FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Fairmont State University plans a series of Welcome Week events for students to kick off the fall 2021 semester.
“Welcome Week will be the first program that students can experience at Fairmont State,” said Evan Fossen, Assistant Director of Student Life. “It’s a great chance to become familiar with campus and its resources, as well as meet faculty and make new friends.”
Residence hall move-in begins Sunday, August 1, and will continue for the next week to ensure students have ample time to get settled. According to Fossen, the remainder of the week’s programming not only enables returning students to readjust to campus, but it also provides incoming students the chance to become comfortable in their new environment.
“Participating in Welcome Week is a great way to ease the transition to college,” said Fossen.
Welcome Week will feature trivia nights, a scavenger hunt, a cornhole tournament, a s’mores social, outdoor yoga, paint nights and much more. Students will also be afforded the opportunity to learn about student clubs and organizations, meet professors and learn more about the support services available throughout the academic year. Faculty and staff will also join President Mirta M. Martin and campus leadership on Monday, August 2 for the Annual Fall Semester Opening Ceremonies and Employee Welcome Breakfast.
“Welcome Week is one of my favorite events of the academic year,” said Fairmont State University President, Mirta M. Martin. “Firstly, it’s a fun, no-stress way for our newest Falcons to get a feel for campus and start to learn more about their new home. But beyond that, Fairmont State really is a family, and Welcome Week is a cherished time to not only see old friends but also to warmly welcome our newest members to the Falcon Family.”
On Thursday, August 5, it will be Fairmont State Night at the Monongalia County Ballpark. Members of the Falcon Family are asked to fill the stands with maroon and white for West Virginia Black Bears game against the Frederick Keys.
Friday, August 6 a Convocation will be held at 4 p.m. where members of the class of 2025 will take the academic oath and participate in the traditional candlelight ceremony which signifies the passing of the torch of knowledge from the senior class to the entering freshman class. The evening’s festivities will continue with a campus picnic and the screening of an outdoor movie on Duvall-Rosier Field.
Welcome Week concludes Sunday, August 8 with afternoon community service projects and a Back to School Bash hosted by the Fairmont State Student Government Association. Classes are set to begin Monday, August 9.