TRITON TAKE-OFF WELCOME WEEKEND & MORE - 2021 SCHEDULE Virtual event
In-person event
Hybrid event
Move-In Day -Tritons Wear Red on Fridays FRIDAY
20
AUG
UMSL CLASSROOM TOURS TRITON TRACK TOURS
SUN
22
AUG
9:00am-4:00pm, Sign up at umsl.edu/go/admittedstudentevents
AUG
MON
23
AUG
NEW STUDENT FIRST WEEK CHECK-IN: Q/A VIRTUAL HELP
10:30am - 11:30am, See MyEngage for in-person & virtual locations
HONORS COLLEGE ORIENTATION
1:00pm - 4:30pm
COLLEGE 101 BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Visit umsl.edu/wow to get connected!
WELCOME BASH WITH DRIVE IN MOVIE JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE + FOOD TRUCKS!
6:30pm - 10:00pm, Lot V V (South Campus by Marillac Hall)
AUG TUES
31
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THURS
26
AUG
8:00am - 4:00pm, various locations
TRITON TECHNOLOGY HELP
8:00am - 4:00pm, call 314-516-6034
UMSL CLASSROOM TOURS
9:00am - 10:00am, Sign up at MyEngage Event
10:00am - 12:00pm, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Recreation and Wellness Center
TUES
24
AUG
NEW STUDENT FIRST WEEK CHECK-IN: Q/A VIRTUAL HELP
HELP-A-TRITON TABLES
8:00am - 4:00pm, various locations
12:00pm-1:00pm, 4:00pm-5:00pm
TRITON TECHNOLOGY HELP
8:00am - 5:00pm, Millennium Student Center, 2nd Floor Rotunda, Main Level
UMSL CLASSROOM TOURS
9:00am - 10:00am, Sign up at MyEngage Event
UMSL'S RECREATION AND WELLNESS CENTER (RWC): DROP-IN DAYS FEAT. THE NATATORIUM & AQUATICS PROGRAMS
10:00am - 12:00pm, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Recreation and Wellness Center
NEW STUDENT FIRST WEEK CHECK-IN: Q/A VIRTUAL HELP 12:00pm-1:00pm, 4:00pm-5:00pm
FRIDAY
27
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7:00pm - 8:30pm, See MyEngage for zoom link
TRITON TUESDAY 25% DISCOUNT AT TRITONSTORE
8:00am - 6:00pm, Triton Store or umsltritonstore.com
CAMPUS RESOURCE FAIR
11:00am - 2:00pm, Recreation & Wellness Center East Lawn 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Millennium Student Center Patio
DIVINE 9/NPHC 101
6:00pm - 7:00pm, Millennium Student Center, 3rd Floor, SGA Chambers & See MyEngage for Zoom link
STOMP THE QUAD
7:00pm - 8:00pm, North Academic Quad near Social Sciences Building
WED
01
SEPT THURS
02
SEPT
8:00am - 4:00pm, call 314-516-6034
UMSL FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL PICTURE STATION
VIRTUAL TRIVIA NIGHT (SPONSORED BY FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE)
HELP-A-TRITON TABLES
UMSL'S RECREATION AND WELLNESS CENTER (RWC): DROP-IN DAYS FEAT. THE INTRAMURAL SPORTS
12:00pm -2:00pm, Thomas Jefferson (TJ) Commons
4:00pm - 5:00pm, Millennium Student Center, 3rd Floor, room 366
RAINBOW WELCOME
7:00pm - 8:00pm, See MyEngage for Zoom link, sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement
TIE DYE & BOBA TEA WITH UPB
11:00am - 2:00pm, Millennium Student Center, lower level, Nosh or see UMSL Mobile App for dining details
TRITON SWEET TREATS BASH
30
THE PRICE IS WHAT? - VIRTUAL GAME SHOW
12:00pm-1:00pm, 4:00pm-5:00pm
LUNCH - EAT, MINGLE, & ENJOY THE MSC NOSH DINING OPEN!
12:00pm - 12:30pm, Millennium Student Center Patio
MON
4:00pm-5:00pm, Recreation and Wellness Center, Studio 4, RSVP on MyEngage Event
UMSL FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL PICTURE STATION
10:30am - 12:00pm, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Recreation and Wellness Center
DONUTS WITH THE DEANS - COLLEGE WELCOME
11:30am-12:00pm, UMSL Ponds by Millennium Student Center patio
SELF-DEFENSE SESSION WITH UMSL POLICE DEPARTMENT
8:00am - 4:00pm, call 314-516-6034
UMSL'S RECREATION AND WELLNESS CENTER (RWC): DROP-IN DAYS FEAT. THE CLIMBING CENTER
10:00am-2:00pm, Sign up at umsl.edu/go/admittedstudentevents
SERENDIPITY SENDOFF
9:00am - 10:00am, Sign up at MyEngage Event
12:00pm-1:00pm, 4:00pm-5:00pm
TRITON TECHNOLOGY HELP
UNIVERSITY PROGRAM BOARD TROPICAL PARADISE WELCOME PARTY
¡DIVERSITY DEBUT!
9:00am - 10:00am, Sign up at MyEngage Event
UMSL CLASSROOM TOURS TRITON TRACK TOURS
11:00am - 2:00pm, See UMSL Mobile App for routes/stops
UMSL CLASSROOM TOURS
NEW STUDENT FIRST WEEK CHECK-IN: Q/A VIRTUAL HELP
8:00 am - 4:00 pm, various locations
1:00pm - 6:00pm, Recreation and Wellness Center
7:00pm-9:00pm, Oak Hall
8:00am - 4:00pm, call 314-516-6034
11:00am - 1:00pm, Lawn behind the MSC and RWC
HELP-A-TRITON TABLES
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UMSL'S RECREATION AND WELLNESS CENTER (RWC): DROP-IN DAYS - ALL ABOUT THE RWC
TRITON TECHNOLOGY HELP
FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE PICNIC ON THE LAWN
First Day of Classes
27
8:00am - 4:00pm, various locations
9:30am - 11:30am, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Recreation and Wellness Center
UMSL CLASSROOM TOURS
10:00am - 11:00am, Parking Lot E - near Recreation & Wellness Center
HELP-A-TRITON TABLES
UMSL'S RECREATION AND WELLNESS CENTER (RWC): DROP-IN DAYS FEAT. THE FITNESS & WELLNESS PROGRAMS
8:00am - 5:00pm, Millennium Student Center, 2nd Floor Rotunda, Main Level
TINY TRITONS EVENT: PICTURE WITH LOUIE
UMSL CAMPUS SHUTTLE AVAILABLE
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8:00pm, See your RA for more Details.
TRITON’S CONNECTIONS: A NIGHT TO NETWORK! - SPONSORED BY PLAYFAIR
21
FIND YOUR FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS
25
UMSL RESIDENTIAL LIFE & HOUSING FLOOR MEETINGS
4:30pm - 7:00pm, Provincial House Dining Hall
SAT
1:00pm - 5:00pm, Recreation and Wellness Center
6:00pm, Provincial House Chapel
11:00am - 2:00pm, Provincial House Dining Hall
8:00pm-10:00pm, Ed Collabitat - in-person & virtual
GET TO KNOW THE RWC SCAVENGER HUNT
WED
STUDENT MASS, SPONSORED BY CATHOLIC NEWMAN CENTER
DINNER - DINING MEAL PLANS BEGIN FIRST DINNER.
TRITON BINGO & NETWORKING: BACK TO SCHOOL THEME
11:00am - 1:00pm, Oak Hall, Volleyball Courts
5:00pm- 5:30pm, Pronvincial House Courtyard
LUNCH - DINING MEAL PLANS BEGIN FIRST LUNCH.
6:30pm -7:45pm, See MyEngage Event for Details
BE ACTIVE OUTDOORS
CONT’D
FRIDAY
Tritons Wear Red on Fridays HELP-A-TRITON TABLES
8:00am - 4:00pm, various locations
TRITON TECHNOLOGY HELP
8:00am - 4:00pm, call 314-516-6034
UMSL CLASSROOM TOURS
9:00am - 10:00am, Sign up at MyEngage Event
RED FRIDAY FLAIR & T-SHIRT SWAP
11:30 am - 1:00 p, Milenium Student Center, lower level, Nosh Stage
NEW STUDENT FIRST WEEK CHECK-IN: Q/A VIRTUAL HELP 12:00pm-1:00pm, 4:00pm-5:00pm
FRIDAY
03
SEPT
INVOLVEMENT EXPO
11:00am - 2:00pm, Recreation and Wellness Center East Lawn & See MyEngage
SORORITY TED DREWES MEET UP
7:00pm - 8:30pm, Ted Drewes (off campus)
VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY FAIR
11:00am - 2:00pm, Recreation and Wellness Center East Lawn
GET TO KNOW FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE AT UMSL
2:30pm - 4:00pm, Millennium Student Center, 2nd Floor, Fireside Lounge
Tritons Wear Red on Fridays
MEN'S & WOMEN'S SOCCER GAMES
Don Dallas Soccer Field, located next to Mark Twain Building. Check umsltritons.com for updates on time & future events.
WELCOME BAG DISTRIBUTION PICK-UP STATION More information at umsl.edu/wow Dates & Hours of Operation: Monday, August 16 - Thursday, August 19: 8:00am - 6:00pm Friday, August 20: 8:00am - 5:00pm Saturday, August 21: 10:00am - 2:00pm Monday, August 23 - Thursday, August 26: 8:00am - 6:00pm Friday, August 27: 8:00am - 5:00pm Location: Curbside Pick-Up Text Service at MSC Parking Lot E
(only available for undergraduate new first-year & transfer students)
JOIN US TO BEGIN YOUR UMSL EXPERIENCE!
Triton Take-Off Welcome Weekend is the University of Missouri-St. Louis’s premier extended orientation program for new students. It is designed to aid incoming students in their transition to college by developing a diverse social network of classmates, upperclassmen, and faculty & staff members, while strengthening their bond to UMSL through the introduction of campus culture and traditions. Expect to have lots of fun at your own pace virtually or a few in-person. You will have the chance to meet new people, learn about the UMSL campus, answer your questions, and so much more.
UMSL | New Student Programs 388 MSC (MC: 269) 17 Arnold B. Grobman Drive Saint Louis, MO 63121-4400 umsl.edu/WOW
Non-P Org US Postage PAID , 3
WELCOME HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS
UMSL New Student Undergraduate Welcome Bag Distribution Pick-up -- Beginning August 16
Attention all undergraduate new first-year or transfer students, who are admitted for the summer or fall 2021 semester, are eligible to pick-up your UMSL TritonCard, parking pass, books, planner, Orientation Swag, and much more. Curbside Pick-Up Text Service at Millennium Student Center Parking Lot E. You will see designated parking spots to park in with directions of how to request your items. You will text staff to assist you upon your arrival. More information at umsl.edu/wow for times and next steps. Friday, August 20
Triton's Connections: A Night to Network! - Sponsored by Playfair --- 6:30pm - 7:45pm (virtual, MyEngage for details) *Commuter Cash Event
Enjoy an evening from your home to connect with other UMSL students to network and to connect! You will not want to miss out to meet your peers in a fun and engaging environment, trust us this is not your typical zoom meeting! Opportunity to be selected for giveaways upon your attendance. This event will be hosted online on zoom, the direct link will be located on the MyEngage event.
UMSL | New Student Programs 388 MSC (MC: 269) 17 Arnold B. Grobman Drive Saint Louis, MO 63121-4400
Saturday, August 21
Tiny Tritons Event: Picture with Louie -- 10:00am - 11:00am (in-person Parking Lot E, near Recreation & Wellness Center) All Tritons, come take your UMSL picture with your college mascot - Louie the Triton! We will have a special goodie bag for our Tiny Tritons and fun for all. Donuts with the Deans - College Welcome -- 10:30am - 11:30am (virtual see MyEngage and in-person, see umsl.edu/wow for location) Connect with your UMSL College before the first day of classes to gain insight on the fall semester, college expectations, and more! We will have some tasty donuts, good conversations, and great connections that will build your UMSL network.
Non-P Org US Postage PAID , 3
BINGO fun, meeting other students, and multiple opportunities to win some back to school themed items! Come enjoy in-person on campus or from your home online, the zoom link will be located on the MyEngage event.
umsl.edu/WOW
Triton Bingo & Networking: Back to School Theme -- 8:00pm - 10:00pm (virtual MyEngage for details & in-person at Ed Collabitat Building) *Commuter Cash Event
Serendipity Sendoff + Sweet Treats Bash -- 11:30am - 12:30pm (virtual see MyEngage & in-person Millennium Student Center patio/pond area)
Make your mark on this new journey by joining us either in-person or online for a memorable official kick-off to your college experience at Serendipity Sendoff. If you are coming in person, we will celebrate at Millennium Student Center patio to kick-off your year at our ceremony to sign the UMSL Trident, rub the Wayne Goode Statue book for good luck, and enjoy some sweet treats with others after. If you will be joining us virtually, you must sign-up on MyEngage to find the zoom link and in the future you can stop by the Millennium Student Center 388 suite to sign the official Trident and go by Wayne Goode Statue to rub his book for good luck. Welcome Bash with Drive In Movie - Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle + Food Trucks! -- 6:30pm - 10:00pm (in-person Lot V V, south campus by Marillac Hall) Join the Office of Student Involvement for a night of fun! Get to know people on campus while enjoying games, music, and food trucks. End the night with a fun drive in movie (begins at 8:00pm). Kid-friendly activities available. Sunday, August 22
Be Active Outdoors -- 11:00am - 1:00pm (in-person, Oak Hall volleyball courts) Come join the RWC outside for sand volleyball, yard games, giveaways, and more. Bring your new roommate, just yourself, or your whole crew. Hang out, play games, and get to know other students at UMSL! Get to Know the RWC Scavenger Hunt -- 1:00pm - 5:00pm (in-person, Recreation & Wellness Center) Interested in learning more about the Recreation and Wellness Center? Download the Goose Chase app on your phone to participate in our informative and fun scavenger hunt! Complete all of the missions around the building and end with sharing one of your photos from the hunt on social media! Tag us in your photo to be entered for a chance to win a prize! Friday, September 3
UMSL Night at the Ballpark Cardinals Game - Ticket Purchase Deadline
Join us at UMSL Night at the Ballpark on Friday, September 10, 2021 at 7:15 pm against the Cincinnati Reds. Student tickets are $20 and includes your ticket, UMSL St. Louis Cardinals hat, and food voucher including a hot dog and soda. Purchase tickets online at umsl.edu/wow before September 3, 2021.
Visit umsl.edu/wow or the UMSL Mobile App for a detailed schedule and additional information.
Get Started on MyEngage 1. Visit myengage.umsl.edu 2. Login using your UMSL SSO ID and password 3. Confirm your user profile information 4. Browse student organizations & other opportunities 5. GET INVOLVED!
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New Student Programs
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AUGUST 16 - SEPTEMBER 3, 2021