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Welcome Week 2025

Mark your calendars for Welcome Week 2025 at Marian University’s Ancilla College, beginning August 15, 2025.

All Student Convocation

Convocation is a long-standing tradition in higher education and at Marian University. Convocation is a gathering of students, faculty, and staff to mark the beginning of the college experience. On Tuesday, August 19, we will hold our fourth annual Convocation in the Ancilla Domini Chapel. We extend an invitation to all students and their families to join us for this special occasion.

Charger Challenge

 
Charger Challenge continues!  All new students will engage in an afternoon of friendly competition, making new friends, meeting new people, attempting challenges, and exploring campus.  Returning students are also invited to participate.  The day concludes with the Charger Challenge cookout.

Welcome Week Events

Date Event/Activity Time Location
Friday - August 15
Knight Quest: New Students (complete before move-in) 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM College Building
New Student Move-In 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Residence Halls
Dinner 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Zirkle Commons
Mandatory Hall Meetings 7:00 PM Residence Halls
Bonfire and S'mores 8:30 PM Fire Pit near Residence Halls
Saturday - August 16
Knight Quest: Returning Students (complete before move-in) 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM College Building
Upperclass Move-In 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Residence Halls
Dinner 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Zirkle Commons
Mandatory Hall Meetings 7:00 PM Residence Halls
Bonfire and S'mores 8:30 PM Fire Pit near Residence Halls
Sunday - August 17
Possible Walmart Runs TBA TBA
Dinner 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Zirkle Commons
Get Ready Rally Night (for new students) 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM College Building
Back to School Bingo and Ice Cream Social 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Zirkle Commons
Monday - August 18
First Day of Classes All Day College Building
Lemonade Bar 10:00 AM Near C117
Commuter Blessing 12:15 PM Parking Lot (West of College West Entrance)
First Day "I Am" Photos All Day Near C117
Tuesday - August 19
Doughnut Truck 10:00 AM Parking Lot (West of College West Entrance)
International Student Celebration 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Hardesty
All School Convocation 4:30 PM Ancilla Domini Chapel
Glow Games: Disc Golf, Volleyball, Corn Hole 8:30 PM TBA
First Day "I Am" Photos All Day Near C117
Wednesday - August 20
Charger Challenge 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Begins outside Chapel
Thursday - August 21
Wide Awake Volleyball vs. Andrews University 12:15 AM LifePlex
Lemonade Bar 10:00 AM Near C117
Back to School Mass 2:00 PM Ancilla Domini Chapel
Comedy Night (RSVP Link & Tickets Required) 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Plymouth Public Library
Friday - August 22
Chuck a Duck 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Between College Building and Residence Halls
School Shirt Day (Wear Your High School Shirt) All Day Campus-wide
Sunday - August 24
South Bend Cubs (RSVP and Tickets Required, RSVP Link) 2:05 PM Four Winds Field, Coveleski Stadium
Board Games and Snacks 7:30 PM Zirkle Commons
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