New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation Moved Online for January 10, 2025!

All in-person programming has been canceled for Friday, January 10th. More information is available for registered students online at their Catamount email address. The online move only affects those registered to attend the session on January 10th.

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2025 Orientation Dates Announced!

New Student Orientation is excited to announce our 2025 Orientation Dates.

• Thursday, January 9th (first-year)
• Friday, January 10th (transfer)
• Monday, June 2nd (transfer)
• Thursday and Friday, June 5-6 (first-year)
• Monday and Tuesday, June 9-10 (first-year)
• Thursday and Friday, June 12-13 (first-year)
• Monday and Tuesday, June 16-17 (first-year)
• Thursday and Friday, June 19-20 (first-year)
• Monday and Tuesday, June 23-24 (first-year)
• Thursday and Friday, June 26-27 (first-year)
• Monday and Tuesday, June 30- July 1 (first-year)
• Wednesday, July 2: (local students)
• Thursday, July 3 (transfer)
• Thursday, August 14 (local students)
• Friday, August 15 (transfer)

Registration for students beginning in January 2025 is open via the student's admissions portal, also known as their Catamount portal.  Please note this is not the same as the MyWCU portal/website.  Registration for students beginning in Summer 2025 or Fall 2025 will open in late February.

All incoming undergraduate students are required to complete New Student Orientation prior to beginning coursework at Western Carolina University.    New Student Orientation consists of a Pre-Orientation course on WCU's Learning Managment System (Canvas) that is strongly encouraged and a mandatory in-person session prior to the term of enrollment for incoming students.

For frequently asked questions please visit New Student Orientation FAQ.

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Prior to orientation each student must complete the following:

Immunizations

Submit NC required immunization records. Students will not be allowed to register for classes until all requirements are met.

• Collect your immunization history
• Determine your specific immunization requirements
• Submit your immunizations through Health Services' online patient portal

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Pay Deposit

Students will not be allowed to register for classes until your $300 deposit has been received.
PAY DEPOSIT

Pay Orientation Charge

The 1-Day Orientation charge for students is $70, while each guest costs $55.  The 2-Day Orientation charge for students is $150, while each guest costs $85 (for guests staying off-campus) or $115 (for guests staying on-campus). All orientation charges must be paid prior to attending the in-person session.  All Orientation fee charges need to be paid via the student's Catamount portal (not MyWCU) that they used to register for their preferred session.

Complete Pre-Orientation Online

Please check your Catamount email for your invitation to join the course in Canvas once you have signed up for your in-person sessions.  Pre-Orientation is a stongly encouraged part of the Orientation process.  

ACCESS CANVAS.

*Last Updated: 12/4/24