Welcome Week
Welcome Events
Free and exclusive for Fresno State students, unless otherwise stated. Fresno State ID must be presented for entry.
Monday, August 24
Welcome Stations
7 to 10 a.m. • Various Locations
Grab a snack, ask a question, or just chat: these Welcome Stations are here to help you get the semester started right!
Health Center Welcome Booth
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Resnick Student Union (RSU) South Lawn
Student Health and Counseling Center will be welcoming students, handing out resource information, swag, fresh fruit, water and hosting therapy dogs.
Welcome Back Pop Up
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Speakers Platform
Meet and mingle at Spotlight Events' Welcome Back Pop Up! Make some friendship pins or enjoy some music all while sipping on your Starbucks drinks.
Tuesday, August 25
Welcome Stations
7 to 10 a.m. • Various Locations
Grab a snack, ask a question, or just chat: these Welcome Stations are here to help you get the semester started right!
Sip into the Semester
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. • Memorial Gardens (Lawn in front of the Kennel Bookstore)
Join Council Vice President Tyler Maxwell’s office for complimentary agua fresca drinks and a mini resource fair featuring Fresno State programs and services designed to support you throughout the school year. Come cool down, connect, and kick off the semester!
Tunes at Noon
12 to 1 p.m. • University Student Union (USU) Pit
Stop by the USU midday to enjoy your lunch to music by DJ Burns!
Wednesday, August 26
Big Bulldog Welcome
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Memorial Gardens (Lawn in front of the Kennel Bookstore)
Start your semester off right at the Big Bulldog Welcome! Learn about resources available to students, make custom crafts, get Bulldog swag, and enjoy some music!
Back to School Bowl Bash
7 to 10 p.m. • Bulldog Bowl
Free glow-in-the-dark bowling and billiards for Fresno State students!
Thursday, August 27
Bulldog Breakfast
9 to 11 a.m. • Resnick Student Union (RSU) Ruiz 106 & 107
Warm, fresh, and completely free—grab a breakfast burrito to kick off the semester! (Available while supplies last.)
Tunes at Noon
12 to 1 p.m. • University Student Union (USU) Pit
Stop by the USU midday to enjoy your lunch to music by DJ Straws!
Friday, August 28
Tunes at Noon
12 to 1 p.m. • University Student Union (USU) Pit
Stop by the USU midday to enjoy your lunch to music by DJ Nayte Joon!
Movie Night Under the Stars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Activities at 7 p.m. • Movie at 8 p.m. • Resnick Student Union (RSU) South Lawn
Start the night with a variety of fun activities and special guest appearance with the Mandalorian and Grogu before getting comfy outside for the movie. This event is B.Y.O.B. (bring your own blanket)!
Monday, August 31
Tunes at Noon
12 to 1 p.m. • University Student Union (USU) Pit
Stop by the USU midday to enjoy your lunch to music by DJ HBK!
Tuesday, September 1
Passport to Fresno
11 to 1 p.m. • Memorial Gardens (Lawn in front of the Kennel Bookstore)
Whether you're new to town or a returning Bulldog, Passport to Fresno is your ultimate guide to life on and off campus! Explore a high-energy resource fair featuring local vendors, community partners, and student support services. Collect information, snag local perks and discounts, and unlock everything Fresno has to offer.
Raising Cane's and Canvases Paint Party
7 to 9 p.m. • Resnick Student Union (RSU) Ruiz 106 & 107
Join us for a fun, relaxed evening where you can paint your very own Bulldog portrait to take home. All paint supplies and canvases are provided! Plus, fuel your creativity with free Raising Cane's chicken tenders while supplies last. No artistic experience required—just bring your Bulldog spirit!
Wednesday, September 2
Good Morning Commuters
7:30 to 9:30 a.m. • Speakers Platform
Free acai bowls or smoothies for Bulldog Commuter students.
Community Service Opportunities Fair
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Memorial Gardens (Lawn in front of the Kennel Bookstore)
Whether you want to gain valuable experience, apply your skills, or give back, come connect with local community benefit organizations (CBOs).
Traditions Day
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • University Student Union (USU) Balcony and Memorial Gardens
Connect with student clubs and organizations, discover ways to get involved, and experience Fresno State traditions!
Thursday, September 3
Tunes at Noon
12 to 1 p.m. • University Student Union (USU) Pit
Stop by the USU midday to enjoy your lunch to music by TBD!
Fresno State Night at the Fresno Grizzlies
6:50 p.m. • Chukchansi Stadium
Hop on the trolley from Campus Pointe to the ballpark for a night of fun with discounts on tickets, food and merch! Purchase tickets.
Friday, September 4
Spotlight Pool Party
5 to 9 p.m. • Aquatics Center
Unwind by the water with friends, enjoy music and poolside fun, and watch the Bulldogs take on USC live. Don't miss out on free gear, live football, and great campus vibes!
Saturday, September 5
Fresno State Volleyball vs Irvine
3 p.m. • Save Mart Center
Fresno State faces UC Irvine in this exciting start to the semester.
Sunday, September 6
Fresno State Soccer vs Texas A&M Corpus Christi
12 p.m. • Bulldog Soccer Field
Fresno State faces Texas A&M in this exciting start to the semester.
Saturday, September 12
ASI Student Tailgate
TBD • Student Housing (Corner of Scott and Rowell Avenues)
Free student tailgate to drum up excitement for the football game.
Run to Victory
TBD • Valley Children's Stadium
New students mark the start of their time at Fresno State with a celebratory run across the field!
All Fresno State students are welcome. For questions or accommodations, contact the Student Involvement Center: getinvolved@csufresno.edu • 559.278.2741 • @FSGetInvolved