Last updated: March 26, 2013
- Who should attend the June Orientation program?
- Is June Orientation required?
- When and where is June Orientation?
- What day do I come for June Orientation?
- I am an Elementary Education major with a concentration in Math. Do I come on the day reserved for Professional Studies or Arts & Sciences?
- I am a Secondary Education major with a concentration in Math. Do I come on the day reserved for Professional Studies or Arts & Sciences?
- Are my parents allowed to come to June Orientation? What about my siblings?
- What time does June Orientation start in the morning?
- What if I am on vacation during June Orientation and can't attend?
- Do I have to take my placement tests before I attend orientation?
- I have received the results for my Math placement test but have not yet received the results for my English placement test. Is that normal? And what about my Chemistry placement test?
- I've had some Spanish in high school. How do I know if I should enroll in Introductory Spanish or Intermediate Spanish?
- Can I take a test to prove my proficiency in a foreign language to waive my foreign language requirement and how do I go about doing that?
- I am a transfer student and completed my language requirement at my old college/university. Am I all set?
- What requirements are there before I am allowed to register?
- How do I make changes to my class schedule, after Orientation?
- What do I need to bring for June Orientation?
- What is the cost of June Orientation?
- Where can my parents and I stay if we are coming in from far away?
- When does Fall Orientation - Welcome Week begin?
- When do Fall classes begin?
- How do I get to WCSU for June Orientation?
- When will I get information about June Orientation?
- What should I do when I arrive on campus for June Orientation?
- Where do I park?
- I am a transfer student. Do I really need to attend June Orientation?
- How do I register for June Orientation?
- Is there a separate June Orientation for students with disabilities?
- What do I do if I need accommodations for my disability during June Orientation?
- What if I am a part-time student?
- What if I am an adult or non-traditional student? Do I still need to attend June Orientation?
- Will I be able to purchase my books during Orientation/Welcome Week?
- How do I find out about how to get involved on campus?
- How do I get a parking decal?
- Where do I go to pay my bill or find out about Financial Aid?
- When can new students move into the residence halls?
- Will I need my own computer at Western and if I do what kind should I get?
- What immunizations must I provide in order to register for classes?
- Do I need to show any other immunization if I will be residing on campus?
Technology Frequently Asked Questions
- What computer facilities are available at Western?
- How do I get a Western Windows account?
- Should I get a University email account?
- What is a WestConnduit account, and where can I get one?
- Should I bring my own computer?
- I want to purchase a computer to bring to Western. What should I buy?
- Is Western Wireless?
- How can I use my computer in the Residence Hall (ResNet)?
- I am not very computer savvy. Where can I get help?
Who should attend the June Orientation program?
All students who are new to Western (Freshmen, Transfer, International, etc.), and their parents.
Is June Orientation required?
Yes, it is. This is a day when you get ready for life at Western, the day you finalize your class registration, get your parking
decal, and your ID card. You will meet some of your faculty
and fellow students in your major, and attend invaluable workshops and fun
programs that will help you make your experience at Western even more rewarding. Do not miss this day if at all possible!
When and where is June Orientation?
On all four days Orientation is
being held on the Midtown campus
June 2013 Orientation is scheduled for Monday, June 24th through
Thursday, June 27th, 2013 starting at 7:30/8:00 a.m. and going for most of
the day. You only have to come for one of those days, though, and additional services will be available after the official program ends.
| Monday, June 24, 2013 | Ancell School of Business |
| Tuesday, June 25, 2013 |
School of Professional Studies and School of Visual and Performing Arts |
| Wednesday, June 26, 2013 | School of Arts & Sciences – Majors |
| Thursday, June 27, 2013 |
School of Arts & Sciences –
Undeclared Preferred day for "Alternate Day" students |
Orientation check-in is held on the Midtown Quad or in Warner Hall in case of rain (park in the 5th Avenue parking garage). Signs will guide you to the correct location. Orientation concludes between 2:30pm and 3:30pm although offices remain open until 4pm or in some cases even 4:30pm.
What day do I come for June Orientation?
That depends on your major. Look up your major in our list of majors to find the school you belong to. You will attend the day of orientation reserved for your
major/academic school. If you absolutely cannot make it on that day, try to
come on Thursday, June 27. If that is not an option, you may attend on any
of the four days as an "Alternate Day" student. Make sure you let us know
which day you are coming by filling out the RSVP form.
I am a Pre-Elementary Education major with a concentration in Math. Do I come on the day reserved for Professional Studies or Arts & Sciences?
Pre-Elementary Education is your main program of study so you would attend the orientation day reserved for Professional Studies.
I am a Secondary Education major with a concentration in Math. Do I come on the day reserved for Professional Studies or Arts & Sciences?
You should attend the first day reserved for Arts & Sciences and meet with
Mathematics.
Are my parents allowed to come to June Orientation? What about my siblings?
Not only are parents allowed to come, they are encouraged to attend. There will be special workshops just for parents and some for students and parents to attend together. However, if at all possible we encourage families to make arrangements for younger siblings to
remain at home as this day is especially reserved for Western students and their parents.
What time does June Orientation start in the morning?
That depends. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. and the first programs begin at 8:30 a.m.
You don't want to miss those.
Please check
www.wcsu.edu/orientation/full-schedule-june.asp
for more information.
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What if I am on vacation during June Orientation and can’t attend?
Every incoming freshman should attend June Orientation. However,
if you
cannot attend on the day scheduled for your major's Orientation but can come on
another day, please call 203-837-9700 or complete the
RSVP form online and tell us you are switching your days. You will not meet the faculty from your major but everything else will be pretty much the same. If you are gone for the entire week, do the following:
- a copy of your class schedule will be sent to your home address after orientation if you were unable to attend; please call the Admissions office in mid-July if you have not received your class schedule by then
- come any time after July 1st on a Monday - Friday between 8am and 4:00pm to get your ID card, parking decal, computer accounts, books, etc.; bring your class schedule, photo ID, and the registration of the car you are planning to drive. Check individual offices' office hours to make sure they are open.
- check out Western's web page at www.wcsu.edu for more information
- plan on attending some of the special programs and workshops during Welcome Week in August
Do I have to take
my placement tests before orientation?
Yes!!! All of our incoming full-time Freshmen will be pre-registered for
their classes and receive their fall class schedules at orientation. If
you have not taken the placement tests, we are unable to preregister you for all
of your classes.
Please check here
for placement test dates.
I have received the results for my Math placement test but have not yet received the results for my English placement test. Is that normal? And what about my Chemistry placement test?
Yes, the results for the English placement test take a little bit longer than those for the Math placement test. Many students do not need to take the Chemistry placement test. If you are not sure if you should take the Chemistry placement exam, please check the web page at
www.wcsu.edu/chemistry/placeexam.htm for more information.
I've had some Spanish in high school. How do I know if I should enroll in Introductory Spanish or Intermediate Spanish?
There is a Placement Examination for Spanish. It is available online. Please read and follow the instructions carefully, and save and print results. Placement is also available by Oral Proficiency Interview. Please contact the chair of the World Languages & Literature Department for an appointment. http://www.wcsu.edu/wll/Placement.asp
Can I take a test to prove my proficiency in a foreign language to waive my foreign language requirement and how do I go about doing that?
The CLEP test is available in Spanish, French, and German. 6 credits earned will complete the foreign language requirement. For more information regarding CLEP testing at Western go to: http://www.wcsu.edu/academictesting/
I am a transfer student and completed my language requirement at my old college/university. Am I all set?
Transfer credits from accredited institutions are acceptable for completing the foreign language requirement. Details are available in the catalog and on our department web page. http://www.wcsu.edu/wll/LangReq.asp
What requirements are there before I am allowed to register?
The following information must be in place before you can register for classes:
- make your $200.00 non-refundable deposit
- a copy of proof of vaccination against measles and rubella must be presented to Health Service. It can be mailed, faxed or brought with you on the day of Orientation. You must have 2 measles vaccines, the first one given after your first birthday and one rubella vaccine. Two doses of the MMR vaccine, the first given after your first birthday, are acceptable.
- you will need to have taken any applicable placement test as noted in your admissions packet (Math, English, and Chemistry)
- Most of our incoming Freshmen will be pre-registered prior to orientation and will receive their schedule during orientation. Students who are admitted after orientation are also pre-registered and will receive their schedules in the mail. Part-time students will register during orientation. Transfer students need to meet with an adviser and get registered as soon as they are admitted.
How do I make changes to my class schedule, after Orientation?
Students can make changes to their schedule, after orientation, in person at the Office of the Registrar in the Old Main Administrative Building, 1st floor. Any questions can be directed to (203) 837-9206.
What do I need to bring for June Orientation?
In order to get your ID card, and
parking decal
you’ll need to bring a photo ID, a copy of the car registration of the car you are going to drive,
and complete the
student vehicle registration
form. These offices will not open until 11:30am on the day of
orientation. If you don't live too far away, consider coming back
during the summer to get your ID and parking decal when the lines are not as
long. Bring cash or credit cards if you are planning to buy your
books. And if you have not yet submitted your proof of immunization,
please bring that with you as well (see questions regarding immunizations
below).
What is the cost of June Orientation?
Orientation is free for all students and parents. Additional family members are asked to pay
for meal
tickets (includes breakfast & lunch) which are $8 each.
Where can my parents and I stay if we are coming in from far away?
Here is a list of hotels that are only about 10-15 minutes away from our Midtown and Westside campuses:
Midtown campus:
Westside campus:
When does Fall
Orientation / Welcome Week begin?
The first official day of Welcome Week is usually the day our
incoming students move into the residence halls and attend the Entering of
the Gates Ceremony. For Fall 2013 that date is has not yet been set. Whether you live on campus or commute, this is the
day you are officially being welcomed to Western. Don't miss it.
However, some programs are being held the week prior to Welcome Week
so please check the full schedule on the website. Also,
Great Hollow
Wilderness Orientation is scheduled (date to be determined).
Students pay $50 to participate.
When do Fall classes begin?
Classes begin on Wednesday, August 29th.
How do I get to WCSU for June Orientation?
Orientation for all schools is being held on our
Midtown campus
this year due to construction on the Westside campus. Directions and a map can be found here: www.wcsu.edu/campustour/directions.asp
When will I get information about June Orientation?
After you have paid your $200.00 non-refundable deposit you will receive a
letter regarding orientation as well as your WestConnduit account in the mail.
Please familiarize yourself with WestConnduit, check out your account, and get
used to checking for campus announcements regularly. You may also receive reminder
postcards and email blasts so check your email regularly.
What should I do when I arrive on campus for June Orientation?
The day will begin at 7:30/8:00 a.m. with check-in and a continental breakfast.
Information tables regarding other services or programs on and off campus will
also be available. The President's Welcome starts at 8:30am in Ives
Concert Hall inside White Hall so you may want to go in there and get a seat.
Where do I park?
All students coming for orientation at the
Midtown campus will be asked to park in the
5th Avenue Parking Garage usually reserved for our commuter students
which is located right on the
Midtown campus. Please check our website for directions. www.wcsu.edu/campustour/directions.asp
I am a transfer student. Do I really need to attend June Orientation?
It depends. We encourage all students to attend in order to familiarize themselves with resources and services available at WCSU. You can get your
parking decal,
ID Card, and computer accounts
although we recommend that for your ID and parking decal you come later in the
summer to avoid long lines. The ID and parking locations will not open
until 11:30am on the day of orientation. You will meet some of your faculty and attend invaluable workshops that will help you make your experience at Western
even more rewarding. If you have already done all of these things, you
don't have to attend but you are always welcome and might want to take the
opportunity to connect with your fellow new students.
How do I register for June Orientation?
Please complete the RSVP form on-line, call
203-837-9700 and leave a message, or send an email to
selvarajb@wcsu.edu.
What if I did not realize I had to register? Can I still attend?
Yes, absolutely.
Is there a separate June Orientation for students with disabilities?
No, but the AccessAbility Services office will be open during Orientation
and you are always welcome to walk in and ask questions. The office is
also planning a special
orientation session on Thursday, August 23rd from 9am - 3pm. Please
let us know ahead of time if you are planning to attend that session.
What do I do if I need accommodations for my disability during June Orientation?
If you have a disability and require special accommodations for June
Orientation, placement exams, or your classes, contact WCSU's AccessAbility Services
office at (203) 837-8225 or by email at: obere@wcsu.edu.
What if I am a part-time student?
Part-time students are invited and encouraged to attend all of our Orientation programs – both June Orientation and
Welcome Week in September. Just like our full-time students you can learn something about Western, get registered, get your
ID card,
parking decal, and computer accounts, meet your faculty, buy your books, etc.
If you don't live too far away, consider coming back during the
summer to get your ID and parking decal when the lines are not as long.
What if I am an adult or non-traditional student? Do I still need to attend June Orientation?
We encourage you to do so. There will be a lot of information available during orientation that is important to all students. You will register for classes, get your ID card,
parking decal, and computer accounts, and meet some of the faculty. You wouldn't want to miss this day.
Make sure to attend the Adult Learner Orientation in August and
consider becoming a member of the O.W.L.s (Older Wiser Learners). Please
check the Welcome Week website for details.
Will I be able to purchase my books during Orientation/Welcome Week?
Yes, there will be time during or after Orientation/Welcome Week for students to purchase their books. To purchase textbooks, be sure to bring checks, cash or credit cards, and a printout of your class schedule. If you put money into your WestConnect card, you can use your WestConnect card at the bookstore. Books can also be ordered online at
wcsu.bncollege.com for either shipping or in-store pickup.
How do I find out about how to get involved on campus?
Some of the workshops offered during June Orientation will answer this question. You can also visit
the Student
Life/Student Activities website and see what
clubs and organizations are already on campus or how to form your own club. During Welcome Week in September you can meet many of the clubs during Club’s Carnival.
How do I get my school ID
and parking decal?
On the day of Orientation we will provide special designated areas for you to
get your school ID and parking decal. These
offices will be open from 11:30am - 4:30pm that day. Please check the schedules you
receive during check-in for locations. Also, you can avoid
standing in long lines by getting your ID and parking decal
anytime during the summer during regular business
hours.
After orientation, you will receive your school ID at the WestConnect office, just bring a copy of your class schedule and a photo ID. While you are there, you may want to check out the benefits of our Student Advantage card.
In order to receive your parking decal, you need to bring your school ID, a copy of the car registration of the vehicle you plan to drive, and the completed parking registration form to the parking office. During orientation it will temporarily be located on the Midtown campus. Otherwise the office is located on the Westside campus.
Where do I go to pay my bill or find out about Financial Aid?
The Cashier’s Office is located in the Old Main Administration Building where you will be able to handle all billing inquiries or you may visit their web site at www.wcsu.edu/cashiers.
Bills for the fall semester are due in full by July.
The Office of Student Financial Services is also located in the Old Main
Administration Building. Here you can find answers to any of your financial aid concerns, or go to www.wcsu.edu/finaid.
Remember that you have to apply for Financial Aid
every year and FAFSA forms are due in early March.
When can new students move into the residence halls?
Move-in day for new students is Sunday, August 25, 2013.
Tentative: Students signed
up for the Great
Hollow Wilderness Orientation may move in early on Friday, August 23,
2013. For more information
regarding Housing go to
http://www.wcsu.edu/housing/]
Will I need my own computer at Western and if I do what kind should I get?
Having your own computer is a great help. Please see the “Important Information” link of the Orientation web site for detailed information. www.wcsu.edu/orientation/important.asp
What immunizations must I provide in order to register for classes?
Connecticut State law requires students to present immunization in order to register for courses. Please go to www.wcsu.edu/healthservices and click on immunization requirements for details.
Do I need to show any other immunization if I will be residing on campus?
All residence hall students are required by Connecticut State Law, Public Act 01-93, to have documented proof of immunization with meningococcal vaccine (menactra or menomune) before arriving on campus. Please submit your proof to the Health Services office located in front of Litchfield Hall,
Midtown campus. Also, you may fax your information to (203) 837-8583.
What computer facilities are available at Western?
Western offers a number of staffed facilities where you can receive assistance from our friendly student staff. We also have 24 hours computer labs available for student use. For a complete list of facilities and hours, please visit: www.wcsu.edu/technology/students/pubfac.asp
How do I get a Western Windows account?
A Western Windows account is necessary for students to access the University’s network from the computer centers, classrooms, labs, residence halls, and wireless network. You will be able to get your account information during June orientation, Welcome Week, and any other time during the semester from the following staffed computer centers on campus: Midtown Computer Center (Haas Library), Westside Computer Center (WS 117), and the Student Technology Training Center (SC 225). http://www.wcsu.edu/technology/students/pubfac.asp
Should I get a Western email account?
Yes, all students are required to get a Western email account for official Western business. Once your account has been created, you will have access to your email from any computer on or off-campus that has access to the Internet by visiting http://connect.wcsu.edu/, or by logging into WestConnduit and clicking on the email link. You can obtain your Western email account credentials at any of our staffed computer centers on campus. http://www.wcsu.edu/technology/email/studentinfo.asp
What is a WestConnduit account, and where can I get one?
WestConnduit is Western's campus portal. WestConnduit allows you to see your grades, course schedules, academic history and financial aid information, and allows you to register for classes and make payments to the university. It also provides access to Blackboard Vista, Western's online course management system, campus and personal announcements, the campus events calendar, and convenient links to other university resources.
You can obtain your WestConnduit credentials at any of the staffed computer centers on campus, or your can reset your password online at: https://webapp.wcsu.edu/winpwd/.
WestConnduit can be accessed by visiting www.wcsu.edu and clicking on the WestConnduit link.
Should I bring my own computer?
You do not need to bring your own computer. However, a laptop with wireless capability can be useful. In case you do not own a computer, Western has a number of computer facilities available for student use. Some are open as early as 8am, and close as late as 11pm. Some are open around the clock.
I want to purchase a computer to bring to Western. What should I buy?
Almost any new desktop or laptop computer purchased today from one of the leading computer manufacturers (IBM, Apple, Dell, Compaq, Gateway, etc.) should be more than adequate for basic student use on campus. If your specific needs are more demanding (for example, if you use computer graphics development software, video capture, etc.), or for more information, please visit our computer recommendations page at: http://www.wcsu.edu/technology/recommended.asp
Is Western Wireless?
Western offers fast and reliable wireless network access to students, faculty, and staff with data connection speeds of up to 54Mbps in selected locations on the Westside and Midtown campuses. For locations and more information, visit http://www.wcsu.edu/technology/wireless. To use the wireless network, your laptop (or PDA, Pocket PC, tablet, etc.) must be equipped with a wireless network adapter. Western’s wireless network supports both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless standards and uses an SSID of “Western” for easy connection. You will be prompted to log in using your Windows account credentials.
How can I use my computer in the Residence Hall (ResNet)?
Any student who owns an Ethernet-ready computer can connect to our residence hall network using an Ethernet cable. Splitters and cables can be obtained at any of our staffed computer centers. Once connected, you will be required to log in using your Windows account credentials, install Clean Access, install a supported anti-virus program, and install critical Windows updates. For more information, please visit http://www.wcsu.edu/resnet.
I am not very computer savvy. Where can I get help?
The general computer centers, located in room 117 of the Westside Classroom Building, the third floor of the Westside Campus Center, and at Midtown on the first floor of the Haas Library, employ student lab assistants who can provide assistance based on their individual knowledge. However, students needing extensive help should visit the Student Technology Training Center (STTC) in room 225 of the Student Center on the Midtown campus. More information about the STTC can be found at: http://www.wcsu.edu/sttc.
