Wildcat Welcome Week
Monday, Aug. 31 – Friday, Sept. 4, 2026
Join the WilmU community for a weeklong celebration filled with exciting activities and special events held at various WilmU locations and online. Meet new friends, connect with clubs and athletic teams, and dive into the Wildcat spirit at WilmU’s Wildcat Welcome Week!
Welcome Stations
Stop by welcome stations throughout the week to grab a snack and giveaway bag.
New Castle Campus
- Doberstein Admissions Center, Lobby: Mon. - Thurs., 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Peoples Library Building, Second Floor Lobby: Mon. - Thurs., 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Pratt Student Center: Mon. - Thurs. 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Dover Campus
- Building A: Mon. - Fri., All Day
Dover Air Force Base
- Mon. - Fri., 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Brandywine Campus
- Varsalona Hall: Mon. - Fri., All Day
Social Media Contest
Let’s fill our feed with positivity and Wildcat Pride.
Wilmington University Student Life on Facebook
- Mon, All Day
Snack Giveaway
Need a quick pick-me-up before your evening class? Stop by our Snack Giveaway in the DAC Lobby to grab a snack, fuel up, and kick off the semester with a little extra energy.
- Mon - Thu 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.