Kick off the year with fearless energy!
Join us for Week of Welcome 2025! This campus-wide celebration will be packed with events, activities, and opportunities to meet your fellow Tornados. Whether you’re a first-year student, a transfer, or returning for another semester, this is a great opportunity to connect, belong, and start the year strong.
All events are FREE for CTX students. Check the schedule for details!
From coffee meetups and backyard concerts to worship nights and movie screenings, every day of WoW is designed to help you find your people, find your place, grow your gifts, and lead with faith.
*By attending Week of Welcome events, you consent to be photographed during the week.
EVENT DETAILS
Monday, August 25 – Friday, August 29, 2025
Concordia University Texas Campus
FREE for all CTX students
Check out the schedule!
Signature Events
- First-Year Hangout — 8 PM, Regents Amphitheatre
- Refuge — 9 PM, Regents Amphitheatre
- Movie Night — 8 PM, Regents Amphitheatre
- Backyard Bash — 5–9 PM, The Backyard
- Coffee & Connections — 10:30–11 AM, Purple Rock
FAQs
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What is Week of Welcome?
Week of Welcome is a weeklong celebration at the start of the fall semester that helps students connect with each other, explore campus life, and live out our theme for the year — Fearless Beginnings, inspired by Joshua 1:9.
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Do I need to register for events?
Most WoW events are drop-in and free for CTX students. Some special events may require an RSVP — check the RSS calendar for details.
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Are meals provided?
Yes! Many events include free food for students — another great reason to show up and join in.
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Where do events take place?
All events are held on the CTX campus. Locations are listed in the schedule.
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Who can attend?
All CTX students are welcome at WoW events. Family and friends are welcome at certain events — see the full schedule for details.