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Fall Welcome
August 28 – 31, 2012
Fall Welcome is a four-day program that assists first-year students with their academic and social transitions to college life. Building on the foundation created at summer orientation, Fall Welcome will connect first-year students with WMU, other students, faculty, and staff. All first-year students are expected to attend Fall Welcome
What is the purpose of attending Fall Welcome?
The purpose of Fall Welcome is to give you all the tools you need to get an excellent start to your college career; in particular, we want you to become an engaged college student. Fall Welcome does this by assisting you in developing the skills you need to be prepared for the fall semester on the first day of class. You will meet your roommate and make other new friends, and we'll help you find that student organization that is just right for you. Finally, it is our expectation that Fall Welcome will help you navigate your way around campus and become acquainted with the campus resources that are critical to your student success.
At Western Michigan University, it is our strong position that all first-year students will benefit from this program. Your participation in the activities during the week will help you make the transition from high school to college and help you feel more comfortable in your new surroundings, which will ultimately help you succeed during your first semester and beyond. Check out 25 reasons why you should be excited to attend Fall Welcome.
All first-year students are expected to attend Fall Welcome August 28 – August 31, 2012
Registration
First-year students do NOT need to register for Fall Welcome. If you are enrolled for the fall and plan on attending WMU, then you are automatically registered. If you decide not to attend WMU, you must cancel your reservation with the Admissions Office; your Fall Welcome registration will then automatically be canceled. Students need to contact our office ONLY if you have questions or concerns about your registration. Otherwise, we will plan on seeing you at Fall Welcome week.
Move-in
Your move in date and time will be determined by which residence hall you are living in and whether or not you are in a special program. Students participating in a special program will move in on Monday, August 27 . All students participating in Fall Welcome only will move in on Tuesday, August 28. Please review the move in schedule.
Location
Fall Welcome will be held on the campus of Western Michigan University. Get directions.
