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WELCOME WEEK 2023 EVENTS

Karaoke

Come to the J Dining Hall for #KarokeNight ! Let's kick off the semester in style with loud music and fun singing for everyone. All styles - all levels - this is all about fun!!

  • Date: Sunday, 8/13/23
  • Time: starts at 6:00PM
  • Location: J Dining Hall - 4th Floor of the Jolly Giant Commons (JGC)

Humboldt’s Got Talent

Showcase your talent at our Residence Hall Talent Show! Win Prizes!

  • Date: Monday, 8/14/23
  • Time: starts at 7:30PM
  • Location: Recreation Room (Rec Room) - 1st Fl. of the JGC

Self-care Journey - Boba/Yoga/Dance/Chalk

For Transfers: Come Practice Selfcare between before a full week of orientation! 

  • Date: Tuesday, 8/15/23
  • Time: 2:00PM -5:00PM
  • Location: JGC Rec Room

Freshmen Floor Dinner

Get to know your RA and freshmen students in your area over dinner! See posters in your area for specific times.

  • Date: Tuesday, 8/15/23
  • Time: meet your RA @ 5:00PM
  • Location: The J

Transfer Dinner

Get to know your RA and other transfer students in your area over dinner!

  • Date: Tuesday, 8/15/23
  • Time: Meet your RA at 5:00PM
  • Location: the Great Hall - 2nd Floor of the College Creek Community Center (above the Marketplace)

Outdoor Movie Night

Watch Guardians of the Galaxy 3! Enjoy popcorn & candy! Bring a blanket and something cozy!

  • Date: Thursday, 8/17/23
  • Time: starts at 9:00PM
  • Location: Cypress Lawn

Carnival Cruise

Join us on the Hill Quad for a fun-filled day of carnival games, prizes, food, and tie-dye!

  • Date: Friday, 8/18/23
  • Time: 12:00PM – 4:00PM
  • Location: Hill Quad

Skate Night!

Come Skate in the West Gym! See new faces and make new friends on campus! You can bring your own skates or rent them there!

  • Date: Friday, 8/18/23
  • Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: West Gym - Near Redwood Bowl

Explore Arcata

Come explore the Farmers Market, marsh, and the city of Arcata! There will be Pizza at the Campus Store!   Walk down with your RA. Look for posters in your area indicating where to meet up!

  • Date: Saturday, 8/19/23
  • Time: 9:00AM – 1:00PM
  • Location: Arcata Plaza

Parade of the Areas

All the Residence Halls will represent their Residence Hall in our Parade of the Areas!

  • Date: Saturday, 8/26/23
  • Time: Meet at 4:00PM
  • Location: Library Circle

Battle of the Areas

Areas will compete for glory in our fun lawn game activities! Get to know each other and celebrate your Hall!

  • Date: Saturday, 8/26/23
  • Time: 4:30PM – 6:00PM
  • Location: Soccer Field

Discover Humboldt Series

This series offers an opportunity for students to utilize the bus services to travel to different locations in Humboldt County, where they will have a fun activity to participate in upon arrival. Meet at the 1st floor of the JGC near the parking lot! Click the links below to sign up!!

Eureka Friday Night Market & Waterfront Trail

  • Date: Friday, 8/25/23
  • Time: 6pm-8pm
  • Location: Eureka

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

  • Date: Saturday, 8/26/23
  • Time: 10am-2pm
  • Location: Orick

Hike in Trinidad

  • Date: Friday, 9/1/23
  • Time: 11am-3pm
  • Location: Trinidad

Sequoia Park & Zoo

  • Date: Sunday, 9/3/23
  • Time: 2pm-5pm
  • Location: Eureka

Not sure where to go? Download the campus map!

SAC at night
Arcata Plaza - Explore Arcata Event
Students on quad listening to a singer

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