Welcome Week 2026
What is Stampede Week?
Midwestern State University calls their first-week experience Stampede Week, but you might know it as Welcome Week. It's a time for new Mustangs to get settled, meet people, and start building their campus community. It’s also a ton of fun! M4C is here throughout the week with events, food, and opportunities to connect.
Welcome Week Events
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Soda Bar & Ella Langley Ticket Giveaway
Monday, August 24 | 8:00–10:00 PM
Free drinks + games + prizes = the perfect way to celebrate the first day of classes.
Stop by M4C for a custom dirty soda bar, plus 9 Square, cornhole, spikeball, board games, and more.
While you’re here, enter our giveaway for a chance to win concert tickets or a gift card to Wichita Falls’ favorite new soda shop, Joy Pop. Most importantly, come meet new friends, explore M4C, and find out why students call this place home.
Prizes:
🎟️ Two tickets to see Ella Langley in Tulsa, OK
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Christian Ice Cream Social
Thursday, August 20 | 6:00-8:00PM
Starting college is a lot easier when you have people in your corner. 🍦
Join other Christian students at MSU for free ice cream, board games, yard games, and an easy way to meet people who are looking for meaningful friendships and a Christ-centered community.
Come with friends or come by yourself — either way, there’s a place for you here.
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Move-In Day Breakfast & Soda Bar
Wednesday, August 19 | 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Moving in? Come take a break at M4C! We’ll have free breakfast, coffee, and a soda bar waiting for you (and your family) as you get settled into campus.
It’s hot out there—so step inside, cool off in the AC, and grab a cold soda while you take a breather from the move-in chaos. Sit down, relax for a minute, and meet some friendly faces right across from the dorms!
Free breakfast and coffee: 7:00–10:00 AM
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Free Meal & Worship
Wednesday, August 26 | 6:30–8:00 PM
Want to experience a normal night at Mustangs for Christ? Start here.
Join us for a free dinner at 6:30 PM, followed by worship and a message as we begin our fall series through the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7).
Whether you’ve been following Jesus for years, are reconnecting with faith, or are just curious, we would absolutely love for you to join us.
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MSU Cookout
Sunday, August 23 | 6:00-8:00PM
New school year, new friends, and free food? Sounds like a good combination.
Come hang out with students from across campus for a relaxed night of burgers, hot dogs, games, and good conversations before classes begin. Whether you’re brand new to MSU or coming back for another year, everyone is welcome.
No sign-up. No pressure. Just come enjoy the evening and meet some people.
Want the full schedule?
Click the link below to download a photo of our full welcome week schedule to save to your phone, or keep scrolling to see our full schedule of events at the bottom of this page.
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We can't wait to meet you.
Starting college can feel exciting, overwhelming, and everything in between. Wherever you're at, we'd love for Mustangs for Christ to be a place where you can find home.
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