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Below you will find the dates and times of the Welcome Weekend events! Events that have a ☘️ next to them are mandatory for first year students. Parents and family members are welcome to attend events that have a 💚 next to them. Please continue to check this page in the coming weeks for more details on these events!

1. Aug 23

   💚 First-year Student Residence Hall Move-In By Appointment

   Time: Fri, Aug 23 at 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

   Location: Undergraduate Residence Halls

2. Aug 23

   💚 Campus Ministry Hot Dog Tent

   Time: Fri, Aug 23 at 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

   Location: South Quad

3. Aug 23

   ND Math Credit Exams

   Time: Fri, Aug 23 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

   Location: Location: DeBartolo Hall 101, 102, 131, and 136

4. Aug 23

   💚You Belong Here: Welcoming All Backgrounds and Identities to Notre Dame

   Time: Fri, Aug 23 at 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

   Location: TBD

5. Aug 23

   ☘️💚 Official University Welcome

   Time: Fri, Aug 23 at 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

   Location: Purcell Pavilion, Joyce Center

6. Aug 23

   💚 Welcome Dinner

   Time: Fri, Aug 23 at 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm

   Location: Notre Dame Stadium

7. Aug 23

   💚 ¡Bienvenidos!

   Time: Fri, Aug 23 at 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm

   Location: Dahnke Ballroom, Duncan Student Center (with a great view of Notre Dame Stadium!)

8. Aug 23

   ☘️ Rector and Hall-Staff Welcome

   Time: Fri, Aug 23 at 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm

   Location: Undergraduate Residence Halls

9. Aug 24

   Athletics Breakfast for Notre Dame Athletes Only

   Time: Sat, Aug 24 at 8:00 am - 9:45 am

   Location: Downes Ballroom, Corbett Family Hall

10. Aug 24

    Transformational Leaders Program Welcome Breakfast for TLP Students and Families

    Time: Sat, Aug 24 at 8:30 am - 9:45 am

    Location: TBD

11. Aug 24

    💚 ND Parent 101: a session for parents, families, and guests

    Time: Sat, Aug 24 at 10:00 am - 10:50 am

    Location: Purcell Pavilion, Joyce Center 

12. Aug 24

    ☘️ First Lecture Series

    Time: Sat, Aug 24 at 10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Location: Academic Buildings (Click description to find your specific location!)

13. Aug 24

    💚 Welcome Parents and Families from Colleges/Schools

    Time: Sat, Aug 24 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Location: Various venues (see description)

14. Aug 24

    Office of Enrichment and First Generation Welcome Session

    Time: Sat, Aug 24 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Location: TBD

15. Aug 24

    💚 Academic Open Houses

    Time: Sat, Aug 24 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    Location: Various venues (see description)

16. Aug 24

    Financial Aid and Student Accounts Review

    Time: Sat, Aug 24 at 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

    Location: DeBartolo Hall 101

17. Aug 24

    💚 Student Services Resource Fair

    Time: Sat, Aug 24 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    Location: Notre Dame Stadium Concourse (Gate E)

18. Aug 24

    Glynn Family Honors Program Welcome and Orientation

    Time: Sat, Aug 24 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Location: Carey Auditorium (Hesburgh Library)

19. Aug 24

    What if I'm Not Catholic?

    Time: Sat, Aug 24 at 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

    Location: DeBartolo Hall 126

20. Aug 24

    💚 Parent Welcome Talk from Rectors

    Time: Sat, Aug 24 at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Location: Undergraduate Residence Halls