Welcome to Western Connecticut State University's Orientation Website. For those students beginning school in the Fall of 2008, we're planning a very exciting fall orientation program for you.
When is the next orientation session?
| Monday, June 23, 2008 |
Ancell School of Business |
| Tuesday, June 24, 2008 |
School of Professional Studies *
School of Visual and Performing Arts |
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 |
School of Arts & Sciences – Majors * |
| Thursday, June 26, 2008 |
School of Arts & Sciences – Exploratory Studies |
* If you are an education major, please note the following: elementary education majors are encouraged to attend Orientation on the day reserved for the School of Professional Studies. Secondary education majors are encouraged to attend Orientation on the day reserved for their chosen major other than education. Most often, that would be the School of Arts & Sciences.
Time:
| 7:30am |
Optional breakfast and check-in
WS Campus Center on 6/23, Midtown Student Center on 6/24-6-26 |
| 8:00am |
Placement testing and student/parent workshops |
| 1:30pm |
Students will finalize class schedules, get their ID cards and parking decals and create their computer accounts. Various parent workshops will also be available. A full schedule will be posted shortly. |
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Additional workshops will be offered in the afternoon; offices will remain open; faculty and staff will be available for questions.
Location:
Students of the Ancell School of Business will meet at the Westside Campus on Monday June 23rd.
All other Schools meet at the Midtown Campus, Tuesday through Thursday.
If you are not sure which school you belong to, please see our list of majors.
Parking is available on Monday, June 23 at the surface lots on the Westside campus and on the other days at Midtown in the White Street Garage.
What is required prior to attending orientation?
Prior to attending Orientation, you must have the following:
- Pay your $200.00 admission deposit (This is the most important step to receive your pre-orientation information)
- Take all your required placement exams (placement exam schedule)
- Submit your immunization records
- Complete your registration package and return it as soon as possible
- RSVP online or over the phone (203-837-8215)
What can I expect to do during orientation?
We have a comprehensive schedule of events to keep you busy
- To meet fellow freshmen and upper classmen as well as faculty and staff and be introduced to WestConn
- To be welcomed to WestConn by the President, Dean and Faculty
- To complete most of the processes needed to get you ready for the start of the semester (i.e., parking decal, ID card, computer passwords, etc.)
- To meet fellow parents and have the opportunity to learn about how you can help your son or daughter to be successful at WestConn
What about my parents?
Parents are strongly encouraged to attend Orientation with their son/daughter.
At June Orientation there are a number of programs specifically designed for students only or parents only while others are designed to be attended together. [more ...]
These programs will be marked on the June Orientation schedule which will be posted on this web site shortly. Please check back for more information later.
Welcome Week is geared mostly towards students to make them feel welcome and comfortable with their new surroundings. However, parents are welcome to attend the "Entering of the Gates" ceremony as well as the Opening ceremony and may attend the dinner that evening (there will be a cost for family members). Special parent workshops will also be offered. Please check back for the Welcome Week schedule as the date approaches. [less ...]
For more information please go to our WestConn Parents Club webpage. |
Many students have questions regarding orientation and how to prepare for their first week at Western. Please select an appropriate FAQ below to find out more.
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