New Student Orientation Programs

Rocket Welcome Weekend

Rocket Welcome Weekend is your official fall welcome where all incoming students will have the opportunity to engage with the UToledo community, meet other new students, and learn more about campus resources! Click on Event Details to learn more about each event or select the button below to see all Rocket Welcome Weekend events in InvoNet. 

If you feel you may require any accommodations to fully participate in any of the Rocket Welcome Weekend activities we are happy to assist.  Please contact the Office of Accessibility and Disability Resources at 419.530.4981.

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Thursday August 21

Move In for Students Living on Campus

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If you are living in Honors Academic Village, contact HAV for more information on move in.

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Residence Life Welcome Back Bonfire - The Flatlands, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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Friday August 22

Academic Adventure - Various Locations, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Spend the morning exploring your academics. Attend college events or walk your class schedule. Click your college for more information! 

College of Engineering, North Engineering Building

College of Health and Human Services, Health and Human Services Building

College of Natural Science and Mathematics, Wolfe Hall

College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wolfe Hall

Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Education, Gillham Hall Lobby

Neff College of Business and Innovation, Savage Business 2nd Floor

Commuter Student Gathering - Centennial Mall, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Class of 2029 Lunch - The Flatlands, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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Rocky and Rocksy Meet Up - Glass Bowl Stadium, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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Class of 2029 Group Photo - Glass Bowl Stadium, 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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Rocky's Welcome - Savage Arena, 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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CAP Carnival - Old Carter Hall Field, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Night at the Rec - Student Recreation Center, 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

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Saturday August 23

How's It Hanging with CASE - T.O.L.-E.D.O. Statue outside of Student Union, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Target and Walmart Run - Shuttles Depart from Chick-Fil-A in the Student Union

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 in InvoNet to secure your spot in the shuttle as space is limited! 

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Flicks on the Field - Glass Bowl Stadium, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

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Other Saturday Information

Still need to pick up your Rocket Card? Stop by Student Union 1560 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Visit the Rocket Dining website for dining locations and hours. Meal swipes activate at 4:00 on Saturday! 

Sunday August 24

N.P.H.C. Jam Session - Student Union Steps, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Questions?

Contact New Student Orientation Programs at 419.530.1267 or orientation@utoledo.edu.

Last Updated: 8/21/25