
For Thursday, September 4 – and Beyond
September 3, 2025
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First-Year Experience
- Before You Arrive
- Arrivals and Orientation
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Your First Year
- First-Year Housing
- Getting Involved
- Continuing Education
- FYE 100: General Success
- FY Seminars
- Writing 100
- Curricular Advice for New Students
- Academic Success
- Lindley Health
- Dining Services
- Career and Professional Development
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First-Year Correspondence
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Class of 2029
- For Thursday, September 4 – and Beyond
- For Wednesday, September 3
- For Tuesday, September 2
- For Monday, September 1, 2025
- For Sunday, August 31, 2025
- For Friday, August 29 and Saturday, August 30
- Move-In Details
- Summer Advising & Registration Zoom Recording
- Welcome to W&L - Class of 2029!
- Congratulations and Welcome from the FYE Team
- Class of 2028
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Class of 2029
- Parents and Families
- Services
- FAQ
- Housing and Residence Life
- Dining
- Student Engagement and Leadership
- Health and Wellness
- Safety and Security
- Student Services and Support
- Staff Directory
FYs,
Enjoy your first day of classes! You can view Academic Resources for Students at the Harte Center website.
The LEAD Program is a two-year, comprehensive leadership program purposed to empower students to discover their potential and develop their skills as leaders. For more information, visit the W&L Leadership Development website, and if you have questions please contact the Team Manager, Sophia Taylor (staylor@mail.wlu.edu).
Please mark your calendar for the following opportunities:
Sept. 5 (Fri) - Welcome Back Shabbat from 6-7:30pm at Hillel
Sept. 5 (Fri) - RUF Welcome Back Picnic from 6-8pm on Cannan Green
Sept. 5 (Fri) - Friday Underground from 8-10pm or later at ARC House
Sept. 7 (Sun) - Women’s Leadership Panel from 11:30am-1pm in Commons 216
Sept. 7 (Sun) - Sorority Info Session from 1:30-2:30pm in Stackhouse
Sept. 7 (Sun) - Fraternity Info Session from 2:30-3:30pm in Stackhouse
Sept. 7 (Sun) - Meet the Greeks Fair from 4-5:30pm on Cannan Green
Sept. 7 (Sun) - LEAD Information Session (offered twice) from 6-7pm or 7-8pm in Commons 216
Sept. 9 (Tues) - Welcome Celebration Sponsored by Student Engagement and Leadership from 6-7:30pm in Lenfest: Kamen Gallery
Sept. 10 (Wed) - Lindley Center for Student Wellness Grand Opening from 11am-1pm at Lindley.
Sept. 10 (Wed) - Community Engagement Fair from 1-3:30pm on Cannan Green
Sept. 12 (Fri) - LGBTQ Picnic from 4-6pm on Cannan Green
Sept. 15 (Mon) - Latino Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff from 4-7pm on Cannan Green
Sept. 16 (Tues) - Study Abroad Fair from 11am-2pm on Cannan Green
Sept. 16 (Tues) - Pre-Health Kickoff from 5:30-6:30pm in Leyburn Library: Northen Auditorium
Sept 19-21 (Fri-Sun) - Young Alumni Weekend
Sept. 29-Oct. 2 - Hazing Prevention Program - Students will sign up for a one-hour workshop. Sign up information will be sent in the coming weeks, watch your WLU email.
Look for the monthly class newsletters to highlight additional events and information, and remember you can review all the key messages from us under First-Year Correspondence on the FYE website.
Sincerely,
FYE Team - Dean Rodocker, Dean Graves, and Colleen Drake
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First-Year Experience
- Before You Arrive
- Arrivals and Orientation
-
Your First Year
- First-Year Housing
- Getting Involved
- Continuing Education
- FYE 100: General Success
- FY Seminars
- Writing 100
- Curricular Advice for New Students
- Academic Success
- Lindley Health
- Dining Services
- Career and Professional Development
-
First-Year Correspondence
-
Class of 2029
- For Thursday, September 4 – and Beyond
- For Wednesday, September 3
- For Tuesday, September 2
- For Monday, September 1, 2025
- For Sunday, August 31, 2025
- For Friday, August 29 and Saturday, August 30
- Move-In Details
- Summer Advising & Registration Zoom Recording
- Welcome to W&L - Class of 2029!
- Congratulations and Welcome from the FYE Team
- Class of 2028
-
Class of 2029
- Parents and Families
- Services
- FAQ
- Housing and Residence Life
- Dining
- Student Engagement and Leadership
- Health and Wellness
- Safety and Security
- Student Services and Support
- Student Affairs Staff
Jason Rodocker
Senior Associate Dean of Students and Dean for First-Year Experience