WCSU Events

Welcome Weekend

WELCOME WEEKEND: A full schedule of events for new students entering Western Connecticut State University in fall 2025 will be held over several days on both campuses. See the schedule at www.wcsu.edu/orientation/welcome-week/


Entering the Gates Ceremony

ENTERING THE GATES CEREMONY: All first-year and new transfer students will gather and process through the university gates on White Street to mark the tradition of beginning a new chapter at WCSU. Our Spirit Band will play and parents, alumni, …


New Student Orientation

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION: New student orientation will be on Monday and Tuesday, June 30 and July 1, from 8 a.m. Monday until 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. For more information, visit https://www.wcsu.edu/orientation/. New Student Orientation is a required overnight experience for all …


New Student Orientation

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION: New student orientation will be on Thursday and Friday, June 26 and 27, from 8 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 …


New Student Orientation

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION: New student orientation will be on Monday and Tuesday, June 23 and 24, from 8 a.m. Monday until 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. For more information, visit https://www.wcsu.edu/orientation/. New Student Orientation is a required overnight experience for all incoming …


New Student Orientation

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION: New student orientation will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 17 and 18, from 8 a.m. Tuesday until 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. For more information, visit https://www.wcsu.edu/orientation/. New Student Orientation is a required overnight experience for all incoming …


Welcome Weekend

WELCOME WEEKEND: Orientation events for incoming students will be held Friday, Aug. 23, through Monday, Aug. 26. Friday, August 23 9 a.m. – noon: Resident Student Check-in & Move-in Resident Student Check-in and Move-in will take place in each student’s …


Entering the Gates Ceremony

ENTERING THE GATES CEREMONY: New students will gather at 1 p.m. and process through the university gates at 1:30 p.m. The WCSU Spirit Band will play and parents, alumni, faculty and staff will cheer them on as they become part …


Make-Up New Student Orientation

MAKE-UP NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION: Not available to attend your major specific orientation session? Please register for the Make-up Day on Monday and Tuesday, July 8 and 9, from 8 a.m. Thursday until 3:30 p.m. Friday. For more information, visit https://www.wcsu.edu/orientation/. …


MSAS New Student Orientation

MACRICOSTAS SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION: New student orientation for students in the Macricostas School of Arts and Sciences will be on Thursday and Friday, June 27 and 28, from 8 a.m. Thursday until 3:30 p.m. Friday. …