Welcome to Kentucky Wesleyan College!
We are excited you are joining the Wesleyan family in fall 2024! Whether you are coming to Kentucky Wesleyan as a first-year student or a transfer student, New Student Orientation will ensure that your transition to Kentucky Wesleyan is smooth and enjoyable. Move-in for new students who are not fall athletes will occur on Saturday, August 17 from 9am-11am.
All new students (both first-years and transfers) are required to participate in New Student Orientation which directly follows move-in and is scheduled Saturday, August 17 through Monday, August 19. Classes begin on Tuesday, August 20. Through participating in New Student Orientation, we hope that all new students will:
- Connect to the Kentucky Wesleyan community and build their confidence and excitement about their college choice.
- Discover Kentucky Wesleyan College’s traditions and campus culture.
- Understand the transitional issues (social and academic) they may encounter during their first year and how to manage them.
- Intellectually engage with faculty, staff, administrators, and other students to strengthen their understanding of the academic expectations of the college experience.
- Enhance their understanding of college requirements and resources designed to support them as they strive for academic success.
Move-In Dates Fall 2024
- Football – Friday, August 9 from 9-11am
- Volleyball, Women’s Soccer, Men’s Soccer – Wednesday, August 14 from 9-11am
- New Residential Students – Saturday, August 17 from 9-11
2024 New Student Orientation – August 17 – 19, 2024
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Fall 2024 New Student Orientation (First Year and Transfers)
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Schedule of Events
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Saturday, August 17
9:00am – 11am: Residential Student Check-in
Students living on campus move into their residence halls during this time period after completing all necessary clearances in the Winchester Center. Student leaders, faculty, and staff will be on hand to welcome students and families and assist them with moving belongings into your new home.
1:00pm-2:00pm: Commuter Student Check-in
Commuter students check-in at Rogers Hall in the Winchester Center.
2:00pm-4:00pm: First Orientation Group Meeting – Quad
- wear your new Orientation T- shirt/group bracelet)
Student Orientation Staff (SOSers) will meet with their orientation groups for the first time in the Quad and then move to break-out locations.4:00pm: ConvocationConvocation serves as the introduction of all new students into the college community. This event will take place in Young Auditorium of the Wells Activity Center. At Convocation faculty, students, and administrators will officially welcome new students to the community. This event serves as a “bookend” to each student’s collegiate experience, with convocation as the opening ceremony and commencement as the final goal.
5:30pm: Dinner with Orientation Groups & Faculty Mentor
Students will have dinner and get to know their Orientation group and KW101 Faculty Mentor.
7:00pm: PLAYFAIR! Jones Gym – Woodward Health & Rec. Center
“PLAYFAIR” is the most popular campus attraction in history for New Student Orientation Programs. PLAYFAIR is totally unlike anything else you have ever experienced. It’s entertainment! It’s fun! It’s the perfect way to make new campus friendships!
9:00pm/9:30pm: Residence Hall meetings
All students living in residence halls must attend the meeting in their building.
Sunday, August 18
11:00am-1:00pm Brunch in the Cafeteria
1:00pm: Class of 2027 Group Photo – Steele Stadium
All new students will gather on the Football Field to take a class photo.
1:30pm -2:15pm: Student Panel
Returning students will share what they have learned from their experience at Kentucky Wesleyan College and how they advise you to be successful here.
2:20 – 3:00pm: Meet with Orientation Groups
3:00pm-4:30pm: Block Sessions
4:30pm- 5:30pm: Meet with Orientation Groups
5:30pm- 7pm: Dinner in Hocker Dining Hall
7:00pm: A Shot of Reality – Young Auditorium
A Shot of Reality is an entertaining and engaging alcohol awareness show that was created out of serious, painstaking research, but performed by two professional comedians.
9:00pm: Orientation Group Meeting
Students will meet in their orientation groups for an end of day reflection and activity.
9:30pm: Movie Bingo: Clueless
Monday, August 19
9:00am-11:00am: Volunteer Activities
11:30am-1:30pm: Lunch in Hocker Dining Hall
1:30pm-2:30pm: Faculty Panel – Young Auditorium
2:30pm-4:00pm: Meet with Orientation Groups
4:00pm-5:00pm: Where are my classes?
5:30pm: Dinner in Hocker Dining Hall
7:00pm: Student Involvement Fair and Ice Cream Social
Join us on the Quad for the Student Involvement Fair, sponsored by your Student Government Association (SGA). Student organizations will host tables where you can learn about available activities and benefits of membership. Ice cream will be provided and each organization will provide toppings.
Tuesday, August 20
First day of classes
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Fall 2024 Parent and Family Orientation
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Schedule of Events
Saturday, August 17
9:00am – 11am: Residential Student Check-in
- Students living on campus move into their residence halls during this time period after completing all necessary clearances in the Winchester Center. Student leaders, faculty, and staff will be on hand to welcome students and families and assist them with moving belongings into your new home.1:00pm-2:00pm: Commuter Student Check-in
Commuter students check-in at Rogers Hall in the Winchester Center.
- 2:00pm-4:00pm: Parent & Family Orientation in Tapscott Chapel
- Join our student life and other campus staff as they help prepare you for the transition and experience your student will have at Kentucky Wesleyan College. We will discuss important resources and milestones.
- 4:00pm: ConvocationConvocation serves as the introduction of all new students into the college community. This event will take place in Young Auditorium of the Wells Activity Center. At Convocation faculty, students, and administrators will officially welcome new students to the community. This event serves as a “bookend” to each student’s collegiate experience, with convocation as the opening ceremony and commencement as the final goal.
5:00pm: Family Farewells
At 5:30pm, students’ new student orientation and Wesleyan journey will officially begin as they meet their orientation group and faculty mentor for dinner. Take this time after Convocation to love on your student before sending them to their meeting.
October 24-27, 2024
Homecoming and Family Weekend
Please join us for Family Weekend, an annual event where parents and families of Wesleyan student come together to celebrate their Panther Pride during family friendly events. Be on the lookout for registration information soon!
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Spring 2025 New Student Orientation
- Schedule of EventsSchedule is forthcoming!