Weeks of Welcome

Start your Montclair experience the right way!

Weeks of Welcome is your official kickoff to the semester, packed with events, traditions and opportunities to meet people, explore campus and get connected. Running from August through Labor Day, it covers move-in, Red Hawk Day and the start of classes on both the Montclair and Bloomfield campuses.

A large crowd of students fills the stands at Yogi Berra Stadium during a Weeks of Welcome event featuring mascots and activities on the field.

Start Your Montclair Experience the Right Way!

Weeks of Welcome is designed to help you settle in, find your community and start strong.

What to Expect

Daily events after Orientation
Programs throughout move-in
Social events, activities and late-night fun
Opportunities to meet other students and campus partners
Events across both campuses
Information to stay active throughout your time at the University

Students sit on the campus lawn at night watching an outdoor movie projected on a large inflatable screen.

Start Your Year Off Strong

Weeks of Welcome sets the tone for your semester, and the best way to make the most of it is to plan ahead. Students who attend these events are more likely to make friends early, feel connected to campus and get involved from the start. With events happening every day across both campuses, building your schedule ahead of time keeps you organized!

Two students laugh as they face off with inflatable jousting poles during a Weeks of Welcome activity on the Bloomfield campus while classmates watch nearby.

Check out Engage!

Browse the full Weeks of Welcome schedule
Save events to your calendar
Access your Event Pass for check-in

Start planning now and show up ready!

Students interview Rocky the Red Hawk on a campus walkway during a Weeks of Welcome activity.

See You There!

This is your moment to jump in, try something new and start building your Montclair experience. We'll see you at Weeks of Welcome!