Welcome Pirates!
Join us for Welcome Week 2024, August 26th-29th. 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 2024.
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!
August 26th - 29th
Welcome Week Activities
Aug. 28th: FLOW Kickoff!
10am - 2pm | East and West Campus
Join the crowd and receive the first Free Lunch On Wednesday (FLOW)! Every Wednesday,
students with the Student Activities Sticker, are eligible to receive a meal on ASMJC.
August 28th: Transfer Day
9am-2pm | East Campus
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- An opportunity for MJC transfer students to visit with 4-year college and university representatives.
August 28th: WestFest Music Festival & College Night
4pm-8pm | West Campus Plaza
Open to MJC students, high school students, junior high school students, parents and
the community.
- Check in for free swag and food truck tix!, 4:00pm
- Starting at 4pm at the check in table in the West Campus Plaza. Collect your MJC swag and food truck tix with proof of registration. (Giveaway supplies are limited and will be given out on a first come, first served basis.)
- Take a Campus Tour, 4:30pm
- Starting every hour 45 min beginning at 4:30 pm.
- Check in at the Elk statue outside the Science & Community Center 5 minutes before
your tour start time. (Tour Start times 4:30, 5:15, 6:00, 6:45, 7:30pm)
- TOUR 1: MJC School of Agriculture (Driving Tour)
- TOUR 2: MJC School of Industry & Trades
- TOUR 3: MJC School of Health Professions
- 5pm-7pm | College Night
- Explore your educational options and visit with over 50 reps from the UC and CSU college systems.
- Entertainment on the WestFest Main Stage
- Live DJ
- Side Stage | 4pm-8pm
- President’s Welcome
- Main Stage | 4:30pm
- Live Music!
- Empresa de la M
- Live on the Main Stage | 5pm-6pm
- Funkhaus
- Live on the Main Stage | 6pm-7pm
- Natural Revolution
- Live on the Main Stage | 7pm-8pm
- Empresa de la M
- Live DJ
- Grab a bite with your Food Truck Tix! (While supplies last) Exchange your WestFest food truck ticket for a sweet or savory tasty bite at a variety of local food truck vendors.
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- Betzy's Aguas Frescas
- Agua Fresca and Fruit Cup
- Supermoms Yogurt
- Yogurt & Topping
- Romeros Cocina
- 2 Quesabirria Tacos Con Consume
- Churro Spot
- Regular or Filled Churro
- E&C Mexi Teriyaki
- Chicken Chow Mein & Rice
- MJC Cheer
- Water & Soda
- Thank you to PepsiCo for their generous contribution.
- Water & Soda
- Betzy's Aguas Frescas
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August 29th
Welcome Day | East Campus Quad
All MJC students welcome!
8 am: Registration Opens
Information Booth located on the small stage in the East Campus Quad
- Register to receive your MJC Student Swag Bag
- Grab a Ticket for Lunch & a Sweet Treat
9:00 am: Resource Fair
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.
9:45 am: Student Welcome Rally
Center of East Campus Quad
Rally will conclude by 10:00am.
- Meet MJC leadership & ASMJC Student officers.
- Welcome from MJC President, Dr. Brian Sanders
- Get involved in campus activities & opportunities.
10:00 am: Music & Live Radio Station Broadcase
10 am - 1:00 pm: Campus Tours
Information Booth, East Campus in front of the Student Center
Tours run every 45 minutes. Last tour leaves at 1:00pm
11:30 am - 2 pm: Lunch for all students!
Food Trucks and Booths in the 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.
- MJC Latina Leadership Network
- Agua Fresca
- Rickys Tacos
- 3 Tacos or 1 Burrito
- Supermoms Yogurt
- Yogurt & Topping
- Romeros Cocina
- 2 Quesabirria Tacos Con Consume
- Churro Spot
- Regular or Filled Churro
- MJC Science Club
- Hot Dog & Chips
- E&C Mexi Teriyaki
- Chicken Chow Mein & Rice
- Ice Cream Sundaes
- Cinnamon Roll
- MJC Cheer
- Water & Soda
- Thank you to PepsiCo for their generous contribution.
- Water & Soda