Orientation 2013

Upcoming Events

First Friday—August 23, 9 a.m.

First Friday is your opportunity to really get to know those who will be learning from and with. You will evaluate majors, connect with staff and faculty, review academic options, and prepare for a successful upcoming academic year. Check back this summer for the location of your open house or contact your college for more information.

President's Cookout—August 23, noon

Meet Wright State President David R. Hopkins and join your fellow first-year students for food and fun. You can also get your FREE Sea of Green T-shirt at the cookout.

Keynote speaker
Rocsi Diaz

Freshman Convocation—August 23, 3 p.m.

We invite you and your family to attend this momentous occasion. Think of Convocation as the official moment that you become an active student at Wright State. You will witness the faculty in full academic dress and meet President Hopkins, Provost Narayanan, deans, and other members of the Wright State family.

Freshman Convocation is a formal assembly of Wright State University’s president, provost, deans, faculty, staff, new students, and parents who convene for the purpose of welcoming, celebrating, and recognizing our newest members of the Wright State University community.

Entertainment Tonight reporter, Rocsi Diaz, will serve as keynote speaker for this year's Convocation ceremony. Born in Honduras, the bilingual television previously co-anchored BET's flagship show 106 & Park from 2006–2012.

First Weekend—August 24–26

Get ready for the excitement of First Weekend 2013!

First Weekend is a program designed for all students new to Wright State University. First Weekend assists new students with adjustment to college, personal development, finding your classes, and making friends. Plus, it definitely is a hit when it comes to starting your social life at Wright State.

Details will be coming soon.

Welcome Week—August 26–30

Be prepared to start semesters off the Wright way by participating in our annual Welcome Week.

This full week of events includes a barbeque, pool party, movie-night, and more. We will also be providing information booths, tours, open houses, and many other opportunities to learn what Wright State is all about.

Details will be coming soon.