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Wildcat warm-up

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How can you be successful at college?

Join us at Wildcat Warm-up for a headstart on your college experience.

  • Meet current and prospective student at the Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat kickoff at the K-State Aumni Center.
  • Build ties with other new students while learning valuable college success strategies at the K-State Challenge Course.
  • Explore healthy relationships and dating tips with a nationally recognized speaker.
  • Show your Wildcat pride at a K-State pep rally.
  • Create a simple strategy for your academic success.
  • Connect with current K-State students who will guide you as you learn what it really means to be a K-Stater.

Sample schedule of events

(Click the 'highlighted' text to follow links corresponding to our events.)

Friday

“Welcome to the Big Show!”

“Once A Wildcat, Always a Wildcat Barbeque”

  • A dinner sponsored by the Alumni Association.  Get to know your fellow K-Stater’s and Counselors over classic American dining.

Union Program CouncilAfter Hours’ Activities

  • Gamble with K-State Celebrities, listen to live musical entertainment, win great prizes and eat some of K-State’s very own Call Hall ice cream!

Saturday

K-State Challenge Course

  • Balance on a log, swing your team to safety and work as a team to accomplish your goals.

Diversity Presentation

  • Get a feel for the diverse population on campus and learn new perspectives about each of our differences.

Honor System and Student Success Session

  • Watch a mock trial, hear about student experiences and educate yourself to be a successful student on campus. 

Dinner in Aggieville

  • Enjoy a bite at the oldest Pizza Hut in operation and get the ‘Vibe of the Ville’

Healthy Relationships Speaker

  • We all get stung by cupid’s arrow once in awhile; Kelly Welch will give you some pointers on how to communicate, respect and enjoy a healthy relationship.

Pep Rally

Fun-Lanthropy

  • Check out ways you can volunteer at K-State and participate in the fun! Dance, play dodge ball, jump around on giant inflatable’s and eat some of Manhattan’s tastiest at the Recreation Complex

Sunday

Pancake Feast

  • Chow down on hotcakes while perusing some of over 450 campus organizations and meet some of your professors before you even step foot in the
    classroom!

“Nothing But a Good Time”-Send off Session

  • "We have to say goodbye...but just until we see you again this fall!"
    Parents are welcome to join us in Forum Hall as we recap the weekend and
    them bid adieu until August!

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