CWU Summer 2021 Wildcat Guide

WELCOME

DEAR CWU STUDENTS AND SUPPORT NETWORKS, Welcome! It’s something you’re going to hear a lot now that you have decided to become a member of the Central Washington University Wildcat family. Our small classes, safe and friendly community, hands-on learning, and supportive faculty create a learning environment that encourages personal growth and academic achievement. CWU Orientation is your opportunity to experience academic and student life at Central. Orientation this year is a bit different than usual. We encourage you to ask lots of questions, connect with your future classmates, interact with faculty and staff (virtually and in person), consult with your academic advisors, register for classes, learn about campus activities, and tour the campus and surrounding communities.

We look forward to meeting you and can’t wait to show you all that Central has to offer.

Best wishes for an exciting first year at CWU and Welcome!

S I NCERE LY ,

MICHELLE DENBESTE PROVOS T /V I CE PRES I DENT FOR ACADEMI C AND S TUDENT L I F E

YOU BELONG.

We should take a moment to acknowledge the land on which Central Washington University resides. It is the historic home of the Yakama people. The federally recognized Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation is made up of Klikitat, Palus, Wallawalla, Wanapam, Wenatchi, Wishram, and Yakama people. The Yakama people remain committed stewards of this land, cherishing it and protecting it, as instructed by elders through generations. We are honored and grateful to be here today on their traditional lands. We give thanks to the legacy of the original people, their lives, and their descendants.

INCLUSIVENESS | STUDENT SUCCESS | ACCESS | ENGAGEMENT | SAFETY

USING THIS GUIDE: This summer edition of the Wildcat Guide builds upon CENTRAL 101/301 and the prior spring edition. It is designed to help you navigate some of the most important components of your transition to Central. Almost half of our incoming students are the first in their family to go to college. We understand that these next few months can be both exciting and sometimes confusing. There is a lot of information contained on the following pages. We have worked to simplify it as much as possible. Please be sure to keep this handy for easy reference as we will use it to guide you through your orientation. I will be a great resource in the future as well. Welcome to CWU, please know we are here to support you and questions are welcomed.

View spring edition online at: cwu.edu/orientation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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ORIENTATION OVERVIEW Preparing for your Orientation and Advising Sessions— ————————————————————2 The Orientation Schedule— ——————————————————————————————————3 Transfer Experience— ———————————————————————————————————— 6 Your Orientation Staff —————————————————————————————————————7 ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM LISTINGS ACADEMIC ADVISING OVERVIEW AND PRE-ADVISING CHECKLIST GENERAL EDUCATION WORKSHEET GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM REGISTERING FOR CLASSES ORDERING TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER COURSE MATERIAL DIMENSIONS OF STUDENT LIFE SOCIAL (Housing, Student Involvement, and Student Media)— —————————————————————— 41 CULTURAL (Affinity Groups, Diversity and Equity Center, Veterans Center and Disability Services)— ——— 45 FINANCIAL (Financial Aid and Managing Your Money)——————————————————————————— 48 EMOTIONAL + PHYSICAL (Health and Wellness and Dining———————————————————————— 49 SPIRITUAL (Spiritual Wellness)——————————————————————————————————————— 53 ENVIRONMENTAL (Campus Sustainability and Outdoor Pursuits & Rentals)— ——————————————— 54 OCCUPATIONAL (Career Services and Student Employment)— —————————————————————— 55 INTELLECTUAL (Tips for Success, Education Abroad, and Academic Success Center)———————————— 56 CAMPUS SAFETY, PARKING, AND TRANSPORTATION CAMPUS RESOURCES DIRECTORY

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Sponsored by Orientation and Transition Programs. CWU is an AA/EEO/Title IX Institution. For accommodation email: [email protected].

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ORIENTATION

Preparing for your Orientation and Advising Sessions While we are moving toward a more normal experience, this summer is still a modification of our best practices. Participation in Links Orientation is required for all first-year students and recommended for incoming transfer students. This year we are working to keep your costs low so we will not be assessing any guest fees. The orientation fee will be assessed equally to all students regardless of your choice of modality. For incoming first-year students your orientation will include advising and course registration on your scheduled orientation date. (Students with majors in the College of the Sciences may receive advising prior to their orientation but will be able to register on the day of their orientation session.) Choosing virtual vs in-person When we surveyed students in April the >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64

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