CALS Welcome Week 2024
Tuesday, September 3rd-CALS New Student Fall Welcome and Orientation
The Fall Welcome and Orientation for incoming first-year and transfer students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences will be held on Tuesday, September 3 at 9:00 a.m. Students will be split into two groups based on their last name for the first portion and then everyone will move to the Allen Centennial Gardens. At the event, students will build community with peers, meet their advisors, and connect with faculty and staff. Refreshments will be provided.
Students with last names starting with letters A-L should meet in room 125 Agricultural Hall (1450 Linden Drive) at 9:00 a.m.
Students with last names starting M-Z should meet in room 1125 DeLuca Biochemistry Building (420 Henry Mall) at 9:00 a.m.
Before leaving the Garden, all new first-year and transfer students will pick up their CALS t-shirts, which they will put on to wear to lunch at Gordon Commons beginning at 11:30 a.m. Following lunch, all new and transfer students will go to the Kohl Center for the Chancellor’s convocation. Doors open at the Kohl Center at 12:30 p.m., the UW Marching Band performs at 1:00 p.m., and the Convocation Ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 4th – CALS Academic Affairs Open House and Student Appreciation
All CALS students are invited to the CALS Academic Affairs open house and study appreciation event located in 116 Agricultural Hall from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Come meet the staff in your Academic Dean’s office and collect resources from CALS Advising Services, Study Abroad, Career Services, Honors, and more! Free coffee, tea, and cookies will be provided while supplies last.
Open to all CALS undergraduate students.
Thursday, September 5th – CALS Careers 101
Start your journey with CALS Career Services! Stop by 116 Agriculutral Hall between 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. to explore careers, activate your Handshake account, get a LinkedIn headshot, start your resume, and more!
Open to all CALS undergraduate students.
Friday, September 6th – CALS Student Organization Fair
All students are welcome to attend the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Student Organization Fair. This event will take place from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on the plaza outside of Steenbock Library. In case of rain the event will be in 25 Agricultural Hall. Come talk with representatives from over 30 clubs serving all students interested in Biological Sciences, Food & Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Business, Communication, & Society, and Sustainability, Natural Resources, & The Environment.
Saturday, September 7th – Wisconsin Agricultural and Life Sciences Alumni Association Fire-Up
CALS students are invited to attend the Wisconsin Agricultural and Life Sciences Alumni Association (WALSAA) annual fire-up event which raises funds for CALS student scholarships. See www.walsaa.org for more information.