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Welcome to The Woods
Welcome to The Woods New Student Move-In and Orientation information hub.
We can’t wait to see you on campus to start your WWU journey. Move In day will begin at the McNutt Campus Center as a “one stop shop.” All campus offices will be available to help you be set up for success as you begin your Journey at The Woods!
Move-In Dates
| Date | Time | Move-In Group | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, January 9, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | New ,Transfer & Returning Students | McNutt Student Center |
Move-In Day Schedule
**Mandatory for New Students/ Transfers
Saturday, January 9, 2027 (9:00 AM – Noon)
9:00 AM – Noon
** NEW Residential Student Check In
McNutt Campus Center, The Dome
Your one-stop shop for joining the Woods Community, come by The Dome, check in with Residential Life, Financial Aid, Registrar, Woods Wellness Center, Mail Room, Logo Store to make sure you are set to start off your Journey at The Woods.
11:00 AM – Noon
**Commuter Student Check In
McNutt Campus Center, The Dome
Your one-stop shop for joining the Woods Community, come by The Dome, check in with Residential Life, Financial Aid, Registrar, Woods Wellness Center, Mail Room, Logo Store to make sure you are set to start off your Journey at The Woods.
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
Tucker Dining Hall – specific locations with coaches or faculty. Eat lunch with your new teammates or major of interest,
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
**Presidential Welcome, meet and greet with Cabinet
We welcome you as members of our William Woods University family, meet the leaders of the campus and have a cup of hot cocoa with us.
2:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Owls Connection
Bring your devices and lets set you up! Join UIT, and Student Affairs to review the Brightspace Orientation you have already completed, ask your questions about the platforms and access you will need access to, to be successful, we will review:
Log in and access to:
WWU Email
OwlNet
Financial Aid Portal
WWU App
LiveSafe App
Bright Space
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Where in the Woods are my Classes?
Join your RA’s and Mentors for a tour of campus to find your classes and the best spots to hang out.
4:30p.m – 6:30p.m.
Dinner and Farewell
Eat lunch with your RA and Mentors and say farewell and cya later to your family.
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
**Safety on Campus and Residential Hall Meetings
Get information on policy and safety at the Woods. Meet key staff (including your Residential Assistants/RAs) and some of your neighbors!
Additional Resources
Travel and Local Information
Residential Life
- Buy Your Official WWU Owls Apparel
- Residential Halls and Apartments
- Residential Requirements
- Fraternity and Sorority Recruitment Information
- Tucker Dining Hall Information
Health and Safety
Student Services
- Career Services
- Faith Services
- Mail Center
- Center for Ethics and Global Studies
- Office of Diversity and Inclusion
- Counseling and Health Services
University Text Alert System (Livesafe)
All students, faculty, and staff are automatically provided with access to the Livesafe app. This app will allow you to receive all emergency notifications, including weather alerts and campus closures. It also allows you to make reports directly to Campus Safety Officers. To download the app, use the link provided below. Your login credentials will be the same as those used to log on to campus computers.