Orientation Programs

There are a variety of orientation programs offered throughout the school year to help students adjust to life at Western and advise them in the registration process.

Fall Orientation 2013

September 21 - 24

Fall Orientation is a series of informative, fun and engaging activities to help you begin your Western experience. Come meet other students, build connections with faculty and staff, and explore ways to become involved in your new campus and community.

Winter Advising 2013

November 9 & 16 2012 (Transfer students only)
January 7 (Transfer and freshman students)

Spring Quarter Orientation & Advising 2013

February 22 (Transfer students only)
March 1 (Transfer students only)
April 1 (Transfer & Freshmen students)

Summer Quarter Orientation & Advising 2013

Friday, May 10
Friday, May 31

Transitions 2013

Thursday, July 25
Friday, July 26
Monday, July 29

Plan to attend Transitions, your orientation, advising, and class registration program for incoming transfer students. Transitions also includes a Family Orientation - we encourage your family to participate.

Summerstart 2013

Session #1: August 5 - 6*
Session #2: August 7 – 8
Session #3: August 9 – 10
Session #4: August 12 – 13
Session #5: August 14 – 15
Session #6: August 16 – 17
Session #7: August 19 – 20
Session #8: August 21 – 22

*High Credit (45+) Freshmen only

Summerstart is your new student orientation, advising and course registration program at Western for incoming freshmen. During Summerstart you will meet with helpful faculty and student advisors, learn about academic expectations and requirements, register for fall quarter classes, and become familiar with important student resources and services.