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Warrior Welcome Weekend

Warrior Welcome Weekend

Note: this new and transfer student orientation is for on-campus program students. This is not for new online students.

 

FALL 24 WARRIOR WELCOME WEEKEND SCHEDULE (COMING SOON)

Housing What to Bring List

 

Medical Release Form - must be completed and returned before class registration


Orientation FAQ

Who can attend?

You, the student, should plan to be here. Orientation attendance is strongly encouraged as there will be a number of presentations made by campus personnel to help you gain an edge in being successful in the classroom and on campus.

Your parents and other family members may also attend. This is a family community and we want the family to be a part of this experience with you. There will come a time that we will ask for parents and other guests to depart, so that you may begin the transition to college life. However, up to that point, all are welcome.

Who do I contact with questions on my housing assignment?

Housing assignments are made through our Residence Life office. If you have any questions, or you would like to sign up for housing, you can contact Administrative Assistant and Housing Coordinator for Student Life Deborah Rhodes at 864-644-5141 or at

Who do I contact with financial aid questions?

Our financial aid staff is working hard to assist as many students as possible with their financial needs. If you have concerns or additional questions, you can contact them at 877-644-5556, or at .

Who do I contact if I or a family member has special needs?

You can contact the Office of Student Life if you have concerns at 864-644-5140. Please note any special accommodations or dietary needs during the online registration process. If you need to seek accommodations for a disability, you can contact Cindy Trimmier-Lee at .

Where can visitors stay? Where are hotels located?

There is limited space on campus for visitors. Conference Services will be happy to work with your family to determine the best “fit” for a room in a local facility, make the reservations for you, and help you get directions. You can contact them at 864-644-5191.

How much are meals at orientation?

During spring orientation, SWU students do not have to pay for meals. Simply show your student ID. For residential students, all meals are part of your meal plan. Commuter students have the cost of their meals covered through donations.

We invite families to come and share in this experience with their student(s). Dinner will be $8.75 per guest.

For more information about campus dining, visit our Campus Dining page where you will find information about Pioneer College Caters, Dining Commons' hours, and guest prices.


Further Information

There are other resources available to you. If you look at the left sidebar or links above, you will see links to the orientation schedule and a checklist of items that need to be completed during orientation. You should check back periodically as we will continue to update this information the closer we get to orientation.

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Questions

We look forward to serving you and any additional guests this upcoming semester. We thank you for your commitment to Southern Wesleyan University and appreciate the opportunity to welcome you as a member of the Warrior Nation.

If you have any questions leading up to orientation, please contact .