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Transfer & Non-Traditional Student Orientation: August 23

If you are a transfer student with 24 or more credits, we encourage you to attend our Transfer & Non-Traditional Student Orientation, which is designed to meet your specific needs. This session is also suitable for non-traditional students who are new to Western State Colorado University. Learn more & sign up here....

Parent & Family Orientation Registration: August 21 & 22

Heading off to college isn't a big deal for students only...  it's a transition for parents and families as well. The following links will provide you with additional information as you prepare for this next step. We invite you to join us for your son or daughter's Orientation to Western. Learn more & sign up here....

  • Parent & Family Orientation Schedule (PDF) (available August 2013)

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Orientation Information

Please follow any of the links below to see 2013 Orientation information. Please note that this information is subject to change

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Contact Information

Sara Phillips
Director of Student Engagement & Orientation
sphillips@western.edu
Phone: (970) 943-2469

Address:
LEAD & Orientation
University Center 118
600 N. Adams St.
Gunnison, CO 81231

 

 

New Student Orientation

Congratulations on your admission to Western State Colorado University!
You're accepted!!!

2013 Orientation: August 21-August 25
Western will host one New Student Orientation session from August 21 to 25. Over the five days, students will rotate through four blocks of programming, which include: a Headwaters 100 service learning project; introduction to academic resources; “Life at Western” to learn about college life and the social issues that come with it; and Wilderness Pursuits trips or walking tours of the local communities. Activities also include programs for families and guests, a welcome barbecue and evening events hosted by student clubs and organizations. In addition, six Wilderness Based Orientation (WBO) trips will be offered through Wilderness Pursuits prior to orientation week. 
       Learn more about what you will do during Orientation....

Note: New Student Orientation is required for all first time freshman* and transfer students with 23 credits or less. Students are signed up automatically when you register for classes. We have a Transfer Orientation designed to meet a transfer students specific needs. This program is encouraged, though not required, for new students entering Western with 24 credits or more. Learn more about our Transfer Orientation here....

(*This applies to any student entering Western who has not lived on a residential campus before.)

Summer Wilderness Based Orientation: August 17-21

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 28-September 1, 2012 

Western State Colorado University's Week of Welcome (WOW) is a time to welcome all new WSCU students, while also allowing you time to get acclimated prior to the studentsstart of classes on Tuesday, August 28; 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 University and its many involvement opportunities. You also will have the opportunity to explore the Gunnison area through our Wilderness Pursuits Program.  Learn More »