Fall Panther Welcome
Panther Welcome for new students will lead right into Welcome Week, which is for all UNI students.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all UNI-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Student Success & Retention at orientation@uni.edu at least one week prior to the event.
Check out the Fall 2025 schedule below!
Fall 2025 Schedule
- Day 1 - Wednesday, August 20
Time Event Location Event Details 8:30AM - 2:00PM Panther Welcome Check In
Students living on campus:
- Check in at your Move-In location
Students living off campus or in Panther Village, Trailside, Lawther & Roth:
- Admissions Welcome Center
Stop by and check in for Panther Welcome. You will sign the Panther Welcome event waiver and get your wristband that gets you access to all events.
4:15 - 4:45PM Cat Crew Meet Up
On campus students: Check your dorm house lounge for meeting location
Students living off campus or in Panther Village, Trailside, Lawther & Roth: Admissions Welcome Center
Meet up with your Cat Crew leader and your Panther Welcome group, then head over to the Kickoff together. 5:00 - 6:15PM Kickoff
McLeod Center Welcome to Panther Nation! Let's kick off your UNI journey with high energy; hear from President Nook, be part of the incoming class photo, get your exclusive t-shirt, and enjoy a tailgate dinner!
Note: this event has high volume levels - if you need an alternate space to still participate in the event in a lower stimulation area, please email us in advance at orientation@uni.edu or let your Cat Crew leader know the day of the event.
6:30 - 10:00PM Panther Palooza
Wellness & Recreation Center (WRC) and Intramural & Sports Club Fields West of the WRC Come dressed and ready to do all things WRC - from the climbing wall to the leisure pool or the racquetball courts and fitness center, you can do it all! Check out Intramurals and sports club teams with kickball and flag football. Crafts and other activities
will be available too!- Day 2 - Thursday, August 21
Time Event Location Event Details 8:30 - 8:45AM
Cat Crew Meet Up
On campus students: Check your dorm house lounge for meeting location
Students living off campus or in Panther Village, Trailside, Lawther & Roth: Admissions Welcome Center
Meet up with your group for the day, then head to Panther Rotations together. 8:30AM - 4:30PM Mindful Space Open Hours
Student Health Center 005 If at any point throughout the day, you're feeling overwhelmed or just need a calm space to relax, the Mindful Space is available for you to use during these hours. 9:00 - 11:45AM Panther Rotations
Various locations around campus with your group During these rotations you will be with your group to learn more about important resources and information. See rotation details below.
- On Campus Job Fair: Learn about working on campus and what offices are hiring both now and in the future. Located in Rod Library
- Panther 101: Learn the basics you need to know to be successful at UNI. Get a closer look at Blackboard (eLearning) and your UNI email & calendar. Various Locations, assigned by Cat Crew
- Traditions Challenge Wild Goosechase: YOU can be a UNI traditions keeper! Move around campus to partake in various UNI traditions to begin completing the Traditions Challenge. Located at the Commons Plaza
12:00 - 2:00PM Student Organization Fest & Lunch
Maucker Union Courtyard Enjoy your lunch while you check out the Student Organization Fest. You'll get to connect with many student organizations, play games, and get lots of free swag.
Lunch is provided for all new students, including those without a meal plan.
2:00 - 3:00PM Transfer 101
Schindler Education Center 220 As a Transfer student, you are not new to college, but you are new to UNI! Attend this crash course on all things UNI based on what previous transfer students wish they new before classes started!
2:00 - 4:00PM Panther Time
Around Campus Use this time to get important things taken care of on campus like chatting with financial aid, picking up your UNI ID card, getting textbooks, or just resting and recharging!
4:30 - 4:45PM Cat Crew Meet Up
On campus students: Check your dorm house lounge for meeting location
Students living off campus or in Panther Village, Trailside, Lawther & Roth: Admissions Welcome Center
Meet up with your group to head over to Panther Big Top! 4:30 - 8:00PM Panther Big Top
Bender Field Campus is magically transformed into a carnival filled with tons of fun such as inflatables, a mechanical bull, bingo, airbrush tattoos, and more! Enjoy festival style food for dinner.
Hosted by Housing and Dining
8:00 - 10:00PM Movie on the Lawn
Lawther Field Wind down from the day with an outdoor movie night on the big screen on Lawther Field.
Free UNI blankets and fresh popcorn while supplies last!
- Day 3 - Friday, August 22
Time Event Location Event Details 8:30AM - 4:30PM Mindful Space Open Hours
Student Health Center 005 If at any point throughout the day, you're feeling overwhelmed or just need a calm space to relax, the Mindful Space is available for you to use during these hours. 8:30 - 8:45AM Cat Crew Meet Up
On campus students: Check your dorm house lounge for meeting location
Students living off campus or in Panther Village, Trailside, Lawther & Roth: Admissions Welcome Center
Meet up with your group for the day and head to Panthers Give Back together! 9:00 - 11:30AM Panthers Give Back
Outside the Admissions Welcome Center (we will dismiss buses to the various locations from there) Join fellow Panthers in various service projects across the Cedar Valley.
All participants must wear closed toe shoes.
11:45AM - 1:00PM Cat Crew Meet Up & Lunch
11:45AM
Rialto: Bender
Piazza: Noehren & Shull
12:15PM
Rialto: Dancer, Off Campus, PV, Trailside & Lawther
Piazza: Rider & Hagemann
Eat lunch with your group based on the rotation schedule, coming soon.
Students living on-campus, will use student IDs for meals today. Off-campus students will use Panther Welcome wristbands.
1:30 - 3:30PM You Belong @ Rod
Rod Library Come explore and find out all the library has to offer. Spoiler alert: it's more than just books! Did we mention there will be prizes too?
Hosted by Rod Library
1:30 - 3:30PM Find Your Classes
Around Campus Navigate your way around campus to find your classrooms, all buildings will be open and we will have guides across campus to help direct you.
2:00 - 2:30PM History and History Teaching Majors Meet & Greet
Seerley 212 All new History and History Teaching majors are invited to enjoy refreshments, connect with other students, and explore the department.
Hosted by the Department of History
3:00 - 5:00PM Taste of UNI
Lawther Field Kickstart your weekend with free food from local food trucks, learn about health resources, enjoy crafts, carnival games, a dunk tank & more.
5:00 & 5:30 PM Cat Crew Meet Up & Dinner
5:00PM
Rialto: Dancer, Off Campus, PV, Trailside & Lawther
Piazza: Rider & Hagemann
5:30PM
Rialto: Bender
Piazza: Noehren & Shull
Meet up with your group for dinner based on the rotation schedule, coming soon.
Students living on-campus, will use student IDs for meals today. Off-campus students will use Panther Welcome wristbands.
5:30 - 7:00PM Transfer Student Dinner
Piazza Dining Center Connect with other transfer students for dinner, meet outside Piazza Dining Hall, look for the TAIG sign. No meal plan? No worries! Dinner for new students is on us.
Hosted by Transfer Advocacy and Involvement Group (TAIG)
7:00 - 8:00PM Transfer Student Game Night
Maucker Union University Room Join your fellow transfer students for some games, fun, and prizes! The games will keep going through CAB After Dark or check out the other activities throughout the union!
Hosted by Transfer Advocacy and Involvement Group (TAIG)
8:00 - 11:00PM CAB After Dark
Maucker Union Maucker Union will be electric with high energy during this fun-filled event that has activities for everyone - karaoke, outdoor games, crafts, esports, food, and more!
Hosted by Campus Activities Board (CAB)
UNI Fight Song
Hail our Panthers, we are ever loyal,
Showing strength and unity.
As we rise, we firmly stand behind you,
Urge you on to victory.
Rah! Rah! Rah!
As you lead us on to fame and honor,
Fight! Fight! Fight! will be our cry.
So, give us a yell, Ho! the purple and the gold,
Victory for UNI!