Welcome New Students

Guide To New Students
Campus Attractions

First Year Students

You are almost there…..August 2^nd, marks the beginning of New Student Orientation and the beginning of the next Chapter of your life! ”Oh the Places You’ll Go" is the Theme of New student Orientation “fresh week” a MANDATORY weeklong program aimed to transition you into life as a Wilberforce University Student and welcome you to the Family!!.

The first day you arrive will provide time for you to take care of official business, move-into your residence hall, enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch, meet the president and members of the faculty and staff and become aquainted with your student Resident Assistant (RA) and student orientation advisor (OA).  Your RA and OA will serve as mentors and student advisors to assist you with the ins and outs of life at college.  The remainder of the week will be filled with equal amounts of academic and social programs and events.  You will sit for placement tests, attend your first Academic Meeting, attend a prayer breakfast, spend a day at Kings Island Amusement Park, tour the library & computer labs, complete a community service project and participate in a variety of community building activities that will prepare you for life at Wilberforce and introduce you to the history and mission of our great institution.

The full schedule in detail is provided for you below.  Please read through so that you are well aware of what will be required of your during “Fresh Week”. You will find that your attendance and participation at the week’s events will have you well prepared for your career at WU.  Please note: Failure to report to campus for the start of New Student Orientation, may result in delayed registration and an overall unpreparedness for the start of your college career. Please contact Dean Parris Carter, Dean of Students, if you have questions or concerns about the program.

MOVE-IN Information

In order to expedite your Move-In and registration on Weds. June 2^nd We ask that you follow the schedule we have outlined below.

If your last name begins with the letters :

A through I                    arrive                 8 – 10am

J through R                   arrive                 10 - 12pm

S through Z                   arrive                 12 - 2pm

Please note: If you are an international student, please contact Nikima Barnhill at 800-367-8568 to confirm your arrival.

In an effort to ensure that this experience is a positive one we have prepared a brief description of what you can expect upon arrival. All students are required to participate in the check in process.
(Click here to have access to a PDF format of our Student Handbook)

Tips on Checking In

New student Orientation and Move-In will begin on Wednesday, August 2^th. Orientation is mandatory.

Wednesday August 2nd

Thursday August 3rd

Friday August 4th

Saturday August 5th

Sunday August 6th

Monday August 7th

Tuesday August 8th

Wednesday August 9th

CLASSES BEGIN

Friday August 18th

Clubs and Organizations Fair

 

TBA Academic Majors Fair-Y. Moss/SDEM (tentative)

* Events in bold are to be attended by Parents and Students