ASU Welcome

Spring 2026 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, Jan. 8

International Student Welcome | 3:30 to 5 p.m. | Student Center @ the POST


Monday, Jan. 12 - Wednesday, Jan. 14

I Can Help Booths | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Front Desk - Student Center @ the POST


Monday, Jan. 12

PAB Maroon Monday | 10 a.m. to Noon | Taylor Mall


Tuesday, Jan. 13

Transfer & Commuter Open House | Noon to 1 p.m. | San Carlos, Student Center @ the POST


Wednesday, Jan. 14

PAB Watch Party: ASU @ U of Arizona Men’s Basketball | 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. | Thunderbird Pub


Thursday, Jan. 15

PAB Welcome Back | 6 to 8 p.m. | Location TBD


Tuesday, Jan. 20

DPC Spring Involvement Fair | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Civic Space Park


Wednesday, Jan. 21 

PAB Night at the Student Center | 6 to 8 p.m. |  Student Center @ the POST



Monday, Jan. 12  - Sunday, Jan. 18

Residential Community Connection | First Week of Classes | All Halls

Monday, Jan. 12 - Wednesday, Jan. 14
I Can Help Booths | 8 a.m. to  5 p.m. | Polytechnic Student Union 


Wednesday, Jan. 14

PAB/Inferno Watch Party: ASU @ U of Arizona Men’s Basketball | 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. | MCoE Poly


Thursday, Jan. 15
Multicultural Communities of Excellence (MCoE) Open House | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | MCoE Poly

Changemaker Open House | Noon to 3 p.m. | Changemaker Space, Student Union #119

International Student Welcome | 1 to 2:30 p.m. | Polytechnic Student Union, Cooley Ballroom 


Friday, Jan. 23

PAB and Library Game Night  | 6 to 9 p.m. | Polytechnic Library 


Tuesday, Jan. 27

Spring Opportunity Fair | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Backus Mall


Monday, Jan. 12 - Sunday, Jan. 18

Residential Community Connection | First Week of Classes | All Halls

Friday, Jan. 9 
Graduate International Welcome | 9 a.m. to noon | Arizona Ballroom, Memorial Union

Undergrad International Student Welcome | 10 a.m. to noon | Arizona Ballroom, Memorial Union

International Student Welcome Carnival | 1 to 3 p.m. | Sun Devil Fitness Complex, 3-Bay Gym


Monday, Jan. 12 - Wednesday, Jan. 14
I Can Help Booths | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Outside of Memorial UnionTyler Mall & Palm Walk Intersection*Wednesday location is only open till noon. 


Monday, Jan. 12
Multicultural Communities of Excellence (MCoE) Open House | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | MCoE- Student Pavillion Room 321


Tuesday, Jan. 13
Changemaker Open House | Noon to 3 p.m. | Changemaker Space, Memorial Union 178

Transfer Connection Fair | 4 to 6 p.m. | 
Ventana Ballroom, Memorial Union


Wednesday, Jan. 14
Spring Involvement Fair | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Sun Devil Fitness Complex, West Fields

PAB Watch Party: ASU @ U of Arizona Men’s Basketball | 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. | Memorial Union, Sparky’s Den 


Thursday, Jan. 15
Fork ‘Em | 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Memorial Union, North Stage


Friday, Jan. 16
PAB Pop Up | Noon to 1 p.m. | Memorial Union, North Stage


Wednesday, Jan. 21 

Changemaker Nonprofit Fair | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Senita BC &Outdoor Student Pavillion Tabling 


Thursday, Jan. 22 

Fork ‘Em | 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Memorial Union, North Stage


Friday, Jan. 23
PAB Pop Up | Noon to 1 p.m. | Memorial Union, North Stage

A Whole New Year - PAB Spring Kickoff | 7 to 9 p.m. | Student Pavilion, Senita Ballroom


Monday, Jan. 12 - Sunday, Jan. 18 

Residential Community Connection | First Week of Classes | All Halls

Monday, Jan. 12 - Tuesday, Jan. 13
I Can Help Booths | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | West Valley Outdoor Spaces | CLCC Breezeway | Paley Gates | Campus Bookstore Breezeway


Monday, Jan. 12 
1st Day of Class Photos | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Fletcher Lawn

Residential Community Connections | First Week of Classes | All Halls


Monday, Jan. 12 - Friday, Jan. 16

Year of LiveWell 2026 | First Week of Classes | West Valley Sun Devil Fitness Complex 


Tuesday, Jan. 13
Transfer Student Welcome | 2 to 3 p.m. | Student Connection and Community - University Center Building 110 

International Student Welcome | 3 to 4 p.m. | Student Connection and Community - University Center Building 110 

Paint and Sip with Changemaker | 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Changemaker Space (VDP 123 next to the P.O.D. Market) 


Wednesday, Jan. 14

Multicultural Communities of Excellence (MCoE) Open House | 1 to 3 p.m. | University Center Building 264 

PAB/Inferno Watch Party: ASU @ U of Arizona Men’s Basketball | 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. | USG Lounge University Center Building 2nd Floor


Thursday, Jan. 15
PAB Penguin Palooza | 9 to 11:00 a.m. | Kiva Courtyard

West Fest: Spring Involvement Fair | 4 to 6 p.m. | Outside - Verde Mall  


Tuesday, Jan. 20
Back at It Bonfire | 6 to 9 p.m. | The QUAD

Monday, Jan. 12
Welcome Back Brunch - First Day of Classes | 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. | Grand Building, 4th Floor Student Lounge


Tuesday, Jan. 13
Wellness & You: Resources at ASU tabling event for Mental Wellness Month | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Grand Building, Rotunda


Thursday, Jan. 22
Robin Givhen - Partnered with Black Design Collective | TBD | Grand Building, Room 525