Bearcats
Welcome

As you embark on this new experience as a Bearcat, we hope your first few weeks on campus set the stage for your college career.听We hope you are just as excited to be at 美高梅官网 as we are to have you here!听

Bearcats Welcome features signature events hosted by Student Affairs tons of events, from social to educational, and from optional to required. Don鈥檛 miss out on all the fun. Events will be shared on the听听page and the Corq app. Don鈥檛 have a smartphone? No worries! We鈥檒l also have an听online schedule听for you to view.听All events are open to the entire campus community unless noted in the description. Follow us @uc_studentaffairs and @uofcincy for more information!

听

The Bearcat Bond

Save the Date!

We can't wait to see you on campus for Bearcats Welcome - August 1-September 5, 2025!听The 2025听 schedule will be shared in late Summer 2025!听

Bearcats Welcome Schedule

There are a variety of events to attend during Bearcats Welcome! Our programs expand over the first three weeks of the semester. Don鈥檛 miss out on all the fun!听You will also be able to view all events on听听and听the complimentary mobile app,听.

Transportation & Accessibility

The 美高梅官网 and City of Cincinnati are accessible through the 美高梅官网 Shuttle System and . 美高梅官网 Shuttle is available听and easily tracked through the TRANSLOC app. The Cincinnati Metro partners with the 美高梅官网 to offer a discount to all students and employees for rides.

听

Schedule key

Student Affairs Sponsored Activity


These events are hosted by the Division of Student Affairs, offering key programs and opportunities to connect with campus resources. Events not sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs are provided by student groups or other campus-affiliated organizations, offering a range of activities for all students.


Required Activity *Required for all first year students


These events are mandatory for all participants. Please ensure you attend as part of your Welcome Week experience.


Auditory stimulation

This event may involve activities with auditory stimulation such as loud sounds, noise, and music


Large groups

This event may involve activities with large amounts of social engagement in groups, teams, or crowds


Visual stimulation

This event may involve activities with visual stimulation, such as use of lights, colors, flashing/strobe lighting


Physical activity

This event may involve activities with physical activity, such as running, jumping, dancing, or other movements


Optional alternative activity

This event has an alternative method of participation such as a viewing location or alternative way to engage with the activity

Accommodations

The Bearcats Welcome team is committed to providing full access to all of our programs and services for participants with access needs. If you require accessibility accommodations to fully participate in Bearcats Welcome programs, please contact the Office of Accessibility Resources by听email听for assistance.

Get Involved on Campus

GetInvolved美高梅官网 is like having an involvement fair every day. It's an online community for 美高梅官网 students to discover opportunities to get involved on campus, join and manage student organizations, and see campus events. You can even request to join organizations through GetInvolved美高梅官网.

Edit your profile: Personalize your profile. Change your preferred name and pronouns, update your privacy and notification settings, and declare your interests.

Download CORQ: CORQ is a mobile app that allows you to discover amazing events and groups around campus from your favorite mobile device. You can filter events for free food and giveaways. Download CORQ in the App Store or Google Play

Event Passes: Many campus events require checking in with your personal event pass. Open CORQ, sign in and go to your profile. Select 'Event Pass鈥� from the menu. Save it to your phone鈥檚 wallet to check in to events quickly.