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Whether you are a first year or transfer student, your college years are a very exciting time in your life. Some would say that they are the best years of your life, and we hope that your times at Saint Rose certainly will be.

Welcome to our newest Golden Knights!

When you arrive on campus, we will be here to greet you and make you feel at home right away. Your Week of Welcome experience starts from the moment you move in and goes all through your first week of classes. The programs in the first week provide you an immediate opportunity to get better acquainted with the campus, get involved, meet fellow classmates and make new friends — making the transition to Saint Rose an enjoyable one. As you settle in you will soon discover what you may have read or have been told — that Saint Rose truly is HOME.

2023 Week of Welcome

The full Week of Welcome schedule will be available in August 2023. While the schedule varies each year, here is a quick overview of the types of events and activities included in your program:

  • Social events to help you get to know your classmates
  • Activities to help you get familiar with Saint Rose Community
  • Interact with campus resources and departments
  • Navigate your class schedule
  • Residential hall meetings
  • Opportunities to meet with your advisor and academic departments
  • Events to help you learn about getting involved on campus

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Inclusion & Engagement: orientation@strose.edu

Week of Welcome Schedule

Saturday, 8/26:
  • Glow Games on the Green
    7 p.m. on Campus Green
    Come join us for Games on the Green! Celebrate your first night on campus!
Sunday, 8/27:
  • Comprehensive Orientation
    11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
    These sessions will cover the Mission and Values of The College of Saint Rose, and the required Title IX and Personal/Fire Safety training sessions for incoming students.
  • Bingo Night
    6:30 p.m., St. Joe’s Auditorium
    Enjoy playing bingo and want to win some prizes? Join us for the fun and games!
Monday, 8/28:
  • First Day of School Photo Booth
    Campus Green, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. (Rain Location- EAC Main Lounge)
    Come outside and take your First Day of School picture!
  • Make Your Own Custom Shirt!
    EAC Main Lounge, 6 p.m.-9p.m.
    Come to the Main Lounge and design your own shirt! The entire process takes about 5 minutes from design to having the shirt in your hand!
Tuesday, 8/29:
  • Club and Resources Fair
    Campus Green, 12 p.m.- 2 p.m.
    Interested in joining a club? See what Saint Rose has to offer you!
  • Security Corn Hole Tournament
    Campus Green, 1 p.m.- 3 p.m.
    Partner with a friend or a Saint Rose Security Officer to win some amazing prizes!
  • Laser Tag
    Campus Green (Rain Location- St. Joe’s Auditorium), 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
    Challenge your friends and test your luck at a game of laser tag!
Wednesday, 8/30:
  • Club and Resources Fair
    Campus Green, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
    Interested in joining a club and missed us yesterday? See what Saint Rose has to offer you!
  • Movie on the Green
    Campus Green (Rain Location- St. Joe’s Auditorium), 8 p.m.
    Bring your blanket and pillows for a SURPRISE movie showing on the green!
Thursday, 8/31:
  • Set Your Intention!
    EAC Main Lounge, 12 p.m.- 2 p.m.
    Set your goal for the year and hammer your word into a custom bracelet!
  • Sanctuary Open House
    Sanctuary, 2 p.m.
    Learn all about the Sanctuary and what they offer in this open house!
  • Trip to Dave & Buster’s!
    Off Campus, 7 p.m.
    Enjoy fun, games, and food at Dave & Buster’s in Crossgates Mall!

    • Spots will fill fast, so register for this free event at: https://bit.ly/DandBWOW
    • All students registered for the event will meet at St. Joe’s Auditorium at 6:45 p.m.
Friday, 9/1:
  • End of the Week Celebration with Crumbl Cookies!
    EAC Tables near Starbucks, 12 p.m.
    Come celebrate the end of your First Week with Crubml Cookies! Cookies are First Come, First Serve!
  • BBQ Dinner!
    Campus Green (Rain Location- Dining Hall), 5p.m.
    Get ready for a barbecue on the green with Sodexo Dining Services! The Main Dining Room will be closed, but food will be served outside!
Saturday, 9/2:
  • Women’s Volleyball Games
    Gymnasium, 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.
  • Trip to Washington Park Farmer’s Market
    Off Campus, 10 a.m.
    Support local businesses and join us at the park!

Sunday, 9/3:
  • Craft Night!
    EAC Main Lounge, 6 p.m.
    Come hang out and make some crafts! There will be many options to choose from!
Monday, 9/4:
  • Lego Bingo
    EAC Main Lounge, 6 p.m.
    Come play some bingo and win some Lego prizes!