First Year Student Orientation

All incoming First Year Students are required
to attend WCU's two-part Orientation Program.

Part 1:  Is a one-day program that occurs in June or July. Students are required to attend one of the June/July dates (students select their top three preferences of dates on the Registration Form included in the Orientation materials that they will receive.  We will then do our best to schedule students into one of their top preferences). Assignments to Orientation Sessions are on a "first come, first served" basis; therefore, please return the registration materials promptly.
Class schedules for the Fall semester are prepared based on Orientation registration and the payment of the Orientation fee.  An academic schedule will not be created until your Orientation Registration Form and payment are received.

** Please click HERE to register for the First Year Orientation Program on-line **

Part 2:  Is a three-day Orientation Program that takes place in August prior to the beginning of classes.  Participation in Part 2 is required for all First Year Students.

Students living on-campus will move into their Residence Hall room on Friday, August 22nd. Once August approaches, please see the Office of Residence Life and Housing Services web page at www.wcupa.edu/_SERVICES/stu.lif for more move-in related details.

First Year Student Orientation Information:

Dates

For Orientation Part 1, each day begins with registration at 7:45 a.m. and concludes at 4:30 p.m.  Students are required to attend the entire program. Please plan on staying until 4:30 p.m.
There is also a Parent's Orientation during Orientation Part 1.  Parents are not required to come to Orientation, but they are strongly encouraged to attend.  The Parent portion of Orientation runs at the same time as the First Year Student Orientation, but parents and students will be separated for most of the day, including lunch.

Summer 2008 New Student Orientation Dates:
Monday, June 16th
Wednesday, June 18th
Thursday, June 19th
Tuesday, June 24th
Thursday, June 26th
Wednesday, July 9th

For Orientation Part 2, all First Year Students are required to attend and participate in the August Orientation Program being held August 22nd-24th.  First Year students who will be living on-campus will check into their residence halls on Friday, August 22nd. You will receive specific information from the Office of Residence Life and Housing Services in the beginning of August regarding residence hall check-in procedures.  Students who will be commuting to campus should also check-in to Orientation on Friday, August 22nd.

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What to Expect

You will receive a detailed schedule when you check-in on your Orientation day, but below are some Orientation Part 1 program highlights:

~ You will have your ID picture taken.

~ You will have the opportunity to meet other new students through small group discussions and activities.

~ You will receive your academic schedule and you will have the chance to meet with faculty advisers who will review your schedule and assist you in finalizing your fall semester courses.
~ There will be several sessions with Orientation Leaders who are current WCU students. Feel free to ask these students any questions you may have, as they understand how to navigate campus life.
~ Throughout the program you will learn about life in the residence halls or as a commuting student, services for students, and various ways you can become involved in student activities and organizations at WCU.

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Special Needs

    Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available on request by e-mailing us at orientation@wcupa.edu or calling 610-436-3305. Please make your needs known as soon as possible, but not less than two weeks in advance, to allow time to make the necessary arrangements.

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Overnight Accommodations

If you need hotel accommodations for Orientation, please click on this link for a listing of area accommodations.  (File opens as a pdf).

For more information about the surrounding area contact:
Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-228-9933

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