Weeks of Welcome

[Find Your People] Want to kick off the semester with good vibes? Join the WCU Student Employment and Compliance Teams for a relaxed bracelet-making class and find your people! Design a custom, wearable daily reminder with your favorite positive affirmation or your favorite Golden Rams colors. It’s a great way to chill out, manifest your goals, and hang out with fellow students and WCU staff.

Dub-C Autism Program (D-CAP) welcomes first year students to connect with each other and staff over coloring pages.

Starting college can feel like a lot—but finding your people doesn’t have to be. Join us for a cozy crochet and knitting hang where you can relax, create, and connect with other first-year students. If you're an experienced fiber artist, bring your supplies and a WIP. If you're new to it, just come as you are and let the conversation (and the yarn) flow.

[WoW Signature Event] The Department of Campus Recreation welcomes the Class of 2030 with a night of fun-filled programs, activities, and giveaways. At this event, you’ll be able to learn about our facilities, fitness programs, outdoor adventure pursuits, intramurals, and sport clubs offered both on and off campus.

If WCU is your home away from home, then consider Sykes Student Union the living room! Come by and stay awhile to enjoy snacks, activities, crafts, and more.

Join the Center for Women & Gender Equity to create carabiner charms and felt pennants while meeting new friends.

The KEYS Symposium will provide incoming students with the keys to their success by supporting their transition to the campus community and fostering meaningful connections with their peers, faculty, staff, and alumni who are able to support them throughout their collegiate experience.

KEYS Student Learning Outcomes:

- Develop a sense of belonging through a community of support.
- Connect participants with campus resources and services for self-advocacy and peer support to ease the college transition process.
- Understand key expectations and best practices that will elevate student success.

Ram Rally!

As the sun goes down, join us on the Academic quad for music, free giveaways, and good vibes!

Campus may seem large (it’s 403 acres after all), but you got this! Orientation Leaders are here to walk you around campus, to check out the buildings where your classes will be held. Meet the OLs at the lawn in front of Ehinger Gym and make sure to bring your class schedule!

Commuter Success Day is held before the start of each semester and is specifically designed for first-time commuter students to learn more about the West Chester University experience. Students will have the opportunity to meet other students, feel more comfortable with campus resources, and ask current commuter students questions about life at WCU. Students also participating in CAMP will have the chance to meet their Commuter Assistant during Commuter Success Day.

Join us for West Chester University's Convocation. Get ready to hear from President Bernotsky as well as speeches from student leaders, witness performances from our talented student groups, and remember to say hi to Rammy when you see him! The Class of 2030 Photo to immediately follow Convocation.

Please enter event through Ehinger Gymnasium.

Join us for the Class of 2030 class photo! Immediately following Convocation, students will be ushered to the academic quad to form the number "2030", representing their class year.

Start Syllabus Week the right way at the Golden Glow Bash! 🎉✨ Get ready for an unforgettable night of glowing lights, great music, and Golden Ram pride. 🐏✨ Whether you’re dancing the night away, showing off your best neon fit, or just vibing with friends, this is your chance to connect with others and celebrate!

All are welcome to join this joyful space dedicated to celebrating our diverse Golden Rams!

Glow sticks, music, snacks, and good vibes provided!

• New Golden Ram
• Returning Golden Ram

Giddy up, partners! The 4th Annual Big Queer Welcome is back, and this year we're heading to the Rodeo!

Come say howdy to new faces and welcome back familiar ones as we kick off a new academic year together. Whether you're brand new to campus or returning, this is your space. We're bringing together LGBTQ+ students and allies to connect with campus partners, student orgs, and support resources, all over good food and great company.

See you there, cowpokes.

SAC Late Night Event

The Involvement Fair will showcase a variety of our 300+ clubs and organizations available to students. Whether you're looking to meet new people, seek out leadership roles or just explore your interests, there's something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this chance to make new connections and create unforgettable experiences. See you there!

*Note: This is not the sign up application for involvement fair tables.

Questions: Engagement@wcupa.edu

Starting college can feel like a lot—but finding your people doesn’t have to be. Join us for a cozy crochet and knitting hang where you can relax, create, and connect with other first-year students. If you're an experienced fiber artist, bring your supplies and a WIP. If you're new to it, just come as you are and let the conversation (and the yarn) flow.

Join us in checking in on your mental health. Participate in interactive booths, free food, and prizes. Mind to Mind is a space for students to come together and talk about their mental health, as well as engage in on and off campus resources that can support students on their journey.

Mind to Mind is part of Check Up from the Neck Up week, which is from September 14 - 18.

SAC Late Night Event