Experience ASU Welcome excitement!
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