Welcome Week has numerous events to help you become familiar with the people and places at Pitt-Greensburg, so please plan on participating. In addition to the events listed below, there will be activities each evening sponsored by the Student Activities Board.
Thursday, August 20
| 9am - 2pm | Move-In for Resident Students New students move in to their residence halls during their assigned time slots. Join the drive-thru check-in line as you approach the Smith Hall parking lot. You'll receive your key, Student ID & a Pitt t-shirt | Bobcat Statue Area |
| 11:30am - 1:30pm | Catch the Kona Ice Truck! The Kona Ice truck will be making its rounds on campus from 11am to 2pm. Catch the truck for a sweet treat! | Campuswide |
| 11:30am - 1:30pm | Wagner Dining Hall is Open for Lunch Resident students may begin using their meal plans today. You'll need your student ID. Commuter students may sign in for a complimentary lunch. | Wagner Dining | Chambers Hall |
| 1:30 - 2:30pm | Commuter Student Check-In Park in the Smith Hall parking lot and walk over to the check-in tent near the Bobcat statue. You'll get your ID, parking pass & t-shirt. | Bobcat Statue area |
| 2:30 - 3:30pm | Commuter Mentor Meetup Commuter students should return to the Check-in Tent to meet their respective Commuter Mentors. | Bobcat Statue area |
| 3:30pm | Class Drone Photo All student should join us for our annual Class Photo. Wear the Pitt shirt that was provided to you at Check-In. | Chambers Hall Lawn |
| 4 - 4:45pm | First-Year Student Convocation Join us for the University's official welcome to the incoming class of students, featuring remarks from President Gregerson. Families & guests are invited to attend. Students should sit in designated seating near the front of the room. | Chambers Hall Lawn |
| 4:45 - 6:30pm | Wagner Dining Hall is Open for Dinner All new students & their families are welcome to join us for dinner. Residents should use their student ID to enter. Commuters and all other guests should sign in for a complimentary meal. | Wagner Dining | Chambers Hall |
| 7 - 8:30pm | Residence Hall Meetings Community Assistants will be holding meetings for all resident students. Signs will be posted in each residence hall indicating time & location. | Your Residence Hall |
| 8:30 - 10pm | Pitch Perfect Under the Stars Join us for an absolute classic on a big, inflatable movie screen. Rain Location: Ferguson Theater in Smith Hall | Chambers Hall Lawn |
Friday, August 21
| 7:30 - 9:45am | Wagner Dining Hall is Open for Breakfast Resident students may use their meal plans today. You'll need your student ID. Commuter students may sign in for a complimentary meal | Wagner Dining | Chambers Hall |
| 9am - 4:30pm | All University Offices are Open | |
| 10 - 10:30am | The Truth About "Everyone Else" Think you know what "everyone else" is doing in college? This interactive Kahoot experience will compare your assumptions with your classmates, and you’ll discover what the research really says about alcohol, drugs, and campus social norms. Required for all new students. | Ferguson Theater | Group 1 (Last Names A-G) Campana Chapel | Group 2 (Last Names H-N) Powers Hall 100 | Group 3 (Last Names O-Z) |
| 10:30 - 11:30am | The Bobcat Blue:print: Thrive, Respect & Connect. A series of 3 rotating workshops - required for all new students Is that OK? | Campana Chapel This interactive session will explore the ways we can more effectively build community and relationships through a common understanding of a variety of behaviors, both positive and negative. We will discuss ways to effectively communicate through disagreement and also gather student opinions about topics for our Blackburn Center partnered podcast “Is that OK?” Misconceptions of Sexual Misconduct | Powers Hall 100 (Auditorium) Learn how Title IX protects your rights, promotes a safe and respectful campus & also ensures everyone has equal access to educational opportunities. This presentation features special guests from the Blackburn Center, a local advocacy group that aims to eliminate root causes of sexual & domestic violence. Your Wellness Matters | Ferguson Theater (Smith Hall) College can be stressful! Learn how to be intentional about taking care of yourself as you start college. Discover practical self-care strategies and campus resources to help you stay well and | |
| 11:30am - 1:30pm | Lunch Resident students may use their meal plans today. You'll need your student ID. Commuter students may sign in for a complimentary lunch | Wagner Dining | Chambers Hall |
| 1:30 - 2:30pm | The Bobcat Blueprint: Thrive, Respect & Connect – Workshop 2 of 3
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| 2:45 - 3:45pm | The Bobcat Blueprint: Thrive, Respect & Connect – Workshop 3 of 3
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| 4 - 6:30pm | Dinner Resident students may use their meal plans today. You’ll need your student ID. Commuter students may sign in for a complimentary dinner. | Wagner Dining | Chambres Hall |
| 8 - 9pm | Comedian Michael Dean Ester Laugh your way into the weekend with college comedian Michael Dean Ester. He brings his high-energy, campus-inspired comedy to Pitt-Greensburg for an unforgettable night of laughs. | Ferguson Theater |
| 9 - 10:30pm | Bonfires with BSU Join the Pitt-Greensburg Black Student Union for some post-comedian fireside treats. | Chambers Hall Lawn |
Saturday, August 22
| 9am - 11:45am | Walmart Shuttle Van Rides Limited spaces available! Sign up at the Chambers Hall Information desk for a seat on our Walmart shuttle. We will have shuttles departing campus at various times during the morning. | Meet near upper Chambers Hall entrance |
| 11:30am - 1pm | Wagner Dining Hall is Open for Brunch Resident students may use their meal plans today. You’ll need your student ID. Commuter students may sign in for a complimentary meal. | Wagner Dining | Chambers Hall |
| 12 - 1pm | Lend a Helping Hand (On-Site Service Projects) Limited spaces available! Sign up at the Chambers Hall Information desk to help us package cookies for Tri-City Meals on Wheels, make PB&J sandwiches for Feeding the Spirit and portion dog & cat food for distribution to the community. | Fireside Lounge | Chambers Hall |
| 2 - 5pm | New Student Takeover at 814 Lanes & Games Join us at 814 Lanes & Games (4589 PA-136, Greensburg) for free bowling, axe throwing, arcade games appetizers & more. Bring your Pitt ID. We encourage those who can drive to do so. The first shuttle bus leaves campus at 1:45pm. We will also have shuttle buses leaving campus at 2:15pm, 2:45pm and 3:15pm. Bus pickup will be near the Bobcat statue. | 814 Lanes & Games |
| 4 - 7:30pm | Wagner Dining Hall is Open for Dinner Resident students may use their meal plans today. You’ll need your student ID. Commuter students may sign in for a complimentary meal. | Wagner Dining | Chambers Hall |
| 6:30 - 8pm | Pitt Rocks - A Scavenger Hunt Watch your Pitt email for details & follow us on Instagram for hints! If you find a Pitt Rock, bring it to Bingo to claim your prize! Every rock is a winner! Instagram: @pittgreensburgorientation | Fireside Lounge | Chambers Hall |
| 8 - 9:30pm | Blue & Gold Bingo Join the Peer Leaders for some B&G Bingo. Every prize is something Blue & Gold. We’re giving away nearly $1000 in Pitt swag. | Wagner Dining Hall |
Sunday, August 23
| 11:30am - 1pm | Wagner Dining Hall is Open for Brunch | Wagner Dining | Chambers Hall |
| 2 - 4pm | Thriftsburg Open for Drop-Ins Need something? Take what you need, no questions asked. Stop by Thriftsburg to find free household essentials and more, because everyone deserves to have what they need to succeed. | Life Science Building | Room 220 |
| 2 - 4pm | Special Sunday Hours for Student Life Office The Student Life & Success Office will be open. Stop by with any questions or concerns, and we’re happy to help. (Student Life is typically closed on weekends.) | Chambers Hall 219 |
| 5:30 - 8:30pm | Big Bang Block Party The Student Activities Board (SAB) presents this annual tradition on the Chambers Hall Lawn. The event
| Fireside Lounge | Chambers Hall |
Monday, August 24 - Happy First Day of Classes!
| 10am - 1pm | Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck Get your free drink and a donut; and snap a “first day” photo. | Bobcat Statue Area |
| 2 - 4pm | Thriftsburg Open for Drop-Ins | Life Science Building Room 220 |
| 5 - 7pm | Special Evening Hours for Student Life Office The Student Life & Success Office will be open until 7pm Monday through Thursday this week. Stop by with any questions or concerns, and we’re happy to help. | Chambers Hall 219 |
| 7:30 - 9pm | DIY Vision Boards Start your semester off with a vision! Join SAB in Village Hall and let your creativity shine as you make your own vision board. This is also a great opportunity to check out the Coffeehouse for the first time. | Village Hall 118 |
Tuesday, August 25
| 11am - 1pm | Thriftsburg Open for Drop-Ins | Life Science Building Room 220 |
| 5 - 6pm | Therapy Dog Tuesday Every other Tuesday is “Therapy Dog Tuesday” at Pitt-Greensburg. Join the Pawsitive Impact Therapy Team in Fireside Lounge. The pups can’t wait to see you! | Fireside Lounge |
| 9 - 10:30pm | Plant Bingo We love Bingo at Pitt-Greensburg! Join the Student Activities Board (SAB) for Plant Bingo. We will be giving away lots and lots of plants and lots of other prizes! | Wagner Dining Hall |
Wednesday, August 26
| 11:30am - 2pm | DIY Lanyards & Keychains with SAB Need a lanyard for your ID? Perhaps a keychain for your keys? Stop by and see SAB outside the dining hall to make and take you own lanyard or keychain. | Fireside Lounge |
Thursday, August 27
| 3 - 5pm | Spikeball Tournament Join the Student Activities Board for a Spikeball Tournament. The winning team of two will receive a pair of $100 Amazon gift cards. | Chambers Hall Lawn |
Friday, August 28
| 12 - 1pm | Pizza With the Peer Leaders How is your first week going? Now’s a good time to check in with a Peer Leader. Pop in and say “hello” to our Peer Leaders. Free Pizza, Pop & Pitt giveaways. | Village Hall 118 |
| 8 - 9:30pm | Free Money Game Show Join SAB for a “Name That Tune” style trivia game covering music, movies and TV. We’ve hired a professional company to facilitate tonight’s Game Show. It’s simple - score the most points, and win free money! | Campana Chapel |
Saturday, August 29
| 10pm - Midnight | Pitt-Greensburg Night at Statler's Fun Center Go Karts, Batting Cages & Mini Golf! One of SAB’s most popular events of the year. Open to all Pitt-Greensburg students, faculty & staff. Bring your Pitt ID. | Statler's Fun Center |