Bulldog Welcome Week 2026!

Are you all moved in and ready to meet some new friends? Come to Ordean Court to participate some lawn games

Do you have a green thumb? Need more life in your dorm room? Or just want to take home a plant? Join Kirby Program Board in DIY Terrariums, where you can build your own plant friend while making new friends!

Come to Kirby Ballroom to play Mario Kart and other games, but watch out for blue shells!

FOOD TRUCKS! Dunk Tank! Games! Oh my! At Bulldog Bash, enjoy carnival games hosted by different departments on campus. Race your new roommate or new friends in the inflatable obstacle course. Enjoy free cotton candy and popcorn!

Living off campus your first year? This event is for you! Meet other new commuter students, learn how to make the most of your time on campus, and get the lowdown on hangout and study spots that will make UMD feel like your (second) home.

Transfer students, you know how this “college” thing works -- but do you know how it works at UMD? Join us at this event to meet other new transfer students, hear about transfer-specific resources, and learn how to make the most of your time on campus. All new transfer students are strongly encouraged to attend. We can’t wait to see you there!

Are you ready to show some school pride?!?! Kick off Welcome Week with the Chancellor, marching band, sports teams, and Champ! You don't want to miss this. GOOOOO DOGS!

These packs are led by an upper-class student who will help you during Welcome Week and the next few months! This is an essential event during the week, so make sure you don't miss it!

Come create your own cuddly friend to join you on all your adventures!

Sing your heart out while mingling with other students and eating free treats!

Catch the Renegade Improv group in the Kirby Ballroom at 9pm!

Join the College of Education and Human Service Professions (CEHSP) for a warm and energetic college welcome designed just for you! This is your chance to meet the people who will support and guide you throughout your academic journey at UMD. Whether you're majoring in education, psychology, social work, exercise science, or any of our other programs, this event will help you feel at home and connected right from the start.

Get ready to launch your college journey with the Swenson College of Science and Engineering (SCSE)! 🚀 Whether you're studying biology, chemistry, engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics, this welcome event is your first opportunity to meet the people and resources that will shape your SCSE experience at UMD.

Join the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) for a warm and energetic college welcome designed just for you! This is your chance to meet the people who will support and guide you throughout your academic journey at UMD. This event will help you feel at home and connected right from the start.

Join the Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) for a warm and energetic college welcome designed just for you! This is your chance to meet the people who will support and guide you throughout your academic journey at UMD. This event will help you feel at home and connected right from the start.

These packs are led by an upper-class student who will help you during Welcome Week and the next few months! This is an essential event during the week, so make sure you don't miss it!

Get ready to party with ODI, the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, which is committed to bring inclusivity, equity and social justice to students. Come out and make lifelong friends.

Come and show off your skills with Poker!

Come watch the Mentalist perform magic tricks, tell jokes, and maybe even read your mind!

These packs are led by an upper-class student who will help you during Welcome Week and the next few months! This is an essential event during the week, so make sure you don't miss it!

Come to Malosky Stadium for the Biggest event of the week!