New Bear Beginnings is an easy way for new Bears to continue building your community on campus after Welcome Week concludes! The calendar below provides a comprehensive list of all the upcoming events around campus that first-year students are welcome to attend!
September 28 – October 2
Tuesday, September 30
1:40 – 2:30 pm
Academic Success Workshop
Reading Strategies
Ronnie Williams Student Center, Room 223/224
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to apply active reading strategies so you can study with purpose and retention. You’ll practice summarizing a college-level text as well as reflect on your personal reading habits to identify areas for improvement.
See complete schedule of Fall 2025 Academic Success Workshops.
Hosted by Student Success Services
Meal Pack Sign for Bear Fair 2025 
Tuesday, September 30
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Mobilize Recovery Campus Surge 2025
Ronnie Williams Student Center Ampitheatre
Mobilize Recovery, End Overdose, and collegiate recovery initiatives unite to break down barriers and promote the message that hope and recovery are achievable for all.
KEY FOCUS AREAS
Education: Workshops on addiction, recovery, and mental health.
Empowerment: Leadership training for student advocates.
Community Engagement: A Concert and town halls to foster connection. Life-Saving Resources: Distribution of overdose reversal agents and fentanyl test strips to reduce fatalities.
Hosted by the Community Care Clinic
Wednesday, October 1
6:00 pm
Volleyball vs. North Alabama
Prince Center
Come support the Sugar Bears as they take on North Alabama.
Hosted by UCA Athletics
Thursday, October 2
1:00 – 3:00 pm
New Bear Beginnings Celebration
Ronnie Williams Student Center Lawn
Join us on the lawn of the Student Center as we celebrate the completion of the first six weeks of the fall semester! Refreshments will be provided!
Hosted by First Year Experience
Campus Departments
Do you have an event scheduled after Welcome Week through October 1, 2025 that is open to first-year students that you’d like promoted here? Complete our New Bear Beginnings Event Submission form.
