Orientation Guide v1 - uwyo.edu · Day 1 FRESHMAN ORIENTATION SCHEDULE Check-In then Move In to White Hall (Residence Hall) Starts at 11:00am in the lower level of the Washakie Center

2019

KEY CONTACTS

GETTING INVOLVED

STUDENT RESOURCES

COLLEGES/SCHOOLS

Cowboy Connect: (307) 766-3448, [email protected], uwyo.edu/cowboyconnect/Cowboy Parents: (307) 766-5123, [email protected], uwyo.edu/cowboyparents/Dean of Students: (307) 766-3296, [email protected], Knight Hall Room 128, uwyo.edu/dos/ Financial Services: (307) 766-6232, [email protected], Knight Hall Room 172, uwyo.edu/fsbo/ Information Technology: (307) 766-4357, [email protected], Information Technology Center, uwyo.edu/infotech/Registrar: (307) 766-5272, [email protected], Knight Hall, uwyo.edu/registrar/Residence Life & Dining Services: (307) 766-3175, [email protected], Washakie Center, uwyo.edu/reslife-dining/ Scholarships & Financial Aid: (307) 766-2116, [email protected], Knight Hall Room 174, uwyo.edu/sfa/Student Affairs: (307) 766-5123, Old Main Room 408, uwyo.edu/studentaff/Student Health Insurance: (307) 766-3025, [email protected], Knight Hall Room 248, uwyo.edu/risk/smi/ Student Health Service: (307) 766-2130, [email protected], Cheney International Center, uwyo.edu/shser/ Transit and Parking Services: (307) 766-9800, [email protected], Wyoming Hall Room 340, uwyo.edu/tps/ University Store: (307) 766-3264, [email protected], Union main floor, uwyostore.com/WyoOne ID: (307) 766-5267, [email protected], IT Building (1st Floor), https://services.jsatech.com/index.php?cid=118

College of Agriculture & Natural Resources: (307) 766-4135, [email protected], uwyo.edu/uwag/ College of Arts & Sciences: (307) 766-4106, [email protected], uwyo.edu/as/College of Business: (307) 766-4194, [email protected], uwyo.edu/businessCollege of Education: (307) 766-3145, [email protected], uwyo.edu/education/College of Engineering & Applied Science: (307) 766-4253, [email protected], uwyo.edu/ceas/ College of Health Sciences: (307) 766-3495, [email protected], uwyo.edu/hs/Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources: (307) 766-5080, [email protected], uwyo.edu/haub/School of Energy Resources: (307) 766-6879, [email protected], uwyo.edu/ser/ACES Office—Advising, Career, and Exploratory Studies: (307) 766-2398, [email protected], Knight Hall Room 222, uwyo.edu/aces/ Honors College: (307) 766-4110, [email protected], Guthrie House, uwyo.edu/honors/

AlcoholEDU, Real Pokes Step UP, Sexual Assault Prevention: (307) 766-2187, [email protected], Knight Hall 341, uwyo.edu/ucc/aware/index.htmlDisability Support Services: (307) 766-3073, [email protected], Knight Hall Room 109, uwyo.edu/udss/Education Abroad: (307) 766-3677, [email protected], Cheney International Center, uwyo.edu/uwyoabroad/Fall Bridge: (307) 766-4322, [email protected], Coe Library Room 219, uwyo.edu/fallbridge/LeaRN (Learn Resource Networks/Tutoring): (307) 766-4430, [email protected], Coe Library 219, uwyo.edu/learn/ Math Assistance Center: (307) 766-4221, [email protected], Ross Hall Room 029, uwyo.edu/mathstats/mac/Oral Communication Center: (307) 766-3815, Ross Hall Room 442, uwyo.edu/cojo/occStudent Success Services: (307) 766-6189, [email protected], Knight Hall Room 330, uwyo.edu/seo/sss/ Summer Bridge: (307) 766-2325, [email protected], Coe Library Room 219, uwyo.edu/summerbridgeUniversity Counseling Center: (307) 766-2187, Knight Hall Room 341, uwyo.edu/ucc/ University of Wyoming Police Department: (307) 766-5179, [email protected], uwyo.edu/uwpdWellness Center: (307) 766-9355, [email protected], Half Acre Recreation Center, uwyo.edu/rec/wellness-center/Writing Center: (307) 766-5250, [email protected], Coe Library Room 302, uwyo.edu/ctl/writing-center

Center for Student Involvement and Leadership: (307) 766-3117, [email protected], Wyoming Union, uwyo.edu/csilHalf Acre Recreation Center: (307) 766-5586, [email protected], uwyo.edu/rec/Multicultural Resource Center: (307) 766-6191, [email protected], Union Room 103, uwyo.edu/omaRainbow Resource Center: (307) 766-3478, [email protected], Union Room 106, uwyo.edu/rrc/ Veterans Service Center: (307) 766-6908, [email protected], Union, 3rd Floor, uwyo.edu/vetservices/

GETTING STARTED

Day 1 FRESHMAN ORIENTATION SCHEDULE

Check-In then Move In to White Hall (Residence Hall)Starts at 11:00am in the lower level of the Washakie CenterCampus resources at check-in: Math Placement Exam, Foreign Language Credit by Exam, Honors College, Student Health Service (turn in MMR records), Information Technology (confirm your WyoWeb Login), Residence Life & Dining, and Student Success Services (visit if noted at check-in). You can also complete your “Prepare for Registration” checklist.

LunchUpper Level of the Washakie Center

Welcome Wyoming Union, Ballroom

College MythbustersWyoming Union, Ballroom

Travel to College Connect SessionCollege ConnectVarious Locations

Resource FairWyoming Union, main and second floorsDrop-In Student Financial Aid Individual CounselingWyoming Union, Senate ChambersOptional Breakout Sessions Exploring the Nursing Major: Presentation at 2:15pm, Room 202 Pre-Professional Health Careers: Presentation at 2:45pm, Room 202 Student Success Services: Drop-in, Room 124B (Vedauwoo Room)5 for 5Wyoming Union, Ballroom

Student Schedule3:25pm - Student Connect #1

4:30pm - Real Pokes Step Up!College of Agriculture Auditorium

4:55pm - DinnerWashakie Center

Meet in the Union, Ballroom by 6:05

6:10pm - Student Connect #2

7:00pm - FoundationsCollege of Agriculture Auditorium

8:15pm - RecFest and Night ActivitiesHalf Acre Recreation Center

9:30pm - Movie & PopcornLower Level of Washakie Center

Parent/Guest Schedule3:25pm - My student is in college, now what? Wyoming Union, Ballroom

4:30-5:30pm - Parent Reception Wyoming Union, Skylight Lounge

Parents are done for the evening!

PARENTS AND STUDENTS SEPARATE FOR THE REST OF THE DAY

11:00am-12:00pm

11:00am-12:15pm

12:30pm

12:55pm

1:15pm

1:05pm

2:00pm

3:15pm

Day 2 FRESHMAN ORIENTATION SCHEDULE

PARENTS AND STUDENTS SEPARATE FOR STUDENT ADVISING

Student Schedule

8:55am - Residence Life and Dining ServicesCollege of Agriculture Auditorium

9:15am - Learn How to Register for Classes 9:35am - Advising and Registration

Various Locations

12:00pm - ClosingWyoming Union, Ballroom

12:15pm - BBQ Lunch Compliments of Residence Life and Dining Services

Outside Wyoming Union

Parent Schedule

8:50am - Living and LearningWyoming Union, Ballroom 8:50am - SOAR 9:00am - LeaRN 9:10am - Residence Life and Dining Services

9:35am - Break9:45am - Wellness and SafetyWyoming Union, Ballroom 9:45am - Student Health Service 9:55am - AlcoholEDU & Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates 10:05am - Community Safety

10:50am - Break11:00am - What about…?Wyoming Union, Ballroom 11:00am - University Store 11:10am - Transit & Parking 11:20am - Financial Aid & Financial Services 11:40am - Current UW Student Panel 12:00pm - ClosingWyoming Union, Ballroom

12:15pm - BBQ LunchCompliments of Residence Life and Dining Services

Outside Wyoming Union

Breakfast for StudentsWashakie Dining CenterParents and Guests: breakfast is on your own

Students move out of the residence hallsMake arrangements with parents/guests to pick up overnight items.

Students: Pick up advising packetsWyoming Union, Ballroom

Maximize your experience at UW by getting involvedWyoming Union, Ballroom

7:00am

7:45am

8:00am

8:30am

#UWyoBoundDon’t forget to post your Orientation pictures on your Instagram account with the hashtag above and tag

UW! (@uofwyoming) The picture with the most likes at closing will win a giftcard to the University Store.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES FOLLOWING ORIENTATION

Foreign Language Credit-by-ExamRegistration for the Foreign Language Credit by Exam (CBE) is available at check-in. Total cost is $130: online fee of $50 for the exam, $80 fee to UW for credits. Students should register on Day 1 to be eligible for placement testing on Day 2. Patrick Hartzel will be available at check-in to assist with the online exam registration, which includes the $50 testing fee. Then the student or a family member must go to Knight Hall with a completed paper CBE application and pay the remainder ($80) for the credits that may be earned. On Day 2, the student should take the application, receipt, and photo ID to Hoyt Hall, Room 8 for testing at 12:50pm. Please contact Patrick Hartzel with any questions: [email protected] or (307) 766-6452.

Campus TourDeparts from Simpson’s Plaza, outside the Wyoming Union.

Fraternity and Sorority Life Information SessionWyoming Union Ballroom

Pick up WyoOne IDIf students did not get an ID at check-in, students can go to the WyoOne ID Office in the IT Building to have a picture taken and pick up an ID.

12:45pm

12:30-4:30pm

Campus Summer Office Hours are from 7:30am to 4:30pm. Feel free to visit any offices during this time. Location information can be found on the Key Contacts page.

Need help finding where to go? Knight Hall, Room 150 can help.

ORIENTATION LEADERS

COLLEENBurbank, CA

Political Science

HALEYHighlands Ranch, CO

Political Science

KRISTENYuma, CO

Electrical Engineering

MORGANCarpenter, WY

Secondary Education/Mathematics

MAYADenver, COPsychology

JOHNModesto, CA

Political Science &International Studies

BOONESmoot, WY

Art Education & Graphic Design

GABRIELLELingle, WY

Management

LORENZOLoveland, CO

Communications

DANAReno, NV

Business Marketing & Business Management

JASONEaton, CO

Physiology

ERINColorado Springs, CO

Pre-Pharmacy

MARYYoder, WY

International Studies

JAXONSheridan, WY

Political Science

HANNAHLaramie, WYUndeclared

ZOELaramie, WY

Physiology & Psychology

KYLERGreen River, WY

Marketing & International Marketing

COURTNEYWright, WY

Family and Consumer Science & Marketing