Calendar of Events

FALL 2026 WELCOME WEEK  August 23 - 29

The fall 2026 Welcome Week will provide new and returning ETSU students with opportunities to enjoy entertainment, engage with fellow students, learn about campus services and student organizations, and win great prizes! From August 23 - 29, students may take part in a variety of exciting events.

Highlights of the week include a Block Party, Scoop on Faith, Service & Impact, Dip Into Leadership & Community, Campus Rec & SGA Pool Party featuring the Sport Club and Recreation Showcase, the Well-Being Buffet, ETSU Pride Community Showcase, ROTC 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, Arts & Cultural Remix, Academic & Honors Campus Round-up, student organizations and offices tabling events, student organization sponsored events and so much more!   Attendees will be eligible to win such prizes as tablets, headphones and more!

Staff / Faculty Volunteers Sign Up HERE

2026 Welcome Week EventsAll Events

• Mon 24 Aug

  Welcome Week Staff & Faculty Volunteer Registration

  East Tennessee State University

  Sign up to welcome students back to campus! The first week of class at ETSU is known as 'Welcome...

• Tue 25 Aug

  Dip into Leadership and Community!

  10:00AM

  Kick off the semester at Dip into Leadership and Community!, hosted by the Office of Fraternity...

• Wed 26 Aug

  ETSU PRIDE Community Showcase

  9:00AM Borchuck Plaza

  Students, Faculty and Staff are invited to attend the ETSU PRIDE Community Showcase and receive...

• Fri 28 Aug

  Academic and Honors Campus Roundup

  10:00AM University Commons

  All students are encouraged to attend the Academic and Honors Campus Organization Round Up and College...

For more information contact sao@etsu.edu or studactv@etsu.edu or call 423-439-6633