January 2009 Orientation

Welcome to Western Connecticut State University's January Orientation Website.  

When is January Orientation?                     

Due to the predicted winter storm Wednesday, the Orientation Dinner has been moved to Thursday, January 29th!!!

Please call us at 203-837-9700 if you can no longer attend.

Where is January Orientation?   

Westside Campus Center Ballroom

Events:

You and your parents are invited to a special Orientation Session on January 28th at 6:30 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom.

The program will begin with a buffet dinner followed by a welcome from President Schmotter.  A group of current students will then provide some insight into life at WestConn.  Afterwards you will get a chance to meet your Dean and some of the faculty of your school.

Your parents meanwhile will be able to attend an introductory workshop which answers questions and provides suggestions on how best to support you, the student, during your career at WestConn.

Orientation Schedule:

6:30 p.m. Welcome and Dinner
7:15 p.m. Formal Welcome by President James W. Schmotter, Vice President of Academic Affairs/ Provost Dr. Linda Rinker, Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Walter Bernstein and SGA President Edmund Breitling
7:30 p.m. A student panel will answer your questions.
8:00 p.m. Students meet with academic deans. Parents attend a workshop.
9:00 p.m. Wrap-up and final Q & A

View full schedule of January 2009 Orientation events.

Location:
January Orientation will be held at the Westside Campus Center Ballroom at our Westside Campus on Lake Avenue Extension.  Please visit our directions page, and our campus tour for more information.

If you would like to attend the January Orientation Dinner, we ask that you please call us at 203-837-9700 with your name, major and the number of people that will be attending, or you could respond online by filling out an RSVP form.

What requirements are there before I am allowed to register?

The following information must be in place before you can register for classes:

  1. make your $200.00 non-refundable deposit
  2. send a copy of your childhood vaccinations, specifically the MMRs, to the Health Services Office (fax to 203-837-8583) – include your WCSU ID number on the fax – or bring this information with you when you come to register
  3. you will need to have taken any applicable placement test as noted in your admissions packet (Math, English, and Chemistry)

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New Student Orientation FAQ

Many students have questions regarding orientation and how to prepare for their first week at Western. Please select an appropriate FAQ below to find out more.

What is there to do?

WestConn is located in Danbury, CT, a vibrant and culturally diverse city in south western Connecticut. Danbury offers a wide variety of cuisine, entertainment and business offerings. For more information on what there is to do in Danbury, please visit the following websites:

Where is there to stay?

There are a number of hotels that are only about 10-15 minutes away from our Midtown and Westside campuses.

Midtown campus:

Westside campus:

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