Voter Registration Form Drop Off – 9:00 – 10:00am
Residence Hall Lobby
Drop off your completed voter registration form with your Living Learning Community (LLC) Community Mentor and earn your hall extra points to go towards the Battle of the Halls competition! This is a great way to continue earning points, even after the games are over! Voter registration forms will be available at your LLC meeting on Monday at 1:30pm and can be picked up from your Community Mentor during Welcome Week too.
Education Abroad 101 – 9:30 -10:15 am
Whether you already know that study abroad will be a part of your college experience, or you’d just like to learn more about what opportunities UCA offers for study abroad and study away, this information session is for you!Learn more about the different types of programs we offer, destinations where you can study and options for funding your program.
Sponsored by Education Abroad
How to Volunteer at UCA – 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Come learn about how to use our volunteer platform Givepulse to get involved on campus and in the Community! Volunteering is a great way to get involved, build friendships, and develop skills.
Each session will last forty-five minutes and all who attend will receive one hour of volunteer time when they walk through UCA’s volunteer platform, GivePulse.You must bring a personal device (laptop, tablet, phone) to this session.
Sponsored by UCA Commitment
Get Up, Get Out, and Get Involved! – 10:30-11:30 am
Getting involved on campus is such an important part of the college experience, but sometimes it’s hard to know how to get started. We can help! With almost 190 RSOs (Recognized Student Organizations) and countless campus events, you’re sure to find a place at UCA! The Student Involvement & Leadership team is here to help you learn more about involvement opportunities and how to take your first steps to join groups or attend events. During this session you’ll learn about the various ways to get involved and get an overview of how to use CubConnect, our engagement platform, to find events and organizations that are right for you.
Sponsored by Student Involvement & Leadership
Schedler Honors College Luncheon – 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Students admitted to the Schedler Honors College should attend this welcome luncheon in the McCastlain Ballroom.
Conway Daze – 2:00-5:00 pm
Thomas C. Courtway Student Recreation Center
Have your CubConnect Event ID ready to scan in before you enter so you can get credit for the New Bear Bucket List!
Come see what your new home has to offer and see how you can get involved on campus and in the community. There will be over 200 student organizations, UCA departments, and local Conway businesses on hand to show you what they have to offer! If you are a looking for a job at a local business, check out the section with employers who are currently hiring!
New students – stop by the First Year Experience table and pick up your swag for completing all three New Bear Central modules!
Sponsored by First Year Experience
UCA Football Pep Rally & Scrimmage – 6:30 pm
Estes Stadium (football field)
Student Section is on the visitor side, closest to Bear Hall.
Catch the UCA Bear spirit! Learn the traditional UCA Bear chants and game day rituals and cheer on the UCA Bear Football Team with the UCA Band, Cheer and Dance Teams.
Sponsored by UCA Athletics
Rock the Lawn – 8:00-10:00 pm
Carnival rides, DJ, food, and many more activities at the closing ceremony of Welcome Week. The coveted 2026 Battle of the Halls trophy will be presented!
Sponsored by the Resident Housing Association
