New Student Orientation

We are so excited to welcome you to Warren Wilson College! We are here to help you and your family through this exciting transition.

Move In & Orientation

Thursday, August 21

  • New Student Move-in Day (Students not participating in Pre-Orientation programs)
  • Day Student Orientation

Friday, August 22

  • Service Day

Saturday, August 23

  • Campus Informational Sessions

Sunday, August 24

  • Academic Sessions
  • Convocation Ceremony

Monday, August 25 – Tuesday, August 26

  • Work Orientation
Orientation Guide
Student leaders check students in for move in

Fall Pre-Orientation Programs

Pre-Orientation Programs are your first opportunity to connect with other incoming students, Warren Wilson’s campus, and the amazing activities and culture Western North Carolina has to offer. As a participant you will build long-lasting connections with fellow classmates, learn about the WWC campus and important resources, explore surrounding areas, and gain valuable skills through hands-on experiences. Pre-Orientation students arrive early to campus for an exciting 4 day experience. We offer programs in a wide range of interests that take place both on and off campus.

Craft Immersion

Craft is a way of thinking, of constructing, and a way of working at Warren Wilson College. Get acquainted with the craft crews on campus: fiber arts, fine woodworking, and blacksmithing. Come spend a day working in each studio learning how to use the tools and equipment and making objects that you will get to keep!

Visit the Art and Craft program page to learn about our academic program and work crews.

Outdoor Adventure

Are you interested in exploring Western North Carolina with your classmates before classes start?  We have an Outdoor Adventure trip just for you to make memories with your peers that will last a lifetime! With 3 different trips planned you can pick your perfect outdoor adventure.

No prior experience is required! Bring your own gear or borrow ours.

Outdoor programs stay on campus the first night and then travel off campus for the remaining 3 nights. Visit the Outdoor Leadership and Adventure Programs pages to learn about our academic programs and work crews.

ENGAGE

ENGAGE is a community-based Pre-Orientation Program. Community-based programs are for students who are accepted into continuing community-based WWC programs or work crews. Those interested in being a part of the ENGAGE living and learning community must apply separately through the ENGAGE Application.

Learn More

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Cost

The full cost of the program includes all meals, travel, activity costs, plus you get a cool t-shirt to remember this experience! A deposit of $50 will be due upon application submission. The priority acceptance deadline is June 9th, and program confirmations will be sent out shortly after. Once you receive confirmation of acceptance to one of the programs, the remaining balance will be due.

Scholarship funding is available! Applicants can select on their application that they are interested in applying for scholarship funding.

  • Craft Immersion: $350
  • Backpacking & Rock Climbing Adventure: $450
  • Paddling Adventure: $450
  • Camp & Play: $450
  • ENGAGE: No cost – must apply separately

Dates and Deadlines

Applications are open, apply now!

Please visit www.wwcpreorientation.com to apply.

Saturday, August 16th

  • Pre-Orientation Participant Check-In and Move-In

Orientation Guides