Students Return for Welcome Week and 2020-21 Year

Arkansas State University students will continue moving in to campus housing this weekend in the midst of safety and precautionary adjustments made necessary by the pandemic. Residence Life will be open all day Saturday, Aug. 22. Several offices will be open from 9 a.m. until noon, including Registrar, Treasurer, Financial Aid, Parking Services, Wilson Advising Center and Campus Card Center.

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JONESBORO – Arkansas State University students will continue moving in to campus housing this weekend in the midst of safety and precautionary adjustments made necessary by the pandemic.

Because of COVID-19 restrictions, physical distancing and face coverings are required during move-in and at all in-person events. Also, community volunteers will not be able to assist with the move-in this year.

Residence Life will be open all day Saturday, Aug. 22. Several offices will be open from 9 a.m. until noon, including Registrar, Treasurer, Financial Aid, Parking Services, Wilson Advising Center and Campus Card Center.

Student service offices also will be open Monday-Friday during their normal operating hours of 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., for the convenience of students and their families who need to meet with staff.

A change this year replaces the previous First-Year Convocation with college open houses. First-year students will participate in virtual format open houses Monday from 10-11 a.m. as the academic community welcomes the newest class of learners.

Fall semester classes will start Tuesday, Aug. 25.

Welcome Week also includes several Student Activities Board-sponsored events, including:

-- Saturday, 7-8 p.m., Virtual Playlist Bingo. A-State's SAB social media accounts will share the links to play, and cash prizes will be awarded.

-- Sunday, 6-8 p.m., "Painting w/ Pinot's Palette" gives students a fun opportunity to paint their own Red Wolf canvas. Grab and go snacks are available, and DJ King Vick will provide music.

-- Monday, 2-4 p.m.: Scavenger hunt, SGA class gift, and "I Count" t-shirt pickup. Prizes will be awarded to the first ones who complete the scavenger hunt. More details will be posted on the SAB and SGA social media accounts.

-- Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Multicultural Center will welcome incoming and returning students.

-- Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., students will enjoy lawn games, socially distanced, and popsicles while meeting other students.

-- Tuesday, 7:47 p.m., SAB & 747 will present the classic movie, "Space Jam," in drive-in style at the Tomlinson Stadium parking lot. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

-- Thursday, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Magician Peter Boie will present his entertaining and amazing show virtually. Details on how to access the show will be on the SAB social media accounts.

-- Friday, 6:30-8 p.m., Trivia on the Lawn will feature several opening rounds; participating students will be eligible to win a "Stock Your Crib" prize, ranging from Amazon FireSticks to a new Roku TV. Snacks and drinks will be provided, and participants must have a valid A-State ID.

More information on these and other events during A-State's Welcome Week are available on the university calendar of events, AState.edu/calendar/.

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