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New Student Orientation
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 will open in late October. 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.
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
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.
PAY Orientation fee
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.
*Last Updated: 9/24/24
2025 Orientation Dates
Mandatory in-person Orientation for all incoming undergraduate students enrolling in 2025 will take place on the following 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)
New Student Orientation Mission Statement
New Student Orientation is committed to acclimating new WCU students and their families to the institution, college transitions, and life within the community by showcasing samples of student involvement on and off-campus, as well as state-wide and nationally through research, academic, and cultural experiences. Students are instructed to consider their entire experience at Western Carolina University, including student clubs/organizations, service learning, internships, etc., as a learning opportunity that will shape their future.