Welcome Back to SDSU

Students can rest assured knowing that there will be no shortage of free, fun campus events during the first few weeks of fall semester.

With support from the Division of Student Affairs, Associated Students and the departments of Residential Education and Student Life and Leadership, Welcome Week offers dozens of fun events as students begin their Aztec Experience.

Events during Welcome Week kick off on Friday, Aug. 26 with the Aztec tradition, Templo Del Sol, beginning at 9 p.m. outside Hepner Hall, followed by New Student and Family Convocation on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. and the Aztec Football Swarm from 5 to 7 p.m. that same evening.

Additional Welcome Week events include the One SDSU Community Cultural and Diversity Showcase on Monday, Aug. 29, in Montezuma Hall, followed by the Aztec Bash @ State BBQ lunch along North Library Walkway on Tuesday, Aug. 30, with Vice President of Student Affairs Eric Rivera.

The fun continues with Aztec Nights, offering students a vibrant campus nightlife of free social opportunities, including open-air film screenings, a campus carnival, a charity dance marathon, comedy acts, a lights out concert, and more. Students with a valid Red ID can bring one guest to all Aztec Nights events.

Templo del Sol
Friday, Aug. 26
Hepner Hall, 9 p.m. – midnight

Learn the SDSU fight song and the traditions that make being an Aztec so great. Walk through the arches of Hepner Hall and celebrate your new status as an Aztec for Life on the ENS field with food, fun and games.

Red and Black Welcome Back Dance
Saturday, Aug. 27
Hepner Hall, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Don your best Aztec red and black attire as you enjoy music, free food, caricature drawings and henna tattoos.

Screen on the Green
Sunday, Aug. 28
Hepner Quad, 9 p.m. – midnight

Enjoy free snacks and watch Marvel’s action-packed film, "Captain America: Civil War."

Thursday's a Drag
Thursday, Sept. 1
Montezuma Hall in the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, 9 p.m. - midnight

Drag the night away with performances by students and professional drag queens with dancing between acts.

Campus Carnival
Friday, Sept. 2
Campanile Walkway, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Campanile Walkway transforms into a thrilling environment featuring a zipline, ferris wheel and more carnival rides and game booths hosted by SDSU student organizations.

Unionfest
Saturday, Sept. 3
Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Students are invited to enjoy a night of food and mini golf, participate in a game show and learn about what it takes to get involved in Associated Students and the Aztec Student Union Board.

Screen on the Green
Sunday, Sept. 4
Trolley Green, 9 p.m. - midnight

Curl up with a blanket and watch the story of a determined rabbit and a wily fox in the movie, “Zootopia."

Sex Signals Comedy
Thursday, Sept. 8
Theatre/Montezuma Hall in the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Join this important conversation about our culture, sex and the dynamics of healthy intimate relationships.

Aztec Dance Marathon: Throwback for the Kids
Friday, Sept. 9
Theatre/Montezuma Hall in the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Come hang out with the largest fundraising organization on campus as they dance to ‘90s tunes under the lights and make cards for Rady Children’s Hospital patients.

Treat Yourself
Saturday Sept. 10
Montezuma Hall in the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Students are invited to live well with free massages and sweet desserts in Montezuma Hall.

Comedy Night
Friday, Sept. 16
Montezuma Hall in the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Laugh out loud with fellow Aztecs while watching comedians perform live.

Barnyard Bash
Saturday, Sept. 17
Montezuma Hall in the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Break out that flannel shirt and learn how to line dance or challenge the infamous mechanical bull.

Hypnotist
Friday, Sept. 23
Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, 10 p.m. - midnight

This popular act provides a fast-paced night of comedy, music and audience antics.

Lights Out
Saturday, Sept. 24
ENS 700 Field, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Come out of the darkness and step into a foamalicious dance party featuring a LED light show that you need to see to believe. Don’t forget to wear neon!

For more information about Aztec Nights, visit the Aztec Nights website. You can also view a complete list of Welcome Week events.