Welcome Weekend 2026

Delta Training

Delta Training

Please stop by for some refreshments on the first floor of Somers Hall. We have lemonade, coffee, and bakery items.

Welcome to St. Scholastica! Students who have arrived early or who are commuting can check in between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in The Port.

Students and their families are welcome to join us for lunch in the Greenview Dining Hall located in Somers Hall

Stop by and get yourself a delicious root beer float!

Musala is available for Friday prayers, Campus Ministry will be available to open the room.

If your family is still on campus, please plan to say goodbye to them before Delta Group meetings. New students will be busy for the remainder of the day.

You're first delta group! Head to the location on your name tag. Don't know where to go? Ask anyone in a bright-colored Delta shirt or your RA, and we will help you get where you need to be.

Parents and families of students are welcome to join us for a welcome with Dr. Brenda Kelly

Welcome to the neighborhood part one! The St. Scholastica community is here to give you a warm welcome!

Dinner with your delta groups

Meet your RA and have your first hall meeting. Commuter Students Meet in Somers Main Lounge. After this meeting RA's will walk you over to Saints Synergy!

PLAYFAIR, winner of the NACA Novelty Entertainer Of The Year Award is the #1 freshman orientation program on college campuses today. PLAYFAIR reaches out to audiences, celebrating the diversity of each and everyone of us in an atmosphere of non-competitive play allowing new students to meet one another in a very positive and supportive environment. It has been proven that laughter and play help the body stay healthy. Playfair has been featured in People magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and featured on a PBS special.

Live music, ice cream treats, s’mores, lawn games and a bonfire

Meet with delta groups

Welcome to the Neighborhood Part 2: Building Relationships to Last

Lunch with delta groups

Check in with your delta group to get your bus departure time

Cheer on the Saints Football team

Meet with delta groups

Dinner with Reslife. Commuter students meet in Somers Main Lounge at 5:30

Join us for mini-golf in the library, D&D, Mario Cart, Billiards, crafts and pizza!

Outdoor Movie on the Hill with popcorn, snacks, and sodas. Bring your blankets and enjoy a beautiful evening

Served in GDR

Mass with the Sisters

Meet with delta groups

Welcome to the Neighborhood Part 3: Success starts with you. Learn about student success strategies and the Benedictine Balance! Hear from current students as well as some CSS staff and faculty.

Break in between sessions. Snacks in the Foyer!

Welcome to the Neighborhood Part 4: Being a Good Neighbor with C.L. Lindsay: Sex & the Law

Hear from the Student Activities office on ways to get involved and to start building your community here at CSS!

Meet new friends over refreshments, games, and a chance to win prizes!

Join us to decorate a planter and pot a plant to make your new space feel more like home

Get excited for a freshman glow dance! Photo booth, DJ, snacks, and good times!

Meet with delta groups

Welcome to the Neighborhood Part 5: Connecting the Dots. Dean of Students, Erin Barnett, will talk through some need to know info as you start out college.

Campus resources tours and lunch with your delta groups. Bring your class schedule with you. This is your last delta group - big hugs!

Your first academic class! Head to your Dignitas locations. Make sure you bring everything you need for your first class

Transfer students are welcome to join us for tours and an awesome swag bag! We will answer your questions as you get ready to begin your time with CSS!

Come play some lawn games and learn about campus rec!

Check out the resources provided and explore Duluth! Canal Park, Lincoln Park Craft District, or head to the mall area for any needed dorm essentials!

Hike Chester Park and stop at Burrito Union for chips and salsa!

Christian Fellowship and Worship

Step into the world of Christopher Carter, where the mysteries of the mind unfold in extraordinary ways. As a world-class mentalist, Christopher doesn’t just perform—he connects. Each show is a high-energy, interactive journey through the subconscious, turning audience members into the stars of the show. With a mix of humor, heart, and mind-blowing feats, Christopher reveals seemingly impossible details—like what’s in your pocket, who your first crush was, or the jersey number you wore in high school—all while blindfolded with coins and layers of duct tape. You’ll hear gasps, laughter, and the inevitable “NO WAY!” as he blurs the line between magic and mind-reading.