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IT Welcome Tent

• Welcome to ����Թ� State! Stop by the IT Welcome Tent to discover free tech resources available to help you succeed in school! 
• Learn how to get free Microsoft Office, Adobe Express, TechHelp support, tech training, and much more. Our team is here to answer your questions and get you connected. 
• Visit their to explore IT Services for students at ����Թ� State! Go Flashes!
• Will be on Eastway and Library from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

KSU Kickoff Commuter Check-In

• This event is required for all first-year students classified as commuting to and from campus. This is your opportunity to learn about the KSU Kickoff schedule and meet with ����Թ� staff and students to get your questions answered.  
• Students should attend this event based on their personal availability between the hours 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.  
• Location is the ����Թ� Student Center Hub (on the first floor of the ����Թ� Student Center)
• Check-in times are not assigned; however, attendance will be recorded upon student arrival.  
• Student guides will be present on the first floor of the ����Թ� Student Center at 9:15 a.m. after this check-in concludes to take students to their Dean's Welcome location, which starts at 9:30 a.m.

Dean’s Welcome Walking Groups

• Need assistance locating your Dean's Welcome location? Stop by Risman Plaza right in front of the ����Թ� Student Center between 8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Here, Peer Success Mentors (PSMs) will walk students to their specific Dean's Welcome location by college.

Dean’s Welcome

• Come together with other students in your college to meet your Dean. You'll build some pride for your major and new academic home before going to Convocation together. All new students are required to attend the Dean's Welcome for their respective college.
• These events will take place from 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. at various locations.
• Check out the KSU Kickoff app in the event schedule for more information. Please search by college.

Convocation

• This event is required for all new students. Convocation introduces incoming first-year students to the administration of the university and serves as their first academic ceremony. This event will take place at the MACC and will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Make Your MarK (K Picture)

• This event is required for all first-year students. Class of 2030! Follow your Peer Success Mentors (PSMs) from Convocation in the Memorial Athletic Convocation Center (MACC) to behind the ����Թ� Student Center at the Centennial Field for your class photo! The “K” picture will promptly begin at 11:30 a.m.

First-Year Student Lunch  

• This event is required for all first-year students. Head to the ����Թ� Student Center directly after the Class of 2030 photo for lunch provided by University Culinary Services.  
• You will pick up your lunch at the ����Թ� Student Center Ballroom.
• Your Peer Success Mentor will lead you to this lunch after the Class of 2030 picture.
• Find a spot inside or outside of the ����Թ� Student Center to enjoy this lunch with your peers. This is required for all new students.
• Make sure to have your FLASHcard on hand.  
• This event will take place from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.

Flashes 101

• On Friday, Aug. 21 (1:30 - 3 p.m.), you will participate in your first Flashes 101 class! 
• Your room location for this first session is determined by your Fall Flashes 101 course section. Stay tuned for more information!
• All students will be walking to Downtown ����Թ� to Flashes First Friday, a trademark KSU Kickoff event, with classmates after this first Flashes 101 session. 
• More details about the Flashes First Friday event can be found in the KSU Kickoff app and website. 
• More event information will also be shared during this first Flashes 101 class section.

Flashes First Friday

• All students are welcomed to this event in downtown ����Թ� where participants can get to know the area and the shops/services available to them as members of the ����Թ� community. Also, come for raffle prizes, food, music, and much more!
• Will have an incentive bingo activity on hand for students to participate in that will have them explore the different businesses downtown in order to possibly win raffle prizes and the exclusive event shirt upon completion.
• This event will take place starting at E. Erie Street where you will arrive at any time between 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
• Students participating in Flashes 101 on this date will walk down to this event after their first-class session!   

Late Night at the Library

• Kick off the school year with Late Night at The Library on Friday, Aug. 21 from 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at the Library! 
• You can party with friends over free pizza and Handel’s ice cream!  
• Enjoy dancing to a live DJ, games, Esports, giveaways, and more.
• The event theme is GLOW, so bring your light-up gear and join the fun at the biggest party on campus!