Student Orientation
October 30, 2024 2024-11-08 15:12New Student Orientation
During Orientation, new students will meet many members of the University community, learn what it means to be a Bulldog




Spring Orientation Schedule
Friday, January 10 | 9 am-3 pm
Sample Schedule Freshmen and Transfer:
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.: Check-in
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Welcome
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: TWU Academics
Concurrent Sessions
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Student Life, Bulldog Technology, Financial Aid, Advising (Freshman Only)
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Lunch
Fall Orientation Schedule
Sample Student Overnight Orientation Schedule
Day 1
12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m.: Check-in Wesley Commons Lobby (Please plan to eat lunch prior to check-in. Don’t worry, we will have snacks for you throughout the day.)
12:45 p.m.-1 p.m.: Welcome
1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: TWU Academics
1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.: Afternoon
Concurrent Sessions:
Team Building, Bulldog Technology, Advising, Escape Room
5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.: Dinner and Evening Activities (Students Only)
Day 2
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.: Breakfast (students only)
8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.: Day 2 Welcome
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Life at TWU
Concurrent Sessions
8:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Student Success, Financial Aid, and Check Out of Commons
Sample Transfer Orientation Schedule
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.: Check-in
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Welcome
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: TWU Academics
Concurrent Sessions
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Student Life, Bulldog Technology, Financial Aid, Q&A
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Lunch
Ready.Set.Wesleyan
Tennessee Wesleyan University welcomes you to New Student Orientation. During Orientation, new students will meet many members of the University community, learn what it means to be a Bulldog, finalize their financial aid, and more. Freshman students will meet with a faculty advisor to set up their semester schedule. Transfer students will be contacted by their faculty advisor to select classes.
What to expect at an in-person orientation.
- You will meet other new Bulldogs. You’ll meet in small groups of 8-10 students and go through activities to learn more about each other and TWU!
- Connect with current Bulldogs. Meet your Orientation Leaders who will also serve as your guides and facilitators.
- Meet with financial aid. You will meet with someone from Student Financial Services. Here, you can discuss your award letters, learn how to work on campus and set up a payment plan.
- Register for your first TWU classes! Meet face-to-face with your TWU advisor. You’ll talk through Wesleyan Essentials and your major courses – then register for classes! (Note: transfer students will be contacted by their faculty advisor to select classes, freshman students will select classes at Orientation)
- Parents/Legal Guardians – your attendance is not required, but we also have a schedule of events specifically for you.