Weekend of Welcome

Three students walk together on a sunny campus lawn, chatting and smiling near a large brick academic building, showcasing UW-Superior accessibility with inviting pathways and green trees in the background.

Your College Journey Starts Here!

Weekend of Welcome (WOW) is a required comprehensive educational and social program designed to prepare incoming first-year students to succeed at UW-Superior. WOW provides students an important opportunity to meet other students, explore campus and prepare to start the year through a variety of sessions, events and traditions. We are so excited to welcome our newest Yellowjackets to campus this fall!

Once you arrive, your Team Leader (an upperclassmen) will help you navigate WoW and getting started on campus. The countdown is on and we can’t wait!

Register for Weekend of Welcome

Weekend of Welcome Schedule | Spring Semester 2026

Sunday, January 18 – Check-in Day

  • *4:00pm-4:45pm – WoW Check-in in the Yellowjacket Union
  • *4:45pm Class Picture
  • *5:00pm-5:30pm WoW Welcome Presentation
  • *5:30pm-5:45pm Team Meeting #1
  • 5:45pm Dinner (on own: meal plan open)
  • 6:45pm-8:30pm Bowling- Village Lanes Superior (optional)

Monday, January 19

  • *9:30am Team Meeting #2
  • *9:40am-10:50am Campus Resources and Classroom Tours
    • **Bridge Students meet with Instructor
  • *11:00am-12:00pm Campus Technology
  • 12:00pm-12:55pm Lunch (on own: meal plan open)
  • *1:00pm-1:45pm Student Involvement & Campus Rec
  • *2:00pm-4:15pm Educational Sessions
  • 5:00pm-7:00pm Dinner (on own: meal plan open)
  • 6:00pm-8:00pm Movie Night in the YU (optional)
    • Come grab snacks and watch a movie, or just color and hangout!

*Required to attend

Tuesday, January 20

  • 8:30am Breakfast (on own: meal plan open)
  • 8:30-9:30am DOOR BUSTER PRIZES
  • *9:30am Team Meeting #3
  • *9:45am-10:30am Educational Sessions
  • *10:45am-12:00pm Educational Sessions
  • *12:00pm-1:00pm New Beginnings Lunch (provided)
  • *1:00pm-1:50pm Department Meetings
  • *2:00pm-3:00pm Closing with Alumni & Friends: Goodies and Prizes
  • 2:30pm-4:00pm Drop In Advisement & Registration
  • 5:00pm-7:00pm Dinner (on own: meal plan open)

*Required to attend

Wednesday, January 21

Spring semester classes begin!

Students playing games
A student eating with his parents at a picnic table
Move-in staff helping student
Students playing Jenga
Students playing pool together
Two students sit and chat in a cozy dorm room during the weekend of welcome; one writes at a desk while the other lounges with a laptop. The room is decorated with a shelf and a framed photo of a cow on the wall.
Two young men wearing yellow UW-Superior shirts walk outside on a sunny day, moving to campus. One carries a large black bin as they appear cheerful, accompanied by others in the background.
A group of people in yellow shirts walk on a sidewalk carrying boxes and pushing a large laundry cart, likely helping with moving or unloading during the Weekend of Welcome. Trees and parked cars are visible in the background.