Current Student Information
For students and departments who wish to program, see the below FAQs, as well as a step-by-step guide. Even if you are familiar with the First 50 Days procedures, due to updates in the event submission and approval process, all campus departments, organizations and offices must attend an information session hosted by the Office of First-Year Programs. Dates will be released via email.
Frequently Asked Questions
The First 50 Days is a series of programs that help you connect you to both your peers and the campus community. With programs based on academics to club meet-and-greets, and large campus traditions, there is something for everyone from Day 1 to Day 50!
The First 50 Days take place during the first 50 days of the academic year, starting with the last day of Welcome Weekend. The First 50 Days will be from Sunday, August 30 to Monday, October 19.
The First 50 Days are for all students! Whether you are a first-year student looking to find what you’re interested in on campus and meet someone new, or a senior looking to join a new club before graduating, the First 50 Days are programmed with all students in mind!
A full calendar of events can be found on the SHU website. Most sponsoring clubs and departments will also post about their events on their social media. Make sure to read the First 50 Days global emails for highlighted events happening that day!
Events during the First 50 Days are open to all—so just show up by yourself, or with a group of friends and enjoy! If events require an RSVP beforehand, it will be listed on the calendar.
If you are interested in hosting a program during the First 50 Days, you can fill out the event submission form with all of your event details.
Once you have submitted your event, the Office of First-Year Programs will review the event details and let you know if the event is approved as is, requires changes to be approved, or does not meet community guidelines to go through as a program.
Once your event is approved, you will fill out a final form that includes your final event details to be added to the calendar and First 50 Days website.
If you are a club or organization under CCO, you can request supplies via the purchasing form on SHU Engage. Your request will then go to the Office of First-Year Programs for approval and purchasing.
After you have submitted your final event details, should you need to make changes, you will need to do so no later than 2 weeks prior to the event date. All edits and cancellations must go through the Office of First-Year programs via the event change request form for approval. If the 2-week deadline has passed, you must contact Tori Vacca in the Office of First-Year Programs directly.
Event Submission & Approval Process
Attend an Information Session
If you are looking to host an event, plan to attend an info session either in person or virtually to hear all of the updates for the year, as well as marketing tools, important deadlines and guidelines for event logistics. (Check your email to see the schedule for info session times and offerings)
Submit an Event Idea Submission Form
Once you have attended an info session and have your event idea, submit your event details via the Helpful Links First 50 Days Event Submission Form on SHU Engage. Once this form has been submitted, it will be reviewed by the Office of First-Year Programs to be approved as is, approved with changes or denied (if not in accordance with University policies and guidelines). You will be notified via email on the status of your event submission and if you are free to move forward to the next step, which would be submitting a Final Event Details Form. You can expect a decision on your event submission 5 business days after you submit your event for approval.
Finalize All Event Details & Submit the Form for the First 50 Days Event Calendar
Once your event is approved either as is or with the outlined changes, you will be prompted to complete the Helpful Links First 50 Days Final Event Details Form to gather all necessary information for the website and First 50 Days event calendar. Please note, what you enter in this form must be the final, completed version of your event details, including your description for students for the web. All fields are necessary and must be completed in full to be added to the calendar.
Order All Necessary Supplies
If you are a club or organization that is a part of CCO, you will submit your supplies request via the Purchasing Form on SHU Engage. Your request will be reviewed by the Office of First-Year Programs, who will then place the order for you and notify you when the supplies come in. Please refer to all guidelines on SHU Engage on how to go about purchasing supplies.
If you are a department or office, you will go through your office budget to purchase supplies for your event.
Finalize Your Logistical Details & Market Your Event
All event logistics, such as placing Chartwells orders, table requests and marketing are the responsibility of the sponsoring club, organization, office or department. By submitting your event, you will be included in the First 50 Days calendar of programming, but additional marketing efforts, such as print materials, global emails or social media posts are at the discretion of the host. You will receive a logo for the First 50 Days to include on your advertisements from the Office of First-Year Programs. For more info on marketing materials, you can reference the “How-to Guide” available on SHU Engage.