Wolverine Welcome Day
Wolverine Welcome Day is the final step in the orientation process for all incoming students each Fall semester. Participation is required for new First Year and Transfer students and is strongly encouraged for new Graduate Students. The day is designed for you to explore campus, meet your fellow Dearborn Wolverines, and get an introduction to campus life at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.
Wolverine Welcome Day 2023 will occur on Friday, August 25, 2023.
The day begins with registration at 11:30 a.m. and will conclude by approximately 5 p.m. Please plan to arrive at the CASL field (located outside the CASL Building (CB); see campus map) no later than 12:15 p.m.
Throughout the day, you will attend engaging workshop sessions; connect with other new students, student organizations, and faculty/staff; and get lots of SWAG! At the Go Blue Bash, beyond connecting with over 100 student organizations and campus resources, you can also expect to enjoy tasty carnival snacks and exciting outdoor games and activities!
Wolverine Welcome Day is an event that you won’t want to miss!
Undergraduate students are automatically registered to attend Wolverine Welcome Day, Graduate Students can register here.
Schedule of Day
| 11:30 a.m. | Registration |
| 12:30 p.m. | Welcome and Overview |
| 12:50 p.m. | Official Address |
| 1:00 p.m. | Symbolic Key Distribution |
| 1:40 p.m. | Session 1 |
| 2:20 p.m. | Common Session |
| 3:00 p.m. | Go Blue Bash |
| 5:00 p.m. | End of Day |
Celebrate on Social Media
Instagram
Follow @umdearborn on Instagram to catch all the action throughout the day. DM or tag us in your Wolverine Welcome Day photos for a chance to be featured on our social media.
Snapchat Lens
Add some confetti to your photos to celebrate being on campus with our Snapchat lens! Add the lens on Snapchat.
Snapchat Geofilter
For those on campus during Go Blue Bash, look for our special Go Blue Bash Snapchat geofilter as you explore the festivities. This will only be available during the event on August 25, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.