Get Involved with Week of Welcome 2024
Week of Welcome is a program designed to help new and returning students connect with
others, learn about campus resources, and learn how to Live Wings Up! We hope to provide
a vibrant campus experience during the first few weeks of the semester, beginning
with University Housing move-in on Thursday, August 15.
There are many ways that departments and employees can support Week of Welcome. See below for details, and contact New Student & Family Programs at nsfp@tntech.edu with questions.
Tech Spirit Days - August 1-Aug. 26, 2024
Show your Tennessee Tech spirit during Tech Spirit Days! Tech Spirit Days showcase the special partnership between Cookeville, Tennessee's College Town, and Tech's campus. Special events include on-campus decorating contests for office/departments and residence halls, as well as promotions from our business partners in the Golden Eagle Perks Program. Wear your purple and gold and grab a new yard sign! Let's roll out the purple carpet to welcome back new and returning students and show them why it's great to Live Wings Up!
College Day
All colleges are encouraged to engage their students on Wednesday, August 21. The
goal is to help new and returning students learn about the college, academic departments,
gain familiarity with the spaces, and connect with others in their cohort.
Potential activities include:
- Open House hours with interactive features
- Meet & Greet sessions with Deans or Faculty members
- Scavenger hunt activities
- Demonstrations of unique spaces and equipment accessible for students
Check out the Open House toolkit for ideas to make your event fun and engaging for all students.
Student Services Fair
University Departments are encouraged to participate in the Student Services Fair (Tuesday, August 27, 11am-1pm). Any departments hoping to make students aware of resources or encourage them to sign up for programs and services are encouraged to attend. Tables will be provided.
REGISTER YOUR DEPARTMENT FOR Student Services Fair
Event Submission
Many University Departments plan events and activities during Week of Welcome to engage students and promote their programs and resources. Submitting the form below will help us inform students of all of the opportunities available to them and help us learn more about the efforts occurring throughout campus. Some events and activities will be promoted via the Week of Welcome website, and many will be featured in other communication strategies as well.
A list of currently scheduled activities/events can be found here. Please see a few time blocks below that might be ideal for departmental events and activities:
- Monday, August 19, 10:00am-2:00pm
- Friday, August 23, Anytime
Please submit this form for each event or activity that you have planned for August 10-August 20 that is designed to help new and returning students have a successful transition into the academic year.
Submit your Week of Welcome Activities
Meet Our Newest Golden Eagles
Whether joining the Tech community this fall or returning from a summer away, students
at Week of Welcome events are excited to join a community of peers, teachers, advisors,
and mentors. We’ve heard feedback from students that they would like the chance to
see and meet Tech employees as well as other students. Faculty and staff members are
encouraged to attend the following Week of Welcome events:
- Live on the Plaza – Monday, August 19, 6-9pm, Centennial Plaza – Welcome students at this event featuring live music, free food, and activities.
- Mix & Mingle – Wednesday, August 21, 4:00pm, Lab Sciences Commons Lawn – Student Organization Advisors may want to support their members as the club recruits new members and connects with other organizations, but all employees will enjoy seeing the number and diversity of student organizations available at Tech.
- Wings Up Day – Friday, August 23, 10am-1pm, Main Quad – Join students in celebrating Tennessee Tech history, traditions, and athletics programs. Plus – Food Trucks!
Volunteer to Help
Faculty and Staff volunteers are needed to help students get the most out of Week of Welcome events. Volunteers may help with setup and breakdown, event check-in, giveaways and other items, and more. Visit the Week of Welcome Volunteer Sign-Up to review the many options to support Week of Welcome.
Specific volunteer shifts will be available soon. Complete the Week of Welcome Volunteer Interest Form to ensure that you receive the detailed sign-up when available.
WEEK OF WELCOME VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP
Marketing Your Event
To make it simple to advertise your event to the campus community, we've created downloadable templates you can use for campus digital signage, social media, and printed posters. These templates are pre-branded with the Week of Welcome logo and link to the main Week of Welcome website – all you need to do is pop your event information (and some photos) into the template and share/post!
Note: 2024 marketing material is currently being developed so please check back or look for communications from New Student & Family Programs when these are made available.
- Facebook Post Template (Download PPTX, PNG)
- Instagram Post Template (Download PPTX, PNG)
- Instagram Story Template (Download PPTX, PNG)
- Digital Signage Horizontal Template (Download PPTX, PNG)
- Digital Signage Vertical Template (Download PPTX, PNG)
- Poster 8.5 x 11 Template (Download PPTX, PNG)
- Poster 11 x 17 Template (Download PPTX, PNG)
- Poster 18 x 24 Template (Download PPTX, PNG)
How to use the templates
Download the template that you would like to use (make sure to check sizing and usage). There are different file types that can be used in Canva (and similar programs) and PowerPoint (if you don't have Canva).
- » Use in Canva (and similar programs)
- In Canva, start a design. If creating a social media post, select the appropriate design (Instagram Post, Instagram Story, Facebook Post, etc.). If creating digital signage or a poster, you will need to create a design using custom dimensions. Digital signage sizing requirements can be found here.
- Download the image file of the template you are wanting to use (digital signage, poster, social media)
- Upload the downloaded file into your Canva account, and pull the uploaded image into your design
- Add your text/content and any images on top of the template
- Download/save your file, submit to Pub Review, and share accordingly!
- » Use in PowerPoint
- Download the PowerPoint file of the template you are wanting to use (digital signage, poster, social media)
- Open the PowerPoint file
- Add your text/content and any images on top of the template
- Download/save your file, submit to Pub Review, and share accordingly!
Expectations
- When using these templates, please note that the Week of Welcome logo and other pre-populated text/information should not be altered. This information helps with consistency in branding your event as part of Week of Welcome.
- Once you are finished designing your materials, you will need to submit the final file to Pub Review with Tech's Office of Communications & Marketing.
- For digital signage, make sure to submit your content for Digital Signage across campus.
