Welcome Home
Bulldog Beginnings is your chance to discover everything Ferris has to offer you.
This annual series of welcome events will help you dive right in and have fun with
fellow Bulldogs, explore your resources, make connections, and start your year off
right.
Fall 2021 Schedule
Move-In Begins
Bulldogs in Action
11 a.m. - Author Lecture
11 a.m.
University Center
- Finding My Way: A Practical Guide to College - Jahquan Hawkins
- Free book for attendees while supplies last
Movie on the Quad: Spiderman Into the Spider-Verse
Black / Latinx Student Welcome
1 - 3 p.m.
Hosted by the Office of Multicultural Student Services and the Center for Latino Studies.
Bulldog Welcome
7 - 10 p.m.
Top Taggart Field
Welcome Back Bash
7 - 10 p.m.
Carnival hosted by the Residence Hall Association
Afternoon Greeks on the Quad
UC Late Night
9 p.m.
The University Center
Transitions to Success
2 - 4 p.m.
Hosted by the Office of Multicultural Student Services and the Center for Latino Studies
Evening Dance Party
7 - 10 p.m.
Top Taggart Field
First Day of Classes
First Impressions Welcome Tents
Rec Fest
6 p.m.
Student Recreation Center
What is Structured Learning Assistance (SLA)?
11 a.m.
FLITE 120
Sponsored by the Academic Literacies Center
Student Employment Job Fair and Professional Development Workshops
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
University Center
OMSS Open House
1 - 3 p.m.
Hosted by the Office of Multicultural Student Services
CLS Open House
3 - 5 p.m.
Hosted by the Center for Latino Studies
LGBTQ+ and Allies Welcome Reception & Gaymes Night
Bonfire Pep Rally
Founders' Day
September 02
Founders' Day is our annual celebration of our founders, Woodbridge and Helen Gillespie
Ferris. Our entire community comes together to celebrate what Ferris State University
has grown into, the possibilities our University opens for our students, and the remarkable
impact they have on our world.
View Full Schedule of Founders' Day Event
Roller Rink
10 p.m. - 12 a.m
Hosted by the Center for Leadership, Activities, and Career Services
Plan Your Planner
Meijer Backyard Games
Get Acquainted Day
4 - 6 p.m.
North Robinson Quad
Hosted by the Office of Multicultural Student Services
Bulldog Bonanza
Wellness Wednesday
Fries on the Quad
Promesa Invitational
Interfraternity Council Formal Recruitment Begins
Farmers Market Visit
11 a.m.
Center for Leadership, Activities, and Career Services (CLACS)
MEBA Concert
11 a.m.
Robinson Quad
Hosted by the Music and Entertainment Business Association
If you have a disability and require accommodation to participate in this event, contact
the Center for Leadership, Activities and Career Services at (231) 591-2685 or via [email protected] to request accommodations at least 72 hours in advance.
