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  • Karaoke in Wismer
    Week of Welcome (WoW) is a week of social events for all students. It is designed to help you settle in, meet new people, kick back and have fun!
  • Starting in spring 2027, the signature APEX initiative will give all Ursinus sophomores the opportunity to explore professional pathways ...
    Starting in spring 2027, the signature APEX initiative will give all Ursinus sophomores the opportunity to explore professional pathways abroad. Photo by Cole Sexton ’26 in rural Dominican Republic where he travelled to a clinic to assist local medical staff.
  • Democracy without Barriers series, students will learn about barriers disabled people face in accessing government services
    As part of the Democracy without Barriers series, students learn from experts about barriers disabled people face in accessing government services and fully participating in democracy.
  • Welcome to the Bears' Den! Ursinus competes in 26 NCAA III varsity sports. Visit our official athletics site for schedules and results.
    Welcome to the Bears’ Den! Ursinus competes in 26 NCAA III varsity sports. Visit our official athletics site for schedules and results.
  • Greek Week Opening Ceremony students at campfire
    Each spring, Ursinus College celebrates Greek Week! Explore Greek Life at Ursinus. Ursinus has a long history of both national and local fraternities and sororities. Grow as a leader, and make the most of your college experience.
  • Ursinus to the Ivy League: A shared path in engineering. Abdelrahman Elgendy '27 and Mark Ellison III '27 will continue their shared...
    Ursinus to the Ivy League: A shared path in engineering. Abdelrahman Elgendy ’27 and Mark Ellison III ’27 will continue their shared journey through Ursinus’s 3+2 partnership with Columbia University.
  • students eating cotton candy on olinplaza
    Campus was buzzing at the Last Day of Classes Celebration in Olin Plaza. Learn how students get involved on campus with our 80+ clubs and organizations .Photo by Julia DeCamp ’27
  • Photo of the new Bloomberg Lab in Myrin Library
    Wall Street on Main Street. Our latest addition to campus, the Bloomberg Lab in the Myrin Library serves as an invaluable asset for our student financial researchers and future professionals.
  • In the Music and Design (MxD) Recording Studio music technology majors  learn in a live recording setting and can produce high-quality or...
    In the Music and Design (MxD) Recording Studio music technology majors  learn in a live recording setting and can produce high-quality original music. It is complimented by the Music and Design (MxD) Mac Lab in the Kaleidoscope.
  • IDC in background with 3 students walking
    Spanning 170 acres, Ursinus blends historic buildings with modern structures. One of the newest buildings on campus is the Innovation and Discovery Center (IDC).
  • At Ursinus, Neuroscience students and faculty researchers from across academic disciplines collaborate to advance our knowledge of the brain.
    At Ursinus, Neuroscience students and faculty researchers from across academic disciplines collaborate to advance our knowledge of the brain. Margo Reed Studio
  • The Sport and Humanity APEX Hub hosts and Alumni Panel session - shown Katie Morello '08
    The Sport and Humanity APEX Hub hosted a panel of alumni in sport-related careers. Katie Morello ’08 is a five-time Emmy Award–winning producer, editor, and showrunner at NFL Films.
  • Civic Spark Policy Lab at the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners meeting
    The APEX Civic Spark Policy Lab, one of 4 innovation centers at Ursinus was invited to the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners meeting, where they were recognized for the work they will be doing for the county's Office of Innovation, Strategy and Performance.
  • Faculty mentorship and student curiosity spark scientific breakthroughs in our chemistry department, where high-level research is the norm.
    Faculty mentorship and student curiosity spark scientific breakthroughs in our chemistry department, where high-level research is the norm.
  • Students work in the upstairs art studio spaces in Ritter.
    Explore the arts! Art majors have private studio spaces in Ritter.Hall and prepare each spring for a campus favorite, the annual student art exhibit in the Berman Museum.
  • Career and Professional Development hosts multiple career and graduate school networking opportunities throughout the academic year. Our fla
    Career and Professional Development hosts multiple career and grad school networking opportunities throughout the academic year. Our flagship fair, the spring Career Fair provides a forum for hundreds of Ursinus students and alumni to meet with employers.
  • Faculty-led global experiences are a hallmark of APEX. Students in the course, Biology of the Neotropics head to Costa Rica with their fa...
    Faculty-led global experiences are a hallmark of APEX. Students in the course, Biology of the Neotropics head to Costa Rica with their faculty for research and exploration.
  • Ursinus students manage the Live Stream sports studio in Ritter Hall
    With over 25 DIII teams, opportunities for hands-on experience in the sports industry are plentiful! As a member of the Centennial Conference Digital Network, students manage the live video streaming and production from a studio in Ritter Hall.
  • Soak in the colorful seasons along the Perkiomen Trail. Ride, walk, or run the the trail that leads to the heart of Philadelphia. The Per...
    Soak in the colorful seasons along the Perkiomen Trail. Ride, walk, or run the the trail that leads to the heart of Philadelphia. The Perkiomen Trail  borders one side of campus and spans 60 miles from Green Lane Park to the Philadelphia Art Museum!

What we're doing differently, and what is creating a real difference for our students, is making the pathway from classroom to career intentional from day one.

President Gundolf Graml, Ph.D.

Explore Ursinus
Through Our Eyes
APEX in Action
Melrose Fellows Trip to Puerto Rico
Bloomberg Lab
Wall Street meets Main Street
Day in the Life
Day in the Life with Gwyn ’27
Socialize, Study & Starbucks
Tour the Commons
APEX at Ursinus
Career Coaches on Day One
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APEX in Action

Melrose Fellows Trip to Puerto Rico

Join Laisha ’26 on the 2026 Melrose Fellows trip to Puerto Rico. Melrose Fellows explore social and global issues through coursework, service-learning partnerships with community organizations, and travel or study-away experiences.

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Bloomberg Lab

Wall Street meets Main Street

Wall St. has made its way to the Ursinus campus with the new Bloomberg Lab.

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Day in the Life

Day in the Life with Gwyn ’27

Join student-athlete Gwyn ’27 for a day in her life at Ursinus!

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Socialize, Study & Starbucks

Tour the Commons

Take a tour of Schellhase Commons with Katie.

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APEX at Ursinus

Career Coaches on Day One

APEX pairs every incoming Ursinus student with an academic advisor and career coach. Meet Julia!

By the Numbers

99%

of our students receive some form of aid.

100%

of Ursinus students partake in an Experiential Learning Project (XLP) which requires every  student to participate in hands-on learning to gain applicable real-world experience. 

$41K

Average institutional aid award for first year students last year.

Events @ Ursinus
New Student Orientation
Aug. 20, 2026 | All Day 
Various Locations

New Student Orientation

Week of Welcome Banner
Aug. 24, 2026 | All Day 
Various Locations

Week of Welcome 2026

BERJAYA
Sept. 17, 2026 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Berman Museum

Universal Nature Opening Reception

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Oct. 16, 2026 | All Day 
Ursinus College

Bearfest: Homecoming + Family Weekend

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Oct. 17, 2026 | All Day 
Ursinus College

Bearfest: Homecoming + Family Weekend