Join The 50!
New and incoming Wildcats, find your college friends and community! Whether you're looking to connect with people who share your interests, come from a similar background and upbringing as you, or grew-up near you, you're sure to make friends by joining one of The 50!
ABOUT
The 50 is a way for incoming students to meet one another. At a university as large as the U of A, it can be challenging to find people who share your interests or come from the same place as you. We're taking the awkwardness out of meeting new people and grouping together students who have a shared interest in connecting. There is no commitment. Just show up to the first meeting, meet some other students, enjoy a snack, and decide if you all want to connect again.
Everything in the Thrive Center is always free to you, including The 50!
REVIEW THE GROUPS
Each group is based on an interest/hobby (gardening is life), a geographical location (where are my east coasters?), or an identity (any other first-gen collefe students out there?). The groups are just a way to bring together students with shared interests. This is not a club! You do not have to participate in that activity together (skaterz don't need to constantly skateboard around campus), but you might find you'd like to do that sometimes. It's more of a shared culture or experience that brings you together to meet. Click here if you'd like to review a brief summary of each group.
SIGN UP
Choose a group...or two...or three!
Groups will start meeting at the end of the first week of classes. More information about date, time and location will be sent to your email after signing up.