New Student Orientation

Registration for Orientation will open in December 2026. Check back soon for registration details!

New Student Programs is committed to making orientation accessible to all new Golden Rams and their guests. Please specify your needs on your orientation registration form, or reach out to us at orientation@wcupa.edu or (610) 436-3305 to discuss: 

• Accessibility Needs
  We will do our best to accommodate all accessibility needs. The sooner we know about your needed accommodation, the more time we have to prepare. While we will make every effort to meet your needs, we may be unable to assist with accommodation requests received fewer than two weeks before your scheduled orientation and will communicate any progress with you.
• Spanish Language Interpretation
  New Student Programs offers interpretation services to our Spanish-speaking students and guests. Please let us know on your registration form or email us at orientation@wcupa.edu if you or your guest would like to utilize this service, and one of our interpreters will reach out to discuss your needs.

Before coming to on-campus orientation, upload an ID photo for your Ram Card.

Details Coming Soon

We're putting the finishing touches on Winter Orientation. More information about the location and schedule will be shared soon!

New Student Programs will host an in person orientation and a virtual orientation. Students only need to attend ONE orientation day, either virtual or in person.

Details Coming Soon

A decision regarding inclement weather will be made at least 24 hours before the scheduled in-person orientation.

At our in person orientation, we will be collecting items for the WCU Resource Pantry. The West Chester University Resource Pantry supports student success by minimizing food and basic need insecurity and preparing students for life after graduation.

As a new Golden Ram, you can help support the Resource Pantry's mission by bringing a donation with you to orientation! The most-needed items for the Resource Pantry include:

Residence Hall Supplies

• Can openers
• Sponges
• Dish soap
• Hand soap
• Toilet paper
• Paper towels
• Laundry pods
• Dryer sheets
• Tissues
• Trash bags
   

Personal Care items

• Body wash
• Deodorant
• Razors
• Shaving cream
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Toothbrush
• Lotion
• Facial tissues
• Body wipes
• Chapstick
• Menstrual products
   

Shelf-Stable Food Items

• All soups
• Cereal
• Granola bar
• Snack-size Chips, Pretzels, Cheez its, etc.
• Popcorn
• Mac and Cheese
• Pasta/Pasta Sauce
• Microwavable meals/ramen
• Seasoning/Spices 

You can also check out the Resource Pantry's Amazon Wish List for more ideas!