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WELCOMEWelcome to WCU and your new Golden Ram’sorientation day! Today’s program will help your newRam be successful at WCU and help you support themas they take this next step in their academic journey.Use this time to learn about WCU’s academics, supportservices, and resources and to have your questionsanswered. We’re so happy you’re here and excited to beamong the first to welcome you to the Ram Fam!NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION 2022FAMILY & GUESTINFORMATION
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION 2022FAMILY & GUESTSCHEDULE8:00 AM – 8:40 AM Check-In & RegistrationCampus Partner ReceptionBusiness & Public Mgmt. CenterAcademic Quad8:50 AM – 9:05 AM Welcome from the Vice PresidentOverview of DayEmilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall9:05 AM – 9:50 AM We’re all Golden Rams:Residence Life & Off Campus & Commuter ServicesEmilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall9:50 AM – 10:05 AM Student DismissalEmilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall10:05 AM – 10:15 AM BreakEmilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall10:15 AM – 10:45 AM Supporting Your Students: Office of Family Engagement, Office ofDiversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Department of Public SafetyEmilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall10:45 AM – 10:55 AM A Message from the Assistant Dean of StudentsEmilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall11:05 AM – 12:00 PM LunchDining Hall12:10 PM – 1:00 PM College Meetings with the DeansWednesday June 22, Friday July 1 & Thursday July 14Orientation guests can purchasea meal ticket to eat lunch in thecampus dining hall for 5.00 atcheck-in or at the door to the dininghall at lunchtime. Guests are alsowelcome to explore the many diningoptions available in downtown WestChester which is about a 10-minutewalk from campus. Studentsparticipating in orientation do notneed to purchase a meal ticket.The College of Arts & HumanitiesSykes Student Union TheaterThe College of Sciences & MathematicsSykes Student Union BallroomsWells School of MusicSykes Student Union 10AThursday June 23, Wednesday June 29 & Friday July 15The College Business & Public ManagementSykes Student Union BallroomsThe College of Education & Social WorkSykes Student Union TheaterFriday June 24, Thursday June 30, & Thursday July 21University College (Exploratory Studies, Liberal Studies)Sykes Student Union BallroomsThe College of Health SciencesSykes Student Union TheaterWednesday June 22, Thursday June 23, Friday June 24, Wednesday June 29 & Thursday June 30Academic Success Program2 Family and Guest rO ientationSykes Student Union 115
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM Ram Resource Sessions (concurrent sessions, descriptions on page 6)1:45 PM - 2:15 PMSENSORY SPACE AVAILABLEOur morning sessions from 8:50–10:05 AM take place in AsplundhConcert Hall with all students andguests. This space and large audiencemay trigger sensory concerns forsome individuals. If you or yourstudent prefer to view the morningsessions live-streamed from a moresensory-friendly space (quieter, lesspeople, low lighting), please find amember of the orientation staff andwe will be happy to assist you.Career Development CenterSykes Student Union 254Counseling & Psychological ServicesSykes Student Union 209Dining ServicesSykes Student Union 115Dowdy Multicultural CenterSykes Student Union 210Financial Aid and Bursar’s OfficeSykes Student Union TheaterLearning Assistance & Resource CenterSykes Student Union 255Office of Services for Students with DisabilitiesSykes Student Union 257Office of Family EngagementSykes Student Union 10ARam CardSykes Student Union 252Student Health ServicesSykes Student Union 10B2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Taking Care of Business: Family & Guest Free TimeResidence Life and Housing (until 4:15)Sykes Union Ram’s Head Food CourtOffice of Services for Students with DisabilitiesSykes Student Union 257Parking ServicesGround floor of SykesPSECU Campus BankingGround floor of SykesBursar’s Office: Student Financial Services25 University Ave., Suite 50Financial Aid25 University Ave., Suite 30Dub-C Autism Program (D-CAP)20 Linden St.Veterans Center624 S. High St.3:15 PM – 4:15 PM End of Day ActivitiesTAKING CARE OFBUSINESSWe’ve designed today’s guest scheduleto include time for you to handle anyUniversity business you may need toattend to while you’re on campus.Please feel free to ask a member of theorientation staff for directions if you’dlike to visit an office that is not listed onthe schedule. You’re also welcome to usethis time to relax or explore campus onyour own.Various LocationsVarious LocationsOff Campus & Commuter Student ReceptionSykes Commuter Lounge (3rd floor)First-Generation Student ReceptionSykes CSI (2nd Floor)Photo Opportunities Ram Statue Ware Plaza Frederick Douglass StatueSee Map for LocationsFamily and Guest rO ientation 3
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Although our campus buildings are all withinclose proximity, an ADA-accessible shuttle will beavailable for orientation attendees at the followingtimes and locations:10. Sykes Student Union. RENTENREETS STNIELD7:30 – 8:00 AM: B usiness and Public ManagementCenter (BPMC) to AsplundhConcert Hall 8:00 – 9:30 AM: S ykes Lot K to BPMC and AsplundhConcert Hall2:30 – 4:30 PM: S ykes Student Union toSharpless GarageG H ST.701 S. HIG.LINDEN STMATK STT210 E. ROSEDALE AVE.ETALLTREREEUT SRONSHAECOLLEGARMSPARKINGEETSTREYIGHTH HSOUNWALLACH ST703 S HIG5. B usiness & PublicManagement CenterLOT Z1LOT Z SEDALEEAST ROAVENUEWAREPLAZAE.O. BULLCENTERFAMEUSEFIREHODALE AVEinistrative220 E. ROSEDALE AVEWOODTANGLE ALE AVE.OSED100 E. RINEMADELEHEATREDLER TWING AAVENUELOT W7. philips/Asplundh concert hallATLACK821 S. MOUSEHERAWLOT MUSIC BLDGSWOPE M RFORMINGPEAND THEERARTS CENTSOUTHLOT M1TSOUTH HIGH STREETK STREEKMATLACGPARKIN RESTRUCTUSK FIELDMATLACPOETRY CENTER823 S. HIGH STREETLOT VMATLACEASTDRCAMPUSIVETER DR201 CARLOT ULOT M2320319IVETER DR202 CARIVETER DR202 CAR UMNI &(WCU ALL ION CENTER)FOUNDAT8. sciences and Engineeringcenter/the commonsTH887 SOUKMATLACTEELOT M4 STROrientation 2019 5Family and Guest Orientation 5
RAM RESOURCESESSIONSCareer Development Center – Learn aboutthe many resources available in the CareerDevelopment Center including exploring major and career options, preparing for jobs andinternships, developing resume writing andinterview skills, building connections throughnetworking, and more.Counseling & Psychological Services – In thissession, you’ll learn how WCU’s counseling centerstrives to promote the optimal health of all WCUstudents by providing quality and culturallycompetent mental health services and educationfor the campus community.Dowdy Multicultural Center (DMC) – Meet stafffrom the DMC to learn about how this centerpromotes holistic success and development ofStudents of Color through collaborative co-curricular experiences that promote multiculturalawareness, create a sense of belonging, affirmracial and cultural identity, and empower all students to challenge systems of oppression.Fiinancial Aid and Bursar’s Office – A fan favorite! Learn how tosecure students’ financial aid and navigate the billing process.Learning Assistance & Resource Center (LARC) – The LARCsession will focus on ways your student can enhance their academic success efforts by highlighting resources such as tutoring,academic coaching, academic success workshops, and more.Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (OSSD) –Meet with the Director of OSSD to learn how this departmentassists students with various learning, physical, and emotionaldisabilities.Office of Family Engagement – Join the Office of FamilyEngagement as they offer insight into your students’ first year atWCU and discuss opportunities to promote their success.Ram Card – Discover how the Ram Card is your student’s keyto everything on campus--from food to the Rec Center to theirresidence hall. Learn about the many places it can be used offcampus as well.Student Health Services – Learn about the wide range of clinical care available to WCU’s students through the on-campusHealth Center.TODAY’STERMINOLOGYLike most schools, WCU has its own lingo. Some of these terms you may alreadyknow, some you may not. Here’s a list of terms you’re likely to hear today andwhat they mean.Academic TermsCurricular – Activities students participate in that are directly related to theircoursework and academic curriculum.Detailed information about WCU’s academic curriculum can be found in theUndergraduate Course Catalog.Enrollment Portal – Overseen by theRegistrar’s Office, the enrollment portal isa series of online surveys and placementtests students complete in myWCU. Academic departments use this informationto build each new first-year student’s fallclass schedule. Students are not scheduled for classes until they complete theirenrollment portal.First-Year Experience (FYE) – A generaleducation course that all new first-yearstudents are required to complete intheir first semester at WCU. This courseprovides students with the skills andknowledge to grow and thrive at WCU.FYE courses are dynamic and engagingbecause they are developed by teamsof faculty from across the University.Students learn about core academicconcepts and skills as well as about disciplinary trends and research.Student Success Coordinators – Eachacademic college has dedicated StudentSuccess Coordinators who provide students with accurate information abouttheir program and help them navigateWCU’s resources so they can makewell-informed decisions about theireducation.Student Success Coaches – Any student who needs one-on-one supportwith skills including time management,test prep, study habits, stress reduction,note taking, self-care, goal setting, andmore are encouraged to sign up fora Student Success Coach at any timeduring their academic career. SuccessCoaches provide individualized supportto guide students toward academicand personal success at WCU. Studentscan meet with a Success Coach weekly,bi-weekly, or monthly, or they can meetfor a specific need.
Housing TermsAffiliated Housing – University StudentHousing LLC (USH) owns and operatesAllegheny, Brandywine, Commonwealthand University Halls, as well as TheVillage and East Village apartments onSouth Campus. These are collectivelyknown as affiliated housing. First-yearstudents are only eligible to live inAllegheny, Brandywine and Commonwealth Halls.WCU-owned Housing – West ChesterUniversity owns and operates Goshen,Killinger, Schmidt and Tyson Halls. WCUalso operates the College Arms Apartments on North Campus and the SouthCampus Apartment complex. WCUowned housing is sometimes referredto as traditional housing. First-yearstudents are eligible to live in Goshen,Killinger, Schmidt and Tyson Halls.Desk Assistant (DA) – DAs are undergraduate student staff members whowork at the front desks of the variousresidence halls.Resident Assistant (RA) – RAs are undergraduate student staff members whoplay a vital role in facilitating an atmosphere of community on their specificfloor, wing, or apartment building.Residence Hall – WCU uses the termresidence hall in place of the term dorm ordormitory. The term residence hall is preferred because a student’s hall is not just aplace to sleep. It also provides opportunities for personal and educational growth.Other TermsCo-Curricular – Activities beyond a student’s normal coursework or academiccurriculum that contribute to their learning outside the classroom. Examplesinclude athletics, community service,Greek Life, student clubs and organizations, and student government.FERPA – The Family Educational Rightsand Privacy Act of 1974 which governsthe privacy and confidentiality of students’ education records.First-Generation College Student(First-Gen) – West Chester considers astudent First-Gen if none of their parents or guardians completed a bachelor’s degree. WCU celebratesthese students and their successes,while providing specific resources tohelp these students and their familiesnavigate college.First-Year Student – New studentsentering their first year of college.WCU uses this term in place of “freshman” as part of our commitment togender equity.Title IX – This is a portion of the Educational Amendments of 1972 thatprohibits discrimination based onsex. “No person in the United Statesshall, on the basis of sex, be excludedfrom participation in, be denied thebenefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education programor activity receiving Federal financialassistance.” The Title IX Coordinator isdedicated to ensuring equity on thecampus of West Chester University.Technology TermsLegacy – A legacy student is someonewith a parent, sibling, grandparent and/or guardian who is a West Chester University alum.D2L – The learning management system(LMS) used at WCU for course materials,assignments, syllabi, grades, etc.New Student – Any student startingWCU for the first time, including firstyears, transfer students, and adultlearner students.myWCU – Where students access bills,view holds on their account, scheduleclasses, and view final grades, GPA, andunofficial transcripts.Orientation Leader (OL) – Thesestudent leaders will guide you andyour new Ram through the orientationexperience. OLs acclimate students andguests to the WCU campus communityand offer new students supportthroughout the summer andwelcome week.Navigate – Launching in the fall, Navigate is a student success platform thatallows students to schedule advisingappointments, view their class schedule,find campus resources, and more in oneconvenient app.Ram Card – Students’ official WCU IDcard used to access residence halls,meal plans, printing, library services,and more.Public Safety – WCU has its own policedepartment that oversees primary lawenforcement jurisdiction on all areas ofcampus. Public Safety at WCU includesPolice Services, Security Services, Parking Services, Electronic Security, RiskManagement and Emergency Services.Ram Plan – The Ram Plan is a co-curricular transcript that mirrors students’academic transcript. In place of trackingcoursework and grades, the Ram Plantranscript documents students’ co-curricular learning and can be used forvolunteer, job, internship and graduateschool searches.RamConnect – WCU’s online studentinvolvement center and student organization management platform wherestudents can check out upcomingevents, sign up for leadership programs,explore student clubs and organizations,and more. RamConnect is a student’sone-stop shop for getting connectedwith campus life.WCU Alert – Free service that sendsdirect text messages with WCU announcements including on-campusemergencies, inclement weather cancellations, delayed openings, and Universityclosings. Students can add parents/guardians to their WCU Alert account.WCU email – WCU’s primary means ofcommunicating with students. Studentsshould check their WCU email daily.Family and Guest Orientation 7
NEW RAMS CHARGE INAUGUST 24 –28With events that are sure to engage,excite, and educate, it’s not to bemissed! Be sure your Golden Ram keepsan eye on their email, RamConnect,and the New Student Programswebsite—wcupa.edu/orientation—for information.MOVE-INRAM FAMCENTRALAffiliated HousingUSH Affiliated Housing is excited to welcome you to WCU in the fall.Incoming students can select a move-in timeslot in their USH Residential Portal starting in mid-July. If you are living in USH Affiliated Housing, pleaseuse the QR code to access our move-in guide for more information.WCU Owned Housing19The Office of Residence Life and Housing Services, located in 202 LawrenceCenter, oversees all WCU-owned housing. The RLHS staff is committed to makingyour experience in on-campus housing an enjoyable one. For information, pleasego to wcupa.edu/housing, call 610-436-3307, or email housing@wcupa.edu.Save the Date for Family Weekend,September 23-25! More detailsincluding a schedule of events andlocal accommodations will be sharedthrough Ram Fam Central laterthis summer!We’d Love Your Feedback!After the program, please take a few minutesto complete our survey using this QR code. Yourfeedback is important to us, and we’ll use it toimprove the orientation experience for futureGolden Rams and their guests.Ram Fam Central is a customizablecommunications platform that’sspecifically for parents, familymembers, and anyone else whosupports a Golden Ram. Signing up forRam Fam Central ensures you receivethe most relevant news and updates soyou can stay informed about deadlinesand receive newsletters tailoredto your interests. You can also stayconnected with the Office of FamilyEngagement on Facebook@WCURamFam or email them atparentfamilyrelations@wcupa.edu.
The College Business & Public Management Sykes Student Union Ballrooms The College of Education & Social Work Sykes Student Union Theater Friday June 24, Thursday June 30, & Thursday July 21 . school searches. Title IX - This is a portion of the Ed-ucational Amendments of 1972 that prohibits discrimination based on
