Welcome Week Events

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!

Tunes at Noon: DJ Princess Rose

12 to 1 p.m. • University Student Union (USU) Pit

Stop by the USU midday to enjoy your lunch to music.

Tunes at Noon: DJ Straws

12 to 1 p.m. • University Student Union (USU) Pit

Stop by the USU midday to enjoy your lunch to music.

Big Bulldog Welcome

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Memorial Gardens

Start your semester off right at the Big Bulldog Welcome! Learn about resources available to students, make custom bookmarks and pens, get Bulldog swag, and grab some dole whip all to music provided by DJ Burns.

Sunset Yoga

8 p.m. • Resnick Student Union Event Plaza

Start the week off by resetting and relaxing with Sunset Yoga hosted by Recreational Sports and Fitness. 

Be sure to bring a water bottle and a towel. Limited yoga mats will be available. 

Fuel 4 Fall with Councilmember Tyler Maxwell

9 a.m. to 11 a.m. • Memorial Gardens

Councilmember Tyler Maxwell wishing students a great start to the semester while handing out coffee.

Student Health and Counseling Center Open House

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Student Health and Counseling Center

Students can speak with our staff, check out our center, join in on fun activities at different booths, and snag a free Kona Ice (while supplies last!). We'll have therapy dogs as well, who are ready to help students feel their best.

Back to School Bowl Bash

7 to 10 p.m. • Bulldog Bowl

Free glow-in-the-dark bowling and billiards for students! 

Traditions Day

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Memorial Gardens

Meet student clubs and organizations, as well as fraternities and sororities, at Traditions Day! 

Community Service Fair

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Memorial Gardens

Learn about service opportunities available through Fresno State.

Fresno State Takeover at Dave & Buster's

6 to 10 p.m. • Dave & Busters

Stop by Dave & Busters for a free $10 game card at check in and enjoy 1/2 off games, food specials, tournaments, prize drawings, and a live DJ.

Bulldog Bingo

12 to 1 p.m. • Memorial Gardens

Play bingo and mix your own soda at the dirty soda bar.

Fresno State Night at Fresno Grizzlies

6:50 p.m. • Chukchansi Park • $8 Tickets

Hop on the trolley from Campus Pointe to the ballpark for a night of fun with discounts on tickets, food and merch! Click here to purchase tickets.

Tunes at Noon: DJ Nayte Joon

12 to 1 p.m. • University Student Union (USU) Pit

Stop by the USU midday to enjoy your lunch to music.

Bulldog Cinema: How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action)

Activities at 7 p.m. • Movie at 8:15 p.m. • Resnick Student Union (RSU) South Lawn

Start the night with a variety of fun activities and Dippin' Dots before getting comfy outside for the movie. This event is B.Y.O.B. (bring your own blanket)!

ASI Student Tailgate

3:30 - 5:30 p.m.  • Valley Children's Stadium

Free student tailgate to drum up excitement for the following game.

Run to Victory

6 p.m. • Valley Children's Stadium

New students mark the start of their time at Fresno State with a celebratory run across the field! Students who participate get a free t-shirt! (while supplies last)

Fresno State Football Game

6:30 p.m. • Valley Children's Stadium

Fresno State faces Georgia Southern in this exciting start to the semester.