Join us for Welcome Week 2025, August 25th-28th. Get to know the friendly faces and welcoming spaces of MJC!
Welcome to a new academic year at the Modesto Junior College! Whether you're new to campus or gearing up for graduation, we hope you'll join us for fun and free student activities during Welcome Week 2025.
The first week of Fall is an exciting time for ALL students at MJC! Offices, departments and academic schools across campus kick-off the new academic year with events and activities that provide students the opportunity to get involved and find new ways to make the most of your college experience. Welcome to the Pirate family!
9am-1pm | East Campus Quad
(Students are the STARS!)
Start your semester with a high-energy kickoff you won’t want to miss! Enjoy an exciting car and bike show, live music, fun games, a club talent show, dance performances, and a vibrant Club Fair where you can meet and connect with student clubs and organizations.
Stop by the MJC Campus Life table to grab free swag and learn how to get involved this semester! Come for the vibes, stay for the connections!
9:30am-12pm | East Campus Quad
The MJC Transfer Center hosts an opportunity for students planning to transfer to visit with 4-year college
and university representatives.
West Campus Plaza | Wednesday, August 27 | 4pm - 8pm
Open to MJC students, high school students, junior high school students, parents and
the community.
Check in for free swag and food truck tix!
Meet us in the West Campus Plaza near Glacier Hall. Explore your educational options and visit with over 50 reps from the UC and CSU college systems.
Grab a bite with your Food Truck Ticket! (While supplies last)
Exchange your WestFest food truck ticket for a sweet or savory tasty bite at a variety
of local food truck vendors.
East Campus Quad | Thursday, August 28th | 9am - 2pm
All MJC students welcome!
Information Booth located on the small stage in the East Campus Quad
East Campus Quad | 9am - 2pm
Visit over 50 booths to gather info and freebies from campus programs, activities and community organizations. This is a great opportunity to learn about all the resources available to you as an MJC student.
Center of East Campus Quad
Rally will conclude by 10:00am.
Food Trucks and Booths in the East Campus Quad
West Campus | 9am - 4pm
Celebrate culture and creativity! Shop handcrafted items, learn from Indigenous artists,
and support local makers at this special weekend fair.
Want to be a part of these exciting events? We need your help! All new and current students are invited to get involved in campus life as a volunteer. You'll experience these exciting events as part of the MJC team. Click the link to fill out the interest forms and the MJC Volunteer Coordinator will share the details of how to get in on the fun.
Volunteer for Welcome Day: Aug. 28th Volunteer for WestFest: August 27th
