IGNITE, Welcome Week kick-off YSU's Fall Semester

YSU IGNITE welcomes first-year students

Youngstown State University’s IGNITE, the annual back-to-school event for first-year students, will feature both on-campus and online activities this year under strict health and safety guidelines.

The event runs Thursday, Aug. 13 through Saturday, Aug. 15, with the start of the Fall semester on Monday, Aug. 17.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, and in an attempt to minimize the number of people on campus, most classes will be held remotely, off campus this semester. Strict social distancing, face-covering, participant numbers and other restrictions are in place.

IGNITE includes in-person and online campus tours so students can learn how to find each of their classrooms, one-on-one Q&A sessions with a training student leader and tips and tricks on balancing your workload. Students will also be able to pick up their YSU ID. To schedule for IGNITE, visit HERE and select your date, time and starting location or get a link for a virtual tour.

For more information, email firstyear@ysu.edu or text 330-333-0323.
 

Welcome Week opens YSU's Fall Semester; classes begin Aug. 17

Youngstown State University is offering a modified and pared down Welcome Week this year in conjunction with the start of Fall semester classes on Monday, Aug. 17.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, events will be held under strict health and safety guidelines, including restrictions on social distancing, face-coverings and participant numbers.

The Welcome Week theme is “Six Feet Apart but Together at Heart. Events include:

Monday, Aug. 10

• First-year student move-in to residence halls.
• Lawn Games, Cafaro Green, 2 to 6 p.m.
• Scavenger Hunt on the YSU App.

Tuesday, Aug. 11

• First-year student move-in to residence halls.
• Lawn Games, Heritage Park, 2 to 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 12

• First-year student move-in to residence halls.
• Lawn Games, Cafaro Green, 2 to 6 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 13

• IGNITE 1-on-1, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
• First-year student move-in to residence halls.
• Lawn Games, Heritage Park, 2 to 6 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 14

• IGNITE 1-on-1, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• First-year student move-in to residence halls.
• Resident Mask Tie Dye, Christman Dining Commons outdoor patio, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., advance sign up required.

Saturday, Aug. 15

• IGNITE 1-on-1, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• First-year student move-in to residence halls.

Sunday, Aug. 16

• Residence hall move-in
• Outdoor movie, Heritage Park, 8:30 p.m., advance sign up required. Rain date: Sunday, Aug. 23.

Monday, Aug. 17

• Fall semester classes begin
• Mask Tie Dye, The Cove Overhang, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., advance sign up required

Tuesday, Aug. 18

• Student Organization Fair, campus core, 10 a.m. Rain date: Thursday, Aug. 20

Wednesday, Aug. 19

• Virtual Trivia Night, 7 p.m., advance sign up required

Thursday, Aug. 20

• Build Your Own Terrarium, Heritage Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., advance sign up required. Rain date: Tuesday, Aug. 25

Friday, Aug. 21

• Virtual Leadership Summit, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.