Welcome Week

Welcome Week is a program designed to help new students transition to life at UE. The program includes informational sessions, food, volunteer opportunities and entertainment focused to build new relationships with other incoming students and the UE community. All new students arrive at the University four days before classes begin for this fun-filled event. Students are guided through this transition period by a group of energetic mentors called orientation leaders (OLs). Students will be assigned a small group and an OL when they arrive at Welcome Week check in. This program is required for all new students, so pre-registration is not required.

U.S. freshmen and international students do not need to pre-register for this event.

More information to come about Welcome Week 2023

Meet the Orientation Leaders (OLs)

You might have met some of our OLs when you were on campus for student orientation. These students were selected as OLs because they are energetic, informed, and ready to help as you get started at UE. When you check in, you will be placed in a small group of freshmen with an OL as the leader. Together, you will attend activities that are designed to help you feel at home on campus. Get to know the OLs by checking out their fun profiles!

Emily Bonenberger
Public Health, Direct Entry Physician Assistant

Nico Borrelli
Exercise Science, Direct Entry Pre-Physician Assistant

Abby Briggs
Exercise Science Pre PT

John Brown
Biology/Pre-medicine

Nick Buechlein
Biology, Pre-Med

Jack Deig
Business Marketing

John Erickson
Biology, Direct-Entry Pre Physician Assistant

Mary Franklin
Nursing

Ally Harness
Exercise Science, Direct Entry PT

Kathryn Heiny
Exercise Science, Direct Entry Pre PT

Kayli Hoffman
Biology B/MD

Ethan John
Neuroscience and Psychology, B/MD Program

Madison King
Marketing & Global Business

Austin Landis
Exercise Science: Direct Entry Pre-Physician Assistant

Luscius Lloyd
Business Management

Roderick Locke
Accounting and Finance

Nandini Mathavan
Biology, B/MD

Name: Nandini Mathavan
Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Carmel, Indiana
Major: Biology, B/MD
Why I chose UE: I chose UE because it was the best environment for me to thrive in. Throughout my life, I have attended a small school where I have had the chance to develop personable relationships with not only my friends but also professors and mentors. When I first arrived on campus, I felt a similar feeling, where I knew I would be a part of a close, tight-knit community. I also appreciated the professors, faculty, and academic advisors at UE, who I knew would always be there for me to support and challenge me through my pre-medical journey.