Arkansas Tech University will begin its 2026-27 academic year with a series of ATU Welcome Week events designed to engage students with the institution and each other.
Below is a list of activities leading up to and following the first day of class on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Information is subject to change, so members of the ATU community are encouraged to check ATU Department of Campus Life social media at www.facebook.com/ATUCampusLife or www.instagram.com/atucampuslife for any updates.
Other than ATU Involvement Fair on Aug. 17 and the Arkansas Tech football scrimmage on Aug. 22, valid ATU identification card is required for admission to ATU Welcome Week events.
For more about move-in day, visit www.atu.edu/reslife/livingoncampus/fall-move-in.php.
For more about first-year student orientation, visit www.atu.edu/orientation/newstudent.php.
For more about transfer student orientation, visit www.atu.edu/orientation/transfer.php.
Call (479) 880-4455 or send e-mail to campuslife@atu.edu for more information about ATU Welcome Week.
Sunday, Aug. 16
Blacklight Party
Ferguson Student Union
9 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 17
Involvement Fair
Mullens Plaza at Ferguson Student Union
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 18
Rec Fest
Campus Recreation Center at Ferguson Student Union
6-10 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 19
First Day Frenzy
Mullens Plaza at Ferguson Student Union
7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Registered Student Organization Night
Various Locations
5-10 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 20
Meet the Greeks
Mullens Plaza at Ferguson Student Union
7 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 21
Casino Night
Ferguson Student Union
7 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 22
Tech Trek 5K: Ride, Run, Walk
Mullens Plaza at Ferguson Student Union
8:30 a.m.
Green and Gold Football Scrimmage
Simmons Bank Field at Thone Stadium
10 a.m.
