Welcome to Wesleyan!
We are excited you are joining the Wesleyan family in Fall 2026! 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 Friday, August 21st 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 Friday, August 21 through Monday, August 24. Classes begin on Tuesday, August 25. Through participating in New Student Orientation, we hope that all new students will:
- Enhance their understanding of college requirements and resources designed to support them as they strive for academic success.
- 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.
Move-In Dates Fall 2026
- Football – Friday, July 31 from 9-11am
- Volleyball, Women’s Soccer, Men’s Soccer – Friday, August 7 from 9-11am
- New Residential Students – Friday, August 21 from 9-11
2026 New Student Orientation – August 21-24, 2026
Fall 2026 New Student Orientation (First Year and Transfers)
Friday August 21st
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 9:00 am – 11:00 am | New Residential Student Move-in | Winchester Center |
| 11:00 am – 2:00 pm | Food Trucks & Putt-Putt Golf | Hahn Parking Lot & Winchester Center |
| 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Commuter Student Check-In | Winchester Center |
| 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Orientation Welcome | Parents – Tapscott Chapel Students – J.T. Wells Activity Center |
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Opening Convocation & Wesleyan Wave Good-Bye | J.T. Wells Activity Center, at the conclusion of this event, parents are asked to depart |
| 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | The Hunt for the Golden Egg | Across Campus |
| 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm | Dinner | Campus Dining Hall |
| 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Playfair | Woodward Health and Recreation Center (Gym) |
| 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Residence Hall Meetings | Residence Hall Lobbies |
Saturday August 22nd
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 7:30 am – 8:00 am | Wake-Up and Get Ready | On your Own! |
| 8:15 am – 9:00 am | Chick-Fil-A Breakfast | Smith Lounge |
| 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Build- A- Bed | J.T. Wells Activity Center |
| 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Lunch | Campus Dining Hall |
| 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Mental Health Matters and Academic Success Coaching | J.T. Wells Activity Center and Tapscott Chapel |
| 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | The History of Wesleyan and the Wesleyan Way | J.T. Wells Activity Center |
| 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Dinner | Campus Dining Hall |
| 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Bingo | J.T. Wells Activity Center |
| 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm | First Year Foam Party | Quad OR Grove (TBD) |
Sunday August 23rd
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 8:30 am – 9:00 am | Orientation Group Check-Ins | Quad |
| 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Class of 2030 Group Photo | Steele Stadium |
| 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Welcome Worship Service | J.T. Wells Activity Center |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Meet the Deans Campus Connections and Lunch | Campus Dining Hall Meet the Deans in J.T. Wells Activity Center |
| 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Find Your Classes | Around Campus |
| 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm | C is for Consent | J.T. Wells Activity Center |
| 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Dinner and Learning Lingo | Campus Dining Hall and Rogers Hall |
| 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Outdoor Movie | Quad |
Monday August 24th
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 7:30 am – 9:00 am | Breakfast | Campus Dining Hall |
| 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Money Matters and Technology Talks | Tapscott Chapel |
| 10:00 am – 11:30 am | When You Don’t Know, Here’s Where to Go… | J.T. Wells Activity Center |
| 11:30 pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch | Campus Dining Hall |
| 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Meet the Deans – Campus Conduct | J.T. Wells Activity Center |
| 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Upperclassman Student Panel | J.T. Wells Activity Center |
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Professor Pro-Tips | J.T. Wells Activity Center |
| 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Finish Up Outstanding Tasks | On Your Own |
| 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Dinner | Campus Dining Hall |
| 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Candy Salad Student Org Fair | Quad *Rogers Hall Rain Location |
Spring 2026 New Student Orientation
TBA
Tips for Arriving to Campus
Arriving On Campus
Students are assigned specific timeframes to arrive and check-in on Move-In Days through our centralized check-in station on Wesleyan Way Drive. Upon arrival to campus, all students and families must report first to our central check-in. There, students will receive orientation materials, room key (if applicable) and directions to their move-in location for their residence hall.
Look for brightly dressed and high energy students, faculty and staff to welcome you to campus and help you find your way!
Planning for Move-In
To ensure you are move-in ready here are a few tips for the day:
- To help reduce congestion, please only bring one-two vehicles with you.
- We encourage you to bring your own dolly or wagon to help assist you in the move.
- While we offer move-in assistance it is best to plan to move-in your own belongings – wear closed toed shoes, drink plenty of water, and wear sunscreen.
Additional Help
Reach out to the Student Life Office at (270) 852-3285!
