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Libraries Welcome Carnival
10:30:00 AM- 1:00:00 PM | Ned McWherter Library Lobby
All are welcome to stop by the UofM Libraries Welcome Carnival on Monday, August 28th, 10:30 am – 1 pm, and Tuesday, August 29th, 1 pm – 3:30 pm, in the McWherter Library lobby to learn more about what the Libraries and our various departments can do for you. Each of our departments will have a table set up with information about what they do, someone who can answer any questions, as well as a few fun activities. Stop by each table to receive tickets that can be redeem for snacks and prizes.

First Day of School Photos
11:00:00 AM- 2:00:00 PM | University Center Atrium
Grab a friend and stop by the UC Atrium to get your First Day of School Photos!

Fountain Run with the President
12:30:00 PM- 1:00:00 PM | Student Activity Plaza
Start your year off right and run though the fountain with President Hardgrave! Free MemPops!

Involvement Fair
1:00:00 PM- 4:00:00 PM | Alumni Mall Lawn
Join over 150 student organizations, departments, and local businesses and start your year off right!

Back to School Stroll Off
6:00:00 PM- 9:00:00 PM | Rose Theatre
NPHC will host their annual Back to School Stroll Off. Tickets are sold out. 

Welcome Back Block Party
7:00:00 PM- 9:00:00 PM | Tiger Catholic - 3625 Mynders Ave.
Join Tiger Catholic for a Welcome Back block party!

First Day of School Photos
11:00:00 AM- 12:00:00 PM | University Center Atrium
Grab a friend and stop by the UC Atrium to get your First Day of School Photos!

On Campus Job Fair
12:00:00 PM- 3:00:00 PM | UC Ballrooms
Looking for a job on campus? Join Career Services in the UC Ballrooms to meet the different offices that are hiring student workers.

America Ninja Warrior Gym
12:00:00 PM- 3:00:00 PM | Alumni Mall Lawn
Have you ever wanted to be the next America Ninja Warrior? Join the Ninja Gym on Alumni Mall Lawn to see if you have what it takes!

Stuffed Tiger Giveaway
12:00:00 PM- 3:00:00 PM | UC Lawn
Come pick and stuff your own stuffed tiger to kick off the school year!

Libraries Welcome Carnival
1:00:00 PM- 3:30:00 PM | Ned McWherter Library Lobby
All are welcome to stop by the UofM Libraries Welcome Carnival on Monday, August 28th, 10:30 am – 1 pm, and Tuesday, August 29th, 1 pm – 3:30 pm, in the McWherter Library lobby to learn more about what the Libraries and our various departments can do for you. Each of our departments will have a table set up with information about what they do, someone who can answer any questions, as well as a few fun activities. Stop by each table to receive tickets that can be redeem for snacks and prizes.

Weeks of Welcome: Laser Tag
7:00:00 PM- 10:00:00 PM | UC Lawn
Students get to come out and join in a fun game of Laser Tag.

Late Nite Donut Olympics
9:30:00 PM- 10:30:00 PM | Alumni Mall Lawn Amphitheatre
Looking for late night fun?! Check out Young Life's "Second Annual Late Nite Donut Olympics" at the Amphitheatre. What's a Donut Olympics? Ever played cornhole with donuts? How about an egg toss, with a donut wrapped around the egg? The games will be fun, but if you just want to hang out and eat free donuts and meet some people then plan on being at the amphitheater between 9:30 - 10:30 pm!

Voter Registration Drive
10:00:00 AM- 2:00:00 PM | Ned McWherter Library Entrance & UC Attrium
Are you registered to vote? Stop by one of two tables located at McWherter Library’s entrance and the UC Atrium to register to vote or ask us any questions you have! This event is sponsored by the University Libraries and the SGA in partnership with the Shelby County Election Commission.

Hump Day Petting Zoo
12:00:00 PM- 3:00:00 PM | Alumni Mall Lawn
Celebrate making it to hump day with some cute animals!

Fresh Start!
4:00:00 PM- 5:00:00 PM | UC Room 203
Are you new to campus and looking for new friends and support in your transition to college? Fresh Start is an interactive 5-week group cohort designed to offer you and your peers the opportunity to gain important tools for navigating college life. Over the course of 5 weeks we will cover: Study habits/skills and navigating the academic environment Financial literacy and budget management Developing a routine and managing your mental and physical health Campus involvement and networking Campus resource tour By the end of the cohort our hope is that you will have connected with new friends and peers, have the tools you need to succeed, and know what resources are available for your on-going support on campus. Everyone that completes all 5 weeks of the cohort will receive a $50 gift card to the University of Memphis bookstore. When: Wednesdays 4-5pm, Aug. 30th-Sept. 27th   Where: UC Conference room 203 Registration deadline: Tuesday Aug. 29th Register here. Fresh Start is sponsored by CCO Campus Ministry. Follow us on IG for more information and activities @hopechurchcco

Multicultural Mixer
6:00:00 PM- 8:00:00 PM | Rose Theatre Lobby
Join Multicultural Affairs in the Rose Theatre Lobby to meet the organizations advised by their office.

Arcade
7:00:00 PM- 10:00:00 PM | UC Ballrooms
Join Student Activities Council for an arcade in the UC Ballrooms!

Chi Alpha Large Group
8:00:00 PM- 9:30:00 PM | Psychology Auditorium
Weekly large group meeting for Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship. Hang out in lobby at 7:30, meeting starts at 8:00. Everyone is welcome. More info at: chialphamemphis.com

Tiger Splash
12:00:00 PM- 3:00:00 PM | Alumni Mall Lawn
Join Student Activities Council for the third annual Tiger Splash on Alumni Mall Lawn. There will be food, games, and water slides.

Professional Headshot Photo Booth Ribbon Cutting 
2:45:00 PM - 4:00:00 PM | UC 212
Join the Student Government Association as they have their official ribbon cutting for the new Professional Headshot Photo Booth. 

Meet the Greeks
5:00:00 PM- 7:00:00 PM | Alumni Mall Lawn
Join Fraternity and Sorority Life to meet representatives from each chapter.

Silent Disco
7:00:00 PM- 10:00:00 PM | UC Ballrooms ABC
Come out and join SAC for a night of great music, dancing, and fun at silent disco! The disco will consist of three DJs playing a variety of music for students to dance to.

Outdoor Movie Night
7:00:00 PM- 9:00:00 PM | Tiger Catholic - 3625 Mynders Ave
Join Tiger Catholic for an outdoor movie.

Spirit Swap
12:00:00 PM- 2:00:00 PM | Alumni Mall Lawn
SAC will be giving away FREE t-shirts to kick off football season!!

Pep Rally
12:30:00 PM- 1:30:00 PM | Alumni Mall Lawn
Join Memphis Athletics on 901 day to kickoff the football season with a Pep Rally!

Frosh Camp 2023 Reunion
5:00:00 PM- 6:30:00 PM | University Center Ballrooms
Frosh Camp loves welcoming all of our campers onto campus! Come join us for one last mixer and see your cabin family. All campers are encouraged to wear their camper t-shirt that was provided to them at camp. Please note that only students who went to camp in the summer of 2023 will be allowed to attend.

Blood Drive sponsored by Global Friends
10:00:00 AM- 2:30:00 PM | Alumni Mall Lawn
Give the gift of life by donating blood with Vitalant. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. This could be a little girl in the ICU or a mother with Stage 3 leukemia. If you’re worried about needles, don’t be—most blood donors compare the experience to a mild, split-second pinch! The entire process is very safe and very fast, and you will feel amazing knowing you potentially saved up to three people.

Student Government Association Provides Professional Headshots for All 

MEMPHIS, TENN. -  Under the leadership of President Ansley Ecker and Vice President Steven Ross. Students at the University of Memphis can now get a professional headshot for free and on their own schedule. 

This summer the University of Memphis Student Government Association secured funding and purchased the Iris Booth. The Iris Booth is a 20 square foot booth created by a veteran studio photographer to deliver clean, crisp images in a new, reimagined way.

Ecker and Ross were elected in April 2023 and got straight to work delivering on their campaign promise of providing more opportunities for UofM students to be career ready. When describing their campaign Ecker said,

"When campaigning career readiness was a major point in our vision, and with that we wanted to sponsor a monthly headshot event. However, we were able to go above and beyond that goal with the purchase of the Iris Booth. The Iris Booth provides a constant resource that students can use at any time and work around their schedules. That being said, we hope that many students will use it and that there will be a larger impact made than what has been made in the past with the headshot events."

The booth sits outside of the Student Government Association Office and "is a great step towards leveling the playing field by providing equal access to professional headshots. It’s a permanent resource that can give students a competitive advantage on the job market," said Ecker. 

The booth has been on campus since July of 2023 and has already provided free headshots to 72 students, faculty, and staff. 

Student Government Association will be hosting an official ribbon cutting for the Iris Booth on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 2:45 PM and invite all to join in this momentous occasion. 

Fall 2023 JCPenny Tiger Suit-Up Event 

Join Career Services on September 5 - October 29, 2023, for Tiger Suit Up!! Enjoy a 30% discount on career apparel just in time for the Fall Career Fair! To receive your extra 30% coupon, text SUITUP7 to 67292

Tiger Smart Start 

This program, for UofM undergraduate students, is an institution-wide response to the increasing number of students who lack access to required course material due to cost. This program makes getting textbooks easier for students, which will ultimately improve their success at UofM. Tigers SmartStart is estimated to reduce the cost of traditional textbook purchases by an average of 40 to 50% and provide them by the first day of class.

Additionally, the time saved and added convenience of having all your required course materials sourced for you, ready for pick-up or shipped and automatically loaded into your Canvas account can remove a significant burden and allow students to focus on their success and preparation for the semester!

The opt out window is August 5 - September 8, 2023.

Parking & Transportation 

For students, General Permit Parking is paid for through the Maintenance Fee portion of your semester tuition. Once you have registered for classes, a semester validation sticker will be mailed to the address on file with Student Records. New students are mailed a permit (hangtag) along with a semester validation sticker prior to fee payment. The UofM permit (hangtag) must be updated every semester with a current semester validation sticker.

If, for any reason, the student does not receive the semester validation sticker or permit through mail, he/she needs to come to the Parking & Transportation Services Office to obtain one. There is a grace period for the first full week of class for those who have not received a permit/sticker. Those who have not picked up either of these will be subject to receiving a citation after the grace period. 

Meal Plans 

It's time to select and purchase your 2023 - 2024 meal plan. Whether you are living on campus or commuting, there is a meal plan for you.  

We have convenient locations that open up early and stay open late. When it comes to product variety you can choose from all-you-care-to-eat options at The Tiger Den Eatery, featuring grilled favorites, a full salad bar and deli, homestyle entrees and more! You can also use Flex Bucks at the University Center and across campus (excluding Starbucks and vending).

Of course, it’s not just about the food. Our programs are constantly changing to address the issues of nutrition and health as well as create an atmosphere that makes dining on campus a relaxing break in the day from the pressures of student life. Students enjoy themed meals and special events to make dining a social event with friends.