8 p.m. | Sun Devil Fitness Complex

Central Asian International Student Welcome | 6 to 10 p.m. | Student Services Amphitheater (Tempe)


Saturday, Aug. 30
Poly Game Day Shuttle | 4:30 p.m. | Lantana Lawn (in front of Lantana Hall)

Sparky’s Touchdown Tailgate | 4:30 to 6:30  p.m. | Outside the Paul C. Helmick Center (corner of 6th Street and College Avenue) 

ASU vs. NAU home football game | 7 p.m. | Mountain America Stadium, Home of the ASU Sun Devils, Tempe


Friday, Sept. 5 
Middle Eastern/North African International Student Welcome | 5 to  9 p.m. | Student Services Amphitheater (Tempe)

Saturday, Aug. 16
Residential Life Activities & First Floor Meetings | Evening | All Residence Halls

ASU Family Welcome | 5 to 6 p.m. | Senita Ballroom 
or parents and supporting family members. Students will engage in residential activities during this program. Participants will register for one session.


Sunday, Aug. 17
ASU Family Welcome | 9 to 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to noon | Senita Ballroom (for parents and supporting family members. Students will engage in residential activities during this program. Participants will register for one session)

Residential Life Activities & First Floor Meetings | Evening | All Residence Halls

Club Crawl 2025 | 8 to 11 p.m. | Memorial Union 
Click here for the list of participating student organizations


Monday, Aug. 18
I Can Help | 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Palm Walk, outside the Memorial Union, outside Manzanita Hall, outside Hassayampa Academic Village (four booth locations)

Connect for Change - Service, Sustainability, Entrepreneurial, & Civic Engagement organizations | 4 to 6 p.m. | Memorial Union 
Click here for the list of participating student organizations

USG Tempe Open House | 6-8 p.m. | Student Pavilion Second Floor

Summerset Fest | 6 to 9 p.m. | Sun Devil Fitness Complex Fields 
Click here for the list of participating student organizations


Tuesday, Aug. 19
I Can Help | 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Palm Walk, outside the Memorial Union, outside Manzanita Hall, outside Hassayampa Academic Village (four booth locations)

College Assemblies | times and locations vary by college

Sun Devil Welcome/InfernoFest | 8 p.m. | Mountain America Stadium


Wednesday Aug. 20
I Can Help | 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Palm Walk, outside the Memorial Union, outside Manzanita Hall, outside Hassayampa Academic Village (four booth locations)

Devil2Devil Meet Up | noon to 3 p.m. | Memorial Union, Ventana Ballroom

Global Futures Opportunities Fair | 2 to 3:30 p.m. | Walton Center for Planetary Health, 777 E. University Drive

Rock the Rec | 3 to 6 p.m. | Sun Devil Fitness Complex 
Click here for the list of participating student organizations

Taste of the MU + Special Interest Involvement Fair | 6 to 8 p.m. | Memorial Union 
Click here for the list of participating student organizations


Thursday, Aug. 21
I Can Help | 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Palm Walk, outside the Memorial Union, outside Manzanita Hall, outside Hassayampa Academic Village (four booth locations)

MCoE Open House | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Multicultural Communities of Excellence, Student Pavilion Third Floor

Changemaker Open House | 1 to 3 p.m. | Changemaker Central, Memorial Union 

Culture Kick Off | 5 to 7 p.m. | Senita Ballroom, Student Pavilion  
Click here for the list of participating student organizations


Friday, Aug. 22
I Can Help | 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Palm Walk, outside the Memorial Union, outside Manzanita Hall, outside Hassayampa Academic Village (four booth locations)

Gold Friday & Affinity Student Organization Fair  | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Memorial Union North Stage  
Click here for the list of participating student organizations

SplashBash | 8 p.m. |  Sun Devil Fitness Complex Pool


Saturday, Aug. 23
Echo from the Buttes | 8 to 10 a.m. | “A” Mountain

East/SE Asian International Student Welcome | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | MU Arizona Ballroom

PAB Takeover | 7 to 10 p.m. | Sun Devil Fitness Complex Fields 
Click here for the list of participating student organizations


Sunday, Aug. 24
Residential Life Activities & Second Floor Meetings | Evening | All Residence Halls


Monday, Aug. 25 
Sponsored International Student Welcome | 4:30 to 7 p.m. | Student Services Amphitheater 


Tuesday, Aug. 26
Transfer Student Welcome | 4 to 6 p.m. | Ventana Ballroom, Memorial Union

Indian International Student Welcome | 3 to 7 p.m. |  Senita Ballroom, Student Pavilion (Tempe)


Friday, Aug. 29 
Central Asian International student welcome | 6 to 10 p.m. | Student Services Amphitheater


Saturday, Aug. 30
Sparky’s Touchdown Tailgate | 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Outside the Paul C. Helmick Center (corner of 6th Street and College Avenue) 

ASU vs. NAU home football game | 7 p.m. Mountain America Stadium, Home of the ASU Sun Devils, Tempe


Friday, Sept. 5 
Middle Eastern/North African International Student Welcome | 5 to 9 p.m. | Student Services Amphitheater (Tempe)

Sunday, Aug. 17
ASU Family Welcome | 4 to 5:30 p.m. | La Sala Ballroom 
For parents and supporting family members. Students will engage in residential activities during this program.

Residential Life First Floor Meetings | 4 to 5:30 p.m.| All Residence Halls

Solera/Welcome Kickoff | 7 to 9 p.m. | Meet in La Sala Ballroom 


Monday, Aug. 18 
Yogalates | 9 to 10 a.m. | Sun Devil Fitness Complex

Pickleball Drop-in | 10 to 11 a.m. | Sun Devil Fitness Complex

Paint and Sip | 10 a.m to noon | Career Services, University Center Building 130

I ♥️ ASU" Keychain Making | 10 a.m to noon | Student Connection and Community Suite, University Center Building 110

Grow as YOU Go: Pot painting with Changemaker |10 a.m to noon |  Changemaker Central Verde Dining Pavillion 123

Solera Experience | 12:30 to 7 p.m. | La Sala Ballroom 
All incoming first-year West Valley students should plan to attend and participate in the Solera Experience

Boat Races & SDLC Welcome Pool Party | 7 to 9 p.m. | Sun Devil Fitness Complex Pool 


Tuesday, Aug. 19
College Assemblies | times and locations vary by college

Sun Devil Welcome and InfernoFest | 8 p.m. | Mountain America Stadium (Tempe) 


Wednesday, Aug. 20
Student Connection and Community Open House | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Student Connection and Community Suite, University Center Building 110

International Students Welcome | 1 to 3 p.m. | Student Connection and Community Suite, University Center Building 110

Global Futures Opportunities Fair | 2 to 3:30 p.m. | Walton Center for Planetary Health, 777 E. University Drive (Tempe campus)

USG Open House | 2 to 4 p.m. | USG Lounge - University Center Building 226

MCoE Open House & Transfer and Commuter Welcome | 3 to 4 p.m. | MCoE, University Center Building 264

West Fest: Fall Involvement Fair | 5 to 7 p.m. | La Sala Ballroom 
Click here for the list of participating student organizations

Rock the Rec | 6 to 9 p.m. | Sun Devil Fitness Complex


Thursday, Aug. 21
I Can Help Booths | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Walkway between CLCC Building & Fletcher Lawn, Center Mall Walkway between FAB UCB and Bookstore Walkway near the ASU Shuttle (three booth locations)

First Day of Class Photos | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Fletcher Lawn

Changemaker Open House | 1 to 3 p.m. | Changemaker Central

PAB Sunset Swirl | 7 to 9 p.m. | Sun Devil Fitness Complex


Friday, Aug. 22
I Can Help Booths | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Walkway between CLCC Building & Fletcher Lawn, Center Mall Walkway between FAB UCB and Bookstore Walkway near the ASU Shuttle (three booth locations)

Club Training | 3 to 4:30 p.m. | University Center Building 240

Welcome back USG BBQ & Movie | 6 to 10 p.m. | Sun Devil Fitness Complex Pool


Saturday, Aug. 23
Echo from the Buttes | 8 to 10 a.m. | “A” Mountain, (Tempe)

East/SE Asian International Student Welcome | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | MU Arizona Ballroom

Sun Devil Sundown | 6 to 9 p.m. | Sun Devil Fitness Complex


Sunday, Aug. 24
Residential Life Second Floor Meetings | 4 to 6 p.m. | All Residence Halls

Sunday Funday Movie Night | 6 to 9 p.m. | Sun Devil Fitness Complex Lawn/The QUAD


Monday, Aug. 25
Major Monday | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Fletcher Lawn

I Can Help Booths | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Walkway between CLCC Building & Fletcher Lawn, Center Mall Walkway between FAB UCB and Bookstore Walkway near the ASU Shuttle (three booth locations)

Maroon Monday | 9:30 to 11 a.m. | Fletcher Walkway

Sponsored International Student Welcome | 4:30 to 7 p.m. | Student Services Amphitheater (Tempe)


Tuesday, Aug. 26 
Indian International Student Welcome | 3 to 7 p.m. |  Senita Ballroom, Student Pavilion (Tempe)


Thursday, Aug. 28
SWAT Away the Heat | 3 to 8 p.m. | Sun Devil Fitness Complex Lawn/The QUAD


Friday, Aug. 29
Gold Patrol | 9:30 to 11 a.m. | Fletcher Walkway

Central Asian International student welcome | 6 to 10 p.m. | Student Services Amphitheater (Tempe)


Saturday, Aug. 30 
Poly Game Day Shuttle | 4:30 p.m. | HYSA Drop Off and Pick Up Area

Sparky’s Touchdown Tailgate | 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Outside the Paul C. Helmick Center (corner of 6th Street and College Avenue) 

ASU vs. NAU home football game | 7 p.m. Mountain America Stadium, Home of the ASU Sun Devils, Tempe


Friday, Sept. 5 
Middle Eastern/North African International Student Welcome | 5 to 9 p.m. | Student Services Amphitheater (Tempe)

Saturday, Aug. 16 
Move In and Welcome I Can Help Center | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Broadway Palace Theatre


Sunday, Aug. 17 
Move In and I Can Help Center | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Broadway Palace Theatre

ASU University Housing Connections: Family Mixer | 3 to 4 p.m | Broadway Palace North, 11th Floor, Rooftop Lounge


Monday, Aug. 18
Campus Tours | 9 to 11 a.m. & 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  | ASU California Center Grand, Rotunda


Tuesday, Aug. 19
Downtown Los Angeles Walking Tour | 10 to 11 a.m. | ASU California Center Grand, Rotunda

Community Meeting for Residents | 6 p.m. | Broadway Palace North Building Rooftop Pool Lounge

Sunset Social/Inferno Fest Watch | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. |  Broadway Palace North, 11th floor lounge


Wednesday, Aug. 20 
HIDA Welcome | 2 to 3:30 p.m. | ASU California Center Grand

Student Mixer | 3:30 to 5 p.m. | Grand Hope Park


Thursday, Aug. 21 
I Can Help Center |  9 a.m to 3:30 p.m. |  ASU California Center Grand Rotunda and ASU California Center Broadway Lobby

Brunch Brunch and Belonging: Turn your Passion into a Student Interest Group | 10 a.m.  to 12:30 p.m.  | Grand Student Lounge 1


Saturday, Aug. 23 
Trip to Santa Monica: A Fun-Filled Day with Peers | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | ASU California Center Grand Rotunda, Angel Statue


Wednesday, Aug. 27 
Lunch & Games: Student Social | 1:15 to 2 p.m. | ASU California Center Grand, Suite 425

Monday, Aug. 18

S.H.E. at ASU | 3 to 3:30 p.m. |
Register for webinar

Nourished | 3:30 to 4 p.m. | Register for webinar

The Philosopher's Guild | 4 to 4:30 p.m. | Register for webinar

Sun Devil Warriors | 4:30 to 5 p.m. | Register for webinar


Tuesday, Aug. 19

YouthMappers | 10:30 to 11 a.m. |
Register for webinar

Pre-Health Integrative Medicine Club | 11 to 11:30 a.m. | Register for webinar

The Forge | 12:30 to 1 p.m. | Register for webinar

College Assemblies | Times and locations vary by college (in person)

Sun Devil Welcome | 8 p.m. | Mountain America Stadium, Tempe, or livestream

InfernoFest Concert | 9 p.m. | Mountain America Stadium, Tempe, or livestream


Wednesday, Aug. 20

H.I.V.E. Herberger Institute Student Engagement | 2 to 2:30 p.m. |
Register for webinar

Undergraduate Student Government (CoP and DIAC) | 2:30 to 3 p.m. | Register for webinar

Success Coaches | 3 to 3:30 p.m. | Register for webinar

IDEAS Student Society (STEM) | 3:30 to 4 p.m. | Register for webinar

Trivia with ASU Alumni | 4 to 5 p.m. | Register for webinar