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New Student Orientation: Spring 2025
Fri. Jan. 10

Welcome Golden Bears! Your orientation is scheduled for the afternoon of Fri. Jan. 10; mark your calendars now!  Students who have registered for classes are automatically registered for New Student Orientation.  Will you be living on campus? Make sure you visit our New Resident website to learn more about move-in and your new home. Click here for a PDF of your orientation schedule.

8am – 12pm

Campus Offices Open: Take Care of Business and Meet with Staff

 

Student Health and Wellness Center: University Hall

  • Counseling Services
  • Clinic Services

 

Student Success Center: Learning Resource Center

  • Registration and Advising Questions
  • Accessibility Services Information

 

WVU Hub Beckley: Benedum Center

 

TRIO Student Support Services: Benedum Center

 

WVU Tech Book Store: Learning Resource Center

9am – 12pm

New Residential Student Move-In
University and Hogan Residence Halls

New residents should report to their assigned residence hall for move-in
12:30 – 12:45pm

Orientation Check-In
Carter Hall Atrium

12:45 – 1:20pm

Campus Tours
Carter Hall Auditorium

Our first event of orientation is your official tour of campus. We will make sure to highlight buildings you need to know and explain what classes are held where.  Please bring a copy of your class schedule so we can help you know where your classes will be held.
1:30 – 1:45pm

Welcome to WVU Tech
Carter Hall Auditorium

After your tour, join us for your official welcome to WVU Tech.

  • Dr. T. Ramon Stuart, Campus President
  • Emily Sands, Dean of Students
1:45 – 2:10pm

Get Your Bearings: What You Need to Know at Tech
Carter Hall Auditorium

2:20 – 2:45pm

Tech Talks 1: Select One Session to Attend

 

Carter 206: Golden Rules for Golden Bears: College Success Tips for You

Our Student Success Center is here to provide the top golden rules for you—our newest Golden Bear. We are here to help you succeed!

 

Carter 207: TRIO Student Support Services and First-Generation Students

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) works with over 200 WVU Tech students each year. Most of the students in the program are the first in their families to earn a college degree. Learn how you may qualify for the program.

2:50 – 3:15pm

Tech Talks 2: Select One Session to Attend

 

Carter 206: Faculty Spotlight with Dr. Kimberlyn Gray

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).

 

Carter 207: Student Government Association and Student Activities Board

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!

3:20 – 3:50pm

The Student Perspective
Carter Hall Auditorium

Our Orientation Leaders will be on hand to talk about their experience at Tech and answer any questions you have.
4pm

Departure
Carter Hall Auditorium