Bluejay Days! Welcome Week

Welcome Week!

Bluejay Days is a week of activities designed to welcome new students, foster community, explore campus life, and prep for the semester ahead. You’ll connect with classmates, dive into your college experience, and get to know Minnesota West—all while having a great time and building confidence for the journey ahead.

Semester Start-up Reminders

Log into eServices to check the following:
- Review tuition/fees statement and set up method of payment (checking, savings, financial aid, scholarships, etc.)
- Review your Student Planner (Degree Audit Report) and contact your advisor with any questions
- Check class schedule for accuracy, times, and location
Order textbooks from the Online Bookstore
Log into D2L to review courses (if applicable)
Review the online Help Center/Knowledge Base.

College Knowledge Quiz | Students can win!

Survey >> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YNYGZ2W

Winners will be drawn at each campus the second week of school. Winners will be notified by email or phone.

Save all week at the Bluejay’s Nest

Get a 30% Discount on all Minnesota West imprinted items

Canby

Monday, August 25

7:45 AM - 10:30 AM
FREE breakfast in the Student Commons while supplies last
12 PM - 1 PM
Q&A Session in the Computer Lab, Room 108
Topics: email, e-Services Student Account, D2L, financial aid, and more!

Tuesday, August 26

11:45 AM - 1 PM - FREE Burger Meal and Ice Cream
Join us on the patio for lunch, music, and games!

Wednesday, August 27

11:45 AM - 1 PM - Get Connected – Meet Canby Businesses!
FREE Hotdog Meal
Let’s Play Bingo!
- Talk with other students to find answers
- Turn in the card by 12:30 p.m. to get entered for prizes
- Door Prize Drawings
- Must be present to win

Thursday, August 28

10 AM - 2 PM - FREE Pop & Popcorn in the Student Commons

Friday, August 29

Cookies in the student services area

Duck Hunt

Monday - Thursday
Bring the collected Ducks to the Student Services Office daily to be counted.
Complete outside of class time.

Granite Falls

Monday, August 25

8:30 AM - “Get Under Way Welcome Breakfast”
Served in the Commons/Cafeteria Area Room 205 - for students, faculty, and staff. Meet the faculty and staff!
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Q & A Session
Faculty and Staff will be available in the Computer Lab #113 to help students with any questions; Registration, Books, Financial Aid, D2L, e-Services Student Account, E-mail, Picture ID’s, Campus Tours.
12 PM - 1 PM - Pizza and Salad
Commons/Cafeteria Area Room 205
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Ice Cream Sundaes/Floats
Commons/Cafeteria Area Room 205

Tuesday, August 26

8:30 AM - Continental Breakfast
Served in the Commons/Cafeteria Area Room 205.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Q & A Session
Faculty and Staff will be available in the Computer Lab #113 to help students with any questions; Registration, Books, Financial Aid, D2L, e-Services Student Account, E-mail, Picture ID’s, Campus Tours.
12 - 1 PM - Taco in a Bag
Commons/Cafeteria Area Room 205
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - B-I-N-G-O | Prizes galore
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Cookies and Treats
Commons/Cafeteria Area Room 205

Wednesday, August 27

8:30 AM - Continental Breakfast
Served in the Commons/Cafeteria Area Room 205.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Q & A Session
Faculty and Staff will be available in the Computer Lab #113 to help students with any questions; Registration, Books, Financial Aid, D2L, e-Services Student Account, E-mail, Picture ID’s, Campus Tours.
12 - 1 PM - Subway Sandwich Platters
Served in the Commons/Cafeteria Area Room 205
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Cookies/Treats & Bean Bag Tournament Commons/Cafeteria Area Room 205

Jackson

Monday, August 25

8 AM - 10 AM - Donuts in the Commons
11 AM - 1 PM - Games and Prizes - Join Toni & Vania in the commons to play games and win prizes! Register to win a swag bag!
All Day: Q & A with Jamie and Brian in the Student Services Area.

Tuesday, August 26

11:30 AM - 1 PM - Taco Truck & Bingo
Enjoy tacos near the front and Bingo in the Commons, sponsored by Student Senate
Meet Sandy (PIC) in the Commons

Wednesday, August 27

11:30 AM - 1 PM - Games, Door Prizes, and Ice Cream in the Commons
SMOC table in the Commons

Luverne

Monday, August 25

8 AM - Kick-Off Breakfast
Bluejay WELCOME Smoothie bowls from Functional Nutrition. Join our morning chat session in the lobby for answers to your questions or concerns for Fall.
Speed Bingo- sign up for prizes (Winners drawn on Tuesday, Sept 2)

Tuesday, August 26

12 PM - Walking Taco Bar!
Enjoy outdoor games and activities. Challenge your classmates to some friendly competitions.

Wednesday, August 27

12 PM - Popcorn Bar with refreshments
Snack on popcorn and join our chat session in the lobby.

Thursday, August 28

8 AM - Donuts and Coffee
Join us in the Lobby for a morning chat to answer any questions or concerns for the Fall Semester.

Friday, August 29

Cookies in the student services area

Bluejay Days Prize Opportunities

Photo Scavenger Hunt - Prizes to the most creative team! Find out more at the Student Service desk.
Email Drawing: Using your STUDENT EMAIL, send your Luverne Center Student Services Specialist (jill.arp@mnwest.edu) a message about yourself (example: name & program, why you picked Minnesota West, favorite animal, your favorite foods, or hobbies, etc.). Once your email is received, you will be entered in a drawing for prizes!
Chat Sessions - Don’t hesitate to join a chat session or visit Student Services if you are having any trouble accessing D2L, eServices, student email, financial aid, tutor.com, etc. We want your Fall Semester to be a success!!

Pipestone

Monday, August 25

8 AM - 10 AM Kick-Off Breakfast
Get your semester off to a good start with some Breakfast Pizza!
Noon - 12:30 PM Q & A Session, enjoy with a brownie
Stop by Student Services to get questions answered about financial aid, email, and last-minute items.

Tuesday, August 26

9 AM - 11 AM Acai Bar!
Enjoy some delicious Acai Bowls from Functional Nutrition in Luverne

Wednesday, August 27

FUN AND FOOD OUTSIDE!

11 AM - 1 PM - Yard Games
Bubble soccer, Frisbee Golf, Bean Bag Challenge, and more! Grab your classmates and head out to the front lawn for some fun competition.
Noon - 12:30 PM Lingen Dairy Food Truck
Hamburgers (the works!), French fries and ice cream. Pick a number-pick your prize.
12:30 PM Grand prize drawing! Must be present to win.