Welcome to Bear Country!

Bear Welcome 2019 will be Thursday, August 22 - Friday, August 30

*Some events and details below may change. New events may be added. Check back often for updates on the schedule.*

Any person requesting disability accommodations for these events please contact 970-351-2289 at least 3 business days in advance.

• Pre-Welcome Events

  Tuesday, August 20

  5:00-7:00 p.m.
  Dinner at Holmes Dining Room

  Wednesday, August 21

  6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
  Open Campus Rec. Center
  Over 7,000 sq. feet of fitness equipment available, 3 gyms (6 basketball courts or 9 volleyball courts), 2 racquetball courts, bouldering routes at the indoor climbing wall, equipment rentals at the front desk, and friendly staff to answer any questions you may have!

  7:00-9:30 a.m.
  Breakfast in Holmes Dining Room.

  11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
  Lunch in Holmes Dining Room.

  5:00-7:00 p.m.
  Dinner at Holmes Dining Room

  7:30-10:30 p.m.
  Movie Screening: “Godzilla: King of the Monsters”
  UC Ballrooms
  Presented by New Student Orientation (NSO) and the University Program Council (UPC)

  Guest hosing will be available in Decker Hall, Central Campus.

• Thursday, August 22

  7:00-9:30 a.m.
  Breakfast in Holmes Dining Room

  8:00 a.m.
  Residence Hall Move-In Begins

  10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  Classroom Tours with Office of Student Life
  Would you like an individualized tour to find your classrooms? If yes, join us at the University Center Front Desk and we will give you an individualized tour. Please remember to bring your classroom schedule.

  11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
  Lunch in Holmes Dining Room

  5:00-7:00 p.m.
  Dinner at Holmes and Tobey-Kendel
  See your resident assistant for floor dinner time if you live on West Campus.

  6:00 p.m.
  Asian/Pacific American Student Services (A/PASS) Bowling & Laser Tag Social
  Chippers Lanes, Greeley
  30 spots available for 2 hours of unlimited bowling and 1 round of laser tag - FREE. Others may join, but will need to pay their way in. To sign up, email: PeterRay.Concepcion@unco.edu.

  8:00-10:00 p.m.
  UPC Presents: Comedian, Jon Fisher
  University Center Ballrooms

• Friday, August 23

  11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
  First day of Bike rentals
  Outdoor Pursuits Gear Shop, Harrison Hall west entrance
  First come, first served

  4:30 p.m.
  Presidents' Welcome
  Michener Library North Lawn

  5:00-7:00 p.m.
  Taste of UNC & Bear Fest
  Turner Lawn

  7:00 p.m.
  Rec Fest
  Campus Rec Center
  The Campus Recreation Center will be full of excitement , with plans to have a variety of activities going through the night including; multiple drop-in sports, a game room, club and organization table, as well as an entertainment stage and food provided by Domino’s Pizza, Wing Shack and Jimmy Johns. There will also be lots of giveaways and prizes!

• Saturday, August 24

  10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
  Bears Bash
  Nottingham Field

  11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
  Student Involvement Fair
  Candelaria Lawn
  Registration now open

  5:00 p.m.
  Northern at Night
  Garden Theater, Central Campus
  Join the Residence Hall Association for food, drinks, games, inflatables, and live music.

• Sunday, August 25

  11:00 a.m.
  Class of 2023 Class Photo
  North Hall Lawn between Lawrenson and North
  Join us on the North Pole green for a fun and interactive photo of you and your classmates forming a group photo of the UNC letters. Postcards of the class picture will printed and made available for pick up in the Student Life Office several days after the photo.

  3:00-5:30 p.m.
  Game Night at Michener
  Michener Library, 1st Floor
  Pizza, prizes, crafts, games!

  4:30-6:30 p.m.
  Native American Student Services (NASS) Welcome Reception
  Kohl House 924 20th Street

• Monday, August 26

  CLASSES BEGIN

  Open Swim starts, Campus Rec Center Pool

  Free Group Fit begins, ends September 1st

  8:30-10:00 a.m.
  1st Day of Class Pictures
  Northern Vision Statue

  11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
  UNC Local Business Fair
  McKee Breezeway

  7:00 p.m.
  RHA & NRHH Meet n’ Greet
  University Center Council Room

  9:00 p.m.
  UPC Presents Open Mic Monday
  Campus Commons Social Stairs (inside)
  Join UPC to spice up your Monday night with talent, laughter, poetry, rhythm, and song!

• Tuesday, August 27

  4:00– 6:00 p.m. & 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  Chill at the Garvey
  Marcus Garvey Cultural Center
  UNC Bears are invited to join us in conversation, meet new friends, and get comfortable at the Marcus Garvey Cultural Center.

  7:00-9:00 p.m.
  Student Organizations Night, Welcome
  Table in the University Center Fireside Lounge

• Wednesday, August 28

  3:30-5 p.m.
  A/PASS API Social
  Kohl House 924 20th Street
  Free appetizers, games, music, and social interactions with current students and A/PASS Staff members.

  4:00-6:00 p.m.
  Outdoor Pursuits: Free S’mores
  Campus Rec Center
  Join us for some FREE yummy treats! Bring your appetite and your friends to roast some marshmallows around the fire pit and make some delicious s’mores!

  4:00-7:00 p.m.
  GSRC Welcome Back Field Day
  GSRC House, 2215 10th Ave., Greeley

  4:30 p.m.
  Meet the Greeks
  Turner Green
  Stop by to meet the 26 fraternities & sororities on campus! Chapters from IFC, MGC, NPHC, and Panhellenic will be present. This is a great time to learn more about Fraternity & Sorority Life community at UNC. There will also be games, swag, and food.

  5:30 p.m.
  Student Senate Meeting
  University Center Council Room

• Thursday, August 29

  5:00-6:30 p.m.
  Marcus Garvey Cultural Center Presents - For the Love of Music
  University Center Columbine B
  Are you musically savvy? Do you know songs from the 90s and 2000s? Come and showcase your musical knowledge!

  7:00-9:30 p.m.
  GSRC Movie Screening: Bohemian Rhapsody
  GSRC House, 2215 10th Ave., Greeley

• Tuesday, September 3

  3:30-5:30 p.m.
  10th Annual Cultural Services Welcome Extravaganza
  César Chávez Cultural Center, 1410 20 St., Greeley
  Join us for our annual welcome back event! Come learn about UNC’s cultural centers: Asian Pacific American Student Services, César Chávez Cultural Center, Marcus Garvey Cultural Center and Native American Student Services. Meet our staff, enjoy great food, fun activities, and a chance to win prizes!

• Friday, September 6

  Outdoor Pursuits
  Climbing Gym Shuttle to ‘Ascent Climbing Studio’ in Ft. Collins. Come send it with us at Ascent Climbing Studios! Pre-registration is required, $10, and can be done at the Gear Shop, Harrison Hall west entrance. Entrance fee, shoes, harnesses, and transportation are all included! Departure from Outdoor Pursuits Gear Shop at 5:00pm. More information at Outdoor Pursuits Gear Shop

• Saturday, September 7

  Outdoor Pursuits
  Rocky Mountain National Park Day Hike
  The wild, scenic Rocky Mountains form the spine of the western United States. Spend the day hiking with Outdoor Pursuits. This is a great opportunity to become immersed in what Colorado offers to those who seek adventure. Beginner and Intermediate Routes. Advance $15 registration required. Sign up at the Gear Shop, Harrison Hall west entrance. More information at Outdoor Pursuits webpage.

  10:00 a.m.-4 p.m.
  NBA 2K20 XBOX One Tournament
  UC Suites
  Join us for a weekend videogame competition to win an XBOX One and a copy of NBA 2K20! Everyone is welcome to join and play. Registration coming soon.

University Libraries

Michener Library (West Campus) and Skinner Music Library (Central Campus)
Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Dining Services

Thursday, Aug. 22
Dining Dollars will be active first thing in the morning.
Meal plans will be active starting at dinner at Holmes, Tobey-Kendel, and Bears Bistro.

Monday, September 9 at 5:00 p.m.
Deadline for students to change their meal plan.
Visit unco.edu/dining for hours at all dining locations and daily menus in the dining rooms.

Join the Bear Den – Sporting Events

New to Football games this year? FREE admission for UNC students, $5 tickets for their guests, to all UNC Athletic games. Free tailgating to football!

Friday, August 23
Soccer vs. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville
7pm at Jackson Stadium

Saturday, August 24
Bears Bash
10:30am.-1:30pm at Nottingham Field

UNC Bears Football Scrimmage
TIme TBD, at Nottingham Field

Volleyball Alumni Match
6pm at Bank of Colorado Arena

Friday, August 30
Volleyball vs. Rutgers
7pm at Bank of Colorado Arena
Free food for the first 100 students! Get your official Bear Den t-shirt!

Saturday, August 31
Volleyball vs. New Mexico
12pm (noon) at Bank of Colorado Arena

Volleyball vs. Grand Canyon
7pm at Bank of Colorado Arena

Sunday, September 8
Soccer vs. Austin Peay
12pm (noon) at Jackson Stadium