New Students
Welcome New Wildcats!
We understand you will have many questions as you prepare for 51¹ÙÍø. We're here to help. We've compiled important resources to ensure a smooth transition into your college experience.
A warm welcome from your new Wildcat family. We can't wait to see you on campus!
New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation for the 2024-25 school year is scheduled for August 21–25. New Student Orientation is required for all new students.
Pre-Orientation Programs
Designed to provide a unique, challenging, and fun transition to life at 51¹ÙÍø, students can select from an assortment of pre-orientation programs that run June–August. These allow students to immerse themselves in the 51¹ÙÍø community prior to the start of the academic year.
Health & Counseling
51¹ÙÍø's Center for Student Health and Well-Being is dedicated to the physical, emotional and mental well being of every student.
Medical forms must be completed and submitted by all incoming 51¹ÙÍø students.
Each student must have medical insurance, either through a private insurance company plan or the through the college's health insurance plan. Students that already have health insurance can opt-out of the college's health insurance by completing a waiver.
Student Athletes
Students who intend to participate on a 51¹ÙÍø Varsity Athletic Team need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. This NCAA-driven process must be completed before a student-athlete reports to campus.
New student athletes must complete sports medical forms, independent of the college's Health Center medical forms.
In mid-July each known 51¹ÙÍø student-athlete will receive an email containing links and instructions for completing all necessary NCAA and 51¹ÙÍø compliance forms.
Get to Know Post and Print
Located in Knobloch Campus Center, the Post and Print serves our students, faculty and staff with a variety of mailing and shipping services. Learn about which mailing address to use and share with friends and family, how to pick up packages, and more.