Arkansas Tech University will begin its 2026-27 academic year with a series of ATU Welcome Week events designed to engage students with the institution and each other
Below is a list of activities leading up to and following the first day of class on Wednesday, Aug. 19
Information is subject to change, so members of the ATU community are encouraged to check ATU Department of Campus Life social media at www.facebook.com/ATUCampusLife or www.instagram.com/atucampuslife for any updates
Other than ATU Involvement Fair on Aug. 17 and the Arkansas Tech football scrimmage on Aug. 22, valid ATU identification card is required for admission to ATU Welcome Week events
For more about move-in day, visit www.atu.edu/reslife/livingoncampus/fall-move-in.php
For more about first-year student orientation, visit www.atu.edu/orientation/newstudent.php
For more about transfer student orientation, visit www.atu.edu/orientation/transfer.php
Call (479) 880-4455 or send e-mail to campuslife@atu.edu for more information about ATU Welcome Week
Blacklight PartyFerguson Student Union9 p.m
Monday, Aug. 17
Involvement FairMullens Plaza at Ferguson Student Union7:30 p.m
Tuesday, Aug. 18
Rec FestCampus Recreation Center at Ferguson Student Union6-10 p.m
Wednesday, Aug. 19
First Day FrenzyMullens Plaza at Ferguson Student Union7:30 a.m.-1 p.m
Registered Student Organization NightVarious Locations5-10 p.m
Thursday, Aug. 20
Meet the GreeksMullens Plaza at Ferguson Student Union7 p.m
Friday, Aug. 21
Casino NightFerguson Student Union7 p.m
Saturday, Aug. 22
Tech Trek 5K: Ride, Run, WalkMullens Plaza at Ferguson Student Union8:30 a.m
Green and Gold Football ScrimmageSimmons Bank Field at Thone Stadium10 a.m
