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Summer Orientation

Summer Orientation is your gateway to Wingate. During your Summer Orientation Session, you will talk to faculty members about classes, meet peers and get to know other students, register for your fall classes, and much more! You will register for your Summer Orientation Date on your New Student Checklist. Summer Orientation will start at 9 a.m. (Check-In begins at 8 a.m.) and goes to 3 p.m.

What if you can't attend?

Summer Orientation is required for all incoming students. However, if you are an F-1 Visa International Student, or cannot make it to Summer Orientation due to other travel constraints, please email orientation@wingate.edu for more information on make-up virtual orientation session.

Parent & Family Orientation

Summer Orientation is for you too! Students are allowed to bring up to two guest with them to Summer Orientation. During Summer Orientation, you will hear how Wingate can support you and your student during their four years here! Check back to this page soon as the Summer Orientation schedule will be posted here!

Dates

Friday, June 23
First-Year Student Orientation

Monday, June 26
Student-Athlete Orientation

Wednesday, June 28
First-Year Student Orientation

Friday, June 30
First-Year Student Orientation

Wednesday, July 26
First-Year Student Orientation

Friday, July 28
Early & Middle College and Transfer Student Orientation

Where to Park

Are you an F-1 international student?

If so, be sure to attend one of the First-Year Orientations listed below IN ADDITION TO the International Orientation Session on Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in the LaVerne Banquet Hall. If you are unable to attend one of the First-Year Orientations in person, please fill out this form to register for the Virtual Orientation Session on Saturday, July 29. A schedule for the Virtual Orientation will be published soon.

Orientation Schedules

First-Year Student Orientation Schedule - Multiple Dates

Available Dates:

Friday, June 23
Wednesday, June 28
Friday, June 30
Wednesday, July 26

Time	Event	Location
8 - 9 a.m.	Check-In	Outside the Batte Center
8 - 9 a.m.	Resource Fair	Batte Center Rotunda
8 - 9 a.m.	Modern Language Placement Exam	MAC Lab in Ethel K. Smith Library
9 - 9:30 a.m.	Welcome	McGee Theatre in Batte Center
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.	Success Through Support	McGee Theatre in Batte Center
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.	Academic Department Meetings	College of Arts & Sciences: McGee Theatre Byrum School of Business: Hayes 203 School of Sport Sciences: Library 111 Thayer School of Education: Hayes 223 Music Department: Hayes 208 Biology & Chemistry: Smith 116
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Register for Classes	Various locations
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Lunch	W.T. Harris Dining Hall
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Family - Lunch	MAC Court at the Family Health & Wellness Center
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.	Family - Wingate & Beyond	McGee Theatre in Batte Center
1:30 - 3 p.m.	Residence Life Presentation & Tour	McGee Theatre in Batte Center & Residence Halls
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.	Commuter Student Presentation	Recital Hall in Batte Center
1:30 - 5 p.m.	Campus Business	Across Campus

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Student-Athlete Orientation Schedule - Monday, June 26

Time	Event	Location
8 - 9 a.m.	Check-In	Outside the Batte Center
8 - 9 a.m.	Resource Fair	Batte Center Rotunda
8 - 9 a.m.	Modern Language Placement Exam	MAC Lab in Ethel K. Smith Library
9 - 10 a.m.	Welcome & Student-Athlete Panel	McGee Theatre in Batte Center
10 - 11 a.m.	Academic Department Meetings	College of Arts & Sciences: McGee Theatre Byrum School of Business: Hayes 203 School of Sport Sciences: Library 111 Thayer School of Education: Hayes 223 Music Department: Hayes 208 Biology & Chemistry: Smith 116
11 a.m. - noon	Athletic Administration	McGee Theatre in Batte Center
noon- 1 p.m.	Lunch	W.T. Harris Dining Hall
1 - 3 p.m.	Team Meeting	Buildings on the Quad
1 - 3 p.m.	Register for Classes	Various Locations
noon - 1 p.m.	Family - Lunch	MAC Court at the Family Health & Wellness Center
1 - 2 p.m.	Family - Supporting Your Student-Athlete	McGee Theatre in Batte Center
2 - 3 p.m.	Family - Wingate & Beyond	McGee Theatre in Batte Center
3 - 4 p.m.	Student-Athlete Experience	McGee Theatre in Batte Center
1 - 5 p.m.	Campus Business	Across Campus

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Early College & Transfer Student Orientation - Friday, July 28

Time	Event	Location
8 - 9 a.m.	Check-In	Outside the Batte Center
8 - 9 a.m.	Resource Fair	Batte Center Rotunda
8 - 9 a.m.	Modern Language Placement Exam	MAC Lab in Ethel K. Smith Library
9 - 9:30 a.m.	Welcome	McGee Theatre in Batte Center
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.	Success Through Support	McGee Theatre in Batte Center
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.	Academic Department Meetings	College of Arts & Sciences: McGee Theatre Byrum School of Business: Hayes 203 School of Sport Sciences: Library 111 Thayer School of Education: Hayes 223 Music Department: Hayes 208 Biology & Chemistry: Smith 116
11:30 a.m. - noon	Transfer Student Shirt Swap!	W.T. Harris Dining Hall
11:30 a.m. - noon	Early College Connection with Your Success Coach	Lab of Difference-Making in the Crowder Welcome Center
noon - 1 p.m.	Lunch	W.T. Harris Dining Hall
1 - 2 p.m.	Commuter Student Presentation	Recital Hall in Batte Center
1 - 2 p.m.	Residence Life Presentation	McGee Theatre in Batte Center
1 - 5 p.m.	Optional Meeting with Academic Advising	Ethel K. Smith Library
1 - 5 p.m.	Campus Business	Across Campus

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Questions?

(704) 233-8000
orientation@wingate.edu