Bearcats Kickoff 2025
Bearcats Kickoff 2025 is a required event for all first year students.
- Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
- Location: Fifth Third Arena
- Time:
- 4:30pm - Doors open
- 5:00pm - Pre-event entertainment
- 6:00pm - Bearcats Kickoff begins
Bearcats Kickoff is the official and enthusiastic welcome into the University of Cincinnati community for all first-time Bearcats. This pivotal event marks the beginning of an exciting journey, where new students are embraced into the vibrant Bearcat family.
Livestream
Watch the Bearcats Kickoff 2025 livestream here! Family and friends of UC's newest Bearcats can watch from anywhere they have an internet connection. Bearcats Kickoff will also be live streamed on campus In Nippert Stadium, TUC Atrium, and TUC Cinema.
Parking
Campus Green and Woodside Garages will have free exit on August 21, 2025, until 9:00pm for Bearcats Kickoff.
Approved Items Policy
Fifth Third Arena has a clear bag policy. A full list of approved items and non-approved items can be found here.
Print a yard sign
Share the good news! Download a free "Home of a Future Bearcat" graphic - you can have it printed as a yard sign!
Past Bearcats Kickoff Videos
Questions?
