Orientation

What's Orientation All About?

As you begin your Wildcat journey, we want to ensure a smooth and engaging onboarding experience.

The Orientation team is committed to providing you and your support network with the necessary tools, resources, and support you'll need to have a successful and rewarding time at CWU.

Why Orientation Matters

Yes—Orientation is required. But it’s so much more than just a box to check. It’s your chance to start meeting your people, get to know campus, and find answers to all those “what now?” questions.

What to Expect

Orientation is your chance to meet new people, get familiar with your academic program, and find out what campus life is really like. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Meeting faculty, staff, and current students
• Connecting with classmates and making new friends
• Learning about your academic program and student resources
• Getting help with advising and registering for classes
• Exploring campus life, housing, dining, and more

Family and Supporter Sessions

We know college is a big transition for families, too. That’s why we offer sessions for parents, family members, and supporters to learn about resources, meet staff, and find out how to help their student thrive.