Join us August 12th-17th for Week of Welcome (WOW)!
We are thrilled to have you in our Class of 2029 – and we can’t wait to help you kickstart your Marshall journey! WOW is a campus-wide series of activities, special programs, and events – designed to engage, inform, and welcome students to the Marshall community.
By participating in WOW, you will:
- Meet and connect with fellow students.
- Establish a connection within your chosen academic area.
- Become familiar with various resources available for your physical and mental well-being, academic success, co-curricular involvement, and overall personal growth.
- Get free t-shirts, Marshall swag, food and make lasting memories!
For move-in information, visit https://www.marshall.edu/move-in/
7:00am – 11:30pm – IT Help Desk – Drinko Library
1:00pm – 5:00pm – Free Membership Registration – The Rec
1:00pm – 5:00pm – Ask Me Tent – MSC Plaza
2:00pm – 5:30pm – WOW Check-In – MSC Lobby
6:00pm – 7:00pm – Residence Hall Meetings
7:00pm – 9:00pm – Block Party – The Rec
For move-in information, visit https://www.marshall.edu/move-in/
7:00am – 11:30pm – IT Help Desk – Drinko Library
8:00am – 6:00pm – Free Membership Registration – The Rec
9:00am – 8:00pm – WOW Check-In – MSC Lobby
9:00am – 4:00pm – Find Your Classes – Ask Me Tent
10:00am – Blackboard Basics – The Playhouse
10:00am – Campus Safety – MSC, BE5
10:45am – Herd Helpers – MSC, BE5
11:00am – 2:00pm – Brunch – Harless
11:30am – Step In, Speak Up – The Playhosue
11:30am – Click Smart: Online Safety – Virtual
1:00pm – Herd Leadership – The Playhouse
1:00pm – Campus Safety – MSC, BE5
1:45pm – Herd Helpers – MSC, BE5
2:30pm – Step In, Speak Up – The Playhouse
2:30pm – Click Smart: Online Safety – Virtual
4:00pm – Marshall For All Students: Mandatory Meeting – East Hall
4:00pm – 7:00pm – Dinner – Harless
6:00pm – 7:00pm – Residence Hall Meetings
7:00pm – BINGO – MSC, DMR
7:00pm – Lowkey BINGO – MSC, Shawkey
7:00am – 9:00am – Breakfast – Harless
7:00am – 11:30pm – IT Help Desk – Drinko Library
8:00am – 6:00pm – Free Membership Registration – The Rec
9:00am – WOW Welcome – The Rec
9:45am – “Find Your Purpose” Career Development with President Brad Smith – The Rec
11:00am – “M” Photo on the Field – The Joan
11:00am – 2:00pm – Lunch – Harless
11:30am – 12:30pm – Military-Connected Luncheon – MSC, Shawkey
1:30pm – 2:45pm – UNI 100 Class #1 – See personal schedule for room location
2:30pm – 4:30pm – Find Your Classes – Ask Me Tent
3:00pm – 5:00pm – Marshall Works: Part-Time Job Fair – MSC, DMR
3:00pm – Blackboard Basics – The Playhouse
4:00pm – Step In, Speak Up – The Playhouse
4:00pm – Campus Safety – MSC, BE5
5:00pm – 8:00pm – Dinner – Harless
6:30pm – Step In, Speak Up – The Playhouse
6:30pm – Herd Helpers – MSC, BE5
8:15pm – “We Are Marshall” Movie Night – The Joan
7:00am – 9:00am – Breakfast – Harless
7:00am – 5:00pm – IT Help Desk – Drinko Library
8:00am – 6:00pm – Free Membership Registration – The Rec
9:00am – 10:15am – UNI 100 Class #2 – See personal schedule for room location
10:30am – Class Photo – John Marshall Statue
11:00am – Convocation – Keith Albee Theater
11:00am – 2:00pm – Lunch – Harless
1:15pm – College Sessions – See personal schedule for room location
1:15pm – 4:00pm – Finding Your Herd: Open Houses – Various Locations
2:45pm – College Sessions – See personal schedule for room location
4:00pm – Step In, Speak Up – The Playhouse
4:00pm – Herd Leadership – MSC, BE5
5:00pm – 7:00pm – Dinner – Harless
5:00pm – 8:00pm – Downtown Huntington Art Walk – Downtown Huntington
7:00pm – 9:00pm – Herd Rally – Downtown, 9th Street
7:00pm – 11:00pm – Herd Arcade – MSC
7:00pm – 11:00pm – Welcome to the Thunderdome – Drinko 402
9:30am – International Student Orientation – East Hall
10:00am – 6:00pm – IT Help Desk – Drinko Library
10:00am – Blackboard Basics – Virtual
10:30am – Step In, Speak Up – Virtual
11:00am – 6:00pm – Italian Food Festival – Downtown Huntington
11:00am – 2:00pm – Brunch – Harless
12:00pm – 3:00pm – Rec Fest – The Rec
1:00pm – Click Smart: Online Safety – Virtual
5:00pm – 7:00pm – Dinner – Harless
6:00pm – 8:00pm – Mini HerdCon Party – Drinko Library
6:00pm – 8:00pm – WOW Carnival – MSC Plaza
8:00pm – Bison After Dark Gameshow – MSC, DMR
11:00am – 2:00pm – Brunch – Harless
1:00pm – 11:30pm – IT Help Desk – Drinko Library
4:00pm – 7:00pm – Dinner – Harless
5:00pm – 7:00pm – Meet the Greeks – East Hall Lawn
5:00pm – 7:00pm – Visit the ACE Center – East Hall
Campus Abbreviations:
MSC – Memorial Student Center
DMR – Don Morris Room on the 2nd floor of the MSC
BE5 – Room in the lower level of the MSC
Shawkey – Shawkey Dining Room on the 2nd floor of the MSC
Playhouse – Joan C. Edwards Playhouse
SBUS – Brad D. Smith Center for Business on 4th Ave
The Vet – Veterans Memorial Complex
The Cam – Cam Henderson Cetner
The Joan – Joan C. Edwards Football Stadium
The Rec – Rec Center
