WELCOME HOME, CATAMOUNTS!

Fall 2025 Welcome Week plans are in the works! Be on the lookout for schedule updates as we approach the fall semester.

Fall 2025 Welcome Week Schedule

Don’t miss out on these opportunities for both new and returning students to connect and engage with campus resources and the local community. All events are designed to better connect you with the available resources and support you need to be successful and make Potomac State your home. You belong here. Please try to participate in all the activities and meet as many people as possible during your first week on campus. Doing so will enable you to get off to a great start!

Sunday, August 17
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.	Move In for ALL Residential Students Check in at the Mary F. Shipper Library upon arrival. Staff will be at the campus entrance and throughout campus with signage to direct you to parking and unloading zones. Unloading zones should only be used for 15 minutes or less.
12 p.m.	Lunch on the Quad (All Students and Guests welcome)
8 p.m.	Outdoor Movie Night Outdoor Movie, fire pits, games, and more! Event is on the Quad. In case of inclement weather, the movie will be held in the University Place Theater.
Monday, August 18
10 a.m.	Resident Assistant (RA) Led Tours Not sure where your classes are? Where to park? Get lunch? Take a tour of campus to ensure your first day of class is a smooth one. Commuter students should meet tour guides in the Student Union. Residence hall students should meet tour guides at the flagpole on the Quad.
11 a.m.	Convocation (Mandatory for all first-time students.) Meet at the softball field parking lot by 10:45a. Student guides will escort everyone to the Church-McKee Arts Center. The program is designed to set the tone for the start of the semester and help you remember your purpose for attending Potomac State.
12:30 p.m.	Lunch & Games Enjoy a great BBQ and compete with PSC faculty, staff, and fellow Catamounts in yard games such as corn hole, Jenga, and more! Event is on the Quad.
7 p.m.	Living on Campus The program is mandatory for all new residence hall students. Discussion includes expectations and how to have the best on-campus experience. Event is at the Church-McKee Arts Center.
Tuesday, August 19
9 a.m.	Campus Clean-up Students can participate in a variety of service projects across campus. Questions? Contact Kara Hotchkiss at kara.hotchkiss@mail.wvu.edu for more information.
1 p.m.	Outdoor Adventures (Registration is required to participate. Register online.) Explore nearby outdoor attractions. Departure time is 1:00p and return time is 5:00p. Transportation is provided. Registration is required to participate.
1 p.m.	Paint & Sip Choose to stay on campus and tap into your creative side with an artistic activity in the Student Union.
4 p.m.	Esports Open House Participate in a video game competition on our state-of-the-art gaming consoles in the arena, located in University Place.
Times TBA	Residence Hall Floor Meetings (Mandatory for all residence hall students) The RAs for each residence hall will announce meeting times and locations to all residence hall students.
Wednesday, August 20: First Day of Classes!
Wednesday, August 27
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.	Campus & Community Involvement Fair PSC student organizations, along with local businesses and resources from the Keyser community, will be on display.

Important Reminders

AlcoholEdu – A Required Online Module

All first-time and transfer students are required to complete the online wellness course, “AlcoholEdu”. Students will receive instructions via email to their MIX account soon. Invitations for Fall 2024 are experiencing a slight delay as we move to a new online system. We appreciate everyone’s patience as we move through this transition. You can also access AlcoholEdu online .

Student IDs

Students must submit their photo online to receive their student ID. Specific details are available online. Residence hall students can pick up their ID on Move-in Day during check in. Commuter students can pick up their ID from the service desk in the Administration Building between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., beginning Monday, August 18.