Connections 2026 Activities

On Wednesday-Friday (26-28), the Aggie Shuttle will be running special routes to help you get to and from class.

8:00-9:30am | 11:00-2:00pm | 3:30-5:00pm
Campus Loop, Stadium/8th East Express

In-Class Time

In-Class time is exclusively for students who are enrolled in USU 1010 Connections.

Tuesday, August 25

a group of girls sitting on the grass at the quad watching a movie on a large screen

Movie on the Quad

Time TBD | USU Quad

Kick off your Connections experience with a movie, popcorn, friendship bracelets, and new friends!

Wednesday, August 26

“Instructor speaking to a group of students seated at desks in a bright classroom with notes and diagrams on a whiteboard.

a girl studying on her laptop inside the library at night

In-Class

9am-4pm

a group of boys and girls smile and wave at each other as they walk the streets of downtown logan

Explore Downtown

Time TBD | Downtown Logan | Explore Downtown Map

Explore downtown and win free items, receive discounts, food, and more. Enjoy a Historic Courthouse Concert from 7 - 9pm. If you are coming from on-campus, you can get to Downtown by taking the green loop on the Connect Bus.

Thursday, August 27

female instructor leading a discussion with a small group of students around a white board

In-Class

9am-4pm

Comedian Magician Tim Gabrielson

Time TBD | Daines Concert Hall

Tim Gabrielson will inspire you with his words, entertain you with his breathtaking comedy and magic, and show you how to make small choices of, creating positive change, that will influencing attendees to modify thought patterns resulting in greater enthusiasm and improved productivity!

Friday, August 28

Students sitting around a classroom table engaged in group work, reviewing papers and taking notes.

In-Class

9am-4pm

Library After Hours Event

Time TBD | Merrill-Cazier Library

Ever wonder what a university library is like after the doors close for the night? Come to our exclusive After Hours Event and find out! Play laser tag, test out our virtual reality, and explore all levels of the library. Stop by on your way to the Luminary for free pizza, a soda bar, games, and amazing raffle prizes including a computer, electric scooter and more!

students hold up Luminary Lanterns glowing bright in the dark

USU Luminary

Time TBD | Dee Glen Smith Spectrum

Required for Connections students. Please walk to the Spectrum or park in the Spectrum lot (open for this event only).

Open to the public; Friends and family are welcome!

7-Week students are invited to attend the Luminary as well!

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Midnight Yell w/ the HURD

Time TBD | Dee Glen Smith Spectrum

Join the Hurd to learn the cheers and chants before our first home football game!

Saturday, August 29

a group of aggies stand outside and make the aggie hand gesture for the camera

Aggie Family Block Party & Broadcast

12-2pm | TSC Fountain Patio

Fraternity & Sorority Life will be teaming up with Aggie Radio to host an Aggie Family Block Party & Broadcast. There will be hotdogs, treats, and other refreshments, along with live music and a live broadcast from Aggie Radio.

A group of college boys playing volley on USU campus outside

Aggie RecFest

Time TBD | Aggie Rec Centers: ARC, ALFs

Be a part of the RecFest and enjoy the carnival-style event with inflatable activities, lawn games, bubble soccer, giveaways, free food, and so much more!