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Week of Welcome at Concordia Texas

Get ready for a year to live valiantly!

Join us for Week of Welcome 2026! 

As Concordia Texas enters its Centennial year, Week of Welcome invites students to begin their college journey with courage, purpose, and community. 

College is about more than classes and credits. It's where friendships are formed, confidence is built, and students begin figuring out who they want to become. Week of Welcome introduces students to the people, traditions, experiences, and opportunities that will help shape their Concordia experience. 

All events are FREE for CTX students. Check the schedule for details.

*By attending Week of Welcome events, you consent to be photographed during the week.

EVENT DETAILS

Saturday, August 22 – Saturday, August 29, 2026

Concordia University Texas Campus

FREE for all CTX students

Full Schedule Below

 

Students enjoying campus life
Students getting their steps in
Student activities and music
Students in Chapel
A student getting a selfie with Vortex

Signature Events

  • Saturday, August 22
    • Life & Leadership Kick-off — 10 AM
    • Soccer Matches on the Baseball Field — 5:30 PM
  • Monday, August 25
    • Welcome Party — 3 PM, Student Center (Building B)
  • Wednesday, August 26
    • Pack The House Chapel — 10 AM
    • Woosh Wednesday — Following Chapel

Full Schedule

  • Thursday, August 20th

    Time

    Name

    Location

    6PM-7:30PM

    International Student Dinner

    Center for Belonging & Faith or C-119

    7:30PM

    Game Night

    Regents Commons

    9PM

    Refuge

    Regents Commons
  • Friday, August 21st

    Time

    Name

    Location

    7:30PM

    Freshman Hall Meeting

    Regents Amphitheater

    8PM

    First Year Hangout

    Gym
  • Saturday, August 22nd

    Time

    Name

    Location

    10AM

    Induction Ceremony

    Bridge

    11AM

    L&L Kickoff

    Chapel

    3:30PM-5:30PM

    CTX Kickback

    Center for Belonging & Faith x Backyard

    5:30PM & 7:30PM

    Home Soccer Matches

    Baseball Field
  • Sunday, August 23rd

    Time

    Name

    Location

    Varies

    Church Services

    		  

    11AM

    Hammock & Siesta

    Turquoise Table

    1PM-3PM

    Make Your Mark

    Student Center

    4PM

    Design on a Dime

    Student Center
  • Monday, August 24th

    Time

    Name

    Location

    10AM

    Opening Chapel

    Chapel

    10AM-12PM

    Coffee Cart

    Purple Rock Courtyard

    3PM-5PM

    Welcome Party

    Student Center

    7PM

    Non-Freshman Hall Meeting

    Regents

    8PM

    Open Gym

    Fieldhouse
  • Tuesday, August 25th

    Time

    Name

    Location

    9:30AM-10:30AM

    Breakfast & Belonging

    Between C & D

    2PM

    Commuter Connect

    Commuter Lounge (C-162)

    7PM

    Painting over the Perserve

    The Overlook
  • Wednesday, August 26th

    Time

    Name

    Location

    10AM

    Pack The House

    Chapel

    10:30AM

    Woosh Wednesday

    Outside Building A

    11AM-12:30PM

    Midweek Mingle & Mocha

    Student Center
  • Thursday, August 27th

    Time

    Name

    Location

    11AM-1PM

    Ice Cream Cart

    Across Campus

    1:30PM-3:30PM

    Petting Zoo

    Luther Park

    9PM

    Refuge

    TBD
  • Friday, August 28th

    Time

    Name

    Location

    10AM

    Chapel

    Center for Belonging & Faith

    All-Day

    Find me Friday

    Across Campus

    3PM

    CTX takes ATX

    Lakeline Station

    3:15PM-5:30PM

    Catan with Bored Games Club

    C-238
  • Saturday, August 29th

    Time

    Name

    Location

    11AM-3PM

    Tornado Party Barge

    Lake Travis

FAQs

  • 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 — Live Valiantly!

  • 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.

  • Are meals provided?

    Yes! Many events include free food for students — another great reason to show up and join in.

  • Where do events take place?

    All events are held on the CTX campus. Locations are listed in the schedule.

  • 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.

Week of Welcome

Upcoming Events

Aug 20
Game Night 7:30 PM - 9 :00 PM

Bored Games Club is hosting a game night to welcome our newest tornados to campus and help them begin building connections!

Aug 21
First Year Hangout 8:00 PM - 8 :00 PM

First year students, join us for food, music, and a friendly game of dodgeball to kick off this intramural season!

Aug 22
CTX Kickback 3:30 PM - 5 :30 PM

Get into the Tornado spirit by coming to meet new people, grab a bite to eat, and make posters to go support our soccer teams as they play their first home games of the season... right here on campus!

Aug 23
Hammock & Siesta 11:00 AM - 11 :00 AM

After a long move-in, unwind with a relaxing morning in the outdoors. Bring a blanket or grab a hammock (available first-come, first serve), enjoy light refreshments, and take a break before the busy...

Aug 23
Make Your Mark 1:00 PM - 3 :00 PM

First-year students place their painted handprints on the wall of the Student Center, symbolizing the start of their Concordia journey and their official welcome into the Tornado family. This year,...

Aug 23
Design on a Dime 4:00 PM - 4 :00 PM

Help us transform the student center and learn to do it without breaking the bank! Join us for a trip to local thrift stores to look for affordable décor, organization, and essentials YOU want...

Aug 24
Welcome Party 3:00 PM - 5 :00 PM

Kick off the semester with music, games, free treats, and fun activities! Connect with friends, meet new people, and mingle with local businesses eager to meet and support CTX students.

Aug 25
Breakfast & Belonging 9:30 AM - 10 :30 AM

You're invited to stop by as your schedules allows to grab breakfast, and engage in casual conversation with members of our leadership team and campus partners.

Aug 25
Commuter Connect 2:00 PM - 4 :00 PM

Whether you're new to commuting or a returning student, stop by to meet fellow commuters, enjoy free snacks, and learn about resources designed to help you thrive on campus.

Aug 25
Painting over the Preserve 7:00 PM - 9 :00 PM

Enjoy an evening of creativity while taking in one of the best views on campus. We'll provide canvases and supplies, just bring yourself and create your own masterpiece!

Aug 27
Petting Zoo 1:30 PM - 3 :30 PM

College is hard... so take a break and spend time with a variety of friendly farm animals stopping by campus! Swing by for some stress relief, great photo opportunities, and plenty of furry fun.

Aug 28
CTX Takes ATX 3:00 PM - 7 :00 PM

In partnership with Movability, we will be learning to use the Austin public transportation (rails and buses) while exploring the city sites!

Aug 29
Tornado Party Barge 11:00 AM - 3 :00 PM

Join us for a fun day on Lake Travis to celebrate the first week of school! Limited to 50 students.

Sep 19
Tornado Family Day 11:00 AM - 3 :00 PM

Join us for Tornado Family Day and share in community, fellowship, and FUN with our tornados and their families and friends. Get ready for a variety of exciting events throughout the day including...