Wildcat Days

Wildcat Days
students at move in weekend

Get Ready


Join us for Wildcat Days 2024

Friday, August 23 - Sunday, August 25

Wildcat Days is a dynamic and fun program for our incoming students that takes place the weekend before fall classes begin on Monday, August 26. There are a variety of mandatory and social activities and meetings throughout the weekend to help students settle into campus and get ready for the year.?

What to expect on Wildcat Days:
  • Meet academic partners
  • Explore campus
  • Connect with peers
  • Learn how to get involved??
Gnarlz the UNH Athletics mascot at student event
Wildcat Days Schedule

Below is the full Wildcat Days schedule for 2024. All mandatory events are noted with an *

Thursday, August 22 & Friday, August 23
Move-in*?
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Please visit the Housing Portal to view your specific date and timeslot.?
Settle into your residence hall with the help of our Resident Assistants (RAs) and the Wildcat Welcome Crew.

Floor Meetings*
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Residence Halls?
These meetings are your first opportunity to get to know the people you will be living with and learn about what it means to be a part of a residential community. Your RA will communicate the exact time for your floor’s meeting.


Friday, August 23
HoCo BBQ
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Holloway Commons

MUBfest?
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM?

Memorial Union Building?
MUBFest is a tradition for all first year students at UNH! Do you like free food? What about a chance to win awesome prizes like a JBL speaker? This event is a way for you to connect with other wildcats and learn about the events you may see in the MUB throughout the year. There will be escape rooms, trivia, wildlife encounters, a Zen Zone and more. Plus refresh that wardrobe or find some new res hall decor at Trash 2 Treasure!?


Saturday, August 24
Campus Welcome from Associate Deans*
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM ?

Whittemore Center ?

Wildcats & Wellbeing*?
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM ?

Whittemore Center ?
Starting college comes with building new habits and exploring new things about yourself and your new home. Hear from Health & Wellness, Psychological and Counseling Services (PACS), and the Civil Rights and Equity Office about how to prioritize your well-being, make healthy decision during your time at UNH, and how to access support when you want it.?

CHHS Welcome ?
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ?

HRC First Floor ?
CHHS students will come together to take their CHHS Class of 2028 group picture, get to know their academic advisors and peer mentors, and learn more about fall class schedules.??
*Mandatory for all CHHS students.

PAUL Welcome ?
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ?

Various Locations
Details coming soon?
*Mandatory for all PAUL students?

COLSA Drop-in Advising? ?
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM? ?

Rudman G04 ?

CEPS Welcome ?
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ?

Johnson Theater ?
CEPS Students will come together for? Welcome from the CEPS Dean, advising staff and current students, and class of 2028 group photo.??
*Mandatory for all CEPS students?

Class Photo & Cat Pack Kickoff*
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM ?

Memorial Field & Whittemore Center
Head to Memorial Field for the beloved tradition of taking a class photo that will be displayed in the MUB!?
After, you will be joined by members of UNH’s administration, senate, and members of the Cat Pack Captains to help you kickoff your college experience!???

Resource Fair*??
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ?

Thompson Hall Lawn ?
Stop by during dinner to learn about resources available to you here at UNH. Enter in a chance to win prizes by visiting as many tables as you can!???

Wildcat Bash ?
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM ?

Great Lawn? ?
Join your fellow Wildcats at the Great Lawn for a fun night of carnival-esque games like skee ball, axe throwing, obstacles courses, life size foosball and more!? ?


Sunday, August 25
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Morning Trail Run in College Woods ?
8:00 AM ?

Meet at Wildcat Statue ?
Join Campus Rec for a run through and explore College Woods. 3 or 5 mile options available. Meet at the Wildcat statue at 8am?

Morning Yoga ?
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ?

Scott Hall Lawn?
Join Campus Recreation for an outdoor yoga session.?Bring your own mat if you have it! Mats available first come, first serve.? ?

Mindfulness & Meditation ?
10:00 AM- 10:50 AM ?

Thrive Kitchen- Second Floor Hamel Rec Center?
Mindfulness and meditation are skills you can learn to cope with stress, get a better night's rest, succeed academically, and achieve overall health and wellness. Come learn and practice some mindfulness and mediation skills.?

Sleep Well, Be Well ?
11:00 AM- 11:50 AM ?

Thrive Kitchen-?Second Floor Hamel Rec Center
Sleep Well, Be Well - Sleep helps your body and mind rest, repair, and restore the energy you need to do well in class and life and to cope with stress. Come learn and practice some skills to help you get the sleep you need.?

Find Your Classes Tours ?
11:00 AM ?

Meet Outside Hood House?
Bring your course schedule and meet outside of Hood House on campus. Orientation Leaders will help you find your classes for the upcoming semester!?

Calendaring with CFAR ?
11:00 AM- 12:00 PM ?

Memorial Union Building 332 & 334 ?
Join CFAR to create a personalized calendar based on your class line-up. Calendars, markers, post its and other calendar making tools will be provided. Bring your phone or laptop to the session so you can easily access your course list!”?

Fraternity and Sorority Life Info Sessions??
11:00 AM -12:00 PM? or? 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Memorial Union Building Theatre 2?
Interested in learning about joining a fraternity or sorority? Join us for an info session to learn more about our 2,000 person community! Here you will be able to ask questions regarding the recruitment and intake process, as well as register for recruitment. *There will be two sessions offered, choose the time that works best for you!?

Beauregard Center Open House ?
12:00 PM- 2:00 PM ?

Memorial Union Building Room 120
The Aulbani J. Beauregard Center for Equity, Justice, and Freedom is pleased to welcome students to our open house! Come learn more about the community events, educational programs, and leadership opportunities that we provide each semester and hang out with fellow students!?

UNH Entrepreneurship Center Open House ?
1:00 PM- 3:00 PM ?

ECenter (21 Madbury Rd #101, Durham, NH 03824)?
Come meet student ambassadors (EBassadors) at the ECenter and experience the home for ideas, innovation, and entrepreneurship at UNH! We will have free nitro cold brew available, Ben & Jerry's mini-cups along with tours of the ECenter, the Makerspace, and learn about the events we have planned for this fall.?

PAUL Fire Programming ?
1:00 PM- 3:00 PM ?

Check your email for your location
*Mandatory for PAUL students

Target Trip ?
1:00 PM- 2:30 Pm? or? 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

10 Academic Way?
Need any last minute items for your residence hall room or for classes starting up? Sign up to take a shuttle for a trip to target. Seats are limited! Sign ups go live on 8/23.

UNH Library Orientation ?

1:00 PM- 2:00 PM? or? 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Dimond Library 421?
Learn how the UNH Library can help you succeed! This hour-long session with User Engagement & Student Success Librarian, Liz Fowler, begins with an overview of library resources through the library website and ends with a tour of Dimond Library. You'll get an introduction of how to: find books in the library catalog make an appointment with a librarian get help through Ask a Librarian reserve a study room and more!?

Golf Putting & Chipping Contest ?
2:00 PM- 4:00 PM ?

Scott Hall Lawn?
Join the Student Alumni Association for a putting and chipping contest to win some cool prizes! There will also be lawn games, snacks, and SAA members excited to chat with you about your upcoming semester?

Ice Cream Social ?
2:00 PM- 4:00 PM ?

Thrive Kitchen-?Second Floor Hamel Rec Center
Join Wildcats for Recovery for a free ice cream social. All are welcome!?

Intramural 101 & Sign Ups ?
2:00 PM- 5:00 PM ?

Hamel Recreation Center?
Interested in Intramural Sports? Need a team? Come discover Intramural Sports offerings and how to register. Drop into the HRC between 2-5pm to learn more?

Outdoor Adventure and the Bouldering Wall ?
2:00 PM- 5:00 PM ?

Hamel Recreation Center?
Explore the Granite State with Outdoor Adventures! Equipment, skills, and transportation to help you enjoy the mountains and ocean. Visit Campus Recreation's Bouldering Wall 2-5pm for more info on classes, competitions, and trips?

HRC Tours ?
2:00 PM- 5:00 PM ?

Hamel Recreation Center?
Check out the Hamel Recreation Center. There's so much to discover with five fitness spaces, seven multipurpose courts, three fitness studios, and an outdoor gear equipment room. Guided tours between 2-5pm.?

Women's Soccer vs UConn ?
2:00 PM?

Wildcat Stadium ?

Find Your Classes Tours ?
3:30 PM?

Meet Outside Hood House?
Bring your course schedule and meet outside of Hood House on campus. Orientation Leaders will help you find your classes for the upcoming semester!?

Honors Welcome S'mores ?
6:00 PM- 7:00 PM ?

Outside of Fairchild Hall ?

Men's Soccer vs Western Michigan ?
6:00 PM ?

Wildcat Stadium ?

Bingo ?
8:00 PM ?

Granite State Room?
Wrap up your first weekend at UNH at BINGO, a UNH fan favorite. Prizes included!?


Additional Events
Find Your Fit
Monday, August 26- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Memorial Field
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University Day (Uday)
Thursday, September 5- 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Thompson Hall Lawn
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