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Welcome to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½! Mustang Welcome is designed to help you transition into college life by connecting you with classmates and helping you discover everything Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ has to offer.
From move-in day through your first weekend on campus, you'll participate in activities that build friendships, explore Cedar Rapids and the surrounding area, learn about campus resources, and prepare for your first semester. Here's what you can expect.
It's finally here! Move into your residence hall, meet your fellow Mustangs, and begin your college journey with a warm welcome from the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ community. A few highlights include:
Choose your own adventure! Whether you want to cool off at a water park, hike with President Olson, test your swing at Pin Social, go bowling, or stay on campus for games and activities, Adventure Day offers something for everyone.
You'll wrap up the day by meeting with your Resident Advisor (RA) and getting to know your residence hall community. Here are some of the options for Adventure Day:
Friday is all about preparing for your academic journey while experiencing the traditions that make Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ unique.
You'll meet faculty in your academic department, participate in Convocation, and take part in beloved Mustang traditions like planting your class tree, signing the tunnels, and taking your class photo. Events from this day can include:
Spend the day learning more about Ä¢¹½´«Ã½'s mission and giving back through meaningful service projects.
The evening wraps up with one of the biggest social events of the weekend. Highlights can include:
Before classes begin, take time to discover ways to get involved, connect with Campus Ministry, and enjoy one final evening with your new classmates. Some opportunities include:
Mustang Welcome is your first opportunity to build friendships, explore campus traditions, discover student organizations, and experience the welcoming community that makes Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ feel like home.
Incoming students can find out more details about our Welcome Week schedule of events by checking their email.
Interested in experiencing the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ community for yourself? Schedule a campus visit today and see what makes Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ the right fit for your future.