Welcome Weeks Activities

Join in on Welcome Weeks Activities

Students, we're glad you're here! To help you settle in, get to know Minneapolis College, and have some fun, we invite you to join us for Welcome Weeks. 

Get a Fall Kickoff Passport and you'll also get FREE stuff! With the passport you'll be entered into random drawings for fun prizes. 

• Pick up a Passport at the Student Life Info Desk (2nd floor of Helland Center) or at Welcome Week Tabling (August 24–27 on T Skyway level) 
• Return the Kickoff Passport to the Student Life Desk by 4 p.m. on Friday, September 4
   
   

WELCOME WEEKS EVENTS

Monday, August 24–Thursday, August 27

8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. on T Skyway level:

• Coffee, treats, and tabling: Student Life, Beacons, Alumni Foundation, Public Safety, Student Resource Center and other campus groups will be on hand.

9 a.m.–1 p.m. in the Fitness Center, B.0100

• The Rec and Wellness Fitness Center is open for the Fall Schedule

Wednesday, August 26

8:30 a.m.–1 p.m., T.2500:

• Career Services Open House: Visit the Career Services space and meet their team. Learn about services, upcoming events, and other resources to help you achieve your career and employment goals.

Thursday, August 27

3–4 p.m. in the Helland Center Multipurpose Room H.1002:

• Student Senate Meet and Greet Mixer

Monday, August 31

8 a.m. in H.3400:

• Student Health Clinic reopens for Fall Schedule 

Wednesday, September 2

11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in T Building, first floor: 

• Part-Time Job Fair: Explore employment opportunities
   

11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in the Outdoor Plaza (rain location, first floor of Helland):

• Connections Fair: Learn about campus resources, join student clubs, engage with community partners, and more
    

2–4 p.m. in the T Outdoor Lawn: 

• Kickoff Carnival: The carnival will include food, music, games, activities, and giveaways to celebrate the beginning of the fall semester. Event sponsored by Student Life and E and I. 

Thursday, September 3

4–8 p.m. in T.1400:

• Fall Dance

Friday, September 4

4 p.m. at the Student Life Desk, 2nd floor Helland Center:

• Fall Kickoff Passport due to be turned in