New Student Orientation

2011 Summer Orientation Session Dates

June 10-11
June 27-28
July 8-9
August 18-Transfer and Out-of-State students only
Week of Welcome, August 19-28

Transfer & Out-of-State Orientation

Students will experience a smooth transition to Western alongside other transfer and new out-of-state students. Our Orientation staff will meet your specific needs and create a helpful introduction to life at Western.

Note: Orientation is required of all incoming students. After your New Student Orientation Reservation Form is received, you will be eligible to register for fall semester classes.

Summer Wilderness-Based Orientation

This optional program, taken in addition to New Student Orientation, gives you the ultimate unique experience! Join other new students on courses varying in time and difficulty that venture into the Colorado backcountry. Each course is led by some of our finest student leaders who give you instruction on adventure activities and beginning college. Learn More »

Week of Welcome: August 19-28, 2011
 

Western State College of Colorado's Week of Welcome (WOW) is a time to welcome all new Western students, while also allowing you time to get acclimated prior to the start of classes on Monday, August 22nd; there will also be events going on throughout the first week of classes. Through Western's WOW, you will be provided experiences to gain a better understanding of the College and its many involvement opportunities. You also will have the opportunity to explore the Gunnison area through our Wilderness Pursuits Program.  Learn More »

2011 "Day of" Orientation Information

• Orientation begins promptly at 10 a.m. on Day 1 of your scheduled session in the College Center Ballroom.
• Check-in for Orientation is from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the North Entrance of the College Center.  Please plan to arrive no later than 9:30 to receive your Orientation materials and check-in with Conference Services for your key to the Residence Hall.
• During Orientation check-in, we host a Resource Fair, where you can learn about different departments, services, clubs, and local businesses.  You may also arrange your fall housing and meal plan with Residence Life during this time.
  
• Incoming students are expected to stay in the Residence Hall during their Orientation session.
• Housing accommodations for Orientation sessions are for one-night only.  
• Programming will not go past noon on Day 2 of Orientation.
• The 4th Orientation session on August 18 is for 1 day ONLY.
  
• Please remember to bring your own sleeping bag or blanket and towels to Orientation.  WSC does not provide these for you.  Also remember a swimsuit for optional activities and sunscreen/sunhat for your comfort.
  
• If you have not received your confirmation materials, please contact our office at (970) 943-2469.
• Please arrange to take the Alcohol eCheckUp survey before coming to campus (please see link below.)
• We look forward to having you join us at Western!!
   

"One of the goals at Western is to help students have a safe and healthy college experience by ensuring that alcohol is used legally, responsibly, and with respect to the health of both students and the community. To promote this goal, every incoming student is required to complete the Alcohol eCheckUp TO GO (e-chug) survey. This must be done prior to getting your Mountaineer Card. The survey is fast and accessible online at the following link... https://interwork.sdsu.edu/echug2/?id=WESTERN
 
After completing Alcohol eCheckUp and when you arrive on campus for orientation, please stop by the WRAP office in the College Center 103, and pick up your Alcohol eCheckUp confirmation so that you can proceed to the Mountaineer Card office located next door."