New Student Orientation

When registrations opens:

1. Log into your Admissions Portal.*
2. Find the link to register at the top of your status page.
3. Choose your preferred date from the scheduling calendar. Only the dates you are eligible to attend will appear on your scheduling calendar.
4. To change your orientation after you've registered, please email orientation@wcupa.edu.

*Since you are logging into your admissions portal to register, use the email address and password you used when you submitted your admissions application to WCU.

New Student Programs is committed to making orientation accessible to all new Golden Rams and their guests. Please specify your needs on your orientation registration form, or reach out to us at orientation@wcupa.edu or (610) 436-3305 to discuss:

Accessibility Needs
We will do our best to accommodate all accessibility needs. The sooner we know about your needed accommodation, the more time we have to prepare. While we will make every effort to meet your needs, we may be unable to assist with accommodation requests received fewer than two weeks before your scheduled orientation and will communicate any progress with you.Spanish Language Interpretation
New Student Programs offers interpretation services to our Spanish-speaking students and guests. Please let us know on your registration form or email us at orientation@wcupa.edu if you or your guest would like to utilize this service, and one of our interpreters will reach out to discuss your needs.

Low Sensory Spaces
We recognize that the large sessions at orientation may cause sensory concerns for some individuals. Alternative, low-sensory spaces will be available to make those sessions accessible to new Rams and their guests. Please see any member of the orientation staff and they can direct you to the low-sensory space.  A low-sensory space is also available during lunch as an alternative to The Commons Dining Hall.

Be sure to upload an ID photo for your Ram Card.

Student lunch in the dining hall is included in the program.

Transfer orientation schedules will be released at a later time. 

Transfer Orientation for the Summer of 2024 has concluded. Stay tuned for more information regarding January 2025 and Summer 2025. 

Free parking will be available on the orientation day.

If you need to reschedule your orientation, reach out to orientation@wcupa.edu.

The West Chester University Resource Pantry supports student success by minimizing food and basic need insecurity and preparing students for life after graduation.

As a new Golden Ram, you can help support the Resource Pantry's mission by bringing a donation with you to orientation! The most-needed items for the Resource Pantry include:

PERSONAL CARE ITEMS

• Body wash
• Deodorant
• Dish soap
• Dryer sheets
• Laundry pods
• Lotion
• Menstrual Care Products
• Paper towels
• Reusable shopping bags
• Shampoo & conditioner
• Shaving lotion
• Soap (bar and pump)
• Toilet paper
• Toothbrushes/oral care

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

• Backpacks
• Binders
• Folders
• Loose Leaf Paper
• Notebooks
• Pens, pencils, and highlighters
  
  

You can also check out the Resource Pantry's Amazon Wish List for more ideas!

During on-campus orientation, you’ll have plenty of time to get to know your orientation leaders and meet other new Rams who are transferring to WCU. You'll also learn about academics, advising, and the support services WCU offers to help all Golden Rams be successful.

Virtual orientation offers a series of presentations from departments across campus who will introduce you to and help you understand everything from academics, advising and how to get involved on campus, to housing, financial aid and key student support services.