ORIENTATION
NEW STUDENTS
Orientation Attendance is Required.
ORIENTATION
Your Wolves Journey Starts Here!
Congratulations on earning your acceptance to Western Connecticut State University and committing to the next step to prepare for your first year in college!
The overnight stay is mandatory for all attendees, including students who plan to commute to campus during the school year. We want you to be as ready as possible for the start of your college experience, so we have planned an exciting and fun orientation program where you will meet new Wolves, learn about student support services, meet faculty and staff, spend the night living in a residence hall, and learn about the college experience through the eyes of our very own students who will be your Orientation Leaders.
During orientation, you will be able to pick up your student ID card, learn how to access your schedule through BannerWeb, learn about student clubs and leadership opportunities, shop for your Wolves swag in the WCSU Bookstore, and much more!
We are looking forward to having you on campus and helping you get started on the right track!
The Orientation Program at Western Connecticut State University Checklist
STEP 1 Update Email Password
You may have set up your WestConn email weeks or months ago when you were accepted and viewed your financial aid package. You will need to be able to login however your password may have expired. Please be sure you have access and can log into your WestConn email.
New account: Be sure you have activated your university computer accounts, including your university email account. Newly enrolled students have been sent an email from mim@wcsu.edu to the email address they provided Admissions, with instructions on how to activate their WCSU Account. Please check your personal email account and follow the instructions. If you are experiencing an issue you are unable to resolve, please contact our service desk at RequestIT@wcsu.edu or call them at 203-837-8467.
STEP 2 Upload ID Photo
You will receive your WCSU ID card at Orientation! Please submit a photo of yourself to our WestConnect Card Office. Click the link and follow the steps. www.wcsu.edu/westconnect/new-student/
STEP 3 Packing
Orientation is an overnight experience. You will be staying in Newbury Hall www.wcsu.edu/housing/residencehalls/newbury/ one of our Freshman Residence Halls on our Midtown Campus.
- Sheets (twin or twin XL long)
- Blanket
- Pillow
- Clothes for 2nd day
- Shower items
- Towel
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Body Wash
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Shower shoes
- Deodorant
- Additional Items to consider:
- Daily medications
STEP 4 Submit your Health Services Form
In order to begin classes at WestConn all students, both commuter and resident, will need to submit their CT State University Health Form. Be sure to have the form below submitted to Health Services by August.
www.wcsu.edu/admissions/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/02/CSU-form-NEW.pdf
Western Connecticut State University hosts our New Student Orientation Program for students entering in the fall semester in two parts.
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First, our main Summer Orientation program in June/July.
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Second, Welcome Weekend begins on move-in day which is Friday, August 22
Together these programs help you with the transition of becoming a successful WestConn student.
Orientation
Orientation Dates 2024
June 17/18, June 20/21,
June 24/25, June 27/28
Make-Up-Day -July 8/9
Details
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WELCOME WEEKEND
Welcome Weekend consists of a variety of programs scheduled before, during, and after the first week of classes ranging from workshops and lectures to barbecues, clubs carnival, movies, and concerts. Parents are encouraged to attend the Entering the Gates Ceremony and celebrate students as they begin their first year experience at WestConn.
Updated schedule coming soon.
For an example of Welcome Weekend schedule, click the link below to view last year’s Welcome Weekend.
Contact Information
For questions regarding Orientation, please contact Virginia Diaz
- (203) 837-9700
- (203) 837-8539 Fax
- diazv@wcsu.edu
Office of Student Affairs
181 White Street
Danbury, CT 06810
wcsu.edu/student-affairs