Before you dive into your first term of classes, we have a jam-packed week of exciting activities to help you become acclimated to campus life. From speakers, to socials, to signing your name on the sidewalk, join your fellow new wolves to begin making your mark at WOU!
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This session will introduce students to Handshake and step them through searching for employment. It will also talk in more detail about why experience matters for their current situation, and their future decisions.
If you're affiliated with the military (Veteran, Family, ROTC, etc) WOU has things for you to know about! Learn about using VA benefits, a lounge just for you on campus, free coffee & snackies, and more! BRING YOUR PHONE... you'll need it 👀
Interested in joining choir? We have a choir for you! Come chat with us about the benefits and opportunities of being in a choir at WOU. We’ll also discuss the audition process (it’s not scary!) and answer any other choir-related questions you may have. See you there!
A 4.0 GPA isn't achieved overnight. Academic success takes time and a series of intentional decisions made over the course of a term in the face of all the challenges life may throw at us. But you are never alone! Join Student Success and Advising as we play a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure-style game in which we simulate a collegiate term, each week being asked to manage your time in unique ways with various obstacles along your path. We will teach you time management strategies as you go, clue you in on all the great academic resources WOU has to offer, and see if you have what it takes to make your first term one to remember!
Ready to dust for clues like a real crime scene pro? Join a former forensic investigator to uncover the secrets hidden in your fingertips! You’ll lift actual prints, test out different surfaces, and discover how tiny details crack big cases. It’s hands-on, it’s high-stakes, and it might just be your first step into the world of forensic science.
Curious about Title IX? Want to know more about it? Know a lot and want to show off your skills and knowledge!? Join us for Title IX Trivia - Jeopardy Style! We'll learn and laugh together while winning prizes and playing a game-show style version of Trivia!
Presenting - Convocation with a welcome from President Jesse Peters and keynote from nationally-known speaker Monti Washington! A product of a one night stand, abused in foster home after foster home, and raised sleeping in parks were just a few of the daunting obstacles in Monti’s journey From the Streets to the Stage. Be ready to be engaged, encouraged, and empowered by Monti who has obtained two college degrees, become a state basketball champion, award winning poet, McDonald's All-American nominee, nationally recognized actor, and co-founder of Truality.org, a non-profit organization aimed at inspiring youth to be TRU The Real U.
Tuesday September 23, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT New P.E., Gym
Ballroom Dance For All. Ballroom dance is a give an take, it is a reflection of the cultures and societies that created them. Come prepared to learn some interesting facts about iconic dances like the Tango and the Swing and stand up and learn these dances with new friends. No experience required. No partner required
We've all seen how it plays out on tv. The stunning but quirky investigator enters the wooded forest gripping the flashlight only to discover what appears to be a skull partially embedded in soil. Is it really bone? Is it human? Is that hole from a gunshot wound? What can we say about the victim from their skeletal remains and what techniques can we use to help catch the perpetrator? We'll cover all this and more in this hands-on session in forensic anthropology and investigation. Caution: you may never be able to watch forensics on television in the same way again.
Unlock your relationship radar: learn how to spot green & red flags while dating, and what consent actually looks like with sexual activity. Come for the chats, stay for the snacks. Fries will be provided*
*Limited number of fries will be available. First come first served!
Dive into the world of leadership with this brief introduction into the topic! We'll talk about the various ways to lead on campus, and opportunities to develop ourselves and our own skills. After all, we will each find ourselves in a leadership position at one time or another. This fun and interactive session will focus on the understanding that leadership is a skill and that it can be developed - what we do with that information is up to us.
Starting college can be intimidating enough without diving headfirst into new software. Join WOU’s Center for Teaching and Learning for a no-pressure, interactive introduction to Canvas. Try out different ways to interact with course content and receive hands-on support, so that you can feel confident when you step into the classroom. Win prizes, eat snacks. Please bring a device that you plan to access Canvas with.
Want to make a difference at WOU? Learn about what you can do to help make our community a better place. During this session, we will go over important standards listed in the Code of Student Responsibility, what the policies mean, being a good community member, and how you can advocate for other students as part of the Student Conduct Committee (SCC). The SCC is a chance for students to hear real cases of alleged misconduct while developing leadership, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills. It takes all of us at WOU to promote a healthy, respectful learning environment. Learn how you can be part of making a better WOU for you and your peers.
How do you know what the requirements are for getting a degree, and how do you keep track of your progress? This session presents an overview of using Degree Tracks, WOU's online progress-tracking tool.
Ready to set yourself up for success? Join us to learn how the On Track Program helps first generation students and students from diverse backgrounds navigate their first year with tailored academic support, personal guidance, and opportunities for community building. This session is designed to help you thrive, no matter where you're starting your journey. This session is for students not yet accepted. If you're already in this program, don’t miss the On Track Orientation on Thursday! (Note: If you are a Diversity Scholar, please attend the Diversity Scholars Orientation instead.)
Interested in the nursing field? Ever wonder what it takes to get into nursing school? We've got you covered! Come learn about the Pre-Nursing track at WOU and how we support students on their journey into this competitive field. This session is designed for Pre-Nursing majors and those interested in learning more about the program. It will also include a Q&A with current Pre-Nursing students.
So, you heard college was free… but then you got an unexpected email about a bill. Now what? Join our session to learn how to navigate your student account and stay on top of your finances with confidence!
Come play a game of Jeopardy while learning about on-campus resources that the Division of Student Affairs offers! Learn who's who and where to go for various resources you'll need and use as a student here, and earn prizes in the process!
So what's your major? - We've all been asked this question at least once by a well meaning adult (and maybe felt some fear in not having the "right" answer). However, roughly 80% of students change their majors at least once during their college careers. So why do we insist that students decide their major as soon as they step foot on campus? Here's a little secret...you don't have to know! Exploring different subjects before making any decisions about your major, especially if you're not sure what you want to do, is why we have the Exploratory Studies major option. In this session, we will play a round of "What's My Major?" Jeopardy to investigate the different job opportunities that come from a variety of different majors. The major and career pairings might surprise you and show you why being asked "what's your major?" isn't anything to fear!
An interactive presentation on what the rugby community and culture at WOU looks like. Come learn a little bit about the history of the program, meet a couple players and find out how you can get involved!
Have a talent? Like to perform? We're looking for all acts-- single or group! Sign up for your audition in the WUC or ask a WOU Crew member how to get signed up. The Variety Show itself will take place on Saturday, Sept. 27th at 7:00PM in the Pacific Room of the WUC. We can provide a piano, DI boxes, microphones, and all standard sound equipment. We do not have instrument amps, or a drum kit, so please provide your own equipment if your act requires anything additional. It's your time to shine! Feel free to email woucrew@wou.edu or ask your WOU Crew member if you have any questions.
Queer? Femme? Ace? Demi? Masc? Gay? Non-Binary? Ally? All are welcome! What can WOU do for you? Whatever your sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, this session wants to celebrate you and make sure you know what Western has to offer you. Join us to meet new people while learning about available resources, helpful hints, and networking on campus. Also be introduced to important campus resources, tools, classes, programs, and activities, such as the WOU Safe Zone program, Stonewall Center, and Triangle Alliance, as well as learn more about LGBTQIA2S+ and ally staff, faculty, administration, and engaged students.
Looking to make new connections, share some laughs, and find your campus crew? Join us for Speed Friending — a fast-paced, low-pressure way to meet awesome new people! Rotate through quick, fun conversations and leave with new friends (and maybe a few hilarious stories).
Whether you're a social butterfly or just dipping your toes into campus life, everyone’s welcome. Plus, you'll get to meet the friendly faces behind the Office of Student Conduct and some of their close friends — we’re more about community than you might think!
Snacks, good vibes, and great connections are happening here. Make friends faster than you can say, "Office of Student Conduct."
Start the year off right with a dance party that features trendy music, friendship bracelet crafting, and a glow-in-the-dark tattoo station. Buckle up because our DJ is about to make this dance poppin'. For KWOU DJ music requests, use this link.
