Six people smiling and holding food and drinks outside at night.

Stephenville WOW Week Events

All students can kick off the first week of school with our many Week of Welcome events!

WOW Week Events

August 22

Thursday, August 22

Group of six people smiling under a tent with "Excellence - Integrity - Respect" banner.

Information Tents

Thursday, August 22
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Business Quad, TSC Portico, Rudder Statue, John T Statue, Ultra/Library

Smiling person holding a "Still Here" sign outdoors.

First Day of School Pictures

Thursday, August 22
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Dining Hall Patio

People gathered at a Tarleton State University event with a stage in the background.

DJ on the Lawn

Thursday, August 22
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Dining Hall Patio, Library, Business Quad

Group in front of Tarleton State University logo.

First Purple Thursday/Involvement Fair

Thursday, August 22
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
TSC Ballrooms, Commons, Purple Patio

A group of students in front of colorful fraternity and sorority banners outdoors.

Meet the Greeks

Thursday, August 22
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OA Grant Green Space

Soccer player in Tarleton State University uniform kicking a ball.

Women’s Soccer – Mississippi Valley State

Thursday, August 22
7:00 PM
Soccer Complex

August 23

Friday, August 23

Group of six people smiling under a tent with "Excellence - Integrity - Respect" banner.

Information Tents

Friday, August 23
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM Business Quad, TSC Portico, Rudder Statue, John T Statue, Ultra/Library

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Whichway Workshop

Friday, August 23
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Dining Hall Patio

Two people smiling on stage with a Tarleton State University sign.

Tarleton Radio & SIAM Student Chapter Game Night

Friday, August 23
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Math 125

Band performing on stage under a Tarleton State University banner at night.

Concert – The Josh Abbot Band with Roger Creager

With DJ Quan Opening

Friday, August 23
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Aquatic Parking Lot

August 24

Saturday, August 24

Colorful mural reading "Howdy from the Heart of Erath County" with various local images.

Tour of Stephenville

Saturday, August 24
9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
TSC Ballrooms

Two women smiling and posing at a Tarleton State University event.

Tailgate

Saturday, August 24
10:00 AM
Texan Ally/Aquatic Lot

People in military uniforms marching outdoors.

Pointe du Hoc

Saturday, August 24
11:30 AM
Rudder Statue

Person running on a football field with a Tarleton State University flag.

Statue Unveiling

Saturday, August 24
12:00 PM
Football Stadium

Cheerleaders wave "TEXANS" flags on a football field.

Football Game vs McNeese – Purple Out – Freshman Run

Saturday, August 24
2:30 PM
Football Stadium

August 25

Sunday, August 25

Soccer player in Tarleton State University uniform kicking a ball.

Women’s Soccer – Houston

Sunday, August 25
1:00 PM
Soccer Complex

Three people holding food trays at a Tarleton State University event.

Sundaes on Sunday

Sunday, August 25
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Trogdon House Lawn

August 26

Monday, August 26

Group of six people smiling under a tent with "Excellence - Integrity - Respect" banner.

Information Tents

Monday, August 26
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Business Quad, TSC Portico, Rudder Statue, John T Statue, Ultra/Library

Large group of people in purple shirts posing in a gymnasium.

Worldwide Welcome

Monday, August 26
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
TSC Ballroom

Person participating in an outdoor event, pulling a rope on a grassy field.

Splash Bash

Monday, August 26
8:30 PM
Field Event area (behind the stadium)

August 27

Tuesday, August 27

Group of six people smiling under a tent with "Excellence - Integrity - Respect" banner.

Information Tents

Tuesday, August 27
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Business Quad, TSC Portico, Rudder Statue, John T Statue, Ultra/Library

Two students holding a banner about winning a free ride to class, standing by a golf cart.

Cash Cart

Tuesday, August 27
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Golf Carts Around Campus

Military cadets perform a rifle salute at a public ceremony.

Veterans Open

Tuesday, August 27
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tarleton Student Center Veterans Lounge

Group of people holding trash bags by a river, participating in a cleanup event.

Tarleton Serves 1st Meeting

Tuesday, August 27
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
TSC 27

Students laughing and studying together at a table.

Texan Bingo

Tuesday, August 27
7:00 PM
TSC Ballrooms

August 28

Wednesday, August 28

Fresh strawberries, cherries, mangoes, and grapes in bags.

Farmers Market

Wednesday, August 28
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Dining Hall Patio

People gathered in a room for a community event with tables and supplies.

The Big Feed

Wednesday, August 28
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
TSC Ball Rooms

Purple flags with Tarleton State University logo, crowd gathered below.

Faith Fair

Wednesday, August 28
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
TSC Common

A group of people posing on a sports field.

The 4th Annual Black Student Union Cookout

Wednesday, August 28
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
OA Grant Amphitheater

August 29

Thursday, August 29

Four people smiling and posing outdoors, wearing purple shirts.

Bounce Back Table 

Monday, August 19th
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
TSC Ballrooms

Outdoor concert at night with a lit stage and crowd.

Concert on the Lawn/Involvement Fair

Monday, August 19th
7:00 PM
Business Quad

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