New Student-Athlete / Marching Band Welcome Days
If you are a fall sport athlete or marching band member and a new student, you may be asked to report to campus early. Since you'll be arriving before other new students, we want to make sure you feel at home right away! We will also have some special events for parents, family members, and guests of new student-athletes.
2025 New Student-Athlete Welcome Days:
Tuesday, August 12: New Football Student-Athletes and Marching Band Members
Wednesday, August 13: New Student-Athletes for Cheer, Cross Country, Women's Golf, Soccer, Women's Tennis, and Volleyball
New Student-Athlete Schedule
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | One-Stop Check-In Complete required check-in tasks and pick up your residence hall keys. Proceed to your residence hall to get settled in. |
Chlapaty Recreation & Wellness Center |
| 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Medical Testing You may need to be present for your athlete physical or baseline concussion testing if your coach has instructed you to do so. |
Chlapaty Recreation & Wellness Center |
| 12:30 - 1:30 pm | Welcome Luncheon Enjoy a meal and hear a welcome message from University of Dubuque administrators. |
Chlapaty Recreation & Wellness Center |
| 1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. | Meet-and-Greet Activity Participate in an activity to get to know other new student-athletes. |
Peter and Susan Smith Welcome Center, Room 264 |
| 2:20 - 4:00 p.m. | Brain and Body Health Symposium Maintaining balance will be important to your academic and athletic success. Learn about how to be mindful and manage your physical and mental health. |
Peter and Susan Smith Welcome Center, Room 264 and Charles & Romona Myers Center, Steffens Hall |
| 4:05 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. | Student-Athlete Panel Ask upper-level student-athletes all of your questions about life at UD. |
Peter and Susan Smith Welcome Center, Room 264 |
| 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Dinner and Break Meet back up with your family to get dinner or take care of off-campus errands. Continue to settle into your room. Family members are asked to depart by 7:00 p.m. |
Various locations, on your own |
| 7:30 p.m. | Bingo Choose a lucky card and try your hand at winning some prizes while you continue to get to know other new students. |
Heritage Center, Knapp Stage, CyberCafe |
| 8:30 p.m. | Residence Hall Meeting Meet your neighbors and learn more about policies and guidelines for the hall that will be your college home this year. |
Heritage Center, Knapp Stage, CyberCafe |
Marching Band Schedule
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | One-Stop Check-In Complete required check-in tasks and pick up your residence hall keys. Proceed to your residence hall to get settled in. |
Chlapaty Recreation & Wellness Center |
| 12:30 - 1:30 pm | Welcome Luncheon Enjoy a meal and hear a welcome message from University of Dubuque administrators. |
Chlapaty Recreation & Wellness Center |
| 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Marching Band Orientation, Fittings, and Rehearsal Marching Band students will come together to kick off Band Camp 2025. |
Straatmeyer Rehearsal Room, |
| 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Band Dinner Continue getting to know other band members and enjoy dinner together. Family members are asked to depart by 5:00 p.m. |
Straatmeyer Rehearsal Room, Heritage Center |
| 7:30 p.m. | Bingo Choose a lucky card and try your hand at winning some prizes while you continue to get to know other new students. |
Heritage Center, Knapp Stage, CyberCafe |
| 8:30 p.m. | Residence Hall Meeting Meet your neighbors and learn more about policies and guidelines for the hall that will be your college home this year. |
Heritage Center, Knapp Stage, CyberCafe |
Parent & Supporter Schedule
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | One-Stop Check-In Help your student get moved in to their residence hall. |
Chlapaty Recreation & Wellness Center |
| 12:30 - 1:30 pm | Welcome Luncheon Enjoy a meal and hear a welcome message from University of Dubuque administrators. |
Chlapaty Recreation & Wellness Center |
| 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | University of Dubuque 101 Meet UD staff members and administrators and learn more about campus expectations and opportunities for your student. |
Charles and Romona Myers Center (MTAC), Room 146 |
| 2:50 - 4:05 p.m. | Out and About in Dubuque Get to know the community of Dubuque a bit better with a trolley tour of some popular spots around town. |
Trolley departs from Bennett St. by the lower doors of the Charles and Romona Myers Center (MTAC) |
| 4:10 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. | Effectively Supporting Your Student Meet other parents and family members and participate in an interactive discussion activity to help navigate your student's transition to college. |
Charles and Romona Myers Center (MTAC), Steffens Hall |
| 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Dinner and Goodbyes Meet back up with your student to get dinner or take care of off-campus errands. Continue to get them settled into their room. Family members are asked to depart by 7:00 p.m. |
Various locations, on your own |
For more information, please contact:
Jaclyn Esqueda
Associate Dean of Student Engagement and Success
JEsqueda@dbq.edu | 563.589.3349