Colonel Fest is a series of fun activities and events designed to welcome new and returning students to Nicholls State University. Colonel Fest begins with the housing move-in days and continues throughout the first couple of weeks of the fall semester.

Whether you are new to campus or returning for another semester, Colonel Fest has an event for you! The schedule is full of FUN and FREE events to help you connect with old friends, meet new ones, explore your Nicholls State University home, and celebrate the start of a new chapter!