International Student Welcome Week
About International Student Welcome Week
International Student Welcome Week is a one-week program that aims to provide new international students an opportunity to get familiar with the UToledo campus and university resources. The programs combines helpful workshops, presentations and activities on academic support, housing, residence life, campus jobs, campus tour, insurance and classroom expectations for international students. Students will have a chance to meet with university faculty and staff, connect with U.S. students, make lots of new friends!
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2025 FALL International Welcome Week Schedule
(All dates and times are U.S. Eastern Time)
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Welcome Table
Stop by the welcome table and learn about the welcome week events and resrouces.
- Time: 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
- Location: Snyder Memorial building, room 1000.
Campus Tour
Join us for a walking tour around our Main Campus and learn about The University of Toledo.
- Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm.
- Location: Meet in front of CISP (Snyder Memorial building, room 1000).
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Welcome Table
Stop by the welcome table and learn about the welcome week events and resrouces.
- Time: 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
- Location: Snyder Memorial building, room 1000.
Campus Tour
Join us for a walking tour around our Main Campus and learn about The University of Toledo.
- Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm.
- Location: Meet in front of CISP (Snyder Memorial building, room 1000).
Friday, August 15, 2025
Welcome Table
Stop by the welcome table and learn about the welcome week events and resrouces.
- Time: 10:00 am to 4:00pm.
- Location: Snyder Memorial building, room 1000.
Walmart Shopping Trip
Free ride to Walmart to purchase groceries. Sign up at the welcome table.
- Time: 10:00 am and 2:00pm.
- Location: Meet in front of CISP (Snyder Memorial building, room 1000).
Monday, August 18, 2025
Meet & Greet with CISP and International Admissions (MANDATORY for all international students)
Meet the CISP team and the International Admissions team, as well as the International Student Association (ISA). You will be able to learn about the CISP resources that will be very beneficial for you during your academic years, and the best part is that we will provide FREE lunch to all our new international students during the Meet & Greet!
- Time: 10:45 am to 12:30pm.
- Location Student Union Auditorium (all students must be there by 10:30am).
CISP International Resource Fair (MANDATORY for all international students)
Come and join us for the CISP International Resource Fair. Over 30 offices on campus will be at the fair to promote their services and programs. Free giveaways for all who attend!
- Time: 12:30pm to 2:00pm.
- Location: Student Union Auditorium.
UToledo Athletics Experience
Tour the Savage Arena and see where our Rockets compete against rival universities. This tour will include a backstage walkthrough.
- Time: 2:15pm to 3:00pm.
- Location: Savage Arena.
REC Center Tour
Tour the REC Center and see all the structure that UToledo offers for the students: indoor tennis courts, badminton, basketball, a complete modern fitness gym, an indoor track field, pools, rock climbing wall, among other cool stuff!
- Time: 3:15pm to 4:00pm
- Location: Recreation Center
University of Toledo Police Department (UTPD) Tour
Meet the University of Toledo police officers and tour the University of Toledo Police Department, including the campus surveillance room, police cars, police gear, and so much more cool stuff.
- Time: 4:15pm to 5:00pm.
- Location: University of Toledo Police Department (3333 Dorr St.).
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
CISP Field Day
Join CISP for a day of fun competitions. Team up with a friend and compete for the chance of wining cool prizes!
- Time: 11:00am to 2:00pm (all students must arrive by 10:30am).
- Location: Meet in Centennial Mall, in front of Snyder Memorial.
Ice Cream Social
Come and enjoy delicious ice cream while making new friends! In this event CISP will bring together our new international students and our current international students.
- Time: 2:00pm to 3:00pm.
- Location: In front of CISP (Snyder Memorial building, room 1000).
University Welcome Week Events
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Bonfire
Come, have fun and make new friends around the bonfire!
- Time: 7:00pm to 10:00pm (Dinner will provided to all students).
- Location: The Flatlands.
Friday, August 22, 2025
Class of 2029 Cookout
Start your college journey with great food, new friends, and good vibes! Join us for the Class of 2029 Cookout, an informal and fun gathering designed just for first-year students. We will have music spinning by WXUT, yard games, and other activities. And did we mention that we will serve FREE walking tacos? :D
- Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm.
- Location: The Flatlands.
Rocky and Rocksy Meet-Up
Meet Rocky and Rocksy, the UToledo mascots, and join us for a high-energy experience to help you meet your classmates through interactive games and activities (Required for all new first-year students).
- Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm.
- Location: Glass Bowl Stadium.
Class of 2029 Photo
New students receive their Class of 2029 t-shirt and take their class photo inside the Glass Bowl Stadium (Required for all new first year students).
- Time: 2:30pm to 3:00pm.
- Location: Glass Bowl Stadium.
Rocky's Welcome!
New students will be welcomed and introduced into the Rocket Family by key faculty, staff, and student leaders. Rocky's Welcome is the kick-off event for Rocket Welcome Weekend and helps to establish a sense of connection and pride in our newest Rockets (Required for all new first year students).
- Time: 3:15pm to 4:30pm.
- Location: Savage Arena.
CAP Carnival
Enjoy free games, free dinner, and free rides at the CAP Carnival!
- Time: 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
- Location: Carter Hall Field.
Night at the REC
Join us for a night of fun to explore all that the Rec Center has to offer! Try out the Climb Wall, shoot some hoops, check out a group fitness demo, meet new people, win prizes, and so much more! This event is a great way to get familiar with the facilities and programs that the Rec has to offer going into the school year. Hope to see you there!
- Time: 8:00pm to 10:00pm.
- Location: REC Center.
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Flick on the Field (Movie Night)
Continue the celebration of the Class of 2029 with Flick on the Field. We will be showing a movie on the Glass Bowl stadium field. Grab your friends and a blanket, and we will provide FREE popcorn and drinks!
- Time: 8:00pm to 10:00pm.
- Location: Glass Bowl Stadium.
Walmart and Target Run
We are excited to offer FREE shuttle services to Walmart/Target during Rocket Welcome Weekend. Shuttles will run every two hours with the first shuttle leaving campus at 10 a.m. and the last shuttle leaving at 4 p.m. Please make sure to RSVP using the links below to secure your spot in the shuttle, as space is limited! Our departure location will be by Chick-Fil-A, in the Student Union.
- 10:00am Shuttle: RSVP here.
- 12:00pm Shuttle: RSVP here.
- 2:00pm Shuttle: RSVP here.
- 4:00pm Shuttle: RSVP here.
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Jam Session
Join us at the steps in front of the Student Union for an introduction to Divine 9 as they stroll.
- Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
- Location: Steps in front of the Student Union.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Campus Involvement Fair
Join us for the Fall 2025 Campus Involvement Fair to learn more about student organizations, campus departments, and local campus partners and how you can get involved. This will be the first opportunity of the academic year to engage with organization members and start thinking about how you will be involved outside of the classroom. Bring an empty backpack or bag because you will receive lots of free giveaways to take home :D
- Time: 12:00pm to 3:00pm.
- Location: Centennial Mall.
Recorded Resources
Financial Welless
Watch this video to learn essential lessons for managing money during college and builidng lifelong financial success. This session aims to equip students with the knowledge and confidence to handle college expenses and plan for a financially stable future.
Pre-arrival Info Session for New International Students and Parents
Watch this video to get immigration updates and tips aht will prepare your travles to the U.S., as well as Information for your parents on how to support your studies in U.S.
Virtual Campus Tour
This virtual campus tour provides an opportunity to explore campus from afar. It features beautiful 360 drone images of campus, intuitive navigation on both desktop and mobile devices and a map view with GPS coordinates. Click here to access the tour.