Want to welcome new and returning students to campus this fall? Sign up to volunteer during Opening Weekend!
This year, Opening Weekend will take place on Aug. 20–23, with students beginning classes on Aug. 24. Participating in Opening Weekend is a fun way to engage with new and returning students and parents. Each year, we receive positive feedback from students and families about the exciting and welcoming atmosphere on campus—and our volunteers are a big part of that. This is a true University-wide effort, and each one of you is important to making the experience memorable for students!
Learn more about the different ways to participate here
If you participated last fall, we will be using the same t-shirts (sapphire blue with “How can I help?” written on the back). If you did not get one last year or no longer have it, please request one here.
If you are also interested in volunteering as a Wayfinder during the first week of classes to welcome and direct students to their classrooms, you may sign up at Wayfinding Sign Up 2026.