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Welcome Week Schedule

January 20 -24, 2026


Find the 2026 Winter Welcome Week Schedule Below!

All events are free and open to all. There is no registration required, and all guests are welcome. Come hang out with us! 

*There are two exceptions: you must register for the escape room on 1/21 and Leader Summit on 1/24

Tuesday,
January 20

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Tab at The Tower Energy and Nutrition

Come grab a free drink to start your week! 

584 Buchanan Ave, Norman, OK 73069

8:00 AM-10:00 AM

Free Food
Pass-Out

Free donuts, breakfast tacos, and protein bars!

The South Oval

10:00 AM

*All food pass-outs will be first-come, first-served while supplies last.

S'mores Night

Come get a free s'more!

Cross Courtyard: 114 4th St, Cross Center Dr B, Norman, OK 73072

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Pickleball Tournament

Come play pickleball with us and OU Fit + Rec! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/JprG6LRi787sTpYo7

Sarkeys Fitness Center: 1401 Asp Ave, Norman, OK 73019

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM


Wednesday,
January 21

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Food Pass-Out

Baked Bear, Dutch Bros drinks, and Beanstalk Coffee! 

The South Oval

10:00 AM 

Bingo 

Come play bingo with Welcome Week and OU Cousins!

Jim Thorpe Multicultural Center: 1620 Asp Ave, Norman, OK 73019

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Escape Room 

Come compete in an escape room for free with the Union Programming Board! Link to register will be posted here when it is live. 

Oklahoma Memorial Union I Massad Conference Room (4th floor)

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM


Thursday,
January 22

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Food

Pass-Out

Sergios pasta & Canes tea + lemonade

The South Oval

10:00 AM 

Crafts and Community

Come paint a canvas, grab some food, and find community with us! 

Couch Storm Shelter: 300 Third St, Norman, OK  73072

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Movie Night: Interstellar 

Come watch Interstellar with CAC Film Series, Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS), and Welcome Week! 

Oklahoma Memorial Union Meacham Auditorium: 900 Asp Ave, Norman, OK 73069

Doors open at 7:00 PM. Movie starts at 7:30 PM. 


Friday,
January 23

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Food Pass-Out              

The Tower Drinks

The South Oval

10:00 AM 

Crimson Closet 

Join us for shopping experience put on by the Office of Student Life! 

The Armory: 290 W Brooks St # 1, Norman, OK 73019

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Multicultural Greek Council Showcase 

Learn more about MGC organizations at the MGC Showcase! Each chapter showcases what is means to be a member of their organization through a dance, video, or a speech.

The Haystack: 1203 Elm Ave, Norman, OK 73072

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Welcome Back Silent Disco

Come hangout with CAC Concert Series, Union Programming Board, and Welcome Week at a FREE silent disco! 

The Oklahoma Memorial Union, Beaird Lound: 900 Asp Ave, Norman, OK 73019

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM


Saturday,
January 24

Leader Summit                      

Find more information, including how to RSVP, about this free leadership opportunity here: https://www.ou.edu/leadandvolunteer/leadership/leader-summit

Thurman J. White Forum Building
1704 Asp Ave, Norman, OK

9:00 AM-3:30 PM


For more information about intramural sports during the spring semester, check out this link: https://www.ou.edu/content/dam/recservices/intramural%20documents/2025-2026%20Event%20List.pdf

For free fitness opportunities during the first two weeks of school, visit: https://fitrec.ou.edu/ 

For additional events happening during the first week of school and more information about the events above, please visit https://ou.campuslabs.com/engage/.

For accomodations, please contact The Office of Student Life at studentlife@ou.edu.

The University of Oklahoma is an Equal-Opportunity Institution. www.ou.edu/eeo.