Welcome Pirates!
Join us for Welcome Week 2023 and get to know the friendly faces and welcoming spaces
of MJC.
Welcome Week starts today! Aug. 28-31st
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 2023.
The first week of Fall is an exciting time for ALL students at MJC! Offices, departments and 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!
Aug. 28th: Vibing with Campus Life
11am - 1pm | East Campus Quad
Come and vibe with the Office of Campus Life & Student Learning! Making the most out
of the college experience! Join the fun on the East Campus Quad with campus clubs
and student leader organizations as we welcome new and returning MJC students. Food,
Games, Music, and Campus Maps available for students!
Aug. 29th: The President's Circle. Be there or be Square!
3pm-4pm | East Campus, Library & Learning Center
Join ASMJC, as we meet, greet, and have lunch with our MJC Executive Leadership Team.
Meet MJC's Interim President, and our three Vice Presidents, Dr. Andrea Wilson, Dr.
Brian Sanders, and Dr. Sarah Schrader.
Aug. 30th: FLOW Kickoff!
10am - 2pm | East and West Campus
Join the crowd and receive the first Free Lunch On Wednesday (FLOW)! Serving more
than 500 meals. Every Wednesday, students with the Student Activities Sticker, are
eligible to receive a meal on ASMJC.
August 30th: WestFest Music Festival
4pm-8pm | West Campus Plaza
Open to MJC students, high school students, junior high school students, parents and
the community.
- Transfer Day: An opportunity for MJC transfer students to visit with 4-year college and university representatives.
College Night: Explore your educational options and visit with over 50 reps from the UC and CSU college systems.
Aug. 31st: Welcome Day
9am-2pm | East Campus
All MJC students welcome! Food trucks, vendor and resource fair.
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August 31st
Welcome Day Schedule of Events
8 am: Registration Opens
Information Booth, East Campus Quad
- Sign in for your MJC Student Swag Bag
- Grab a Ticket for Lunch
9 am: Student Welcome Rally
Center of East Campus Quad
Rally will conclude by 9:20am.
- Meet MJC leadership & ASMJC Student officers.
- Get involved in campus activities & opportunities.
Resource Fair
East Campus Quad
Resource fair will close at 2:00 pm
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.
10 am - 12:30 pm: Campus Tours
Information Booth, East Campus Quad
Tours run every 30 minutes. Last tour leaves at 12:30pm
11:30 am - 2 pm: Lunch for all students!
East Campus Quad
- Food Trucks, Food Booths & Dessert Vendors. Free to all current MJC students.
- Lunch & refreshments of your choice. Free to all MJC students.
- Live Radio Broadcasts
- La Favorita Radio 95.9
- KHOP Radio 95.1