Welcome Week

Speical Event fair setup in westgate circle

Aug. 22 - 31, 2024

Many more events and student life activities await you during the first week back to school. Stay updated on this year's events by following UIW Campus Engagement on Instagram and checking out our detailed Welcome Week events calendar.

Calendar of Events

Annual Pinning Ceremony

2019 alumni board president pinning lapel pin on incoming female student both looking at camera with smile in front of fine arts building

Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at 6 p.m.

Location: Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center

Commemorate the start of your college career at the University of the Incarnate Word by participating in this very special UIW tradition. The Annual Pinning Ceremony is a symbol of your promise to achieve personal and academic success. Your friends and family will serve as witnesses to this commitment. Receive the first-year university pin to symbolize your connection to the UIW community. This pin is also a symbol of the start of your collegiate journey as the pin carries the same university seal that your class ring will have upon commencement.

 

Flight of the Cardinals - Freshman Jersey

picture of two female students posing for selfie during Flight of th Cardinals walk through tailgate

Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at 4 p.m.

Location: Side of the Ann Barshop Natatorium

Celebrate the beginning of your college journey at the University of the Incarnate Word by taking part in this cherished UIW tradition. The Annual Pinning Ceremony symbolizes your commitment to achieving personal and academic success, witnessed by your friends and family. Receive your first-year university pin, representing your connection to the UIW community and the start of your collegiate path. This pin, bearing the same university seal as your future class ring, marks the commencement of your academic adventure.

At the first UIW home football game, the incoming class will be honorary UIW guests. Those who participate in this first home football game will take part in the pre-game ceremonies, including participation in the Flight of the Cardinals — a walk through Tailgate Alley with the Spirit Team, passing the Bronze Cardinal for luck, and across the football field!

All jerseys will have the incoming class graduating year on the back, and are available at $25 each. For more information, please call the Campus Life Office at (210) 829-6034.