Mastodon Stampede

Early Move-In
Location: Student Housing (Trace and Waterfield)
Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Get settled into your new home before the campus rush. Take time to unpack, meet your neighbors, and prepare for an exciting weekend ahead.

Til Next Time Tent
Location: Student Housing (Trace and Waterfield)
Time: 3:30–5 p.m.
Take a moment to say goodbye to your family and supporters. Snap a photo, celebrate this milestone, and get ready to begin your journey as a Mastodon.

Floor Meetings
Location: Student Housing (Trace and Waterfield)
Time: 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Meet your Resident Assistant and fellow residents, learn about community expectations, and discover resources that will help you feel at home.

"Dine with the 'Dons" Class of 2030 Dinner with Alumni
Location: Waterfield Campus Clubhouse
Time: 5:30–6:45 p.m.
Connect with PFW alumni over dinner and hear their stories, advice, and insights.

Pep Rally
Location: Gates Sports Center
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m. (Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.)
Show your Mastodon pride at this high-energy welcome event. Meet student-athletes, cheer on your classmates, and take your shot in the Half-Court Shot Competition.

Walmart Takeover
Pickup Location: Gates Sports Center
Time: 8:30–11 p.m.
Stock up on college essentials during an exclusive shopping trip with your fellow Mastodons! Enjoy additional discounts on select items and enter for a chance to win a raffle prize.

Breakfast
Location: Walb, International Ballroom
Time: 9–10 a.m.
Fuel up for the day ahead with breakfast alongside your fellow new students. It's the perfect opportunity to connect before the day's adventures begin.

Surviving College Pop-up Game Show
Location: Auer Performance Hall
Time: 10–11:30 a.m.
Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. Check-in will take place at the Music Center Lobby. Think you have what it takes to survive college? Test your knowledge, learn tips for success, and compete for prizes in this fast-paced, interactive game show experience.

Lunch with the Deans and Faculty
Time: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Locations: 

• College of Liberal Arts - Walb Student Union, Classic Ballroom
• College of Visual and Performing Arts - Walb Student Union, Classic Ballroom
• Doermer School of Business - Walb Student Union, Classic Ballroom
• College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science -Walb Student Union, International Ballroom
• College of Science - Walb Student Union, International Ballroom
• Integrated Studies - Walb Student Union, Atrium
• School of Education - Walb Student Union, Atrium
• Exploratory and Conditional - Walb Student Union, Atrium

Join deans and faculty for lunch and conversation. Learn more about campus life and the academic community at PFW.

College Orientations
Time: 1–3:45 p.m.
Locations: 

• College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science - Walb Student Union, Classic Ballroom
• College of Liberal Arts - Liberal Arts Building, Lobby
• College of Science - Walb Student Union, International Ballroom
• College of Visual and Performing Arts - Music Center, Rhinehart Recital Hall
• Doermer School of Business - Neff Hall, 101
• Integrated Studies - Liberal Arts Building, 042
• School of Education - Kettler Hall, 146
• Unit of Affiliated Programs - Liberal Arts Building, 042

Explore your academic college and connect with students, faculty, and staff.

Mastodon Stampede
Location: Mastodon Way
Time: 3:45–4 p.m.
Join your fellow new students for a spirited walk down Mastodon Way.

Welcome Home with the Herd
Location: Amphitheatre between the Music Center and Walb Student Union
Time: 4–8 p.m.
Enjoy great food, music, and activities with students from across campus.

Feel the Rumble Rave
Location: Student Housing–Waterfield Campus
Time: 8–11 p.m.
Kick off the energy of the weekend with music, lights, and dancing. Join fellow Mastodons for an unforgettable night of celebration and campus spirit.

Breakfast

Locations: Walb, Atrium and Java Spot
Time: 9–11 a.m.
Start your morning with breakfast and fellow Mastodons before heading into a full day of Fort Wayne activities. Fuel up and get ready for the day ahead.

Fort Wayne Fun Day
Pick-up Location: Walb Student Union Circle Drive
Locations: Various Locations (see excursion list below)
Time: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Get to know your new city through a variety of optional excursions across Fort Wayne. Whether you're interested in sports, arts, culture, shopping, or the outdoors, there's something for everyone.

Excursion Options:

   YLNI Farmers Market
       Pick-up and Drop-off Location: I&M Power Center Plaza, 110 E. Wayne Street
   Electric Works
       Pick-up and Drop-off Location: 1690 Broadway
   The Landing and Promenade Park
       Pick-up and Drop-off Location: 202 W Superior Street
   Fort Wayne Museum of Art and Allen County Courthouse
        Pick-up and Drop-off Location: 311 E Main Street
   Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
       Pick-up and Drop-off Location: 1100 S. Calhoun Street
   Fort Wayne Zoo
       Pick-up and Drop-off Location: 3411 Sherman Boulevard

Life's Smore Fun at PFW
Location: Student Housing Waterfield Campus
Time: 8–10 p.m.
End the day with treats, conversation, and community. Gather with fellow residents, relax, and make lasting memories before classes begin.

Find Your Classes
Location: Bronze Mastodon Statue
Time: 1–4 p.m.
Take the guesswork out of your first day by locating classrooms and key campus buildings.

Last-minute Grocery Runs
Pickup Locations: Student Housing (Trace and Waterfield)
Time: 1–4 p.m.
Pick up anything you still need before classes begin.

Women's Soccer Vs. Southern Indiana
Location: Hefner Field 1
Time: 1–3 p.m.
Cheer on the ‘Dons as they take on Southern Indiana at the pitch.  

Sunday Supper
Location: International Ballroom
Time: 6–8:00 p.m.
Share a meal with fellow students as Mastodon Stampede comes to a close. Reflect on the weekend, strengthen new friendships, and get ready for your first day at PFW.