This week TU’s campus will buzz with new energy as students move in for the fall semester. Here are some of the events and activities you won’t want to miss, including an outdoor DJ glow party, a food truck rally and a carnival-like TU Takeover. Get out on campus, meet some new people and experience the joy and community of being a Tiger.

Tues., Aug. 18

Tiger Tuesday

All day, campuswide

Join the TU tradition of wearing black and gold every Tuesday to show off your Tiger pride. Take part by breaking out your TU gear or donning our school colors. Extra points (and a chance to be featured) if you post on social using #TigerTUesday.

More Tuesday events:

Wed., Aug. 19

Campus Move-In

9 a.m. to 4 p.m., campuswide

Resident students are welcomed to campus during TU's official Move-In, Wed., Aug. 19, through Sat., Aug. 21. Along with the nervous excitement and roommate introductions comes a host of Welcome to TU events, including movie nights, speed friending and a maker’s space where you can get crafty alongside other members of the Class of 2030. Download the TU Event Guides app to see the full Welcome to TU schedule.

More Wednesday events:  

  • REChella, noon to 9 p.m., Campus Rec
  • Movie night, 8:30 p.m., Union room 324
  • Maker’s space, 8:30–10 p.m., Union room 322
  • Speed friending, 8:30–10:30 p.m., Paws

Thurs., Aug. 20

Speed Friending

8:30–10:30 p.m., Paws

Move-In Weekend is about meeting new people and exploring new environments. Speed friending gives you an opportunity to do both. Attendees will be guided through a series of quick conversations with fellow members of the Class of 2030. Spend a few minutes chatting with a range of people, find those you click with, and come away with new connections for your time at TU.

More Thursday events:  

  • REChella, noon to 9 p.m., Campus Rec
  • Green campus tour, 2:30–4 p.m., meet at Tiger Plaza
  • Trap karaoke, 8:30–10 p.m., Union ballrooms
  • Movie night, 8:30–10 p.m., Union room 324
  • Maker’s space, 8:30–10 p.m., Union room 322

Fri., Aug. 21

TU Takeover

5:30–11:30 p.m., campuswide

Students can kick off their first weekend at TU with food, games and entertainment across campus. Take a magic carpet ride, enjoy live music, race vertical bicycles, play laser tag or kick back with carnival games, board games, trivia and a mobile video gaming truck. Food from Ledo’s Pizza, SweetGreen, Pure Raw Juice and more will fuel the fun all evening long. Download the TU Event Guides app for the full lineup.

More Friday events:  

  • Convocation and class photo, 9:30 a.m., SECU Arena
  • $6 Friday Lunch, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., campus dining halls
  • REChella, 1:30–9 p.m., Campus Rec
  • Commuter and off-campus student dinner, 5 p.m., meet at Union ballrooms
  • Puppies and popcorn, 6–8 p.m., Health and Counseling Center lawn

Sat., Aug. 22

DJ Glow Party

9–11 p.m., Tiger Plaza

Celebrate the last Saturday of summer break with an outdoor dance party on Tiger Plaza, between the University Union and Burdick. Attendees will get free glow gear while supplies last and vibe to music from a live DJ. Food trucks will be on hand on Towsontown Field to fuel the party.

More Saturday events: 

  • Find my class & drop-in advising, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Freedom Square
  • Freshman Frenzy, 6:30 p.m., Tiger Plaza
  • Student Org Fest, 7:30–9 p.m., University Union 2nd and 3rd floors
  • Food trucks, 6–10 p.m., Towsontown Field

Sun., Aug. 23

Set it Off

4–6 p.m., Tiger Plaza and Towsontown Field

Start to build community before the semester starts as you enjoy food, music and games in the laid-back atmosphere of Set It Of. A sampling of multicultural and Greek organizations will be on hand sharing opportunities to get involved on campus, and students can compete for prizes.

More Sunday events: 

  • Find my class & drop-in advising, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Freedom Square

What to do at TU this week is a snapshot of campus events based on information published in the TU events calendar. Visit the event links for the latest details and updates. To submit your event for inclusion in What to do at TU, post it in the events calendar at least two weeks before the event date.