Support for a Successful Start!
Setting yourself up for success in your first semester is important, and we’re here to help. Time to meet new classmates; learn about Waubonsee’s campuses, resources, and technology; and find out how to get involved on campus.
New Student Orientation
Evening Session Agenda:
3:45 - 4:30 p.m.
Check In and Receive Your Free Welcome Bag!
4:30 - 4:55 p.m.
Welcome to Waubonsee
5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Financing Your Experience
5:35 - 6:05 p.m.
Planning Your Path
6:10 - 6:55 p.m.
Meal/Resource Fair/Student Success/Faculty Panel
7:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Tips For Success
7:35 - 8:30 p.m.
Campus Tours/Waubonsee Mixer
Session Details:
Financing Your Experience
Navigate the financial side of college with confidence! Student Accounts, Financial Aid, and Money Matters present the money lessons you need to be a successful college student. Don’t fall for common pitfalls or misconceptions around managing your balance and accessing aid. In this session, we’ll help you focus on school, not financial stress.
Planning Your Path
If you are a degree-seeking student, you will have an Academic and Career Advisor who will help you with all your planning and course selection throughout your time at Waubonsee, including transferring to a four-year college or university. Your advisor is your “go to” person whenever you have a question or need support.
If you’re still undecided about your career and major, talk to your Academic and Career Advisor who can explain career assessment tools, career exploration resources, academic program options and paths, along with internships and service learning opportunities.
Your first semester can be overwhelming but remember you are not alone. Waubonsee has a team of Academic and Career Advisors as well as Counselors ready to help support your academic and personal success!
Tips for Success
From securing the necessary equipment to getting familiar with our Canvas online learning platform, we’re here to make sure you have the resources to be successful — in college, in the workplace, and beyond.
- Password Resets
- Accessing the Wi-Fi on campus.
- Library: With research help and materials, Print-for-Me services, X-card making, and so much more, the Library is a great virtual or in-person stop.
- Tutoring Center: Whether you need help in a specific subject or just with your general student skills, on-campus or online, whatever time of day, you can access FREE tutoring services!
Campus Tours
Take advantage of this opportunity to walk through your schedule and see where your classes will be held. Ask us any questions you may have and we’ll prepare you to start out the school year with confidence!
Contact
Student Life
(630) 466-2369
orientation@waubonsee.edu
