For new students coming to the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD), their first week kicks off with a big Bulldog welcome, and a whole lineup of events that will prepare the incoming class for arrival on campus and beyond.
New student move-in starts Wednesday, August 21, with Bulldog Welcome Week programming continuing through Saturday, August 24. The following week, the rest of campus joins for Welcome Back Week, offering another series of fun, community-building events centered around the start of the semester on Monday, August 26.
Highlighted Dates:
- New student move-in days – Wednesday and Thursday, August 21 - 22
- Bulldog Welcome Week – Wednesday, August 21 through Saturday, August 24
- First day of class – Monday, August 26
Bulldog Welcome Week– August 21 - 24, 2024
While you can review the full Bulldog Welcome Week schedule online, here are a few more key events to highlight:
Bulldog Bash
- Wednesday & Thursday, August 21-22
- Wednesday 1 - 3 p.m. & Thursday 12 - 3 p.m. | Ordean Court
- At this carnival-style event students will play games and network to get to know their peers.
Chancellor's Welcome and Bulldog Welcome Week Kickoff
- Thursday, August 22
- 4:30 - 6 p.m. | Romano Gym
- Chancellor Nies, Duluth Mayor Reinert and community and student leaders will address the new class and welcome them to UMD.
Community Engagement
- Saturday, August 24
- 3 - 6 p.m. | Duluth Community Places
- Students complete a short community service activity while experiencing something fun in Duluth. From Litter Clean-Up and Riding the Alpine Slide at Spirit Mountain to Invasive Species Removal Project and Disc Golf at Quarry Park, Bulldogs will be all over town, making a difference as well as new friends and memories.
- For more information on this and to coordinate, contact Cheryl Skafte at [email protected].
Bulldog Scramble
- Saturday, August 24
- 8 - 10:30 p.m. | Malosky Stadium
- A fun frenzy of student games and activities on the first Saturday evening in Duluth for our new students.
Campus maps are also available to help navigate UMD.
Header Image: Students gather on the field at Malosky Stadium for the Bulldog Scramble during Bulldog Welcome Week. Credit: University of Minnesota Duluth