Alabama A&M University will welcome new and returning students beginning August 16 with the launch of the 2025 Bulldog Welcome Experience, a four-week campus tradition designed to help students transition into the academic year while building pride, purpose, and community.

Coordinated by the Office of Student Leadership & Engagement in collaboration with the Freshman Academy, the Bulldog Welcome Experience will run through September 12 and include a mix of required orientation sessions, student engagement opportunities, leadership development workshops, and spirited social events. The initiative aims to support the academic and social transition of first-year students, while also providing returning Bulldogs with a series of events to reconnect and reengage with campus life.

Freshmen and transfer students are required to move in by August 15–16 in preparation for Bulldog Beginnings, a focused Week 1 orientation that introduces them to campus history, expectations, resources, and traditions. After this initial week, Weeks 2–4 are open to all students and will focus on connection, involvement, and Bulldog pride.

WEEK-BY-WEEK SNAPSHOT

WEEK 1: Bulldog Beginnings (Aug. 16–23)

• Freshman Move-In & Kickoff
• Class of 2029 Photo & Torch Lighting Ceremony (Required)
• Freshman Family Cookout
• AAMU Chants & Line Dance Class
• Bulldog Beginnings Workshop (Required)
• Leadership Info Meeting & Interest Sessions
• Major Meetups, Yearbook Photos, Etiquette Workshop
• Club 1875 Dance Party
• Men on the Hill / Women on the Hill Empowerment
• Welcome Splash Water Fest
• First Day of Class Support Pop-Ups
• Student Conduct Cab & Freshman Senate Meet & Greet
• Games on the Hill + Freshman Elections

WEEK 2: Get Involved (Aug. 24–30)

• International Student Orientation
• Freshman Talent Show
• Greek 101: Sorority & Fraternity Info
• Job Fair & First Gen Mixer
• RSO Fair (Student Organizations)
• Miss ISA Crowning Ceremony
• Maroon & White Friday Spirit Day

WEEK 3: Bulldog Pride (Sept. 2–6)

• NPHC Yard Show & Party
• Career Preparedness Week Kickoff
• Lounge & Link Academic Success Night
• Every Sunny Wednesday
• First Football Game: Louis Crews Classic
• Bulldog Blitz Tradition
• Maroon & White Friday

WEEK 4: Fun on the Hill (Sept. 7–12)

• Sunday Dinner with Advisors
• Silent Party + Outdoor Movie Night
• Mental Health Sneaker Ball
• Maroon & White Friday
• Bulldog Welcome Bash + Legacy Cup Winners Announced

The Bulldog Welcome Experience is designed to create a smooth, confident start to the fall semester and instill a strong sense of connection and belonging in every Bulldog. Students are encouraged to check the schedule regularly and participate fully in the programs offered.

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