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Week of Welcome at Concordia Texas

Kick off the year with fearless energy!

Join us for Week of Welcome 2025! This campus-wide celebration will be packed with events, activities, and opportunities to meet your fellow Tornados. Whether you’re a first-year student, a transfer, or returning for another semester, this is a great opportunity to connect, belong, and start the year strong.

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

From coffee meetups and backyard concerts to worship nights and movie screenings, every day of WoW is designed to help you find your people, find your place, grow your gifts, and lead with faith.

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

EVENT DETAILS

Friday, August 22 – Friday, August 29, 2025

Concordia University Texas Campus

FREE for all CTX students

See the full schedule!

 

Students enjoying campus life

Signature Events

  • Friday, August 22
    • Life & Leadership Kick-off — 10 AM, Black Box Theater
  • Monday, August 25
    • Opening Chapel — 10 AM, Black Box Theater
    • Coffee & Connections — 10:30 - 11 AM, Purple Rock Garden
    • Welcome Party — 3 AM, Student Center (Building B)

 

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 — Fearless Beginnings, inspired by Joshua 1:9.

  • 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 27
Clubs & Orgs Kickoff Meeting 4:00 PM - 4 :00 PM

Kick off the year with important updates and networking for registered clubs and organizations. Click to see the full schedule!

Aug 27
Backyard Games 6:00 PM - 8 :00 PM

Compete in casual outdoor games and connect with potential intramural teammates.Click to see the full schedule!

Aug 28
Ice Cream Cart 1:00 PM - 2 :15 PM

Cool off with a sweet treat from the ice cream cart. Click to see the full schedule!

Aug 28
Petting Zoo 3:15 PM - 4 :45 PM

Take a study break with some furry (and feathered) friends. Click to see the full schedule!

Aug 28
Refuge 9:00 PM - 9 :00 PM

End your day in community and worship at CTX’s student-run evening service.Click to see the full schedule!

Aug 29
Chapel 10:00 AM - 10 :00 AM

Close out the week with worship and community at Chapel. Join us as we pause, reflect, and celebrate God’s faithfulness before heading into the weekend. Click to see the full schedule!

Aug 29
Game Night 8:00 PM - 8 :00 PM

Come hang out for a night of games, laughs, and fun with your fellow Tornados! Bring a friend and make some new ones too. Click to see the full schedule!

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