Below is the schedule for 2025 Orientation. Please note that schedules are subject to change.
Student Schedule & Agenda
June Session
9-10am: Program Check-In & Department Resource Fair Wildcat Center
10-10:15am: Welcome to JWU Wildcat Center
10:15-10:30am: Finding your Fit Wildcat Center
10:30am: Family Dismissal
10:45-11:15am: Life on Campus Overview Explore what it’s like to live on campus, from residence halls to dining and getting involved in student clubs, organizations and events. Wildcat Center
11:15-11:45am: Student Team Meeting Session 1 Get the details on jwuLink, Outlook, uLearn, essential apps, social media and how to use them. Social Media and how to use them. HAC (Various classrooms)
Noon-1:30pm: Lunch Field House Patio
1:30-2:30pm: Student Team Meeting Session 2 Building community, what to do between now and start of semester, team leaders — get all your questions answered. Field House Patio
2:45-4:15pm: Engagement Activity & Playfair Field House Patio
4:30pm: Reconvene with Family Friedman Center Green Space
4:30pm: Optional Campus Tour Take an optional campus tour or board Wildcat Wheels to return to the Downcity Campus. Harborside Campus
Family Schedule & Agenda
June Session
9-10am: Program Check-In & Department Resource Fair Wildcat Center
10-10:15am: Welcome to JWU Wildcat Center
10:15-10:30am: Finding your Fit Wildcat Center
10:30am: Family Dismissal
10:45am-11pm: Family & Guest Overview Culinary Museum
11am-Noon: Supporting Wildcats Session 1 Meet the dean of students and hear from a panel representing safety & security, accessibility services, health services, counseling services and more. Culinary Museum
12:30-2pm: Lunch Culinary Museum
2-2:45pm: Supporting Wildcats Session 2 Hear from panelists from a variety of departments, including academic services, financial services, academic success and experiential education. Culinary Museum
2:45-3:30pm: Life on Campus Learn about what it’s like to live on campus, from residence halls to dining and getting involved. Culinary Museum
3:30-4:15pm: My Student at JWU Get all your important questions answered by a panel of current students. Culinary Museum
4:30pm: Reconvene with Your Student Friedman Center Green Space
4:30pm: Optional Campus Tour Take an optional campus tour or board Wildcat Wheels to return to the Downcity Campus. Harborside Campus