Classes at the University of Wyoming for the fall 2015 semester will begin on Monday, August 31.

Students can move into UW residence halls starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday, August 27. The Cowboy Parents reception will be help on August 27 from 2-4 p.m. in the Washakie Center Fireplace Lounge. Freshmen living in the residence halls and their parents are invited to the Washakie Center’s Welcome to Wyoming dinner the same day from 4-6:30 p.m.

The annual President’s Welcome Barbeque will take place on Wednesday, September 2 from 5-7 p.m. on Prexy’s Pasture.

Everyone, including members of the public, is invited to attend the Cowboy Kickoff Concert and Pep Rally, featuring Josh Turner. The concert will take place on Friday, September 4 beginning at 6 p.m. Gates for the event open at 5:30 p.m.

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