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We want your Fairmont State University experience to start off right. That's why your life as a Falcon will begin with Welcome Week.
To ensure the safety of our students, faculty and staff, the University (all campuses) will be closed on Tuesday, December 2.
The Falcon Center, including the cafeteria and campus recreation, will operate under regular business hours. The Ruth Ann Musick Library will be closed.
Some personnel necessary to the operation of the University, including those who work in the Physical Plant, Dining Services, the Falcon Center and Public Safety, are considered essential employees and are expected to report to work.
Students are advised to check Blackboard and campus e-mail for messages and/or assignments from faculty regarding their classes. Additional weather updates will be communicated through our emergency alert system, social media, and the University website.
For updates on athletic events, visit fightingfalcons.com. Today’s Athletic Affairs Committee will meet virtually at 1 p.m.
We want your Fairmont State University experience to start off right. That's why your life as a Falcon will begin with Welcome Week.
Welcome Week is the first major program you will experience at Fairmont State. It's designed for all new students living on and off-campus or transferring to Fairmont State University, and it includes a variety of events to help you become acclimated to campus, succeed academically, and meet your fellow students. You will have the opportunity to participate in fun and memorable activities* including Convocation, tours of the city, a dance club, and more!
There will be some required components of the program to ensure you get the information you need to have successful start to your college journey!
Coming to college is a big lifestyle change for most students, and you will need some time and help to adjust. Students who attend Welcome Week are more confident when they start classes because they have had time to meet friends, know the expectations regarding academics, toured the campus, and have access to the college resources needed to feel settled.
Most of all, though, Welcome Week is fun (you'll have plenty of time for work later). Take Welcome Week as a chance to meet people and taste all the unforgettable experiences you'll have during your time at Fairmont State.
We can't wait to see you there!
*See the Student Life Calendar to view all events that are curretly listed for the upcoming academic year!
| Location | August 14 | August 15 | August 16 | August 17 |
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| Chick-fil-A | 11am-6pm | 11am-8pm | 11am-6pm | CLOSED |
| Starbucks | 8am-4pm | 8am-6pm | 8am-4pm | 8am-4pm |
| Nickel on Main | 6am-12am | 6 am-12 am | 6am-12am | 6am-12am |
3rd Floor Front Desk
Phone: 304-367-4141
Email: studentaffairsvp@fairmontstate.edu
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8am - 4pm
1201 Locust Avenue
Turley Center
Fairmont, WV 26554