New Student Resources

Welcome New Students

Welcome to Waynesburg University! We are so pleased that you will soon be joining our campus community, and we look forward to assisting you in making connections between faith, learning and service. 

Below you'll get a clearer view of what you need to know as an incoming student to Waynesburg University. Learn more about important next steps, available programs and WU's Welcome Days.

Can't attend Seeds for Success? Take one of our Fiat Lux sessions!

If you are unable to attend any of the Seeds for Success sessions, please sign up for one of the Fiat Lux sessions being offered this summer using the button below.

Fiat Lux is required for all first-time Freshmen students (and transfers with fewer than 12 credits) and is typically taken in a student’s first semester at WU.  This summer, the course will be offered free of charge and is available in a variety of formats (online, in-person and hybrid).  Course offerings include some of our most popular sections from the past year. 

If interested, students attending Seeds for Success are also invited to take advantage of this early opportunity.

Sign up for Fiat Lux

Welcome Days are designed to help integrate students into their life as a Yellow Jacket and to familiarize them with their new Waynesburg family.

During Welcome Days, students will have opportunities to connect with new and current students, faculty and staff while learning about the resources and services that Waynesburg University has to offer on campus. At the same time, students will meet their Fiat Lux class, academic advisor and create memories and friends that will last a lifetime.

Welcome Days Schedule 2024

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Arrival Dates

If you are a new student involved with a sport or organization that requires you to move-in early, please pay close attention to these new student arrival dates:

Upon arrival, please visit the 3rd floor of the Stover Campus Center to check in.

Questions?
Contact Pat Bristor, Associate Dean of Students, at 724-852-3315 or pbristor@waynesburg.edu.

Move-In Day & Unpacking Your Car

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The day is finally here. You are moving into college! In preparation for your arrival on campus, we encourage you to pay careful attention to the suggested packing list. Also, please be sure to look at the campus map before arriving on campus.

Upon arriving to campus, you will need to visit the Student Development Office (3rd floor of the Stover Campus Center) before heading to your residence hall. At Student Development, you will have your photo ID taken, receive your WU Student ID keycards, pick up your orientation packets, turn-in any necessary medical forms, athletic medical forms (for athletes only), sign housing contracts, and have the opportunity to meet the Student Development family.

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After you have checked in at the Stover Campus Center, please drive to your perspective residence hall. Student volunteers will direct you to the closest entrance of your residence hall, help you unload your belongings and carry any items to your living arrangements. After your belongings are unloaded from your vehicle, we ask that you move your car to the closest parking lot (we will direct you) to make room for other students.

After “taking care of business” with Student Development, feel free to finalize any housekeeping matters with the Business Office, Financial Aid Office or Registrar’s Office. All offices on campus are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After visiting these offices, you are free to go to your residence hall to unpack and relax until 2:30 p.m., when orientation activities begin. Be sure to check the Welcome Days schedule above for the full itinerary.