Ahead of the Herd (AOTH)
Ahead of the Herd 2026
Start Here. Belong Here.
Saturday, June 6 | 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What is Ahead of the herd?
Ahead of the Herd is your first real look at life at ULethbridge, before classes even begin.
Spend the day exploring campus, meeting other new students. Get to know your mentors, faculty and support teams, all while having fun along the way.
You’ll be on the move across campus, so wear comfortable clothing and footwear.
By the time you arrive in the fall, you won’t be a stranger. You’ll already feel like you belong!
Start here — register today!
STUDENT SCHEDULE
9:30 A.M. | Pre-Welcome Games
Enjoy fun icebreaker games with your student mentors & ULSU reps.
Science Commons Atrium (7th floor)
10 A.M. | Welcome to Ahead of the Herd
Students and families are welcomed to ULethbridge!
Science Commons Atrium (7th floor)
11 A.M. | Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?
Play a fun game of "Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?" with your mentors and see which team comes out on top. You could win some swag, too!
BMO Auditorium
12 P.M. | Lunch
Lunch is on us! While you wait for your food to settle, stop by the photo booth or play some lawn games on our patio.
University Hall Atrium (7th floor)
1 P.M. | Campus Tours + Connection
Tour campus with your student mentors and start building connections across campus.
Some stops include:
Interactive Faculty & Student Services Booth Fair - check out activity booths, meet your future professors, advisors, and support teams while playing Crack the Code for a chance to win prizes.
Speed Painting - collaborate with your new classmates and leave with a one-of-a kind masterpiece designed by you and your new classmates.
Leaving from University Hall Atrium
3 P.M. | Group Photo
Capture the fun of a great day with a group photo with your future ULethbridge classmates!
Science Commons Lawn (7th floor)
3 P.M. | Housing Tours
Tour on-campus housing with our Housing Services team. They'll show you your options and answer all your questions.
Leaving from Science Commons Lounge (7th floor)
*Schedule subject to change
FAMILY SCHEDULE
10 A.M. | Welcome to Ahead of the Herd
Students and families are welcomed to ULethbridge!
Science Commons Atrium (7th floor)
11 A.M. | Supporting Your Student Through Change
Families play a key role in student successes. This session will help you understand what your student will experience and how to support them through the transition to university.
Science Commons Atrium (7th floor)
12 P.M. | Lunch
Lunch is on us! While you wait for your food to settle, stop by the photo booth or play some lawn games on our patio.
University Hall Atrium (7th floor)
1 P.M. | Family Tours
Tour campus with our Student Affairs managers. Stops includes:
Interactive Faculty & Student Services Booth Fair - check out activity booths, meet professors, advisors, and support teams.
Housing Information Presentation - where you'll learn everything about your student's new home away from home and get all your questions answered.
Leaving from University Hall Atrium
3 P.M. | Housing Tours
Tour on-campus housing with our Housing Services team. They'll show you your options and answer all your questions.
Leaving from Science Commons Lounge (7th floor)
*Schedule subject to change