Make sure to visit VikesConnect for lots of other student organization activities & events throughout the week!

Welcome back Vikings! Whether you are a returning or new student, we are so happy to have you on campus. The first week of the semester is Week of Welcome. All week long, there will be activities and events for you to enjoy. Below is a sampling of the week's events. The full calendar of events can be found on the WoW website. Have a great week and don't forget that Monday, September 4 is Labor Day, and the university will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Go Vikings!

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Week of Welcome Instagram Giveaway

All Week Long

Career Development & Exploration is hosting a giveaway to win an iPad air!

How to enter:⁠

STEP ONE: Follow @CSU_Careers on Instagram.⁠

STEP TWO: Visit their office in Rhodes Tower West 280 (RW 280) to submit your CSU ID and Instagram handle.⁠ The giveaway begins at 8 AM on Monday, August 28 and will end at 5 PM on Friday, September 1. Good luck, and have a great first week of classes!

Hosted by Career Development & Exploration

Information Tables

Monday, August 28 & Tuesday, August 29

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

SC Atrium & BH Lobby

If you're lost or need help, stop by the welcome tables for information, giveaways, and assistance as you navigate the university.

Hosted by Center for Campus Engagement

Coffee With A Cop

Tuesday, August 29

10:00 AM. to 11:30 AM

Student Center Innerlink

Stop by the CSU Police table on the Student Center Inner Link for a cup of coffee, and grab some information from the university's Police department. You can also give some pets to Rune, one of CSU's Therapy Dogs! 

Hosted by CSU Police Department

Bingo For Books

Tuesday, August 29

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

SC Atrium

Come try your luck at bingo to win gift cards to Viking Outfitters! There will be $1,000's of dollars worth of gift cards given away plus other prizes, an event you do not want to miss! Must bring your CSU Student Viking ID card to play. Only one bingo card per student will be allowed.

Hosted by Center for Campus Engagement & Viking Outfitters

Soul of Cleveland Tour

Wednesday, August 30

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Berkman Hall, Room 137

Students will need to register to attend this event and show up at the designated time (10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, or 3:00 PM) to acquire one of the ten seats on a van that will take them to various landmarks in Cleveland that are within a 20 minute radius from campus. The process to board a van starts with the registered student meeting in the Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center in Berkman Hall, Room 137, at the assigned time (10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, or 3:00 PM) for their confirmed tour.

The Soul of Cleveland Tour is sponsored by the Africana Studies Department in partnership with the Mareyjoyce Green Women's Center and the Center for International Student Services and Programs.

Women's Equality Day & Open House

Wednesday, August 30

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

The Mareyjoyce Green Women's Center BH 142

Come celebrate Women's Equality Day and learn more about the CSU Women's Center! Snacks will be provided.

Hosted by The Mareyjoyce Green Women’s Center

Cupcakes and Keychains

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Student Center Atrium

Hospitality Services and Viking Food Co. welcome you to join us in the Student Center Atrium for Cupcakes and DIY Personalized Keychains!

Hosted by Hospitality Services & Viking Food Co.

Students interested in joining a fraternity or sorority are strongly encouraged to attend the upcoming Greek Life events:

Greek Life 101 Sessions

Wednesday, August 30 | 2:00 PM - 3:30PM

Thursday, September 7 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Friday, September 8 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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RSVP https://forms.office.com/r/Jyc05UfLAy

This will be an informational session about Fraternity and Sorority life at Cleveland State University. There will also be an anti hazing training. These sessions are a requirement for any CSU student who would like to participate in any new member education and process for any of our Fraternity & Sorority Life organizations on campus. This is for undergraduate students only. If you have further questions, please email Fraternity and Sorority Life at fsl@csuohio.edu. 

Meet The Greeks

Tuesday, September 5

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

SC Atrium

Come to the tabling fair for all of our Fraternities and Sororities at CSU! A great opportunity to meet members, learn more about organizations, and get more information on how to join!

Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment

Tuesday, September 12 - Saturday, September 16

Student Center

Interested in joining a NPC sorority at CSU? Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment is the opportunity to meet all 3 sororities within the Panhellenic Association, learn more about their organizations, and figure out which sorority is the best match for you! The 3 participating sororities are Delta Zeta, Phi Mu, and Theta Phi Alpha. Registration is required. 

Registration: https://enroll.icsrecruiter.com/pan/csuohio#!/enroll/enrollment-disclaimer 

Brought to you by the Center for Campus Engagement

Welcome Back Pride Mixer

Wednesday, August 30

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

BH 211

Join LGBTQ+ Student Services for a welcome back event in their LGBTQ+ Center in Berkman Hall 211 from 2-4 PM! 

Hosted by LGBTQ+ Student Services

MagnusFest

Thursday, August 31

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Wolstein Center

MagnusFest is your official campus welcome party! It’s an exciting celebration with food, entertainment, your Viking classmates and friends, informational tables and fun!

Hosted by Center for Campus Engagement

Street Market at the Shipyard

Thursday, August 31

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The Food Truck Park

The food truck park is located in the area in front of the MU building. There will be yoga, food, student artists and more.

Hosted by the Division of Hospitality Services

The Club Steering Wheel Lock Pick-Up Table

Friday, September 1

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Foyer of Berkman Hall,

adjacent to the Parking and Transportation Office BH 115

Cleveland State University Police Department and Parking and Transportation Services — in partnership with Hospitality Services — are welcoming students who own Kia and Hyundai vehicles to pick up their free anti-theft device from the Parking and Transportation Services Office. Amid a rash of thefts taking advantage of the cars’ security vulnerabilities and a rise in violent crimes committed with the vehicles, CSU is pleased to provide this additional protection to our students.

• Qualified Kia and Hyundai owners must be enrolled in Fall 2023 courses and have a valid Viking Card ID. Proof of vehicle registration is required.
• One club available per student. While supplies last.

CSU PD graciously received 100 additional anti-theft devices — known as The Club — from Hyundai that lock the vehicles’ steering wheels, making theft more difficult.

Safety is our top priority here at CSU. #BeSafeCLEstate

Sponsored by CSU Police Department, Parking and Transportation Services &

Hospitality Services

Come out and cheer on YOUR CSU Vikings this week at home! For more information, visit https://csuvikings.com

Friday, September 1

Men's Soccer vs. Loyola

7:00 PM

Krenzler Field

Go Vikings!

Important Start of Fall Semester Dates

• Last Day to Drop with Full Refund (click to view refund schedule) Friday, September 01, 2023

• Last Day to Join a Course Waitlist Friday, September 01, 2023

• Last Day to Add (CampusNet Registration) Sunday, September 03, 2023

• Last Day to Drop Friday, September 08, 2023

• Course Withdrawal Period Begins - 'W' Grade Assigned Saturday, September 09, 2023

New Organization Registration Now Open!

Students wishing to register a new organization for recognition for fall 2023 can now register! Recognized student organizations must have the following:

1. Four officers (President, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer)
2. Full-time faculty or staff advisor
3. Constitution

All student officer must be in good academic standing and registered for at least 6 credit hours in a degree-seeking program.

Click Here To Register

Contact the Center for Campus Engagement at studentorgs@csuohio.edu with questions.

The Diversity Institute is thrilled to continue to offer trainings for students, staff, and faculty at CSU. The 4-part series will be during Sept/Oct and again during Oct/Nov. There is also a new Disability & Ableism workshop which will be facilitated once this semester. 

1. Leveraging Difference – 9/13 & 10/19
2. Privilege, Power, and Society – 9/20 & 10/26
3. Bias in Action – 9/27 & 11/2
4. Allyship and Solidarity Across Identities – 10/4 & 11/9 

*NEW* Disability & Ableism - Part 1: 10/10; Part 2: 10/12 (must attend part 1 before part 2)                                    

For workshop descriptions and registration, please find “CSU Faculty, Staff, and Student Workshops” here: https://cepa.csuohio.edu/di/di-professional-development.