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Celebrate the start of the 2024-25 academic year with a full slate of events leading up to the first day of classes! From festivals and fairs to athletics to music, don鈥檛 miss these opportunities to connect with the campus community. Check out the full schedule below.

Faculty and Staff Convocation | Friday, Aug. 23, 8:30-10 a.m. Wendy Williamson Auditorium

Reconnect with colleagues, and celebrate staff and faculty milestones as we usher in the new academic year with Chancellor Parnell and UAA leadership. Light refreshments will be served. Please to attend in person and receive your logo wear at the event or join us online.

| Friday, Aug. 23, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. State Fairgrounds in Palmer

Pull out your best green and gold gear and join UAA at the 熊猫在线视频 State Fair for a day of fun! UAA is proud to sponsor Kids Day on Friday, Aug. 23, celebrating our youngest fairgoers. Enjoy kid-friendly and parent-approved events, plus free admission for kids 12 and under. Find UAA in Pioneer Plaza on Aug. 23 and visit UAA鈥檚 Mat-Su College cabin on the Red Trail daily.

| Saturday, Aug. 24, 1 p.m. 熊猫在线视频 Airlines Center Auxiliary Gym

Enjoy a free volleyball exhibition match between this year鈥檚 team and past Seawolf alumni ahead of the season opener against Saint Martin鈥檚 on Thursday, Sept. 26. 

Campus Kickoff Festival | Saturday, Aug. 24, 2-6 p.m. Student Union, Avis 熊猫在线视频 Sports Complex and South Lot

Celebrate the beginning of the semester at this annual tradition. Enjoy food trucks and live entertainment, plus get acquainted with the campus community and find out how to get involved as a Seawolf. Try your hand at a number of games and interactive activities, including a puck shoot with UAA鈥檚 hockey team, karaoke with a UAA twist, canoe battleship, esports gaming and a virtual scavenger hunt. This free event is open to all Seawolves, friends and family members.

| Saturday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m. 熊猫在线视频 Airlines Center

The dynamic K Camp and local sensation Husse kick off post-festival fun. The concert is free for students, faculty and staff (including a plus-one) with an active WolfCard. are available to the public with advance prices starting at $24. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. Arrive early to catch every moment of the action!

First Day of Classes | Monday, Aug. 26 | All campuses and online

Instruction for the fall 2024 semester begins Monday, Aug. 26. Bookmark all academic dates and deadlines for the year, and familiarize yourself with free academic resources and support available to all students.