Week of Welcome (WOW)

East Parking Lot/ Grimm Hall Patio
All new students will receive their check-in time to their Eagles Email. Please arrive at your scheduled time and check in at the East Lot. You will receive your welcome packet with the W.O.W. Schedule and your nametag. Residential Students will be directed to check in with RES Life.

You can look up holds via your MyRecords account. In order to speed up your check-in process, holds with the following departments should be cleared prior to your arrival on campus.

• Admissions
• Bursar
• Financial Aid
• Registrar
• Wellness Center

Uppers Lawn
Residential students will check in at Uppers Lawn to meet their Resident Director and Resident Assistant. You will pick up your key and Hunt shirt at your designated building’s tent. Cars will be directed to move-in zones based on their housing assignment. Once the vehicle is completely unloaded, you will be directed to park in the Main Lot.

CU Center Patio
If you have any questions during the weekend, feel free to stop by the Information booth. Stop by the information booth for: extra schedules, lanyards, meal tickets, or for late check in.

Bookstore (Gym Breezeway)
Pick up Concordia swag or purchase your textbooks at our bookstore, located in the heart of campus.

Mailroom (Ground Level of the Student Union)
Visit the Mailroom to set up your mailbox or pick up any packages. All personal mail can be sent to Concordia’s address:
Your Name
1530 Concordia West
Irvine, CA 92612

East Parking Lot/ Grimm Hall Patio
All new students will receive their check-in time to their Eagles Email. Please arrive at your scheduled time and check in at the East Lot. You will receive your welcome packet with the W.O.W. Schedule and your nametag.

Students with holds on their account will need to clear their holds before being able to move into their housing assignment. You can look up holds via your MyRecords account. In order to speed up your check-in process, holds with the following departments should be cleared prior to your arrival on campus.

• Admissions
• Bursar
• Financial Aid
• Registrar
• Wellness Center

DeNault Auditorium, Grimm Hall 120
Meet other commuter students, learn about lounge spaces on campus, and hear about all of the fun commuter events to add to your calendar- including $1 commuter lunches! Make sure to attend for your chance to win some awesome prizes to make your life as a commuter easier!

Commons Lawn

Gym Breezeway
Check out all that Concordia has to offer to help you succeed academically, socially, and spiritually. Students who check in via QR code will be entered into the Saturday Closing Ceremony raffle for a chance to win prizes worth up to $500! If you have not taken your ID card photo yet, make sure to visit Campus Safety’s booth by the gym entrance.

Nelson Amphitheater
Students, Families, and Supporters are invited to join us for the official start to W.O.W. President Michael Thomas and ASCUI(Associated Students of Concordia University Irvine) Samuel Schult will share a few words about the Concordia experience.

Nelson Amphitheater
All new students will take the incoming class of 2023 photo. First-time, first- year students will break off into their PAL (Peer Advising Leader) groups, as indicated by the team name of their nametag. This time is your opportunity to get to know your team, meet with your PAL, and get excited for the events of the weekend!

Grimm Hall 302
After taking the new student group photo, transfer students will follow their Transfer Mentor to the Transfer Workshop.Transfer Success Coach, Joie Annunziato, will lead you through a time of networking and learning about campus and local resources specific to the transfer student experience. Join for a chance to win prizes!

CU Center
Parents, Families, and Supporters are invited to hear from Concordia University Irvine leadership about what to expect from the Concordia experience and how to support your student during their first year.
You will hear from:

• Dr. Michael Thomas, President
• Rev. Dr. Scott Ashmon, Senior Vice President, Provost
• Megan Bouslaugh, Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students
• Crystal Rosenthal, Athletic Director
• Tim Odle, Vice President of University Operations and Athletics

Nelson Amphitheater
Gather in worship with the Concordia family in this special worship service, led by our campus ministry team, abbey west, and Campus Pastor Quinton Anderson.

Commons Lawn

DeNault Auditorium, Grimm Hall 120
Honors Program students and supporters are invited to meet with Dr. C.J. Armstrong, the Director of the program, to learn more about the experiences and courses offered for Honors students

Paul and Cathy Schroeder Library and Learning Commons, Testing Center
Stop by the Testing Center to look at our facilities and meet the Director of DAS, Stephanie Staley. Light refreshments provided.

Unity Center
Join HSI Director Erika Sanchez and Graduate Assistant Gerardo Duran for a parent session in Spanish to get key information about supporting your student during their Concordia experience.

Sesión para Padres en Español: Acompañe a la Directora de la Institución de Servicio para Hispanos (Hispanic Serving Institution- HSI) Erika Sánchez, y a su Asistente Graduado, Gerardo Durán, en una sesión en español para padres, donde obtendrá información para apoyar a su estudiante durante su experiencia en Concordia

Unity Center and Unity Center Patio
All are welcome to meet Mrs. Mo, Director of Diversity, Success Coach, and Lead Conduct Officer, and the LEAD Diversity Awareness team for a special reception to celebrate the diversity of our student body. Stay for music, dancing, and fellowship.

Unity Center y el Patio de Unity Center - Todos son bienvenidos para conocer a Mrs. Mo, Decana Asociada para la Participación Estudiantil en Asuntos de Estudiantes, y del equipo LEAD de Conciencia de Diversidad, en una recepción especial que celebra la diversidad de nuestro cuerpo estudiantil. Habrá música, baile y compañerismo.

CU Center
This session is required for all new students, both residential and commuters. You will learn about safety resources on campus and hear about campus policies.At the end of this session, you will get to meet your Resident Assistant (RA) and the other residents in your hall to learn about the fun events in the residence halls.

President Thomas’ Home (On Campus behind the Good Shepherd Chapel)
Calling all Parents and Supporters! Join Dr. Michael Thomas, his wife, Kim, and other key members of the Concordia community for drinks and desserts while your student gets settled on campus. This “open house” style event will allow you to meet other families, speak with President Thomas, and unwind from a long day of moving your student into their new home.

Student Union Patio
Kick off your first night at college with the party of the year! Pick up a snack from the food truck, snap a picture with your new besties at the photo booth, and dance the night away with your fell Golden Eagles.

Reservations Required
Sign up for a ride to visit a local Lutheran church for Sunday morning worship.

Student Union

Reservations Required
Reserve your ride on the FYExplore shuttle to check out Irvine Spectrum, the University Town Center, or Corona Del Mar beach with your new friends.

Rho Commons

Whether you are interested in making some wall art for your room or looking to relax with painting, this event is for you! Join Grace Sielaff in Rho Commons to paint and decorate a license plate and enjoy snacks and iced coffee!

Bookstore (Gym Breezeway)
Pick up Concordia swag or purchase your textbooks at our bookstore, located in the heart of campus.

Student Union / Commons Lawn
Join your PAL team for the last meal of WOW Weekend. Enjoy dessert served by the ASCUI Executive Board.

Meal swipes are active for this meal so make sure to have your ID card or MyCUI digital ID ready. Commuter students can pick up meal tickets from their PAL.

CU Center
Conclude WOW weekend with a time of worship, led by abbey west, with your PAL Team.