What you'll be doing.
Day 1
12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Check in, Gannon-Goldsworthy residence halls
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Mathematics placement exam
Please note: Calculators are not allowed. A $25.00 testing fee will automatically be billed to your student account if you take this exam (this fee pays for the testing service and is not included within your orientation/matriculation fee).
5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Dinner and evening activities
- Meet your orientation counselor
- University welcome
- Tour
Day 2
7:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast
Writing placement exam
Morning workshops
- General Education, Academic Advising, and Registration
- Pre-Advising with Academic Colleges/Depts.
Lunch and afternoon workshops
- Initial Schedule Planner
- Living & Dining at WSU
- Education Abroad Opportunities
- College Costs
- Academic Success
- University Faculty Reception
Dinner with orientation group
Evening activities
- Transitions
- Connect with your parent(s)
- Student Recreation Center activities
Day 3
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
Morning and afternoon activities
- Faculty advising session
- Obtain your Cougar Card (WSU identification)
- Diversity activity and small group discussion
- Lunch with your orientation counselor group
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Register for classes
3:10 p.m.
Closing program
3:30 p.m.
Check out, Gannon-Goldsworthy front desk