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.
Check back for updates for Bulldog Beginnings 2025.
Just the Beginning
Bulldog Beginnings was a success in 2024! We welcomed many new students to campus, celebrated the start of the school year, cheered on the Bulldogs to their first victory of the season, and more.
Football home opener
The Ferris State Bulldogs, took on Lake Erie at Top Taggart Field. Ferris started the season with a win, 56-3.
BUlldog Bonanza
Students got to learn about the 200+ RSOs on campus, ranging from academic programs to club sports to faith based to special interest. There were also businesses and other resources from the Big Rapids area.
Bulldog Welcome
Students spent their first Friday at Ferris with the Bulldog Welcome. The Quad was filled with a live-band karaoke, food and more!
DEC Late Night
Students got to have a fun night on campus, at the David L. Eisler Center. They got to listen to Dueling Pianos, play Glow-in-the-Dark Bingo, try Escape Rooms and Tarot Card readings, along with classic arcade games!
REC FEST
Campus started buzzing again and students were ready to get involved. The Student Rec Center was filled with club sports representatives and info tables for prospective players.
Looking for More events?
Bulldog Beginnings is just the start of a year full of fun ways to get involved. Check the campus calendar for more upcoming events.