International Welcome Week

Spring 2026

Tuesday, January 6–Saturday, January 10

Note: All activities are optional except International Orientation on January 9. Activities are open to only new international undergraduate students.

Most of the events during International Welcome Week are hosted by the International Welcome Team and are for new international students.

Time	Activities
Tuesday, January 6
5:30 p.m.	Dinner at a Dining Center Join International Welcome Team members for dinner at Harper Dining Center. Open to students living in University Housing and off-campus residents (free). Meet inside the main entrance of Harper.
Wednesday, January 7
12 p.m.	Lunch at the Dining Centers Join International Welcome Team members for lunch at Willa Cather or Harper Dining Center. Welcome Team members will be at both. Open to students living in University Housing and off-campus residents (free). Meet inside the main entrance of Willa Cather or Harper.
5:30 p.m.	Dinner at the Dining Centers Join International Welcome Team members for dinner at Willa Cather or Harper Dining Center. Welcome Team members will be at both. Open to students living in University Housing and off-campus residents (free). Meet inside the main entrance of Willa Cather or Harper.
Thursday, January 8
10:30 a.m.	Campus Walking Tour Take a visit around campus to get familiar with its layout and buildings. Meet inside the Nebraska Union near the Starbucks Coffee shop.
12 p.m.	Lunch at the Dining Centers Join International Welcome Team members for lunch at Willa Cather or Harper Dining Center. Welcome Team members will be at both. Open to students living in University Housing and off-campus residents (free). Meet inside the main entrance of Willa Cather or Harper.
2:30 p.m.	Nebraska State Capitol Tour Walk to the State Capitol building for a free tour that showcases the unique architecture of the home of Nebraska’s government. Meet inside the Nebraska Union near the Starbucks Coffee shop.
5:30 p.m.	Dinner at the Dining Centers Join International Welcome Team members for dinner at Willa Cather or Harper Dining Center. Welcome Team members will be at both. Open to students living in University Housing and off-campus residents (free). Meet inside the main entrance of Willa Cather or Harper.
Friday, January 9
9 a.m.–3 p.m.	Required International Orientation Required Orientation for all incoming international undergraduate students. Lunch will be part of orientation. Arrive at 9 a.m. to the Nebraska Union.
4 p.m.	Target Shuttle Get a free ride to the Target store to purchase essential items such as bedding, food, cosmetics, clothing, personal care items, electronics and more. Meet inside the Nebraska Union near the Starbucks Coffee shop.
7 p.m.	International Welcome Dinner Join the International Welcome Team and the ISSO in the Louise Pound Hall atrium for a night of fun. Dinner provided. Open to new international students only.
Saturday, January 10
10:30 a.m.	Campus Walking Tour Take a visit around campus to get familiar with its layout and buildings. Meet inside the Nebraska Union near the Starbucks Coffee shop.
12 p.m.	Lunch at the Dining Centers Join International Welcome Team members for lunch at Willa Cather or Harper Dining Center. Welcome Team members will be at both. Open to students living in University Housing and off-campus residents (free). Meet inside the main entrance of Willa Cather or Harper.
3:15 p.m.	How to Use the Bus to Gateway Shopping Mall Learn how to use the Lincoln public bus system with members of the Welcome Team. Gateway Mall is a shopping center with clothing and athletic equipment stores, restaurants and a large gaming arcade. Meet at the R street bus stop outside the Nebraska Union.
5:30 p.m.	Dinner at the Dining Centers Join International Welcome Team members for dinner at Willa Cather or Harper Dining Center. Welcome Team members will be at both. Open to students living in University Housing and off-campus residents (free). Meet inside the main entrance of Willa Cather or Harper.