Spring 2026
Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 8
DE-STRESS FEST is organized by the Student Activities Council and takes place each semester the week before finals. You Got This Shockers!
ONGOING MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Ongoing Events
De-Stress in Ablah Library
Ablah Library | Normal Library Hours, M – F
Stop by Ablah Library for ways to de-stress while studying for finals! We will have
games, puzzles, coloring pages, origami, and more set up in the Atrium by the Circulation
Desk.
De-Stress Fest Specials
Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes | Regular Hours
Enjoy De-Stress Fest Specials at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes! From Dec. 1-5,
you can enjoy FREE pool games, $3 bowling games with free shoes, $2 off combo meals
and $1 off pizza cookie. Shocker ID required.
Food for Fines
Food For Fines is an initiative to support the Shocker Support Locker, while providing
a cheaper opportunity to pay parking and traffic citations.
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Monday, May 4
Lead & Lift Booth
RSC 1st Floor | 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m
Finals Survival Kits
RSC 1st Floor | 11 a.m. - While supplies last
Bring some friends and gear up for finals with your own finals survival kit! Available
while supplies last. Must be present WSU ID to make a kit.
Sponsored by the Student Activities Council
You're a Smart Cookie!
Ablah Library Main Floor | 12 p.m. - While supplies last
Come and grab a sweet treat to start off the week before finals! While supplies last.
Tuesday, May 5
Prehistoric Pep Rally with Success Teams
RSC North Patio | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
"Saur" into finals week with DJ Chompy C! Grab a boost of prehistoric positivity from
our inflatable T-Rex squad, vibe to Jurassic Jams, and stomp out your stress. Whether
you're dancing or just passing through, it's going to be dino-mite
Cinco De Mayo Celebration
RSC East Courtyard | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sponsored by Student Activities Council
Wednesday, May 6
PAWS & Relax
Ablah Library - Atrium | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Celebrate two years of PAWS & Relax! Take a well-deserved break to cuddle with sweet
therapy dogs from Love on a Leash. Drop in for a dose of puppy love, find your zen,
and recharge for finals.
Pet Rocks for Stressed Shocks
RSC 1st Floor | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Are you stressed about finals? Do you need a friend to get you through? Stop by to
make your new best study buddy!
Sponsored by the Geology Department
De-Stress Fest BINGO
Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes | 11:20 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Swing by the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes to unwind, play some BINGO during lunch
and win some fabulous prizes!
Learn more
De-Stress with TRIO SSS
Shocker Success Center 301/307 | 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Unwind and de-stress with TRIO Student Support Services! Come have fun and learn more
about the great free resources you could get by joining SSS. We'll have a spot to
relax with free snacks, coloring, board games, and music!
Sponsored by TRIO Student Support Services
Thursday, May 7
Donuts with Disability Supportive Services
Shocker Success Center Room 223 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
TRIO Disability Support Services will be offering free donuts to any WSU students
who'd like to learn more about our services and relax in between classes.
Donuts & Voter Registration
RSC 1st Floor | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Stop by our table to grab a donut, fuel up for finals, and learn how to register to
vote!
Sponsored by Shockers Vote! Coalition
Canvas of Cultures
RSC 142 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Take a break from studying and finals.
Pokemon Pinball Launch Party
Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes | 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Celebrate the new Pokemon pinball machine! Learn how to play from local top players
and compete for prizes! All pinball machines will be FREE to play and have opportunities
to win prizes in fun competitions.
Friday, May 8
Feel Good Friday
RSC North Patio | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Stop by this event to create a wellness bag, engage in some creative art by styling
a tile, and enjoy some snacks!
Slay your Stress
RSC 203 | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Want to blow off some stress? Grab a foam sword and join friendly battles with other
students! Come hang out with the Cosplay Club and have some fun.
Sponsored by the Cosplay Club
