Summer Orientation and Registration Events and Resources

Welcome to the Hilltop!

New Student Orientation and Registration offers an opportunity for all first time freshmen and their parents/guardians to attend various informational sessions, meet with faculty and staff, and to finalize arrangements with various offices on campus (registration, financial aid, housing, and the learning and student development center).

If you have questions or need any assistance, you can email us at orientation@westliberty.edu. If we cannot assist, we will be sure to get you directly to the person who can assist you!

Register for an Event

You can register for the event through our Online Registration. For Summer 2023, we are offering both on campus events and a virtual option for those unable to come to campus. We encourage you to attend an on campus event to get the full experience offered by our Summer Orientation and Registration!

On Campus Events

June 7 – College of Liberal & Creative Arts and College of Education & Human Performance
June 14 – College of Sciences
June 21 – College of Education & Human Performance and College of Business
June 28 – College of Sciences
July 12 – College of Liberal & Creative Arts and College of Education & Human Performance
July 19 – College of Sciences and College of Business
July 26 – College of Liberal & Creative Arts and College of Business
Aug 2 – Open Date for all Colleges

Attending an On Campus Event

Our on campus events will begin with registering at College Hall. Parking will be available behind the ASRC building near College Hall. We will have directional signs and staff available to direct you on the day of your event. If you have any mobility concerns, we will have a shuttle available at the event. If you have questions, please feel free to email orientation@westliberty.edu. Below is a schedule of sessions for the event, along with information for each session:

8:30am-9:15am: Registration
9:15am-9:30am: Welcome/Schedule Review
9:30am-11:00am: Parent Session and Student Session
11:00am-11:30am: Faculty Session
11:30am-12:30pm: Lunch
12:00pm-4:00pm: Appointments and Offices open on campus

The Welcome Session will offer a brief greeting, a review the schedule and plans for the day, and some reminders to maximize your experience for the day.

Parent Sessions are intended for parents to meet members of our Enrollment and Student Services staff, including Student Health Services, Admissions, Financial Aid, Housing and Residence Life, and Academic Support Services. We will share information to assist you in finalizing your student’s transition to college, and navigating the first year smoothly.

Student Sessions are intended for students to meet some of our Enrollment and Student Services staff and student leaders. Students will learn how to navigate several of our online systems, including their Single Sign On account, WINS, Housing Portal, and email. Additionally, we will offer the opportunity to ask questions, gain insight from current student leaders, and meet your fellow future Hilltoppers! University staff and student leaders in attendance at the Student Sessions will include Admissions, Student Activities, Greek Life, Housing & Residence Life, and various student organizations. Additionally, transfer students will have an opportunity to meet with faculty/advisors from their field of study to finalize schedules.

Faculty Sessions are intended for students and parents to attend. The Dean of the College for your program of study, as well as faculty from within the different programs will be available to discuss their specific programs, and to answer questions you may have about courses, faculty expectations, or the field of study in general. Each College and Program of Study manages this session differently. You may meet with all members of the faculty and fellow students, or they may split the group into smaller groups by program. This is a great opportunity to meet faculty for your programs. If you are unable to attend on a date for your College, you can attend the open date, where we work to have at least one faculty or Dean from each College.

After a wonderful complimentary lunch in the Marketplace, the afternoon is open to complete appointments, finalize plans, and check off items on the new student “to do” list. Students can get their picture taken for their Topper Card, see their residence hall room, ask questions about course schedules and finalize financial aid.

Attending an Online Event

Our online events will all be conducted via the Zoom platform. Below is a schedule of sessions for the event, links to the Zoom meeting, along with information for each session:

9:00am – 10:00am: Parent Session
10:00am – 11:00am: Student Session

Students and parents can also book appointments online for different offices on campus.

Booking Appointments with Departments for One-on-One Follow-up

In addition to our on campus and online sessions, we will have times set for specific one-on-one meetings and questions with each of the different departments. We will have times reserved in the afternoons after your morning sessions, to make these appointments for on campus events. Those attending online events can book for any available time to talk individually with members of our staff. For convenience, please utilize the links below to book appointments in advance.

Thank you for taking part in our online Summer Orientation and Registration program! Please assist us in continuing to improve this process by completing our online survey. We look forward to seeing you soon on campus! Stay safe Hilltoppers!

Summer Orientation and Registration Events and Resources

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