Ms. Brittany Jackson, M.S.
Director of Orientation and New Student Programs
Murphy Hall 102
1601 East Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27411
Phone: (336) 256-2212
Email: bjackson8@ncat.edu
Welcome Week
Welcome Week is the official kick-off to the academic year at North Carolina A&T State University, featuring events to get you ready for an amazing year. Welcome Week is designed to create a meaningful experience for you that will:
- Begin to build a sense of community
- Assist you in adjusting to the learning environment
- Provide you an opportunity to have and maintain meaningful relationships with students
- Allow you to navigate the campus while discovering and accessing the multitude of resources.
The Office of Orientation and New Student Programs is happy to welcome you to our illustrious university. We hope you have an amazing week and learn all about Aggieland!
Fall 2026 Welcome Week Schedule
Welcome Back Cookout (6 to 9 PM)
- Kick off the semester with good vibes at Dudley Lawn! Enjoy cookout classics, yard games, a live DJ & more. Whether you're new or just hungry, pull up and join the fun!
- Location: Dudley Lawn
- Host: Office of Orientation & New Student Programs
Aggies En Blanc (8 to 11 PM)
- Join us for an elegant all-white evening as we officially welcome you into the Aggie family. Enjoy live music, connect with fellow students, and create unforgettable memories in a classy, one-of-a-kind atmosphere. This event is for new N.C. A&T students only. Valid Aggie OneCard required for entry. For more info, contact 336-256-2212.
- Location: Holland Bowll
- Host: Office of Orientation & New Student Programs
Career Ready in a Snap (10 AM to 5 PM)
Monday, August 17th to Friday, August 21st
Monday, August 17th to Friday, August 21st
- Swing by Murphy Hall 101 to pick up your Career Starter Packet—packed with tools to help you navigate your college-to-career journey! While you're there, snap a free professional headshot in our Iris Photobooth and explore our Career Exploration Tool to find majors and careers that match your strengths. Follow us on social media and grab a sweet treat (while supplies last)! Your career starts now—let’s make it amazing!
- Location: Murphy Hall 101
- Host: Office of Career Services
Welcome Back TRIO Ronald McNair Scholars (11:30 AM to 1 PM)
- The invitation-only luncheon brings together McNair Scholars and their faculty mentors, advisory council members, and campus partners to connect and share 2026 summer research plans over a meal.
- Location: Student Center 342
- Host: TRIO
“Build Wealth by Being RICH” (11 AM to until)
- This session introduces a workshop series on the “business of college.” Being RICH means being resourceful, innovative, capable, and help-seeking.
- Location: AFEC
- Host:
- The Center of Academic Excellence
The Ultimate ECE Kickoff Experience (12:30 to 3 PM)
- The Ultimate ECE Kickoff Experience welcomes new Electrical and Computer Engineering students with an engaging introduction to the department. Students will connect with peers, faculty, and Student Services Specialists through a student panel, presentation, games, and snacks.
- Location: Dudley Multipurpose Room
- Host: Electrical & Computer Engineering
Speed-Friending (7 to 9 PM)
- Meet new people, make meaningful connections, and kick off the semester with fun, fast-paced conversations. Whether you're looking for new friends, study buddies, or campus connections, this is the perfect place to start!
- Location: Deese Ballroom
- Host: Office of Orientation & New Student Programs
Campus Locater (9 AM to 1 PM)
- New students are invited to get personalized help from ASLs in finding their classes. ASLs will also guide you around campus, answer any questions you have, and share some fun giveaways. It’s a great way to get settled and feel confident before classes start!
- Location: Deese Ballroom
- Host: Office of Orientation & New Student Programs
Welcome Back TRIO Student Support Services (11:30 AM to 1 PM)
- This invitation-only event invites current TRIO Student Support Services participants to enjoy lunch while engaging with campus partners. Students will learn about key Fall 2026 retention resources and get reconnected with support services for a successful semester.
- Location: Dudley Multipurpose Room
- Host: TRIO
Welcome Week Cookout for New Freshman of CAHSS (2 to 3:30 PM)
- Come hang out with the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences at our Welcome Week Cookout! Join us at the General Classroom Building (GCB) for good food, music, games, and plenty of fun. Meet CAHSS faculty, staff, student organizations, and fellow Aggies while enjoying a laid-back afternoon with your college community. Come hungry, bring your friends, and let’s kick off the semester together!
- Location: General Classroom Building (GCB)
- Host: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Meet CoST Ice Cream Social (2:30 to 4:30 PM)
- Come out to the Barnes Hall Lawn and kick back with ice cream, music, and fun games! Meet CoST leaders, faculty, staff, student organizations, and corporate partners—network, learn about opportunities, and connect with your community in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Don’t miss this sweet way to start the semester!
- Location: Barnes Hall Lawn
- Host: College of Science and Technology
Kick Off the Year at the Engineering Block Party! (3 PM)
- Kick off the semester with your Engineering family! Join us for food, fun, games, and good vibes as we connect, celebrate, and get ready for an amazing year. Come hang out, meet fellow Aggies, and start the semester with your Engineering community!
- Location: Martin Lawn
- Host: College of Engineering
Welcome Back Mixer (3 to 5 PM)
- Let’s kick off the semester together! Join us for a fun Welcome Back Mixer with snacks, connections, and community. Come meet fellow educators, reconnect with friends, and get ready for a great semester!
- Location: Proctor Hall Lobby
- Host: College of Education
So You Wanna Be A Leader (5:30 PM)
- So You Wanna Be a Leader connects incoming freshmen with current student leaders who share their experiences, answer questions, and offer advice on getting involved on campus.
- Location: Student Center 385
- Host: OLCE
TRIO Programs Drop in Open House (11 AM to 2 PM)
- All new freshmen or transfer student that has interest in applying for the TRIO Student Support Services program or that has questions about the TRIO Ronald McNair first generation or Pell eligible college student program. Drop in to find out more!
- Location: 212 Murphy Hall Room 212
- Host: TRIO
Pre-Homecoming Listening Session (6 to 8 PM)
- Start your first semester in the Aggie way! Join F.D. Bluford Library for a Silent Disco featuring hits from past NC A&T Homecoming artists. Put on a pair of wireless headphones, choose your vibe, and dance to the sounds that have defined some of the Greatest Homecomings on Earth. As a new Aggie, this is your chance to experience a favorite campus tradition, meet new friends, and celebrate the beginning of an unforgettable year.
- Location: F.D. Bluford Library
- Host: Library Services
Movie on the Lawn (8 to 11 PM)
- Join us for an outdoor movie night on our huge inflatable screen! Light refreshments will be provided. Bring a blanket and a friend, and get ready for a fun night under the stars.
- Location: Academic Quad
- Host: Office of Orientation & New Student Programs
SHEIN Activation (10 AM to 4 PM)
- Stop by the SHEIN Pop-Up Shop to shop the latest trends, enjoy interactive activities, and enter for a chance to win exciting prizes and giveaways!
- Location: Villages Lawn
- Host: Office of Orientation & New Student Programs
Campus Recreation Rec Fest (11 AM to 2 PM)
- Location: Villages Lawn
- Host: Campus Recreation
Welcome Week Smash Bros. Tournament (11 AM to 3 PM)
- Start the semester with some friendly competition! Join us for an epic Super Smash Bros. showdown, meet fellow gamers, and battle it out for bragging rights.
- Location: ESports Lab (Student Center 2nd Floor)
- Host: ESports
5v5 Basketball Tournament (6 to 9 PM)
- Get ready for a night of energy, music, and friendly competition! Join New Student Programs for a bracket-style 5v5 basketball tournament. Whether you're playing or cheering from the sidelines, enjoy live music from the DJ, great vibes, and a chance to connect with other students. Bring your A-game, your friends, and let’s have some fun!
- Location: Black Top Courts
- Host: Office of Orientation & New Student Programs
International Civil Rights Museum Tour (10 AM to 12 PM)
- Step into history with a visit to the International Civil Rights Center & Museum in downtown Greensboro. Explore exhibits highlighting the A&T Four, the Civil Rights Movement, and the enduring legacy of courage and change.
- Location: Deese Clocktower
- Host: Office of Orientation & New Student Programs
Aggie Palooza (2 PM to 6 PM)
- Join the ultimate Welcome Week celebration featuring a live DJ, delicious, sweet treats, exciting novelty items, giveaways, and plenty of Aggie spirit. You don’t want to miss it!
- Location: Holland Bowl
- Host: Office of Orientation & New Student Programs
New Student Induction/Pinning (11 AM to 2 PM)
- All new students—first year and transfer—are invited to take part in this signature Welcome Week tradition! Join us in Corbett from 11AM-2PM for the official New Student Induction Ceremony, where you'll be formally welcomed into the Aggie family. Be sure to wear a white button-up shirt/blouse and black dress bottoms—right after the ceremony, we’ll head outside to take the official new student class photo. This is a milestone moment you won’t want to miss as you begin your journey at the illustrious!
- Location: Corbett Sports Center
- Host: Office of Orientation & New Student Programs
Esports Interest Meetings (5 PM)
- Location: Esports Lab
- Host: Campus Recreation
Game Night (6:30 PM to 9 PM)
- Bring your competitive spirit and join us for a night of fun! Play board games, card games, video games, and interactive challenges while meeting new friends and enjoying a relaxed campus atmosphere.
- Location: Deese Ballroom
- Host: Office of Orientation & New Student Programs
Scavenger Hunt (All Day)
- Explore campus, solve clues, and complete fun challenges as you discover key locations and compete for prizes. It's the perfect way to learn your way around while making new friends!
- Location: Murphy Hall Suite 102
- Host: Office of Orientation & New Student Programs
Welcome Back Social (2 PM to 4 PM)
- Location: Noble Hall Lawn
- Host: Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences
Silent Headphone Party (8 PM to 11 PM)
- Come out and enjoy a variety of food trucks serving up delicious eats from around Greensboro! Socialize, try new flavors, and enjoy a silent headphone party featuring three different DJ stations you can tap into and switch between throughout the event. Whether you’re feeling one vibe or ready to switch it up, you’re in control of the music! Food, fun, music, and good vibes all in one spot—don’t miss it!
- Location: Holland Bowl
- Host: Office of Orientation & New Student Programs
Society for Financial Education & Professional Development (5:30 PM)
- Location: Frye Hall 310
- Host: Center of Academic Excellence
Why Participate?
Welcome Week is designed to create a meaningful experience for you that will:- Begin to build a sense of community by encouraging a first-year class identity, fostering institutional pride and respect, acknowledging your individual responsibility to the community, as well as ownership of and responsibility for your college experience.
- Assist you in your adjustment to the campus environment and campus life through academic and student development programs that enhance your capacity to lead and work with others from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Provide you with an opportunity to have and maintain meaningful relationships with students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community that will encourage academic and personal success during your first year and throughout your college experience.
- Allow you to navigate the campus while discovering and accessing the multitude of resources and opportunities available at the University.
What do I Gain from my Participation?
- Responsibility & Accountability
- Independence & Interdependence
- Goal Setting
- Self Awareness
- Resilience
- Appreciation of Differences
