NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION: New student orientation will be on Thursday and Friday, June 25 and 26, from 7:30 a.m. Thursday until 3:30 p.m. Friday. For more information, visit https://www.wcsu.edu/orientation/.

New Student Orientation is a required overnight experience for all incoming first-year students. We want you to be as ready as possible for the start of your college experience, so we have planned an exciting and fun orientation program where you will meet new Wolves, learn about student support services, meet faculty and staff, spend the night living in a residence hall, and learn about the college experience through the eyes of our very own students who will be your Orientation Leaders.

Please be sure to set up your Student Account and upload your photo ID before you arrive, so we have enough time to review and print your ID Card to give to you at checkout!

Check in between 7:30 – 8:55 a.m. in Newbury Hall (Continental breakfast will be available in Higgins Hall after check-in).
Morning activities include meeting other new students and orientation leaders, hearing from university leaders, and meeting university staff.

Activities for the day will include learning about how to join a club and get involved on campus as well as our recreation, club sports and intramurals programs. You will be able to join in on some fun, too!.

After lunch, athletes and their parents will meet regarding important information regarding athletics.  Another afternoon opportunity will be  engaging with our incredible student support services staff and visit important resources and offices that you will utilize throughout your college career. You will also attend sessions pertaining to university advisement, technology, student ID’s, as well as enjoy some evening live entertainment.

Evening activities include more fun and games, and experiencing residential life.

Day 2

Morning activities will include breakfast, then some Title IX information and learning about your academic programs while meeting faculty and staff.

Afternoon activities include touring our beautiful Westside campus and learning about athletics, Visual and Performing arts, designing your life, as well as other campus centers.

After the closing ceremony, you will be bussed back to the Midtown campus and you will check out of Newbury Hall from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. This is where you will be able to pick up your ID Card (only if you submitted a photo online or in person on Day 1), and then you will be able to shop at the bookstore, or visit other offices if they are open.

Register at www.wcsu.edu/orientation/schedule/

Meals, water, and snacks will be provided throughout the day.

Please park in the Midtown campus, White Street Garage, and follow the signs to check in.