Serving Your New Community (SYNC)
First-year students serve with local organizations to learn about their new community and meet other incoming students.
Vandal Welcome Events
Vandal Welcome begins Wednesday, Aug. 19 with Housing & Residence Life move-in for new students. This is the first year that students must pre-register for their move-in time. After settling in, new students and their families will attend events that have been crafted by New Student Orientation to deliver important information and help students with their transition to campus living.
Vandal Welcome Events are also meant to be FUN! Plan on attending most of the events Wednesday, Aug. 19 through Sunday, Aug. 23, and then join other students as your schedule allows throughout the first week of school at events sponsored by other campus partners.
Looking to get involved on campus? The Department of Student Involvement can help and is hosting many of the events during Vandal Welcome.
Housing & Residence Life Move-In for New Students, 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.
Move into your new home away from home! Sign up for your time slot using the online form (required).
- Theophilus Tower Lawn
Alumni Tabling, 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.
- Tower Lawn
Voter Registration Station, 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.
- Tower Lawn
Parent Letter Writing Station, 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.
Join us to write a letter to your student as they move into their new residence hall. You will need their on campus address for the letters to be delivered.
- Tower Lawn
Resource and Classroom Tour, 10:30 a.m. through noon, 12:30-2 p.m.
Learn about campus resources and find your classroom locations. Bringing your class schedule is recommended.
- Depart from Tower Lawn
Tie Dye Face Masks with Tie Dye Everything, 4-6 p.m.
Tie dye a face mask to add to your collection. All materials provided.
- Tower Lawn
Housing & Residence Life Move-In for New Students, 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.
Move into your new home away from home! Sign up for your time slot using the online form (required).
- Theophilus Tower Lawn
Alumni Tabling, 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.
- Tower Lawn
Voter Registration Station, 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.
- Tower Lawn
Parent Letter Writing Station, 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.
Join us to write a letter to your student as they move into their new residence hall. You will need their on campus address for the letters to be delivered.
- Tower Lawn
Resource and Classroom Tour, 10:30 a.m. through noon, 12:30-2 p.m.
Learn about campus resources and find your classroom locations. Bringing your class schedule is recommended.
- Depart from Tower Lawn
Tie Dye Face Masks with Tie Dye Everything, 4-6 p.m.
Tie dye a face mask to add to your collection. All materials provided.
- Tower Lawn
Serving Your New Community (SYNC) for Fraternity & Sorority Life students, 8-11:30 a.m.
Connect with your new community through a variety of service opportunities. No pre-registration required!
- Theophilus Tower Lawn
Housing & Residence Life Move-In for New Students, 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.
Move into your new home away from home! Sign up for your time slot using the online form (required).
- Tower Lawn
Alumni Tabling, 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.
- Tower Lawn
Voter Registration Station, 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.
- Tower Lawn
Parent Letter Writing Station, 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.
Join us to write a letter to your student as they move into their new residence hall. You will need their on campus address for the letters to be delivered.
- Tower Lawn
Resource and Classroom Tour, 10:30 a.m. through noon, 12:30-2 p.m.
Learn about campus resources and find your classroom locations. Bringing your class schedule is recommended.
- Depart from Tower Lawn
College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences Meet and Greet, 12:15-1:30 p.m.
Orientation Leaders will walk incoming CLASS students to their academic college for a meet and greet.
- Depart from Tower Lawn
College of Natural Resources Academic Meeting, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Incoming CNR students can meet their academic college.
College of Engineering Vandal Welcome, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Incoming College of Engineering students can meet their academic college.
College of Business & Economics Student Session, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Incoming CBE students can meet their academic college.
College of Education, Health & Human Sciences New Student Academic Meeting, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Incoming CEHHS students can meet their academic college.
Vandals in the Know, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Education sessions for all new students.
Transfer Student Q&A, 3-4 p.m.
Join the Transfer Coordinator and Registrar to get your questions answered about the transfer process.
Tie Dye Face Masks with Tie Dye Everything, 4-6 p.m.
Tie dye a face mask to add to your collection. All materials provided.
- Tower Lawn
College of Science New Student Meeting, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Incoming College of Science students can meet their academic college.
Screen on the Green featuring Jumanji: The Next Level, 8:45 p.m.
Watch a free film on the Tower Lawn. Blankets and movie snacks encouraged!
- Tower Lawn
Serving Your New Community (SYNC) for Housing & Residence Life and off-campus students, 8-11:30 a.m.
Connect with your new community through a variety of service opportunities. No pre-registration required!
- Theophilus Tower Lawn
Axe Throwing & Bungee Jumping with the Department of Student Involvement, 1-4 p.m.
Meet the Department of Student Involvement and learn how to elevate your University of Idaho experience through one of our seven areas. While you're at it, try your hand at axe throwing or hop on an aerial bungee trampoline!
- Tower Lawn
Vandal Gaming on the Big Screen, 5-7 p.m.
Play Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. on the big LED screen! Free and open to all.
- Tower Lawn
Screen on the Green featuring Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, 8:45 p.m.
Watch a free film on the Tower Lawn. Blankets and movie snacks encouraged!
- Tower Lawn
Vandal Walk and President's Welcome Barbecue, 5 p.m.
Learn the Fight Song and be in the incoming class photo. The university president will then lead you through campus to the Administration Lawn where you can pick up dinner and take it with you. This is your official Vandal Walk into campus.
- Start at the Theophilus Tower Lawn and end at the Administration Lawn
LGBTQA Virtual Ice Cream Social, 6:30 p.m.
Join the LGBTQA Office for a virtual ice cream social. Come out and meet new students, make friends, and learn more about the LGBTQA Office. All are welcome!
Vandal Welcome Information Tabling, 8 a.m. through 3 p.m.
Not sure where your classroom is, have first week questions or want to know what events are happening? Stop by the Vandal Welcome table to chat with an Orientation Leader.
- Idaho Student Union Building (ISUB) Plaza
First Day of School Pictures, 11 a.m. through 1 p.m.
Whether it’s your first day of college or the last first day of your academic career, come strike a pose and take a picture to send to your family! Free and open to all.
- ISUB Plaza
College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Meet and Greet, 6 p.m.
Incoming CALS students can meet and greet their new college faculty and administrators.
- Biotechnology Building Lawn, Rayburn Street
Vandal Welcome Information Tabling, 8 a.m. through 3 p.m.
Not sure where your classroom is, have first week questions or want to know what events are happening? Stop by the Vandal Welcome table to chat with an Orientation Leader.
- Idaho Student Union Building (ISUB) Plaza
Wiffle Ball Home Run Contest, 5:30-8 p.m.
Drop by and show off your Wiffle ball skills. Winners will receive a t-shirt! No registration required.
- Student Recreation Center (SRC) West Lawn
Vandal Welcome Information Tabling, 8 a.m. through 3 p.m.
Not sure where your classroom is, have first week questions or want to know what events are happening? Stop by the Vandal Welcome table to chat with an Orientation Leader.
- Idaho Student Union Building (ISUB) Plaza
Coloring and Connection, 12-2:30 p.m.
Stop by and color, write a letter or design a postcard!
- ISUB Plaza
Vandals in the Know, 4:30-6 p.m.
Education sessions for all new students.
Vandal Gaming Night, 6-8 p.m.
Compete in Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros., play old school arcade games and even challenge your friends to a game of giant checkers. Free and open to all!
- ISUB Food Court
Smoothie Demo, 11 a.m. through 1 p.m.
Watch a live food demo, taste samples and take home smoothie recipes from Vandal Health Education.
- Idaho Student Union Building (ISUB) Plaza
University Honors Program New Student Orientation, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Students in the Honors Program will learn about upcoming programs, honors classes, honors student clubs and so much more!
- Renfrew 111
Screen on the Green featuring A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, 8:45 p.m.
Watch a free film on the Tower Lawn. Blankets and movie snacks encouraged!
- Theophilus Tower Lawn
Voter Registration Drive, 11 a.m. through 1 p.m.
The Center for Volunteerism & Social Action will be tabling in the Idaho Student Union Building to get folks registered to vote!
- ISUB Plaza
View clips from Palousafest 2018, featuring an inflatable obstacle course, tilt ball and more.