September 2 - September 7, 2026
We are excited to announce Yellowjacket Weekend 2026! We have so many things planned for you to welcome you to the Fall 2026 semester. We’ve got games, food trucks, giveaways, music, and more! Stay tuned as more info is released and check back here frequently for more updates! We can’t wait to celebrate this University of Rochester tradition with you!
Wednesday, September 2
LGBTQ Life Meet & Greet
Join the Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center to come together to celebrate LGBTQ Life on campus! We will have hors d’oeuvres (including sushi!), mocktails, and pronoun pins! This is a community building event that is open to students from all University of Rochester schools. Please register here by Monday, August 31.
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Douglass Commons - Feldman Ballroom
4:30 P.M. – 6 P.M.
Poster Sale
Annual poster sale during the first week of classes
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Wilson Commons Hirst Lounge
9 A.M. – 6 P.M.
My favorite part of Yellowjacket Weekend is getting to walk around, try out the activities, and eat food!
Thursday, September 3
Poster Sale
Annual poster sale during the first week of classes
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Wilson Commons Hirst Lounge
9 A.M. – 6 P.M.
Rochester Traditions 101
Inside scoop on all things Rochester traditions.
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Wilson Commons Havens Lounge
6 P.M.
Trivia Night
Come try your hand at trivia and win some fun prizes! The event is free so come on out!
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Wilson Commons Rocky’s Lounge
10 P.M.
I love Community Weekends and they make the college experience so unique!
Friday, September 4
Poster Sale
Annual poster sale during the first week of classes
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Wilson Commons Hirst Lounge
9 A.M. – 6 P.M.
Activities Fair
Meet student organizations and learn how to get involved.
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Wilson Quad
3 P.M. – 5 P.M.
Late Night & SAB: Outdoor Movie
Blanket and popcorn provided.
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Wilson Quad
10 P.M.
Saturday, September 5
Feel the Sting Giveaway
Free custom limited edition shirt with your class year.
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Wilson Quad
2 P.M.
Yellowjacket Weekend Fair
Interactive games, live music, crafts, food trucks. Food truck tickets ($5) at Shops @ WilCo.
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Wilson Quad
1 P.M. - 5 P.M.
Back to School BBQ Bash!
Last taste of summer! Meal swipes and declining accepted. Sponsored by Student Activities, Dining Services, and Pepsi.
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Hirst Lounge and Dandelion Square
4 P.M.
Late Night Glow Foam Party
Free for URochester undergrads only.
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Wilson Quad
9 P.M. – 11 P.M.
Community Weekends make the atmosphere on campus more open and care-free than it is the rest of the year!
Sunday, September 6
SA Election Interest Meeting
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Stackel
3 P.M. - 4 P.M.
Monday, September 7
Eastview Mall Shopping Shuttles
Score sales and treat yourself!
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Leaving from Rush Rhees
11:30 A.M. - 7 P.M.