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Dive into Big Red Welcome to discover endless possibilities. 

The diverse and heavily-involved student body offer more than 500 student organizations and countless campus events. 

Pursue your passions and explore university resources to unlock your Husker Student POWER, the key to your best student experience.

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Featured Events

Playfair: The Ultimate Icebreaker

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Students sit outside at Playfair.

8:30 a.m. | August 21, 2025

Urban Plunge: First year Student Service Project

Meet at Nebraska Union's Memorial Plaza

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Three students sort personal hygiene products for a nonprofit during Urban Plunge projects.

August 21, 2025

College Welcome Programs

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On-Campus Job Fair

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August 22, 2025

Tunnel Walk and New Student Welcome

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Students emerge from the tunnel and onto the field in Memorial Stadium.

August 22, 2025

Chancellor's BBQ

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Crowds of students wearing red gather on Nebraska Union Memorial Plaza and Meier Common for the annual Chancellor's BBQ.

August 22, 2025

Husker Mania

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Husker Mania

August 23, 2025

Well-being Fest

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Students pot plants during a Well-being Fest activity.

Boneyard Bash

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August 23, 2025

Party at the Union

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Students dance outside on Memorial Plaza during Party at the Union.

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | August 24, 2025

Big Red Welcome Street Festival

Memorial Stadium's East Loop (14th & Vine Streets)

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Two students eat slices of watermelon during Big Red Welcome's Street Festival

4 to 6 p.m. | August 27, 2025

Nvolvement Fair at City Campus

Meier Commons (outside Nebraska Union)

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Hundreds of Husker students and RSOs converge on Meier Commons for NVolvement Fair at City Campus, August 2024.

3 to 5 p.m. | August 28, 2025

Nvolvement Fair at East Campus

Nebraska East Union, Great Plains Room

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Members of the Husker Bass Angler Club RSO speak with a student during the Nvolvement Fair at East Campus, August 2024.

Time TBA | August 28, 2025

Husker Football Watch Party I Nebraska vs. Cincinnati

Memorial Stadium, enter at Gate 24

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Husker Football Watch Party inside Memorial Stadium

8 to 9 p.m. | August 29, 2025

Big Red Lied Experience

Lied Center for Performing Arts

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ACCOMMODATIONS:  If reasonable accommodations such as interpreters, large print, special seating, etc. are needed to accommodate a disability for events hosted by university departments, reach out to the contact listed in the event at least two weeks prior. The department will work with you to discuss accommodations and ensure appropriate arrangements are available.