Welcome Week Events

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Sorority Recruitment » Go Greek Round 9AM-3PM @ Panhellenic
Big Orange Good Bye (BOGB) » 11AM-12PM @ Presidential Courtyard
- Parents, come say goodbye to your student while Coach Pearl welcomes the Class of 2013 to Big Orange Country.
Passport to Success » Travel Times 1PM-5PM @ Various Locations
Freshman Picnic » 5:30PM @ Circle Park
- At the picnic, the Class of 2013 will enjoy free food and great entertainment! Don’t miss your official welcome to UT with special appearances by Coach Lane Kiffin, UT Cheerleaders, Smokey and the pep band. Check with your RA for the time to walk over with you floormates!
- Rain Location: Thompson-Boling Arena Concourse
Video Dance Party » 10PM-1AM @ Presidential Courtyard
- Dance Move-in Day away with a DJ and two 30 foot video screens playing popular music videos. Free glow wear provided!
- Rain Location: UC Ballroom

Life of the Mind Convocation » 11:00AM-12PM @ AMB Cox Auditorium
- Immediately following, a book signing by the author of The Glass Castle, Jeannette Walls
Life of the Mind Book Discussions » 1PM, 2:30PM, 4PM @ HSS
Life in the Class Lane » 1PM, 2:30PM, 4PM @ HSS 60
- 50-minute presentations include tutorials on Blackboard course information system. Representatives from freshmen-level courses and the library will be available to address specific questions and concerns.
Fraternity Recruitment Information » 3PM–5PM @ Presidential Courtyard
Sorority Recruitment » Round 1 4PM-9:30PM @ Panhellenic Building
VOLfest » 5PM-8PM @ Presidential Courtyard
- VolFest is the annual kickoff event for the United Residence Halls Council - there will be free food, drinks and inflatable games, plus giveaways and other free stuff
Caribbean Splash Jam » 8PM-11PM @ TRECS
- Experience the Caribbean UT style at the Annual Splash Jam Pool Party. You will enjoy live entertainment, free food, games, prizes, and lots more. Remember to wear your swimsuit

Celebrate the Rock » 11AM–2PM @ the Rock (Pat Summit Street and Volunteer Blvd)
- Celebrate the UT Knoxville’s Rock with WUTK 90.3 “The Rock” radio station, broadcasting live while students make their mark on the Rock. Paint will be provided.
- Free food and giveaways while supplies last.
Life of the Mind Book Discussions » 1PM, 2:30PM, 4PM @ HSS
Life in the Class Lane » 1PM, 2:30PM, 4PM @ HSS 60
Fraternity Recruitment » Information 3PM–5PM @ Presidential Courtyard
Karibu Tena Welcome Back Celebration » 4PM–6pm @ Black Cultural Center
Sorority Recruitment » Round 1 4PM-9:30PM @ Panhellenic Building
Rec Fest » 5PM-8PM @ TRECS Plaza
- Come and see what Rec Sports has to offer. Free food and games.
- Rain Location: TRECS Court A
Beyond the Borders Party » 8PM–11PM @ International House
- Free food, music, and dancing! Everyone is invited to attend and meet international students from around the globe.

Fraternity Recruitment Information » 11AM–3PM @ Pedestrian Walkway
Prom Night at the Vol Wall » 4PM-7PM @ HPER
- Enjoy the climbing wall and free food!
Fraternity Recruitment » Information 5PM-7PM @ Presidential Courtyard
Ignite Teams Kick-Off » 6PM @ UC Shiloh (updated)
CarniVOL » 7PM-9PM @ UC Ballroom (updated)
- PARTY on the walkway with inflatable games and music. Come get free stuff and information from Knoxville area businesses and campus departments too!
- There are tons of businesses coming with lots of free stuff!!! Click here for the list.
Film Flashback 1992- Wayne’s World » 9PM-11PM @ UC Auditorium (updated)
- Meet and mingle with other first year students. Free popcorn and a great classic movie from the year you were born!
- Rain Location: UC Auditorium

Fraternity Recruitment » Information 11AM-3PM @ Pedestrian Walkway
Fraternity Recruitment »Information 5PM–7PM @ Presidential Courtyard
Sorority Recruitment » Round 2 5:30PM-11:00PM @ Panhellenic Building
LIVE Leadershop! » 6PM @ UC 223-224
- Join us in this interactive program to learn more about your leadership style!
Comedian Vidur Kapur » 7:30PM-9PM @ UC Auditorium
- Vidur is an up-and-coming openly gay South Asian American talent from NYC and has been described as “A comedian to remember.”

Student InVOLvement Fair » 10AM-2PM @ UC 225-227 (updated)
- Come get information from student organizations about ways to get involved on campus.
- Over 90 organizations will be there!
Sorority Recruitment » Round 2 5:30PM-11PM @ Panhellenic Building
Free Friday at the Down Under » 6PM-9PM @ UC Down Under
- Bowling, Billiards and more!
Dive-In Movie - I Love You Man » 9PM-11PM @ UC Auditorium (updated)
- Enjoy this hit comedy on the big screen

Sorority Recruitment » Preference 3PM-8PM @ Panhellenic Building
Orange and White Sport Club Game Day » 6PM-11PM @ RecSports Intramural Fields
- Experience a sneak peek of what some clubs have to offer as they compete in intra-squad games throughout the evening.
Hypnotist Gabriel Holmes » 7PM @ UC Auditorium
- Gabriel's high energy and fabulous imagination creates an unforgettable show that audience members will truly love. Come watch your friends get hypnotized, or maybe even get up on stage yourself!!
Down Under Tournament Night » 8PM-12AM @ UC Down Under
- Try your hand in Texas Hold’em, halo 3, and 9-ball