First-Year Orientation 2009

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

Part 1: The Late Orientation session will be held on Friday, August 28, 2009.  All First-Year students who did not already attend Orientation Part 1 in June/July must attend the Late Orientation session. Check-in will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the lobby of Sykes Student Union.  You will have your ID picture taken at this time and you will be given a meal pass to eat your lunch in the Lawrence Center Dining Hall.  The Late Orientation session will begin promptly at 1 p.m. in Sykes Student Union and the program will conclude at 4 p.m.  Free parking is available in Parking Lot K, behind Sykes Student Union.

Part 2:  Is a three-day Orientation Program that takes place in August prior to the beginning of classes; Friday, August 28th - Sunday, August 30th.  Participation in Part 2 is required for all First-Year Students. 

On-campus students:  Check-in for Orientation Part 2 in your residence hall when you move-in.  You will receive the schedule for Orientation Part 2 at move-in.

Commuter students:  Check-in for Orientation Part 2 in the lobby of Sykes Student Union.  Commuter Survival Day will begin between 4:45p.m. - 5 p.m.

The first Orientation Part 2 program for all First-Year students is the President's Welcome picnic from 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

The Orientation Day - Part 2

  For Orientation Part 2, all First-Year students are required to attend Orientation Part 2, being held Friday, August 28th - Sunday, August 30th.  First-Year students who will be living on-campus will move into their residence halls on Friday, August 28th.  You will receive specific information from the Office of Residence Life and Housing Services (www.wcupa.edu/_SERVICES/stu.lif) in the beginning of August regarding residence hall check-in times and procedures.  Students who will be commuting to campus should also check-in to Orientation on Friday, August 28th.  There is not a parent portion for Orientation Part 2.  Fall semester classes will begin on Monday, August 31st. 

What to expect from Orientation Part 2:  You will attend a series of programs and activities designed especially for first-year students. Commuter students will attend a special Commuter Survival Day program. 

Directions and Parking

    Please visit the West Chester University web site at www.wcupa.edu/_visitors for a campus map and additional directions.

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.

Overnight Accommodations

If you need hotel accommodations for Orientation, please click on this link for a listing of
area accommodations. 

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

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