Spring 2026 Welcome Week

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Last updated: 12/19/2025

Monday, January 12

• 11am-2pm: Welcome to the Block Party! | Student Leadership Center | Hosted by Student Life
• 5pm-7pm: Welcome to the Block Party! | Student Leadership Center | Hosted by Student Life

Tuesday, January 13

• 11am-2pm: From Scroll to Story: Explore UIS Socials & Become a Creator | Student Union North Entrance | Hosted by Office of Media Strategy
• 4pm-6pm: Find Your Fit! Student Organization Fair | Student Union Ballroom | Hosted by Student Life

Wednesday, January 14

• 3:30pm-6:30pm: BYOM (Bring Your Own Mug) Tea Social | Student Leadership Center | Hosted by University Bible Fellowship
• 7:30pm-10pm: Badminton and Pickleball Tournament | TRAC Arena | Hosted by Christian Student Fellowship

Thursday, January 15

• 9:30am-11am: Sweet Start to Service, VCEC Brunch Open House | Student Leadership Center | Hosted by Volunteer & Civic Engagement
• 4pm-6pm: Cocoa & Crafts with the Career Center | HRB 111 - Career Center Multipurpose room | Hosted by Career Development Center
• 5:30pm-7pm: Women's Basketball vs. Rockhurst | TRAC Arena | Hosted by UIS Athletics
• 7:30pm-9:30pm: Men's Basketball vs. Rockhurst | TRAC Arena | Hosted by UIS Athletics

Friday, January 16

• 12pm-1pm: AEO Jeopardy with the Peer Educators! | Student Union North Ballroom | Hosted by Access & Equity Office
• 2pm-4pm: Lip Sync Battle | Student Union Center Ballroom | Hosted by Student Activities Committee
• 6pm-8:30pm: International Welcome Party 2026 | Student Union Ballroom | Hosted by International Club Constitution for Student Organizations, Indian Student Organization & International Student Services

Saturday, January 17

• 1pm-2:30pm: Women's Basketball vs. Southwest Baptist | TRAC Arena | Hosted by UIS Athletics
• 3pm-5pm: Men's Basketball vs. Southwest Baptist | TRAC Arena | Hosted by UIS Athletics