Orientation 2013

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Orientation?
2. Is Orientation mandatory?
3. What time of day is Orientation?
4. How does my student register for Orientation?
5. What if I can't find my UID and password?
6. How much does Orientation cost?
7. Why is there a fee?
8. Does my student need to take math and English placement tests before Orientation?
9. How does my student cancel or reschedule his/her Orientation registration?
10. What if my student has general questions about Orientation?

What is Orientation?

Orientation is a program designed to assist students with making the transition to Wright State University. Participation in this new student program will improve students' overall understanding of academic programs, course registration, student life, and university policies and procedures.

Attending Orientation will help set the tone for your student's entire four-year college experience, so make sure he/she attends this welcoming, fun, and productive program.

During Orientation, students will:

• Connect with colleges, academic advisors, and current Wright State University students.
• Get hands on experience using the WINGS/WINGS Express web portal and accessing electronic services.
• Learn more about learning communities, service learning, and study abroad opportunities.
• Confirm his/her first academic class schedule with an academic advisor.
• Gain familiarity with the campus resources and get a student ID.
• Get more information about upcoming events scheduled for the weekend prior to the first week of Fall Semester classes.

Is Orientation mandatory?

Yes. All new Wright State University students under the age of 23 who have never attended college are required to attend Orientation.

Students with 24 or more credit hours should contact University College at (937) 775-5750 to inquire about your Orientation and registration options.

What time of day is Orientation?

For your added convenience, there are a couple of scheduling options:

• Daytime and Saturday sessions: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

How does my student register for Orientation?

Your student can register and pay online. Register now! He/she will need his/her UID and password to register.

What if my student can't find his/her UID and password?

Your student received his/her UID and password in the acceptance letter from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. If he/she are unable to locate the account information, please have him/her contact the CaTS Help Desk at (937) 775-4827 or helpdesk@wright.edu.

How much does Orientation cost?

$75 for your student and up to two guests. There is a non-refundable $10 fee for each additional guest beyond the two included. Payment is due when at registration. A $75 refund will be issued if your student's Orientation registration is canceled before 5 p.m. on April 15, 2013. Your student is able to cancel or reschedule your Orientation date on the registration form.

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Why is there a fee?

The fee covers the costs of presentations, lunch, and administrative fees.

Does my student need to take math and English placement tests before Orientation?

Please review the placement testing information to determine if your student needs to take an English, math, or modern language placement test. If so, he/she must have completed your Math (in person) and English (online) placement tests before his/her Orientation session. These must be completed in order to register for Fall Semester classes. There is also a short, computerized foreign language placement test, which is required if your student plans to study French, German, or Spanish at Wright State.

How does my student cancel his/her Orientation registration?

Students are able to cancel an Orientation date on the registration form.

A $75 refund will be issued if the Orientation registration is canceled before 5 p.m. on April 15, 2013.

What if my student has general questions about Orientation?

He /she can contact Undergraduate Admissions at (937) 775-5700.