New Student Orientation

When registration opens, students will be able to register by:

1. Logging into their Admissions Portal. The link to register will be at the top of the status page once registration opens.
2. Register for the preferred date.

NOTE:  Since students are logging into their admissions portal to register, they must use the email address and password used when  they submitted their 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 some of 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 this space.  A low-sensory space is also available during lunch as an alternative to The Commons Dining Hall. 

The Commons Dining Hall

Before coming to on-campus orientation, upload an ID photo for your Ram Card.

Learn more about Next Steps for Accepted Students.

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

NSP will host an in-person orientation on Friday, January 10th, 2025 and a virtual orientation on Friday, January 17th, 2025.

For in-person orientation on January 10th, check-in will start at 9 AM at the Business and Public Management Center (BPMC). Orientation will begin promptly at 9:30 AM in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall and will end at 1:35 PM.

For virtual orientation on Friday, January 17th, a zoom link will be sent to students and guests. The virtual orientation program is expected to run from 9 AM - 12 PM. 

 

NSP will host an in-person orientation on Friday, January 10th, 2025 and a virtual orientation on Friday, January 17th, 2025.
 

Free parking will be offered on the orientation day.

If students need to reschedule orientation, please reach out to orientation@wcupa.edu for assistance. Requests to reschedule can only be accommodated if space permits. 

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, and you'll meet with a representative from your academic department who will review scheduling and requirements for your major and answer questions. You'll also learn about all the support services WCU offers to help every Golden Ram be successful.