Radford University
RadWelcome
August 16 - October 16, 2025
Radford Welcome Weeks are full of exciting activities, events, movies and more! We are really excited to help you connect and find your place in our community. Plan to attend the events and get to know Radford University and your fellow Highlanders!
All events are free! Please bring your Radford University OneCard ID to all activities. Share your welcome weeks experiences on social media with #RadWelcome!
Keep your eye on this page as we are adding events regularly!
| DATE | EVENT | TIME | LOCATION | |
| Saturday, August 16, 2025-Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | Higher Ground | Step out of your comfort zone and onto an equal playing field where you can focus on communication, building friendships, and better self-understanding. Pre-registration is required: Higher Ground . Sponsored by Student Recreation and Wellness | ||
| Friday, August 22, 2025 | New Student Convocation | Join in this important campus tradition! Inspiring kick-off to your Radford journey, free gift, and class photo. | 5pm | TBD |
| Friday, August 22, 2025 | Movie on Moffett |
Start your year off under the stars with one of Radford’s favorite traditions—Movie on Moffett, hosted by R-Space! Help us choose the movie! Cast your vote here! Hosted by R-SPaCE |
9pm | Moffett Lawn |
| Saturday, August 23, 2025 | Radford Community Fest | Students, families, community members and visitors are invited to join us for a day of live music, entertainment, vendors, food trucks, a kid's zone play area and a beer garden. Radford Community Fest is free to attend! Co-hosted by the City of Radford and Radford University. More information can be found at https://www.radfordcommunityfest.com/ | 11am-6pm | East Main Street, Downtown Radford |
| Saturday, August 23, 2025 | Bonnie Bash | Don't miss the campus-wide carnival to kick-off the Fall 2025 semester! Free to all Radford University students. Games, food, competition, music, and fun! Hosted by R-SPaCE | 8pm-10pm | Bonnie Plaza |
| Sunday, August 24, 2025 | Library Open House | Hosted by the University Libraries. | 2pm-5pm | McConnell Library |
| Sunday, August 24, 2025 | SGA Tailgate | Come out for food, music, swag, games and community ahead of the women's soccer game! Go Highlanders! Hosted by the Student Government Association. | TBD | Armstrong Lot E |
| Monday, August 25, 2025 | First Day Photos | Have your #FDOC photo made with the Highlander and the Radford University backdrop! Your family and your social feed will love it! Hosted by the Student Government Association. | 1pm-4pm | The Fountain |
| Monday, August 25, 2025 | Pop at the Clocks and Patio | Come grab a cold soda (or pop) on your way to class from 11am-1pm at the Heth Clocks and Trinkle Patio. Hosted by Connected Communities. | 11am-1pm | Heth Clocks and Trinkle Patio |
| Monday, August 25, 2025 | Welcome Tables | New to campus? Need help finding a building? We've got you. Look for the volunteers at tents across campus to lend a hand! Hosted by: Student Involvement and Alumni Relations. | 7:45am-1pm | Fountain, Clocks, Waldron, Bonnie Plaza |
| Tuesday, August 26, 2025 |
Welcome Tables |
New to campus? Need help finding a building? We've got you. Look for the volunteers at tents across campus to lend a hand! Hosted by: Student Involvement and Alumni Relations. |
7:45am-1pm | Fountain, Clocks, Waldron, Bonnie Plaza |
| Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | Hazing Prevention Training |
Student Involvement and Fraternity and Sorority Life recognize that incidents of hazing occur in many types of clubs, organizations, and teams which is why we are committed to increasing awareness regarding hazing prevention for all registered clubs and organizations. In January 2022, Senate Bill 439, also called “Adam’s Law” which focuses on hazing prevention for all colleges in Virginia, passed with a unanimous vote from the Virginia Senate. The law is named in memory of VCU student Adam Oakes, who died in February 2021. To be in compliance with Adam’s Law, Student Involvement is offering this training to all members of clubs and organizations. |
12noon-1pm | Bonnie Auditorium |
| Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | Library Game Night | Board Games! Card Games! Nintendo Switch! We’ve got it all at McConnell Library’s weekly Game Night. Bring your favorite board game or choose from our piles of classic and modern games. Meet new people, hang with friends, relax and have fun at the library! Hosted by the University Libraries. | 6pm-8:30pm | McConnell Library |
| Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | Welcome Tables | New to campus? Need help finding a building? We've got you. Look for the volunteers at tents across campus to lend a hand! Hosted by: Student Involvement and Alumni Relations. | 7:45am-1pm | Fountain, Clocks, Waldron, Bonnie Plaza |
| Wednesday, August 26, 2025 | Library Lofi Lounge | The Lofi Study Lounge @ McConnell Library... featuring programmable LED lights, a sound system with 3 synced displays, desks, tables, beanbags, couches, and so many whiteboards. Hosted by University Libraries. | 5pm-12midnight | McConnell Library |
| Wednesday, August 26, 2025 | Welcome Tables | New to campus? Need help finding a building? We've got you. Look for the volunteers at tents across campus to lend a hand! Hosted by: Student Involvement and Alumni Relations. | Fountain, Clocks, Waldron, Bonnie Plaza | |
| Friday, August 29, 2025 | Fall Club Fair | Don't miss out on this annual tradition! Pick up info on opportunities at Radford, sign up for clubs and student organizations, find great opportunities, free food, good times - be there! Hosted by Student Involvement. | 2pm-5pm | Moffett Lawn |
| Sunday, August 31, 2025 | Highlander Float | Join us and dive into a water adventure at Radford University's Highlander Float! Glide down the New River with friends, laughter, and inflatables. Hosted by Student Recreation and Wellness. | 11am-3pm | Meet at Lot Z |