First Four Schedule

Huskies First Four Days | Check in once for Huskies First Four, pick up a free t-shirt, and receive your pack assignment for the weekend.

Husky Family and Friends Connection | Family members and friends can connect with staff, ask questions, and learn more about resources that support student success.

Opening Dinner | Enjoy dinner at Garvey Commons and begin connecting with other new Huskies.

Residential Community Gathering | If you live on campus, meet with your hall community and learn more about residence hall life. Watch for details from your Resident Advisor or Hall Director. 

Commuter Student Welcome | Commuter students are an important part of Husky Nation. Join us for a welcome session designed to help you meet other students, learn how to navigate campus, and get ready for your first days at St. Cloud State.

New Student Welcome | Welcome to the Pack! Join other new students for a shared welcome to St. Cloud State.

Welcome Celebration | Celebrate your first night on campus with activities in Atwood, including bowling, billiards, ping pong, arcade games, and more. 

Info Table and Huskies First Four Check-in |

Students arriving for Huskies First Four for the first time should check in. Students only need to check in once for the event.

Academic Orientation Welcome | Start Academic Day with a welcome for all new students before heading to your college-specific orientation. Meet other students, learn what to expect for the day, and get ready to discover the programs, people, and resources that will support your success at St. Cloud State.

College Academic Orientation | Meet faculty, staff, and leaders from your college, learn important details about your program or major, and discover academic resources that will help you succeed. Pack Leaders will guide students to their Academic Orientation locations.

Campus Picnic | Take a break and enjoy lunch with the campus community. This is a chance to relax, meet other students, and celebrate the start of the year together.

Class Photo | Gather with your incoming class for a First Four photo. Wear your Huskies First Four t-shirt if you have it.

Passport to the Pack | Explore campus and discover the people, places, and resources that will support your success at St. Cloud State. Visit participating offices and departments, complete a quick activity, and collect passport stamps for a chance to enter prize drawings.

Paws on the Plaza | Leave your mark on campus by painting a paw print on the plaza that represents you and your place in the Husky Pack. Passport to the Pack prize drawing winners will also be announced; students must be present to win

Dinner with Husky Packs | Share dinner with other new students and continue building connections before the evening events.

HuskyPalooza | Kick off a fun evening with friends before heading to Skatin’ Place. Explore activities throughout Atwood, meet other Huskies, enjoy games and entertainment, and get together with friends as the campus community gears up for one of the biggest social events of the weekend.

Men's Soccer vs Bethel | Cheer on the Huskies at Husky Stadium. Student entry to athletic events is free. 

Skatin' Place | Join other Huskies in skating the night away. In addition to roller skating, enjoy the arcade and laser tag. Admission, refreshments, and a limited number of arcade tokens are included; additional tokens may be available for purchase onsite. 

Info Table and Huskies First Four Check-in |

Students arriving for Huskies First Four for the first time should check in. Students only need to check in once for the event.

Open Campus Recreation | Try Campus Recreation for free and explore recreation opportunities available to students.

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Find Your Classes | Start your first week with confidence. Stop by the Atwood Main Lounge and then explore campus to locate your classrooms before the first day of classes. Orientation Leaders will be available to help answer questions, provide directions, and share tips for navigating campus.

Ice Cream Social | Grab an ice cream treat, reconnect with friends you have made during Huskies First Four, and visit with Orientation Leaders, faculty, staff, and university administrators. It is a chance to get any final questions answered and head into the first day of classes feeling confident and connected. 

Residential Life Floor Social | Meet the people who will be part of your residence hall community throughout the year. Connect with fellow students, get to know your hall staff and student leaders, and learn about the resources, activities, and traditions that make your residence hall a place to belong. 

Kickoff Speaker: David Coleman | Start the academic year with one of the most popular college speakers in the nation. David Coleman shares practical and entertaining insights about building friendships, creating meaningful relationships, and making the most of your college experience. Whether you are looking to expand your social circle, strengthen connections, or simply feel more at home on campus, this is a great way to begin the year as part of the Husky community.