Welcome to WCU New Rams, Family Members and Friends!
All of us in New Student Programs are 100% committed to helping you join the Ram Fam, whether you are a new student or someone who supports a Golden Ram. Choose from the links below for details about our orientation programs, announcements that keep you up to date with the latest NSP news and reminders, and helpful information about the campus and surrounding community.
New Student Programs is excited to help you with the transition to WCU and becoming a Golden Ram, so don't hesitate to reach out to (610) 436-3305 or orientation@wcupa.edu if you have questions about orientation.
Please view our 2024 Student Orientation Schedule and our 2024 Family & Guest Orientation Schedule!
We can't wait to meet the newest members of the Ram Fam. Rams UP!
ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS
Upload Your ID Photo
Hi New Ram! Be sure to upload a photo for your official WCU ID, the Ram Card. Click Rammy for instructions!
NSP MISSION
The Office of New Student Programs' mission is to welcome, support, and assist new students and members of the Ram Fam by providing programs and resources aimed at student success. We achieve this mission by offering virtual and in-person orientation and welcome week programs designed to help students with the transition to college academic rigor, facilitate social connections, and explore opportunities for co-curricular involvement. Understanding the importance of family support, we work with campus partners to equip members of the Ram Fam with resources to help their students in their academic pursuits and involvement efforts during their time at West Chester University.
UPCOMING ORIENTATION DATES
New Golden Rams starting in fall 2024 are required to attend a summer orientation for their academic college. Orientation sessions will be held on the following dates.
FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
Thursday, June 20: College of Arts & Humanities, College of Education & Social Work, University College,
Wells School of Music, Academic Success Program
Friday, June 21: College of Business & Public Management, College of Health Sciences, Academic Success
Program
Tuesday, June 25: College of Sciences & Mathematics, University College, Academic Success Program
Wednesday, June 26: College of Business & Public Management, College of Health Sciences, Academic Success
Program
Thursday, June 27: College of Sciences & Mathematics, University College, Academic Success Program
Friday, June 28: College of Arts & Humanities, College of Education & Social Work, College of Health
Sciences, Wells School of Music, Academic Success Program
Tuesday, July 9: College of Arts & Humanities, College of Education & Social Work, University College,
Wells School of Music
Wednesday, July 10: College of Sciences & Mathematics, University College
Thursday, July 11: College of Business & Public Management, College of Health Sciences
Friday, July 12: College of Business & Public Management, College of Sciences & Mathematics
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Tuesday, August 13: College of Business & Public Management, University College
Wednesday, August 14: College of Sciences & Mathematics, University College
Thursday, August 15: College of Arts & Humanities, College of Education & Social Work, College of Health
Sciences, Wells School of Music
Friday, August 16: Open Enrollment for All Colleges/Majors
Friday, August 16: Adult Learner Orientation for students age 24 or older
Monday, August 19: Virtual Orientation
