¾أ¾أببتسئµ Weekend 2025 â€کone of best times of the year’
Activities for first-year and transfer ¾أ¾أببتسئµs help with transition to college
¾أ¾أببتسئµ Weekend 2025 â€کone of best times of the year’
Moving into college can be an overwhelming experience for many first-year ¾أ¾أببتسئµs. At ¾أ¾أببتسئµ, the transition into residence halls can be an intimidating but exciting process. Hundreds of volunteers and Miami staff will help move in these new ¾أ¾أببتسئµs as they arrive on campus to help ease the process.
After moving in, first-year and transfer ¾أ¾أببتسئµs will have the opportunity to attend ¾أ¾أببتسئµ Weekend, four days packed with various events allowing new and returning ¾أ¾أببتسئµs to experience key elements of Miami life. Miami aims to guide ¾أ¾أببتسئµs through this process by giving them the resources needed to have a solid foundation for success at Miami.
“¾أ¾أببتسئµ Weekend is one of the best times of year, in my opinion, because it is really focused on building community and coming together as a campus in a really exciting way before classes begin,” said Liz Walsh-Treviño, director of orientation and transition programs. “There are lots of different ways that ¾أ¾أببتسئµs might get involved. There are large group events, small group opportunities, programs, and events for lots of different interests.”
Thursday, Aug. 21
¾أ¾أببتسئµ Weekend ¾أ¾أببتسئµ Center
7-9 p.m., Armstrong Student Center
For ¾أ¾أببتسئµs who move in early, go to the Armstrong Student Center atrium to check in for ¾أ¾أببتسئµ Weekend and create an individualized schedule. Take advantage of the photo booth to commemorate ¾أ¾أببتسئµ Weekend and have the opportunity to get a sweet treat.
Late Night Miami Preview
8-11 p.m., Armstrong Student Center
After checking in at the ¾أ¾أببتسئµ Center, get ready to sing and dance at a silent disco with glowing headphones to your favorite music channels. If dancing is not your scene, interact in some friendly competition in Red Zones with some fun games.
Friday, Aug. 22
¾أ¾أببتسئµ Weekend ¾أ¾أببتسئµ Center
2-6 p.m., Armstrong Student Center
After moving in, head to the Armstrong Student Center atrium to check in for ¾أ¾أببتسئµ Weekend and create an individualized schedule. Take advantage of the photo booth to commemorate ¾أ¾أببتسئµ Weekend and have the opportunity to get a sweet treat.
Residence Hall Meeting
6:15-7:30 p.m., Individual Residence Halls
Before the kick off of Miami Activities and Programming (MAP) events, ¾أ¾أببتسئµs will have the opportunity to meet their residence hall staff and other ¾أ¾أببتسئµs to review the expectations and hall details.
“Part of what we do in the residence halls is try to get people connected,” said Rob Abowitz, director of residence life. “On their move-in day, that evening, they have residence hall meetings … Immediately after that, our staff either escort or direct ¾أ¾أببتسئµs to all the things going on across campus.”
¾أ¾أببتسئµ Home with MAP
7:30-11 p.m., Various Locations
MAP will give ¾أ¾أببتسئµs an amazing Friday night full of various activities, crafts, and games. At the end of the night, make sure to catch the fireworks show that happens behind Benton Hall at 10 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 23
RedHawk Ready
9:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m., Various Locations
RedHawk Ready consists of various activities that range from canoeing to doing puzzles and crafts. The goal of this event is to give every ¾أ¾أببتسئµ an activity that supports their lifestyles and interests. For more information about the individual activities, including times and locations, check out the . Within the app, download the Orientation and ¾أ¾أببتسئµ Weekend 2025 guide.
Residence Hall Rendezvous
7-8:30 p.m., Individual Residence Halls
Residence Hall Rendezvous is centered around connecting ¾أ¾أببتسئµs with other residents in their individualized dorms. Check with your hall staff for details.
Saturday Under the Stars
8:30-11 p.m., Central Quad.
Spend your Saturday night in Central Quad watching an outdoor showing of “¾أ¾أببتسئµ Gun: Maverick.” Make sure to capture your first Saturday night in college by taking a picture in the photo booth. Connect with new friends while making your own flower bouquet, enjoying some snacks, or grabbing a giveaway prize.
Sunday, Aug. 24
Love and Honor Convocation
3:30-4:30 p.m., Millet Hall
To end the weekend, ¾أ¾أببتسئµs will attend the Love and Honor Convention led by President Gregory Crawford and University Ambassador Dr. Renate Crawford. This pep rally type event will create excitement for the new school year by showcasing Miami’s values and teaching the fight song.
“Our purpose is to help as many people as possible get connected and feel engaged, starting on that first weekend,” Abowitz said. “We’re creating opportunities for the ¾أ¾أببتسئµs, and they have to act on that opportunity.”
¾أ¾أببتسئµ Weekend isn’t just giving ¾أ¾أببتسئµs an introduction to Miami’s campus, it is an opportunity to meet other ¾أ¾أببتسئµs and start your Miami journey. Whether you are a returning ¾أ¾أببتسئµ or first-year ¾أ¾أببتسئµ, ¾أ¾أببتسئµ Weekend is designed to help you find your people and place on campus. It is an opportunity to be bold and try something new that can lead to new connections and friendships. To find out more information about the following events and customize your own schedule, check out the