Welcome, Class of 2027!
We are excited you have chosen Wayne State College and the Wildcat Family to pursue your academic and professional goals. We look forward to helping you make the transition to college life. Week of Welcome (WOW) is a new student orientation program. It is your first opportunity to meet and start developing lasting friendships with fellow students. Throughout WOW, you will meet other first-year students with the same major as you and explore the opportunities and services waiting for you at Wayne State College.
Wayne State College firmly believes that participation in Week of Welcome is a critical aspect of your integration into the campus community. Therefore, all first-year students, including incoming transfer students living on campus, are automatically registered for WOW when they register for classes.
Incoming transfer students living off campus can register by contacting Brett Suckstorf at [email protected].
Move-In Times
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2023 WOW Highlight Reel
After moving in to the residence halls, first-year students participated in a variety of activities during their first week. Activities from the 2023 WOW tour included student convocation, orientation programming and informational sessions, games, a block party featuring a foam drop, club fest, ice cream social, business expo, and a music concert in the Willow Bowl.
2023 WOW Highlight Reel
After moving in to the residence halls, first-year students participated in a variety of activities during their first week. Activities from the 2023 WOW tour included student convocation, orientation programming and informational sessions, games, a block party featuring a foam drop, club fest, ice cream social, business expo, and a music concert in the Willow Bowl.
Week of Welcome Schedule and Reminders
Informational, social, and recreational activities are scheduled throughout the week. The Student Activities Office will send you a brochure in early August with additional information about Week of Welcome. You will also receive an email and information for the Director of Student Activities no later than Aug. 1 indicating what group you are assigned to for the Week of Welcome.
If you have any questions before then, contact Student Activities at [email protected] or 402-375-7322. For questions about move-in, contact Residence Life at 402-375-7318.
To-Do's / Checklist
Parking passes will be available for pick-up in the Student Center atrium when you check in for WOW.
If you attended a summer registration day event (NSR), you should already have your student ID. Please remember to bring your ID with you to campus. Your ID will be used to access your residence hall and your dining services plan.
If you did not attend NSR, you can get your student ID created at the Campus Service Center, located on the main floor of the library.
Report to the front desk of your assigned residence hall on your move-in day during the set move-in time frame.
After checking in to your residence hall, you will check in for Week of Welcome in the Student Center atrium.
First-year and new transfer students
Friday, Aug. 18, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Please remember to bring your WSC Student ID.Returning students
Sunday, Aug. 20, between noon and 6 p.m.If you have any questions about move-in, please contact the Office of Residence Life at 402-375-7318.
The WSC Bookstore will be open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, and 12 - 5 p.m. Sunday. The bookstore is located in the atrium of Student Center.
The dining hall in the Student Center will observe regular weekend hours of operation. You will not need to pay for your meals during Week of Welcome, as they are included in the WOW fee. Week of Welcome programs and activities are scheduled around meals over the weekend. In most cases, you will be able to eat with your ambassador and fellow small-group members.
2023 Schedule of Events
- 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. - New student move-in
- 2:30 - 4 p.m. - Convocation and family farewell reception
- 4 - 4:30 p.m. - Find your ambassador!
- 4:30 - 5 p.m. - Ice breakers with small groups
- 5 - 6:45 p.m. - Dinner
- 6:45 p.m. - Residence hall floor meetings
- 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Welcome Class of 2027 and class photo
- 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. - Block party featuring foam drop party
- 7:30 - 9 a.m. - Breakfast
- 9:30 - 10 a.m. - Day 2 kickoff
- 10 - 11:30 a.m. - Rotating sessions
- 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Lunch
- 1 - 1:50 p.m. - Rotating sessions
- 2 - 3:30 p.m. - Classroom tour
- 4 - 5 p.m. - Zero Shades of Gray
- 5 - 7 p.m. - Dinner
- 7 - 8 p.m. - Shot of Reality
- 8 - 11 p.m. - Up All Night with WOW
- 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Brunch
- 1 - 2 p.m. - Ice cream social with WSC Ambassadors
- 2 - 6 p.m. - Sunday Funday!
- 5 - 7 p.m. - Dinner and business expo
First day welcome back with WOW! (plaza, TBD)
4 - 7 p.m. - Club fest
6 - 8 p.m. - SAB Back to School Bingo
- 6 p.m. - Diversity and inclusion meet-and-greet
7 p.m. – Concert in Willow Bowl
For more information, contact:
Amy White
Director of Student Activities and Student Center
402-375-7322
[email protected]
Erin Zulkoski
Week of Welcome Co-Coordinator
[email protected]
Shelby Herley
Week of Welcome Co-Coordinator
[email protected]