Welcome to ASU: Fall Welcome Week
Category STUDENT LIFE
Hey, congrats! You’re officially a Sun Devil. Break in the new title by attending the ASU Fall Welcome Week festivities and stop by Downtown Tempe for some extra fun!
Now back to the ASU events…
Sun Devil Welcome & Infernofest
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | Gates open at 8:30 p.m.
A predominately first-year student event. Experience Sun Devil spirit, pride, and tradition at its finest during this high-energy event for all Arizona State University first-year students inside Mountain America Stadium. President Crow, Sparky, ASU athletics, the ASU Marching band and student leaders will introduce you to what it means to be a Sun Devil during this official welcome for all incoming students.
After Sun Devil Welcome, it’s time for InfernoFest 2026 and a performance from a popular artist (name TBA). All ASU students are invited to attend this FREE live concert on the Mountain America Stadium stage. First-year students attending Sun Devil Welcome can stay for the concert afterward, while upper-division students will be able to enter when gates open at 8:45 PM.
Involvement Fairs
August 18-23
Meet your Sun Devil classmates, explore involvement opportunities, join a club and begin connecting with the communities that share your interests and passions. Getting involved is a great way to build the skills that lead to success — teamwork, critical thinking, networking and leadership.
Plan to attend one or more of the ASU Welcome involvement fairs, including:
Aug. 14: Graduate Student International Welcome | noon - 5 p.m. | Senita Ballroom, Student Pavilion
Aug. 14: Undergraduate Student International Welcome | noon - 5 p.m. | Arizona Ballroom, Memorial Union
Aug. 15: Parent & Family Welcome | 4:30 - 6 p.m. | Senita Ballroom
Aug. 15-16: First Floor Residential Community Connection | Evening | All Residence Halls
Aug. 16: Parent & Family Welcome | 10 - 11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Senita Ballroom
Aug. 16: Rock the Rec | 7 - 9:30 p.m. | Sun Devil Fitness Complex
Aug. 17: Barrett, the Honors College Welcome | 10 a.m. - noon | Mullett Arena
Aug. 17: Fraternity Feature | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Greek Leadership Village
Aug. 17: Sorority Showcase | 6 - 8 p.m. | Greek Leadership Village
Aug. 17: Find your Classes Night | 7 - 9 p.m. | Campus Wide
Aug. 19: Taste of the MU/MU Welcome | 5 - 8 p.m. | Memorial Union
Aug. 20: MCoE Open House | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | MCoE Space, Student Pavilion
Aug. 20: Changemaker Open House | 1 - 3 p.m.| Changemaker Central
Aug. 21: PAB Pop Up | noon - 1 p.m. | MU North Stage
Aug. 21: PAB Takeover | 7 - 9 p.m. | SDFC East Fields
Echo from the Buttes
August 19, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Echo from the Buttes is a celebration for all new Sun Devils who are beginning their journey at ASU. Hike up ‘A’ mountain and take part in one of the university’s oldest traditions. Once reaching the top, students receive white paint, where they will use their hands to forever leave their imprint on our iconic ‘A’, symbolizing a fresh start and a new beginning within the Sun Devil community.
Photo credit: ASU Now
But wait… there’s more.
New International Students Welcome Activities: August 14, 2026
I Can Help Booths: August 17 - August 21, 2026
Transfer Student Welcome and Resource Fair: August 25, 2026
Fraternity and Sorority Life Welcome Programs: August 17 - September 2, 2026
Welcome to Downtown Tempe! The fun is just getting started.