College of Science
NEW STUDENT WELCOME
Friday, August 23 | 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Koffler Building Patio
Welcome, new Science Cats!
The College of Science community celebrates the arrival of our 2024 first-year and transfer undergraduate students at the New Student Welcome!
When: Friday, August 23 from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Where: In and around the Chemistry Building, The Commons, and Henry Koffler Buildings.
Event Details:
- Check in at the red and blue outdoor Welcome Tents using your personalized QR code provided in your Destination Arizona portal and pick up your passport game card!
- Collect stickers/stamps by visiting our activity stations throughout the event to win Science swag items.
- Stop by the Dean’s table to meet our Academic Deans.
- Visit our drop-in Academic Advisors for last minute questions.
- Attend the Next Stop Science Academic Presentation (15-20 minute session; 4 session times available)
- Sign up for the Science Club Fair happening in September.
- Mingle and play games with your fellow students, Science Ambassadors, Peer Advisors, faculty and staff.
- Giant Jenga
- Beach Volleyball
- Yardzee (Yahtzee)
- Super Soaker Toss
- Giant Connect 4
- Button Making & temporary Science tattoos
- Bucket Toss
- Corn Hole
- Ladder Toss (NEW this year!)
- Horseshoes (NEW this year!
- Trivia and Cognitive Challenges
- Cool off with FREE Eegee’s, Tucson's famous frozen fruit drinks.
- Don’t forget your re-usable water bottle and stay hydrated.
- Everyone who checks in with the QR code gets a prize!
Frequently Asked Questions:
No. This is a voluntary event to help connect new students with their peers and faculty and resources available to them throughout the college.
No need to RSVP.
Yes, guests are welcome to attend.
No. This event is completely free!