Orientation Schedule on Zoho Backstage

For new students participating in Orientation, you can find your personalized orientation schedule on the app Zoho Backstage.
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Welcome Week Highlights

All events open to both new and returning students are posted on Engage! Engage allows students to discover events happening on campus and find student clubs and organizations.
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Our full schedule is available on Engage, but we are listing just a few of our signature events here!

Monday, August 19
8:30 p.m., Outdoor Move Night ft. Inside Out 2 on the Quad

Tuesday, August 20
6 p.m., Yoga on the Quad
8:30 p.m., Late Night Breakfast in Mary Graydon Center

Wednesday, August 21
9 p.m., Late Night at the Rec in Bender Arena

Thursday, August 22
8 p.m., Jazz in the Gardens ft. DuPont Brass in Katzen Arts Center

Friday, August 23
8:45 a.m., Convocation: Students assemble on the Quad and process into Bender Arena!
6 p.m., Eagle’s Roast Barbecue on the Quad
7 p.m., Silent Disco Summer Jam on the Quad

Saturday, August 24
12 p.m., Taste of Home and Block Party on the Quad
5:15 p.m., Voices of DC in Mary Graydon Center Room 128

Sunday, August 25
12 p.m., CultureFest: A BIPOC Celebration on the Quad

Monday, August 26
5 p.m., Picnic on the Quad

Tuesday, August 27
9 p.m., Drag Bingo in Bender Arena

Wednesday, August 28
1 p.m., Celebrate AU on the Quad
4:45 p.m., American University Night at Nats Park

Thursday, August 29
11 a.m., Student Involvement Fair on the Quad