Raptor Week Fall 2026 Summary

Montgomery College will celebrate Raptor Week from August 31 through September 4, across its campuses and centers. Raptor Week is designed to welcome new and returning students to the Fall semester while helping them connect with Student Life, campus resources, student organizations, and one another. Throughout the week, students can participate in a variety of activities including welcome events, food and refreshments, games, giveaways, resource fairs, Student Government activities, and opportunities to learn how to get involved on campus. Each location will offer its own unique programming while sharing the goal of creating a welcoming, engaging, and supportive start to the Fall 2026 semester.

Campus Highlights & Details

• East County Education Center (ECEC) | August 31-September 3: Welcome Day; Build-A-Bear & Pop-Up Pantry; Donuts with the Dean & Pop-Up Pantry; Resource Fair & Pop-Up Pantry; and Evening Students: Chat & Chew. Most activities will take place in the ECEC Lobby.
• Germantown Campus | August 31-September 4: Snacks & Maps; Club Soda; Tie-Dye & Snow Cones; Welcome Back BBQ; Pizza & Yard Games; and Student Life Trivia. Most activities will take place outside the SA Building, with designated indoor rain locations.
• Rockville Campus | August 31-September 4: Snacks & Maps; Student Life Pop-Up; Game Zone; All White Party; and Ice Cream Social. Activities will take place at locations including outside the CB Building, SV Atrium, Quad/Green Space, and Science Center Courtyard.
• Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus | August 31-September 4: Coffee Cart with SGA; Snacks & Maps; Photo Booth; Get Involved Day; SGA Meet & Greet; Evening Sandwiches; Slingshot Choice information; SAB Vision Boards; SGA Game Night & Groceries; Personalized Key Chains; Sidewalk Talk; Trivia Titans; and a First-Year Student Welcome Lunch. Activities will take place primarily in the ST Building and surrounding campus locations.