The first day of classes in Fall 2009 is Monday, August 31, 2009. Welcome Week usually starts the weekend before the first day of classes. Please check back for updates.
Welcome Week 2009
Welcome to Western Connecticut State University's Welcome Week Website. For those students beginning school in the Fall of 2009, we're planning a very exciting fall orientation program for you. When is Welcome Week? For now mark your calendars for ...
Events: View the full schedule of Welcome Week 2009 events. Location: Great Hollow Wilderness School - Adventure Orientation
Please check out our new program at Great Hollow Wilderness School in New Fairfield, CT. Our day-long program on Sunday, August 30th will introduce new students such as you to a wide range of outdoor activities and help you bond with classmates, as well as meet and talk about making the transition from high school to college with some of WestConn's outstanding faculty, academic advisors, and staff. Activities will allow you an opportunity to build self-confidence and develop interpersonal skills that will get you ready for your first semester at WestConn. Hurry! This great program is limited to 50 students so check out the web site and get your registration in as soon as possible. Registration for the Great Hollow Program is on a first come, first serve
basis. The $50 fee for participating is due in two installments.
A $25 non-refundable deposit (check made out to WCSU) is due as soon as
possible to reserve your spot. The balance of $25 is due August 30th.
Mail to: WCSU, 181 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810, Attn: Student
Affairs http://www.greathollow.org/Home.html Great Hollow Wilderness School - Adventure Orientation Flyer What other orientation sessions are being held? There are three early orientation sessions scheduled prior to Welcome Week. They are: Adult Learner Orientation AccessAbility Services Orientation Luncheon
International Student Orientation (F-1) What do I do if I missed June Orientation and need to register for classes? If you missed June Orientation and need to catch up, please read our Guide for New Students and follow the instructions on the checklist for new students toward the end of the guide. For any questions, please contact the Admissions Office at 203-837-9000. What about my parents? There will be activities for your parents on Friday, August 28th, such as the “Entering the Gates” ceremony, the “Opening Ceremony,” campus tours, alumni photo (if one or both of your parents are alumni), and parent workshops. There is also a dinner for students and families that night. For more information please go to our WestConn Parents Club webpage.
June 2009 Orientation Update If you attended June Orientation this past June and have not yet completed our Orientation Evaluation, please click on the button below. We would appreciate your input.
For the June 2008 Orientation Photo Gallery, click on the photo below.
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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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What is there to do? WestConn is located in Danbury, CT, a vibrant and culturally diverse city in south western Connecticut. Danbury offers a wide variety of cuisine, entertainment and business offerings. For more information on what there is to do in Danbury, please visit the following websites: |
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Where is there to stay? There are a number of hotels that are only about 10-15 minutes away from our Midtown and Westside campuses. Midtown campus: Westside campus: |
