Week of Welcome & Valley Ballyhoo
Week of Welcome, August 14鈥�22, 2026
At WCU, we welcome our students back to campus for the fall semester with a week full of activities! Kicked off by New Student Convocation and Valley Ballyhoo, this fun-filled week has something for everyone! Visit to see all events happening across campus!
New Student Convocation is an important event that marks the official welcome to the university. WCU's Chancellor, Provost, Deans, Faculty, and Staff convene to help celebrate the occasion.
Following Convocation, students are given a class t-shirt and move to the football field for the annual tradition of forming the numbers of the year they anticipate to graduate for a class photo.
Valley Ballyhoo Equipment Rules For Registrants
- We do not provide access to power, and we do not provide tents/canopies.
- We do not provide access to water.
- If you bring your own tent, you must bring your own weights. Weights must be 15 lbs on each leg. Maximum tent size is 10x10.
- Sales and games of chance of any kind are NOT permitted at the event.
- Please do not move your table from its location.
- Table preferences/requests are honored when possible but are NOT guaranteed.
- Please don't block the egress of foot traffic. Standing behind your table and allowing attendees to come to you is encouraged.
- Your table must have a representative at all times.
- You must ensure you do not encroach on other organizations鈥� table space. Organizations should refrain from soliciting beyond your approved table space.
- ALL food giveaway items MUST be prepackaged and sealed by an appropriate distributor. Self-packaged items are not permitted. [No exceptions to this rule unless permitted by Catamount Dining]
