Welcome Week 2026 Excursions

Hey New Cooper Students! As part of Welcome Week, Student Affairs is offering several different excursions around NYC to experience this amazing city! To sign up, take a look at the different trips happening Thursday (August 27), Friday (August 28), and Saturday (August 29). We want to be able to offer as many trips to as many students as possible, so please be mindful when signing up. We will confirm your ticket BEFORE the event. Signing up does not guarantee you a ticket.

If you have any questions, reach out to us at welcomeweek@cooper.edu. 

 

Thursday August 27th 

Thrifting Tour -  
 
Cheap Eats Tour - 
 
East Village Tour - 
 

Friday August 28th 

The Met Museum - 
 
AKC Dog Museum -  
 

Saturday August 29th 

Governors Island Trip - 
 
Coney Island Trip - 
 
NYC Aquarium - 
 
The Mets vs. the Astros Baseball - 
 

Sunday August 30th 

“& Juliet” Broadway - 
 
Museum of Math - 
Bowling @ Lucky Strike 
 
Botanical Garden- 

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