CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY WILDCAT DAY 2018 ROLLING OUT THE CRIMSON CARPET FOR ALL FALL 2018 ADMITTED FIRST-YEAR AND TRANSFER STUDENTS

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1 CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY WILDCAT DAY 2018 ROLLING OUT THE CRIMSON CARPET FOR ALL FALL 2018 ADMITTED FIRST-YEAR AND TRANSFER STUDENTS

2 Congratulations! You have made an excellent decision in becoming CWU s newest Wildcats. Wildcat Day is designed to welcome you to CWU s campus community, provide you with information about the many academic, co-curricular, and extra-curricular opportunities available to Central students, and answer any and all questions you have. Welcome Wildcats! TABLE OF CONTENTS Agenda Session Descriptions Campus Tours Page 1 Page 2-3 Page 4 While You re Here... Page 4-5 College and Academic Departments Page 6-7 Campus Office Locations Page 8-9 To Do List Page SURC/Campus Map Page Dining and Wildcat Shop Coupons Page 16

3 CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY WILDCAT DAY 2018 AGENDA SATURDAY, APRIL 7 & 14, 2018 TIME EVENT LOCATION 8:00-9:50 a.m. Check-in SURC, Ballroom 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Wildcat Shop open SURC 8:00-9:30 a.m. Light refreshments SURC, Central Marketplace 8:00-10:00 a.m. Student clubs and SURC, first floor hallway organizations fair and room 137 8:00, 8:15, 8:30, Campus tours SURC, East Patio and 8:45 a.m. 8:00-9:30 a.m. Recreation Center tours Recreation Center, check-in desk 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Connection Card/US Bank Maxx Card issuance This is an opportunity to receive your CWU student ID card. Available for those with a submitted admission confirmation before Wildcat Day. Pick-up the Connection Card checklist at the check-in table to receive your Connection Card. 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Admissions, Registrar, SURC, Pit Orientation, and Alumni Relations (8:00 a.m.-1 p.m.) Housing, Dining SURC, West Concourse/135 8:30-9:45 a.m. Spanish Speaking Welcome and Tours, Todos Somos Familia SURC, Theatre 10:00-10:30 a.m. Opening welcome SURC, main concourse 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Academic department fair SURC, Ballroom (See majors and departments on page 7) Student services fair SURC, first floor hallway and room 137 (See offices on pages 10-11) 10:30 a.m-3:00 p.m. Aviation Training Center Tour Aviation Training Center (See page 4) 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch SURC, Central Marketplace (Show your Wildcat Day book and name tag) 11:00 a.m-3:00 p.m. Student Accounts Barge Hall, room :00-4:00 p.m. Financial Aid Bouillon Hall, room :45-1:15 p.m. College/student services presentations Session I (See page 3 for details) 1:30-2:00 p.m. College/student services presentations Session II (Repeat of Session I presentations) 2:00-3:30 p.m. Recreation Center, campus and residence hall tours (See page 4 for details) 1

4 SESSION DESCRIPTIONS Student Clubs and Organizations Fair 8-10 a.m. SURC 1st Floor This is an opportunity to check out a number of student clubs and organizations, from athletics and social interest groups to academic and multicultural organizations. Come by and introduce yourself and get your questions answered. Admissions, Registrar and Orientation Staff 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. SURC Pit Representatives from the Office of Admissions, Registrar and Orientation offices will be available on the first floor of the SURC to answer any questions you have about your admission status, transcripts/transferable credits or orientation registration. University Housing and Dining Services 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. SURC West Concourse/135 Representatives from University Housing and Dining Services will be available on the first floor near the west entrance of the SURC to answer any questions you have about the room selection process, the housing deposit or meal plans. Opening Welcome 10 a.m. Join President James L. Gaudino and other staff as we welcome you all for the first time in person as CWU Wildcats! We are proud to have you, students and family, join the CWU Wildcat family. [Audio will also be available at 88.1 the 'Burg or via their alternate listening options (881theburg.com).] Academic Department Fair 10:30 a.m noon SURC Ballroom This is an opportunity to visit with faculty from across the disciplines and to explore your academic area of interest. Take advantage of this time to explore the course offerings and meet some of our amazing faculty. Remember our university motto is: Docendo Discimus (By Teaching We Learn). Academic areas are listed on page 7 and an Academic Fair map on page 11. Alumni Relations 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. SURC Pit Staff will be available to help students join the Students Alumni Association which includes access to the alumni network mentoring program. CWU Services Fair 10:30 a.m noon SURC 1st Floor This is an opportunity to get to know the multiple departments that provide a great number of services on campus. Information Services understands all things tech at CWU, Student Employment can help you find a job, and University Police keeps everyone on campus safe. Swing by and meet the staff that help everything run smoothly. Campus Offices are listed on pages Financial Aid Office and Student Accounts Financial Aid staff will be available to meet with you. If you ve been asked for verification documents this would be an excellent time to hand deliver them. Student Accounts will be open to accept housing deposits and offer additional information about your account, including signing up for the CWU payment plan. 2

5 COLLEGE/STUDENT SERVICE PRESENTATIONS College Presentations Let the colleges ignite your passions and help you find possible majors as they review their offerings and highlight their achievements and successes. College of Arts and Humanities Science II, Room 103 College of Business Science I, Room 101 College of the Sciences Science Building, Room 147 School of Education Black Hall, Room 152 William O. Douglas Honors College Barto Hall, Lobby The William O. Douglas Honors College is a two-tiered program for academically talented students at CWU. The first tier satisfies the general education requirements and the second tier prepares students for their post-cwu aspirations, be it the global workplace and/or graduate school. Come learn more about the benefits and opportunities scholars receive. Education Abroad Black 137 Education Abroad has become an important part of today s university education. Come learn about your options through CWU s Study Abroad and Exchange Programs. Housing and Dining SURC, Theatre You will spend over 50 hours a week either dining or in your residence hall. Make sure you have answers to all your food and housing questions. Navigating Your First Year at Central Wellington Event Center CWU seeks to create a seamless transition to campus. Our many student services are here to provide support through each phase. Academic Advising, Orientation, and FYE will share a brief description of how they help, and current students will share tips from their own experiences. Transfer Student Information SURC, room 201 Your experience as a transfer student will be different from first-year students in some ways and similar in others. Meet a few folks who will aid you in the unique aspects of your academic path. Living Learning Communities (LLC) SURC, room 202 Living Learning Communities (LLCs) provide opportunities for students to develop relationships with faculty from a respective discipline in a residence hall setting. LLCs complement students classroom experience by providing lifelong learning opportunities. Through formal and informal activities, students connection with faculty results in greater understanding of their academic pursuit, affirmation of career choice, and enhanced preparedness for a career path. Academics Enhanced - Black Hall, room 150 Undergraduate research is a hallmark of a premier learning experience. Come learn of the opportunities available through the Brooks Library/Learning Support Services and SOURCE - the Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression. Head On: Being a CWU Athlete Black Hall, room 151 This session will provide information on how to participate in one of our 15 intercollegiate sport programs, 26 competitive sport clubs or 20+ intramural sport opportunities. Whether you are looking for information on NCAA Eligibility, insurance, athletic goals and information or simply seeking a way to stay active during your student experience, this workshop will give you all the answers to your questions. Representatives from CWU Athletics, Competitive Sport Clubs & Intramurals will walk you through all your options. Jr. Wildcats Black Hall, room 134 This session is designed for prospective students who have not yet applied and may be visiting Central for the first time. We will cover the admissions process and review the many opportunities that CWU can offer you in the future. Application assistance will also be available. Includes a CWU Admission application opportunity in Black

6 WILDCAT DAY TOURS 8:00-9:30 a.m. and 2:00-3:30 p.m. Recreation Center Tours Recreation check-in desk (8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 2:00, 2:30, and 3:00) 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Aviation Training Center Tours Tours will begin at the Aviation Training Center located about a mile north of campus, please see map on page 14 for directions. 8:00-8:45 a.m., 2:00-3:00 p.m. Full Campus Tours Tours leave from SURC - east patio (8:00, 8:15, 8:30, 8:45, 2:00, 2:30, and 3:00) 2:00-3:30 p.m. Residence Hall Tours Tours leave from SURC - east patio (2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00, 3:15, and 3:30) Wendell Hill Hall (north area) Beck Hall (Bassetti Complex) Kamola Hall (south campus) Meisner Hall (Bassetti Complex) Barto Hall Please adhere to group size of 25 or less. These halls are only a selection of the 16 residence halls that are available. Please visit the University Housing web page at cwu.edu/housing for details on all the options. WHILE YOU RE HERE, YOU CAN ALSO CHECK OUT: Center for Leadership and Community Engagement: 1:00-2:00 p.m. SURC, room 256 For information on the fall incoming student leadership retreat and a variety of other leadership and community engagement opportunities at Central, please see us at our table during the Student Services Fair or in our office from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Diversity and Equity Center: 1:00-2:00 p.m. SURC, room 250/253 The Diversity and Equity Center staff will provide information on programs, events, and services that relate to diversity, gender, social change, and global equity. Please see us at our table during the Student Services Fair or in our office from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Wellness Center: 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. SURC, room 139 Wellness Center staff will be available to answer questions on programs relating to the reduction of high risk behavior and promotion of positive health behaviors. Please see us at our table during the Student Services Fair or in our office from 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Disability Services: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. SURC, room 131 If you have questions about disability accommodations, the process of documenting a disability, or are just curious about what DS offers, stop in SURC 140 between 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Brooks Library: 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Brooks Library Become an empowered undergraduate researcher! Librarians will be available to answer your questions about scholarly resources for students, faculty, staff, and the communities of Central Washington. 4

7 Museum of Culture and Environment: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Dean Hall The museum approaches our diverse and changing world with an interdisciplinary perspective, examining home life, culture and our interaction with the environment. Exhibit: The Living Room: What can the living room a supposedly mundane space tell us about the human condition? The MCE celebrates The Living Room, a new exhibition featuring photographs (by local artist, Rob Fraser) of living rooms within our community. Recreation Center Daily Pass: 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. All Wildcat Day visitors are encouraged to experience their Recreation Center for free during their stay. Passes will be available all day at the Recreation Center front desk. All participants will be asked to sign a release on the day of the event. Participants under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a guardian; visitors must be 14 or older to participate. Planetarium Show: 12-1 p.m. Science II, Room 101 Sarah Spurgeon Gallery in Randall Hall: 1:00-4:00 p.m. Current Exhibit: MFA Thesis Exhibit John Giesin and Brock Jensen Climbing Wall: 3:00-5:00 p.m. Your Recreation Center daily pass will give you access to the Climbing Wall during its scheduled open hours. Day passes will be available for free for all Wildcat Day visitors at the Recreation Center front desk throughout the day. US Bank: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. SURC, room 138 The US Bank is a full service branch. Stop in to open an account or link your CWU Connection card to an existing US Bank account The Burg Radio Station Tours SURC, room 120 IBS Golden Microphone College Radio Station of the Year The Burg is an out-ofclassroom learning laboratory utilizing a real-world broadcast environment to foster lifelong communication, public speaking, workplace accountability, teamwork, and leadership skills important for successful citizenship and success in any career The Burg features market driven programming designed to serve a primarily student audience. Sports Today: Saturday, April 7: Rugby vs Brigham Young University 1:00 p.m., CWU Rugby Pitch 5

8 TODOS SOMOS FAMILIA - WE ARE ALL FAMILY Todos Somos Familia es un programa completamente en Español, diseñado para ayudar a las familias a establecer conexión con los recursos de Central Washington University. Si usted habla Español, Todos Somos Famila es el programa para usted. Al final del programa se irá informado y listo para apoyar a su estudiante a empezar el primer quatrimeste de clases. En Todos Somos Familia podrá aprender lo siguiente: 1. Cómo apoyar a su hijo/a académica y financieramente. 2. A navegar el sistema universitario a través de los recursos y programas que tenemos disponibles, así como conocer el personal y profesores que hablan Español. 3. Descubrir que significa ser parte de la familia Wildcat! 4. Conocer otros familias. 5. Conocer y caminar por el campus universitario, visitando los lugares donde su hijos/hijas residad, y donde comerá. 12:00-12:45 p.m. Almuerzo para las familias de habla hispana e invitados Lunch for Spanish speaking families and guests Sue Lombard Dining Room 12:45-1:00 p.m. Ayuda financiera Financial Aid 1:00-1:15 p.m. Alojamiento y comida Housing and Dining 1:15-1:25 p.m. Clínica Médica y de Consejería Medical and Counseling Clinic 1:25-1:35 p.m. Programa Migratorio de Asistencia Universitaria College Assistance Migrant Program 1:35-1:45 p.m. Seguridad del Campus Campus Safety 1:45-2:45 p.m. Preguntas y discusión Question and Answer 6

9 COLLEGES & ACADEMIC PROGRAMS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES Art + Design Philosophy and Communication Religious Studies English Theatre Arts History World Languages Music and Cultures COLLEGE OF THE SCIENCES Anthropology and Museum Studies Biological Sciences Chemistry Computer Science Geography Geological Sciences Law and Justice Mathematics Physics Political Science Psychology Science Education Sociology American Indian Studies Environmental Studies Craft Brewing Program Cultural and Environmental Resource Management Integrated Energy Management Interdiscliplinary Studies - Social Sciences Primate Behavior and Ecology Science Talent Expansion Program Women and Gender Studies Yearlong Exploration of Social Science COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Accounting Marketing Economics Personal Financial Entrepreneurship Planning Finance Supply Chain Human Resources Management Management Sport Business COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Bilingual Education Literacy Education Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Special Education Teaching English as a Second Language 7 CWU offers over 150 majors/minors see the course catalog for additional academic opportunities Africana and Black Studies Asian Studies Film Program Latino and Latin American Studies COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC) Aviation: Professional Pilot; Aviation Management Family and Consumer Science» Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising» Business and Marketing Teacher Preparation» Family and Child Life» Family and Consumer Sciences Education» Global Wine Studies» Recreation, Tourism, and Events Engineering Technology, Safety and Construction» Construction Management» Electronic Engineering Technology» Industrial Technology» Mechanical Engineering Tech.» Safety and Health Management» Technology Education IT and Administrative Management» Cybersecurity» Network Management» Retail Management and Technology» Web and Database Management Physical Education, School Health, and Movement Studies Military Science (Army ROTC) Health Sciences» Clinical Physiology» EMS Paramedicine» Exercise Science» Food Science and Nutrition» Public Health WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS HONORS COLLEGE

10 New Student CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNVERSITY Today You Can... STUDENT Wellington CONNECTION CARD Get Wildcat gear in the Wildcat Shop. Take your picture to get your Connection Card. Go on a residence hall tour starting at 2:00 p.m. Check out academic majors in SURC Ballroom between 10:30 a.m. and noon. Confirm your offer of admission in your to-do list on MyCWU. Sign up for housing and pay your deposit through: MyCWU > Student Tab > University Housing folder Incoming students: Receive your CWU T-shirt when you turn in your Wildcat Day evaluation; 2:15-3:30 p.m. on the SURC east patio. 8

11 Checklist: To Do Next... Register for our June/July Phase II: Discover Orientations ASAP at cwu.edu/orientation. Transfer: June 26 and July 23 First Year: June 28-29, July 2-3, 9-10, 12-13, 16-17, and Be sure to invite your parents, family, and guests to join you at orientation. Mark your calendar Wildcat Welcome Weekend (Sept ) Attendance is required for first-year students. Watch for the "New" Parent and Family program this summer. 9

12 CAMPUS OFFICES ACADEMIC ADVISING Course selection and scheduling. cwu.edu/academic-advising EXPLORATORY ADVISING Undecided First Year and Transfer Students. HERTZ HALL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADVISING SHAW/SMYSER COLLEGE OF ARTS & HUMANITIES, THE COLLEGE OF THE SCIENCES, OR IN ANY PROFESSIONAL STUDIES OR EDUCATION PROGRAMS BOUILLON HALL ADMISSIONS Transcripts and admissions status. HEBELER HALL 108 Visit us today in the SURC pit cwu.edu/admissions ALUMNI OFFICE Always a Wildcat. BARGE HALL cwu.edu/alumni ATHLETICS Intercollegiate Athletics Program. NICHOLSON PAVILION wildcatsports.com BROOKS LIBRARY lib.cwu.edu CAMPUS ACTIVITIES Activities and special events. SURC cwu.edu/campus-life/campusactivities STUDENT INVOLVEMENT Administration and Student Government Advising. SURC cwu.edu/student-involvement CAREER SERVICES Holistic approach to career and life planning. BOUILLON HALL cwu.edu/career CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Leadership development and community service opportunities. SURC cwu.edu/leadership-engage COLLEGE ASSISTANCE MIGRANT PROGRAM (CAMP) Provides support to first-year students from migrant or seasonal farm working backgrounds. HERTZ HALL cwu.edu/camp COLLEGE SUCCESS FOUNDATION Provides mentoring, academic and financial support for eligible low-income and/or foster care students to attend college. HERTZ HALL cwu.edu/academicachievement CONFERENCE SERVICES Provides on-campus orientation lodging. MUNSON HALL cwu.edu/conference DID YOU KNOW? 825 CWU STUDENTS COMPLETED INTERNSHIPS LAST YEAR CONNECTION CARD OFFICE CWU identification card and meal plans. BOUILLON HALL cwu.edu/card DEAN OF STUDENT SUCCESS Provide educational purposeful programs, events, services and activities that promote academic, personal, professional growth within and beyond the classroom. BOUILLON HALL cwu.edu/student-success DINING SERVICES Meal plans, dining facilities, employment opportunities. SURC cwu.edu/dining DISABILITY SERVICES Assistance with disabilityrelated issues. HOGUE HALL cwu.edu/disability-support DIVERSITY AND EQUITY CENTER Providing dynamic events, services and advocacy for all students to promote a diverse and inclusive campus. SURC 250/ cwu.edu/diversity EMPLOYMENT (Student) Part-time jobs on campus. MITCHELL HALL first floor cwu.edu/student-employment FINANCIAL AID Financial assistance through grants, scholarships, loans, and work study. Bouillon Hall cwu.edu/financial-aid HOUSING Residence hall and apartment contracts. BUTTON HALL first floor cwu.edu/housing 10

13 INFORMATION CENTER Laptop check out, lost and found, general information. SURC cwu.edu/surc INFORMATION SERVICES (IS) Wireless connections, ResNet, MyCWU issues, passwords, etc. BOUILLON HALL first floor Service Desk: Office: cwu.edu/its INTERNATIONAL CENTER cwu.edu/internationalprograms INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISOR Advising for students in the U.S. in F-1 status INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND PROGRAMS/EDUCATION ABROAD CWU offers education abroad opportunities of varying types and lengths in 80 countries. cwu.edu/internationalprograms/saep LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES BROOKS LIBRARY first floor Math and writing help: Tutoring/peer assisted labs cwu.edu/learning-commons ORIENTATION RESLIFE OFFICE cwu.edu/orientation PARKING SERVICES Parking permits PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING cwu.edu/parking POLICE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING (non-emergency) 911 (emergency services) cwu.edu/police RADIO THE BURG KCWU-FM - CWU s studentcentered public radio station. SURC theburg.com REGISTRAR Enrollment, records, academic evaluation. MITCHELL HALL first floor cwu.edu/registrar STUDENT ACCOUNTS All payments to your student account. BOUILLON HALL cwu.edu/student-accounts STUDENT GOVERNMENT Working to represent you in a variety of ways that affect your daily life at Central. SURC cwu.edu/ascwu STUDENT MEDICAL AND COUNSELING CLINIC Physician, nurse, and counselor assistance. 11th Avenue and Poplar Street medical counseling cwu.edu/medical-counseling STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (TRIO) Comprehensive academic support through advising, tutoring and study skills instruction plus opportunities that enhance social and personal success. HERTZ HALL cwu.edu/academicachievement/ TESTING SERVICES Compass test, placement exams, graduate and professional school admission tests, certification tests. BOULLION HALL cwu.edu/testing UNIVERSITY RECREATION/ OUTDOOR PURSUITS AND RENTALS Gym, rock-climbing wall, fitness programs, intramural sports, sports clubs, and OPR. SURC East Patio Recreation: OPR: cwu.edu/rec US BANK Full service branch. SURC VETERANS CENTER Support and services for veterans, active duty service members, or dependents. BOUILLON HALL cwu.edu/veterans VISITATION OFFICE Coordinates daily tours and group visits. BARGE HALL cwu.edu/visit WELLNESS CENTER Promoting positive health behaviors. SURC cwu.edu/wellness WILDCAT SHOP Textbooks, computers, supplies, and all Wildcat gear. SURC wildcatshop.net WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS HONORS COLLEGE The Honors College is Central s interdisciplinary program for academically talented students. L&L BUILDING Suite cwu.edu/douglas-honors 11

14 ADMISSIONS, REGISTRAR, ORIENTATION, AND ALUMNI SURC MAIN LEVEL HOUSING & DINING University Welcome Stage [right at the bottom of the stairs just to the left] SERVING A.M. REFRESHMENTS AND LUNCH 12

15 SURC UPPER LEVEL CAREER SERVICES FY/EXPLORATORY ACADEMIC ADVISING CHECK IN FREE WIFI IS AVAILABLE: CWU-PUBLIC Education Professional Studies Douglas Honors College Sciences Arts & Humanities Business BALLROOM 13

16 PARKING MAP AVIATION TRAINING CENTER- Parking is free during the Wildcat Day Events. Please do not park in locations identified as 30/15 minute parking or service vehicle parking. 14

17 W ild c y Da at ing Well ton Event Cente r ALTERNATE PARKING Housing and Dinin Finan c g ial A id PARKING 15

18 Valid April 7 & 14, 2018 with Wildcat Day Name Tag $4 OFF $1 OFF Valid April 7 & 14, 2018 with Wildcat Day Name Tag Valid April 7 & 14, 2018 with Wildcat Day Name Tag each meal for up to four guests from 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. with this coupon any item at any station in Central Marketplace with this coupon WELCOME TO CWU! 50% off Buy one item at regular price and get a second item of equal or lesser value at the Wildcat Shop*. *Valid on gifts, clothing or general books. Free parking starting at 4:30 on weekdays and all day on weekends. One coupon per customer. Not valid with any other discounted offer. Valid April 7 & 14, 2018 with Wildcat Day Name Tag wildcatshop.net Do not tear out coupon. 16

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20 WELCOME WILDCATS! PHASE I PHASE II PHASE III PHASE IV Wildcat Day Discover Orientation Wildcat Welcome Weekend First Six Weeks September SeptemberNovember Today June/July 2018 Up next t a u o y See over Disc tion! Orienta Register for NOW! Discover Orientation CWU.EDU/ORIENTATION 400 E University Way Ellensburg, WA CWU is an EEO/AA/Title IX Institution. For accommodation DS@cwu.edu.