Student Schedule

Bookstore Open 
The Bookstore will be open for you to shop and pick-up books.   

New Resident Check-In 
New residents may check into their residence hall by appointment during this time.   

Lunch
Bears Den will be open for residential students to eat, using their meal plan.

Dinner
Bears Den will be open for residential students to eat, using their meal plan.

New Resident Ice Cream Party & Pick-Up Pickleball
Hogan Hall 1st Floor/Outside
New residents who checked in today should plan on joining us in Hogan Hall! This is your first opportunity to meet your fellow classmates and our Residence Life staff.

New Resident Check-In
New residents may check into their residence hall by appointment during this time.

Breakfast
Bears Den will be open for residential students to eat, using their meal plan.

Offices Open: Take Care of Business
New residents can visit the Bookstore (open until 3pm), the Beckley Hub, Student Health Services, TRIO Student Support Services, the Library, and Student Success Center during this time.

Lunch
Bears Den will be open for residential students to eat, using their meal plan.

Free Afternoon for Residential Students
Choose from any of our afternoon activities or take some time to relax!

1:30 – 2:30pm Dorm Room Bingo: Learning Resource Center – Library
Join your RAs for Bingo and win some fabulous prizes for your new room.

2:30 – 4pm Walmart Shuttle: Leaves from Hogan Hall
Need to grab a few things? Hop on our shuttle to Walmart.

Open Office Hours in Hogan Hall
Do you have questions or need assistance? Stop by the Hogan Hall Office!  We can help you with all of your questions.

Dinner
Bears Den will be open for residential students to eat, using their meal plan.

Required New Resident Meeting and Mentalist Banachek
Carter Hall Auditorium
All new residents must attend our New Resident Meeting in Carter Hall. Following our meeting, you will want to stick around for Mentalist Banachek .

Breakfast
Bears Den will be open for residential students to eat, using their meal plan. All other students may purchase breakfast.

Orientation Day 1 Check-In
Carter Hall Lawn
All new students should plan on checking-in between 9:30-10am. During this time, you will also meet your orientation group, begin meeting new students, and learn more about your 2-day orientation.

Convocation
Van Meter Gym
Your formal welcome and introduction to WVU Tech. Join your new classmates as President Stuart welcomes you. After Convocation, find your Orientation Group on the Carter Hall Lawn.

The Bear Necessities: Session 1

Groups 1-5: Get Your BEARings: Carter Hall Auditorium
Groups 6-9: Bears Breaking the Ice
Groups 10-13: Lunch: Bears Den (Make sure you have your ID with you to eat!)

The Bear Necessities: Session 2

Groups 1-5: Lunch: Bears Den (Make sure you have your ID with you to eat!)
Groups 6-9: Get Your BEARings: Carter Hall Auditorium
Groups 10-13: Bears Breaking the Ice: Meet outside Carter Hall

The Bear Necessities: Session 3

Groups 1-5: Bears Breaking the Ice
Groups 6-9: Lunch: Bears Den (Make sure you have your ID with you to eat!)
Groups 10-13: Get Your BEARings: Carter Hall Auditorium

Tech Talks 1 (Select one of the below sessions to attend)

Faculty Spotlight 1 with Dr. Kimberlyn Gray
Stupid Question Safe Zone: Life Science 200
Do I really need the textbook? Do I have to go to class—every day? What the almighty heck are office hours? What if I’m really bad at it*? (whatever “it” may be)

First-Generation Student FAQs: Life Science 208
If your parents did not graduate from college – you are a first-generation college student.  This session is for you! Let us answer your questions, give tips for success, and introduce resources.

Commuter Students on Campus: Innovation 204
Will be you commuting to campus? Join us to get the scoop on commuter life and learn about our Commuter Student Association.  As a commuter, we want you to be involved in your campus – so join us to learn how you can do that!

Exploring Southern West Virginia: Innovation 110
Beckley and our surrounding area have something for everyone.  Learn about it all—from outdoor activities to local dining and entertainment. Make the most of your time at Tech and get involved in our community.

Tech Talks 2 (Select one of the below sessions to attend)

Faculty Spotlight 2 with Dr. Patrick Brown
Medieval Times – Medieval Battles: Life Science 200 Medieval Pick up a sword, shield, or axe and join us for a discussion of the evolution of medieval battle tactics, weaponry, and swordsmanship, with demonstrations and instruction by WVU Tech’s award-winning Historical European Martial Arts club.

Student Athlete Academic Success: Life Science 208
Will you be a student athlete this year? Then this session is for you. Join us as we discuss how you can succeed academically and athletically and what it takes to balance your time at Tech.

Student Government Association and Student Activities Board: Innovation 204
Student leaders will be on hand for you to learn more about these important campus groups, what they do, and how you can get involved. Get involved – make sure you don’t miss out!

Exploring Southern West Virginia: Innovation 110
Beckley and our surrounding area have something for everyone.  Learn about it all—from outdoor activities to local dining and entertainment.  Make the most of your time at Tech and get involved in our community.

Tech Talks 3 (Select one of the below sessions to attend)

Faculty Spotlight 3 with Dr. Hasan El-Rifai
Chemistry Magic Show: Life Science 200
Is it magic or is it chemistry? Find out with Dr. El-Rifai as he demonstrates some amazing magic (or chemistry?).

TRIO Student Support Services: Life Science 208
TRIO SSS is a program for first-generation students that provides students with free services to succeed in college. Many students in the program will be the first in their families to earn a college degree. Learn more and see if you qualify by attending. Note: international students are not eligible for SSS.

Student Government Association and Student Activities Board: Innovation 204
Student leaders will be on hand for you to learn more about these important campus groups, what they do, and how you can get involved. Get involved – make sure you don’t miss out!

Do You Meet the Koalafications? Working on Campus: Innovation 110
Join the Office of Career and Professional Development to review the qualifications for working on campus, how to find campus jobs, and what opportunities are available right now! Have a copy of a resume? Bring it with you, and we’ll do an on-site review.

Orientation Group Meetings
Meet your OL in the ELab Parking Lot (near Innovation & Life Sciences)
Join your OL for an important final group meeting of the day.  They will take time to answer questions and preview Day 2 of Orientation.    

Dinner
Bears Den will be open for residential students to eat, using their meal plan. All other students may purchase dinner.

Breakfast
Bears Den will be open for residential students to eat, using their meal plan. All other students may purchase breakfast.

Orientation Day 2 Check-In
Carter Hall Lawn
All new students should plan on checking-in between 9-9:15am for Day 2 of Orientation. Once you are checked-in, you will re-join your Orientation Group and talk about the day.

Clawing Your Way to Academic Success

Groups 1-5: Carter Hall Auditorium
Groups 6-9: Life Sciences 200
Groups 10-13: Life Sciences 208

Golden Bear Goose Chase
This isn’t just a goose chase.  This is your opportunity to find your way around campus, figure out where your classes are the first day, and compete to be the winner of our Golden Bear Goose Chase 2025! Goose Chases will be by Orientation Group immediately following our Academic Success sessions.

President’s Cookout
Bears Den & Bears Den Parking Lot
President Stuart invites you to the President’s Cookout as the official close of our Orientation program. Enjoy lunch while having some fun outside of Bears Den. Make sure you have your ID with you so you can eat!

Afternoon Activities
Join us for any of the below optional activities this afternoon!

IT Helpdesk Open: LRC 319
Do you need help connecting to the academic Wifi? Have questions about DUO? Maybe you need help with software on your computer?  Visit the IT Helpdesk and get the help you need to start your year off strong.

Get Your Free YMCA Membership: 121 E. Main St.
Do you know Tech students get free access to the Beckley YMCA? Visit them this afternoon to sign-up and see all that they offer. To sign-up, bring a copy of your class schedule and your Student ID with you. Learn more online: https://www.ymcaswv.com

Offices Open: Take Care of Business
Visit any office you may need. The Beckley Hub, TRIO, Student Health Services, Student Success Center, Student Life, the bookstore, and more will be open.

ResNet Support Available
Are you living in the residence halls? Use this time to make sure your ResNet is set-up and working on all of your devices. Need help? Call 1-833-548-4738 or visit wvutech.hed.boldyn.com.

Dinner
Bears Den will be opendential students to eat, using their meal plan. All other students may purchase dinner.