Dates and Registration
Fall Semester First-Time Orientation Dates
June 5*, 9, 12*, 13, 16, 17*, 24
July 14, 17*, 18
Fall Semester Transfer Orientation Dates
June 25*
July 31
Select the orientation session that matches your student type.
Note for aviation students: Please choose one of the dates marked with an asterisk (*).
Register for OrientationWhat Happens During Orientation
By participating in the Orientation experience, you will get the opportunity to:
- Meet with faculty and staff who will assist you throughout your time here
- Meet students who will be able to tell you all about their personal experience and give you first-hand knowledge of what it is like to be a student
- Explore student support services and academic life
- Gain a better understanding of your personal, academic, and financial responsibilities while attending college
- Begin to foster your own Wright State spirit and pride
First-Time Student Schedule
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. |
GREEN AND GOLD ENGAGEMENT FAIR Connect with the Raider community. Learn more about resources and opportunities designed to help you maximize your Wright State experience. |
Student Union Atrium |
| 9:15 a.m. | WELCOME | Apollo Room, 160 Student Union |
| 9:45 a.m. |
PAYING FOR COLLEGE Learn the essentials of financing your Wright State education. This session breaks down financial aid, billing, and payment options. |
Apollo Room, 160 Student Union |
| 10:15 a.m. |
READY, SET, RAIDERS! Connect with your Orientation Ambassador and fellow Raiders to start building friendships and making memories that will last a lifetime. |
Various Locations |
| 10:45 a.m. |
RAIDER STUDENT ACCOUNTS Access your Wright State student accounts, sign up for Wright State alerts, and add your emergency contacts with our Computing and Telecommunications Services (CaTS) team. |
Various Locations |
| 11:10 a.m. |
YOUR RAIDER SUCCESS PLAN: ADVISING 101 Meet your advising team, explore how registration works, and ask questions to feel prepared to register for classes this afternoon. |
Various Locations |
| 11:30 a.m. |
LUNCH Enjoy lunch in Union Market. This is a great time to review your plan for registering for classes. |
Union Market |
| 12:30 p.m. |
RAIDER READY: YOUR QUICK START GUIDE Get ready for Fall Semester! Learn more about Raider essentials like parking, meal plans, and buying books. |
Apollo Room, 160 Student Union |
| 1 p.m. |
CONNECTIONS FOR SUCCESS Get to know the people in your academic college, make meaningful connections, and learn how to thrive in your major. |
Various Locations |
| 2 p.m. |
START STRONG, GO FURTHER: FALL CLASS REGISTRATION Create your Fall 2026 class schedule with help from your advising team. |
Various Locations |
| 2:30 p.m. |
EXPLORE YOUR NEW HOME Meet us at one of our residence halls for an open house to explore campus housing options with our housing staff. |
Hamilton Hall Lobby, Honors Community Lobby, The Woods |
Optional Activities
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
Have questions about financial aid, billing, or payment options? Talk to our Enrollment Services team in 101 University Hall from 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
RAIDER UP! AT RAIDER LANDING
Shop for your Wright State gear in the campus store from 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
WRIGHT1 CARD (STUDENT ID)
Stop by the Wright1 Card Center (066 Student Union) from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. to get your student ID. Be sure to bring your government-issued photo ID!
First-Time Family and Friends Schedule
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. |
GREEN AND GOLD ENGAGEMENT FAIR Start the day by connecting with the Raider community. Learn more about resources, services, and opportunities designed to maximize the Wright State experience. |
Student Union Atrium |
| 9:15 a.m. | WELCOME | Apollo Room, 160 Student Union |
| 9:45 a.m. |
PAYING FOR COLLEGE Learn the essentials of financing a Wright State education. This session breaks down financial aid, billing, and payment options. |
Apollo Room, 160 Student Union |
| 10:20 a.m. |
EMPOWERING YOUR RAIDER FOR SUCCESS Gain insight from our Dean of Students as he shares his experience as a parent of a Wright State student. Learn how to best support your student and get tips on helping them be successful. |
Apollo Room, 160 Student Union |
| 11:10 a.m. |
RAIDER SUCCESS PLAN: ADVISING 101 Meet your student’s advising team, learn how registration works, review recommended classes, and ask questions so your student feels prepared to register for Fall Semester classes in the afternoon. |
Various Locations |
| 11:30 a.m. |
LUNCH Enjoy lunch in Union Market. This is a great time to chat with your student about their plan for registering for classes. |
Union Market |
| 12:30 p.m. |
RAIDER READY: QUICK START GUIDE Make sure your Raider is ready for Fall Semester! Learn more about Raider essentials like parking, meal plans, and buying books. |
Apollo Room, 160 Student Union |
| 12:45 p.m. |
WRIGHT STATE GAME SHOW | Are you ready to Raider Up? See how much you know about Wright State! |
Apollo Room, 160 Student Union |
| 1 p.m. |
FAMILY AND FRIENDS BREAKOUT SESSIONS Family and Friends Breakout Sessions offer a chance to explore campus, connect with the Raider community, and have some fun. Check out your options in the Family and Friends Breakout Sessions section. |
Various Locations |
| 2:30 p.m. |
WHERE RAIDERS LIVE Meet us at one of our residence halls for an open house to explore campus housing options with our housing staff. |
Hamilton Hall Lobby, Honors Community Lobby, The Woods |
Family and Friends Breakout Sessions
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 p.m. |
CAMPUS TOUR | 45-minute walking tour Explore the heart of campus and see the places and spaces where Raiders spend their time. |
Departs from Raider Landing |
| 1:30–2:30 p.m. |
GREEN & GOLD ALUMNI RECEPTION: RAIDER WELCOME BACK Visit the Alumni Suite in the Student Union for coffee, dessert, and a special alumni gift as we welcome you back to campus. |
334 Student Union |
| 1–3 p.m. |
RAIDER REACH: A MESSAGE FOR THE JOURNEY AHEAD Write your student a letter they’ll receive a few weeks into the semester—a simple reminder they’ve got you in their corner. |
Student Involvement and Leadership Center, 190 Student Union |
| 1–3 p.m. |
STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL Take a seat and enjoy a showcase of short films created by Wright State motion picture students over the past few decades. |
Admissions Visit Center |
| 2 p.m. |
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS AND ARCHIVES | Approximately 45 minutes You know who the Wright Brothers are—do you know that Wright State has one of the most complete collections of Wright material in the world? Join this session to check it out and learn some Wright State history too! |
Departs from Raider Landing |
| 1–3 p.m. |
ARCADE GAMES Ready to have some fun? Head over to the arcade for some Skee-ball, pop-a-shot, and other arcade games. |
Student Union Arcade |
Optional Activities
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
Have questions about financial aid, billing, or payment options? Talk to our Enrollment Services team in 101 University Hall from 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
RAIDER UP! AT RAIDER LANDING
Shop for your Wright State gear in the campus store from 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
WRIGHT1 CARD (STUDENT ID)
Stop by the Wright1 Card Center (066 Student Union) from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. so your Raider can get their student ID. A government-issued photo ID is required!