PACK Welcome Week

Before you dive into your first term of classes, we have a jam-packed week of exciting activities to help you become acclimated to campus life. From speakers, to socials, to signing your name on the sidewalk, join your fellow new wolves to begin making your mark at WOU!

Fall orientation is your time to get to know all about WOU, make new friends, and explore various opportunities available to you as you embark on your journey at Western Oregon University!

What Happens During PACK Welcome Week?

We’re glad you asked!

PACK Welcome Week takes place the week before fall term classes begin. Throughout the week, current students will lead the way through a variety of activities to help you become more familiar with WOU. We had everything from motivational speakers, resource fairs, drive-in movies, and more (but we don’t want to spoil the surprises)! You’ll get to meet other incoming students and form connections while learning what it means to be a wolf. We can’t wait to see you there!

PACK Welcome Week 2025 will take place from September 22nd-27th, 2025.

If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact us at orientation@wou.edu.

Check out the last year's PACK Welcome Week Schedule!

Find some of our previous PACK Welcome Week festivities here!

Contact the department of New Student & Family Programs

orientation@wou.edu | (503) 838-9482 | M-F, 9am-5pm | Werner University Center 119

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