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Bucks County Community College

Student Life

  Student Life  —  Welcome Week
Three students holding pumpkins August 21-29, 2024

Welcome Week at Bucks

We are so excited to welcome you to the Fall Semester at Bucks! To kick off in style, we have an incredible Welcome Week in store for you, packed with fun, free events (and food). You won't want to miss it!

From petting zoos, ice cream socials, and comfort dogs to cookouts, karaoke, and Zumba, kick off your semester at Bucks in fun fashion!

Meet your classmates, connect with faculty and staff, and learn about the many resources available to you. Explore student clubs and the student government association (SGA), and make plans to get involved!

Schedule of Events

Please check Bucks+ regularly for the most up-to-date information! Outdoor activities may move inside due to inclement weather.

Wednesday, August 21
Newtown Campus

Yard Games
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Quad

Henna
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Quad

First Day Cookout
Noon to 2 p.m.
Quad

Upper Bucks Campus (Perkasie)

Welcome Tent
Spin the wheel for prizes
8 a.m. to noon
Plaza

Photo Opp: First Day Photos!
8 a.m. to noon
Plaza

Meet Heather, Goals Coach
10 a.m. to noon
Student Commons

Bingo
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Student Commons

Soft Pretzels and Fresh Fruit
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Plaza

Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks (Bristol)

First Day Fun
Games, snacks, prizes, information tables
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Main Lobby

Thursday, August 22
Newtown Campus

Yard Games
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Quad

Henna
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Quad

Tenders, Cheese Fries, Crab Fries, Oh My!
Noon to 2 p.m.
Quad

Upper Bucks Campus (Perkasie)

Welcome Tent
Spin the wheel for prizes
8 a.m. to noon
Plaza

Therapy Dogs
10 a.m. to noon
Student Commons

Pizza on the Plaza
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Plaza

Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks (Bristol)

First Day Fun
Games, snacks, prizes, information tables
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Main Lobby

Monday, August 26
Newtown Campus

John Rush: Human Spotify and Karaoke
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Quad

Intramural Cornhole Tournament
Noon to 2 p.m.
Quad

Upper Bucks Campus (Perkasie)

Welcome Tent
Spin the wheel for prizes
8 a.m. to noon
Plaza

Kahoot
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Student Commons

Petting Zoom
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Amphitheater

Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks (Bristol)

Pick-Me-Up Day
Free donuts and coffee
9 - 11 a.m.
Main Lobby

Tuesday, August 27
Newtown Campus

Student Involvement Fair
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Quad

Petting Zoom
Noon to 2 p.m.
Quad

Ice Cream Social and Yard Games
Noon to 2 p.m.
Quad

Upper Bucks Campus (Perkasie)

Welcome Tent
Spin the wheel for prizes
8 a.m. to noon
Plaza

Meet Heather, Goals Coach
10 a.m. to noon
Student Commons

Therapy Dogs
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Student Commons

Zumba
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Student Commons

Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks (Bristol)

Get Involved Pizza Party
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Student Commons

Wednesday, August 28
Newtown Campus

Student Involvement Fair
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Quad

Water Ice Social and Yard Games
Noon to 2 p.m.
Quad

Happy Hour with Goodnoe Farm Ice Cream
5 - 6 p.m.
Quad

Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks (Bristol)

Friendship (Bracelet) Social
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Main Lobby and Student Commons

Thursday, August 29
Newtown Campus

New Student Convocation
12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Gymnasium

New Student Picture and Reception
1:30 - 3 p.m.
Quad

Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks (Bristol)

NAMI Table
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Main Lobby

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Student Life

215-968-8257 studentlife@bucks.edu Newtown

Rollins Center, 2nd Floor Room 112

Student Life

215-968-8257 studentlife@bucks.edu Newtown

Rollins Center, 2nd Floor Room 112

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Perkasie | 215-258-7700
One Hillendale Rd, Perkasie, PA 18944
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