Welcome Week Fall 2026

¡Bienvenidos, Estudiantes!

Welcome Week is your chance to kick off the semester with food, fun, and new connections. Whether you're in Gilroy or Hollister, join us for tacos, games with Rocky the Ram, and a sweet treat from ASGC. These events are designed to bring students together and celebrate the start of the year.
It’s simple, social, and all about community—don’t miss it

Gilroy Campus Schedule / (Ingles/Español)

A top-down view of three soft corn tortilla tacos filled with shredded, slow-cooked meat and topped with diced avocado, chopped white onion, fresh cilantro, and shredded purple cabbage. The tacos are arranged side by side on a dark slate serving surface. To the right is a small bowl of red salsa, with lime wedges and sliced radishes nearby. The colorful toppings contrast with the dark background, creating a vibrant, appetizing presentation.

BIENVENIDA / WELCOME PARTY & RESOURCE FAIR
11:00 PM–1:00 PM
Start the semester by building your campus community. Free tacos & Community Resource Fair!
At the Student Center & Quad

BIENVENIDA / FIESTA DE BIENVENIDA Y FERIA DE RECURSOS
11:00 PM–1:00 PM
Comienza el semstre formando parte de tu comunidad universitaria. Tacos gratis y Feria de recursos Comunitarios!
Lugar: Student Center y Plaza Central

GAME DAY WITH ROCKY
11:00 PM–1:00 PM
Meet Athletic coaches & sign up for an athletic team. Free snacks!
At the Student Center & Quad

DIA DE JUEGOS CON ROCKY
11:00 PM–1:00 PM
Conoce a los entrenadores deportivos y inscribete en un equipo. ¡Refrigerios gratis!
Lugar: Student Center y Plaza Central

Two people sit facing two large flat-screen TVs while playing a split-screen racing video game in a dimly lit gaming room with green accent lighting. One person in the foreground holds a game controller, while the other is seen from behind wearing a blue plaid shirt. The left screen displays the game's multiplayer menu, and the right screen shows an active race with two players driving on a countryside track. Below the screens are gaming consoles, controllers, and small fans on a counter, with posters decorating the wall in the background.

GAMES, VIBES AND GOOD TIMES WITH ASGC
11:00 PM–1:00 PM
Game truck and free snacks!
Location: Student Center & Quad

JUEGOS, BIEN AMBIENTE, Y BUENOS MOMENTOS CON ASGC
11:00 PM–1:00 PM
¡Camion de videojuegos y aperitivos gratis!
Lugar: Student Center y Plaza Central

Overhead view of a wooden table with four cups of coffee featuring different latte art. The top-left cup has a bear face design and is being held by a person with floral nail art. The top-right cup shows a vertical chain-like foam pattern. The bottom-left cup has a landscape-style design resembling a tree beside a hill, with cocoa powder sprinkled around the edge, and is held by another person. The bottom-right cup features a classic leaf (rosetta) latte art pattern and is being held by a third person. A small cup is partially visible at the bottom center, and the warm lighting highlights the cozy café setting.

COFFEE & ART LOUNGE
11:00 PM–1:00 PM
Express your artistic side and enjoy free custom coffee!
Location: Student Center & Quad

SALON DE CAFE Y ARTE
11:00 PM–1:00 PM
¡Expresa tu lado artistico y disfruta de un cafe personalizado gratis!
Lugar: Student Center y Plaza Central

Hollister Campus Schedule / (Ingles/Español)

BIENVENIDA
11:00 PM–1:00 PM
Start the semester by building your campus community. Free tacos & Community Resource Fair!
At the Community Room

BIENVENIDA
11:00 PM–1:00 PM
Comienza el semstre formando parte de tu comunidad universitaria. ¡Tacos gratis y Feria de recursos Comunitarios!
Lugar: Community Room

GAMES, VIBES, & GOOD TIMES WITH ASGC
11:00 PM–1:00 PM
Game truck & Free Snacks!
Location: Parking Lot, Patio, Community Room

DIA DE JUEGOS CON ROCKY
11:00 PM–1:00 PM
¡Camion de videojuegos y aperitivos gratis!
Lugar: Estacionamiento, patio, y Community Room

A person wearing a ram mascot costume stands with arms crossed in the center of a well-manicured grassy field enclosed by white fencing. The mascot has large, curled tan horns, a brown-and-white furry face, and is wearing a red T-shirt with the words "BELLE WETHER" printed in white across the front. Trees line the left side of the field, with buildings and additional fenced areas visible in the distance under a cloudy sky. The mascot faces the camera in a confident, welcoming pose.

GAME DAY WITH ROCKY
11:00 PM–1:00 PM
Meet Athletic coaches, sign up for an athletic team, free snacks & Community Resource Fair!
Location: Front of Campus

JUEGOS, BIEN AMBIENTE, Y BUENOS MOMENTOS CON ASGC
11:00 PM–1:00 PM
Conoca a los entrenadores deportivos y enscribete en in equipo. ¡Refrigerios gratis!
Lugar: Parte delante del Campus

COFFEE & ART LOUNGE
11:00 PM–1:00 PM
Express your artistic side and enjoy free custom coffee!
Location: Community Room

SALON DE CAFE Y ARTE
11:00 PM–1:00 PM
Expresa tu lado artistico y disfruta de un cafe personalizado gratis.
Lugar: Community Room