January 2010 Orientation
Sunday, January 17, 2010
January Orientation is required for all incoming First-Year students and all students transferring with 59 credits or less. Students transferring with 60 credits or more are welcome to attend Orientation, but it is not required for them. If you are considered a non-traditional student (25 years of age or older) or if you are only attending WCU part-time, you are not required to attend Orientation, but you are welcome to participate in the Orientation program.
Important Note for both First-Year and Transfer Students:
January’s Orientation does not include academic advising and scheduling.
In your acceptance packet you received instructions on scheduling classes and a listing of academic departments and phone numbers. It is important that you contact your major department in a timely manner to arrange an advising appointment and to finalize your course scheduling.
TRANSFER STUDENTS: Please take the credit evaluation you will receive from the Office of the Registrar and a copy of your class schedule, if currently enrolled, to the advising appointment.
Classes begin on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 and all University offices will be closed from Friday, December 25th - Friday, January 1st.
Orientation for First-Year and Transfer Students
Participation in Orientation is MANDATORY for all First-Year Students and all students transferring with 59 credits or less. Students transferring with 60 credits or more are welcome to attend Orientation, but it is not required for them.
January Orientation is a one-day program which will take place on Sunday, January 17, 2010.
The program on Sunday, January 17th, will be from 12:15 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Parents are welcome to attend the Orientation program on Sunday, January 17th.
The parent session will run from 12:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
Program Cost and Registration
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There is a $68 fee for the Orientation Program, which covers the cost of meals, materials, programs, and your ID card (Ram E-card). All students must register and pay for the Orientation program before they arrive.
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To Pay: please mail your check or money order for $68, made payable to WCU Orientation Program, in the Office of the Bursar envelope that was mailed to you. You may also pay the $68 fee over the phone with a credit card. The Bursar's Office will be able to help you with the fee, if you choose to pay over the phone. You can reach them at 610-436-2552 between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. each week day. They accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
If you need to work out a payment plan for the Orientation fee, please contact the Office of New Student Programs at 610-436-3305.
What can you do prior to the Orientation Program on Sunday, January 17th at 12:15 p.m.?
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Purchase a parking permit, if eligible, at the Parking Office in the People's Building - open 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Please note that, if you are eligible to purchase a parking permit, you may register online prior to coming on campus to speed up their process ( www.wcupa.edu/dps/Parking Services). Also, in order for a resident student to have a car on-campus, you must have at least 30 credits.
Directions and Parking
Please park behind Sykes Student Union where the Orientation Program will take place.
- If you are coming from the North (Route 100/High Street), make a right at the light onto Rosedale Avenue. Continue by following the below directions from West Rosedale Avenue.
- If you are coming from the South (Route 202/High Street), make a left at the light onto Rosedale Avenue. Continue by following the below directions from West Rosedale Avenue.
- Heading West on Rosedale Avenue: Just before the first stop sign, turn left onto S. Church Street. Make a right at the next stop sign into Sykes Student Union Parking Lot K. You may park in any space that is not designated as Handicapped or Faculty/Staff. If you miss the turn onto S. Church Street, continue on Rosedale Avenue (you will pass Sykes on your left) and turn left onto Roslyn Street (about one block before the traffic light). Make the next left into Sykes Student Union Parking Lot K.
If you have any questions concerning Orientation, please feel free to call us at 610-436-3305 or send an e-mail to Megan Lauletta, Department Secretary, at mlauletta@wcupa.edu or Shelley Siedzikowski, Director of New Student Programs, at orientation@wcupa.edu.
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