NLU 2026 Fall Quarter: Welcome Week

Kick off your morning with energy, community, and great food! Whether you're fueling up before class, grabbing a quick bite between meetings, or just looking to connect with fellow Eagles, our Eagle Breakfast has you covered.

Breakfast from 8AM-9:30AM

Kick off your morning with energy, community, and great food! Whether you're fueling up before class, grabbing a quick bite between meetings, or just looking to connect with fellow Eagles, our Eagle Breakfast has you covered.

Breakfast from 8:30-9:30AM
Snacks from 12pm-1pm

El Centro de Excelencia welcomes students to campus and to kick off 2026 Latine/x Heritage Month with Latinx Line dancing, Latinx food and comunidad.
All are welcome!

Join us for Eagle Eats! Stop by to connect with fellow students and enjoy a free beverage on us while supplies last. Don't miss out on great food, fun, and good company!

Kick off your morning with energy, community, and great food! Whether you're fueling up before class, grabbing a quick bite between meetings, or just looking to connect with fellow Eagles, our Eagle Breakfast has you covered.

Breakfast from 8:30-9:30AM
Snacks from 12pm-1pm

Kick off your morning with energy, community, and great food! Whether you're fueling up before class, grabbing a quick bite between meetings, or just looking to connect with fellow Eagles, our Eagle Breakfast has you covered.

Breakfast from 8AM-9:30AM
Snacks from 3:30PM- 5PM

Eagle Fest is your one-stop shop to explore what the campus has to offer, connect with fellow Eagles, and kick off the term with great vibes.

Whether you're looking to get involved, find support for your academic journey, or just hang out and have a blast, Eagle Fest is the place to be!

Can you handle the heat? Join us for a special edition of Eagle Eats inspired by Hot Ones! Watch a student emcee interview NLU’s new President, Dr. Eddie Phillips as they tackle chicken wings ranging from sweet & mild to fiery hot.

Join us for a fun-filled Bingo Luncheon! Enjoy delicious wings while playing exciting rounds of bingo and competing for fun prizes. Whether you’re coming for the food, the games, or just to connect with fellow students, everyone is welcome!

Unwind, sip, and connect! Drop by for a cozy coffee lounge experience where you can enjoy complimentary refreshing beverages while kicking back to great music.

Eagle Fest is your one-stop shop to explore what the campus has to offer, connect with fellow Eagles, and kick off the term with great vibes.

Whether you're looking to get involved, find support for your academic journey, or just hang out and have a blast, Eagle Fest is the place to be!

Join us for Connect Fest during Welcome Week! Stop by the Sankofa Lounge for music, snacks, and creative activities that invite you to express your vision for the future of BSU and your place within the community. Learn about BSEEN, Phi Alpha, and Sigma Gamma Rho, connect with other students, and enter for a chance to win an NLU sweatshirt by joining one of these organizations. It's more than an event, it's a vibe!

PLEASE NOTE: Registering on InvolveU does NOT secure you a ticket. You will need to purchase via the QR code found on the flyer.

**Tickets are $5 (Maximum 3 guests per party)
Includes shoe rental, arcade tokens, 2 slices of cheese pizza and fries, and unlimited soft drinks**

Strike up some fun at Bowling Night! Join us at Bowlero Buffalo Grove for an evening of bowling and great company.

Come cheer on the Sox, enjoy classic stadium snacks, and hang out with fellow students as the regular season heats up.

PLEASE NOTE: Registering on InvolveU does NOT secure you a ticket. You will need to purchase via the QR code found on the flyer or via the link. Tickets will be emailed to your NLU email. If you would like them sent to a different email, please contact Delyna at dperez33@nl.edu.