Q: How do I register for orientation?
A: Orientation registration is part of the required onboarding forms through your admitted student portal.
Q: What time does orientation start? Where do I check-in? What time does orientation end?
A: Orientation starts with check-in at 8:30 a.m. in the Center for Innovation and Growth. Orientation ends at 5 p.m. Note: If you are a varsity student-athlete, there is a session specifically for you beginning at 8 a.m. in the Packard Center.
Q: Where do I park for orientation?
A: The most convenient place to park is either in the Center for Innovation and Growth or the Knowlton Center parking lots, though you may park in any BW lot.
Q: Am I at a disadvantage for my schedule of classes if I come to a later orientation?
A: No. Scheduling is based on when the schedule preference form is received. A group of scheduling advisors make a schedule and hold spots for you in classes, so it does not matter which orientation session you attend.
Q: Is orientation mandatory?
A: Yes. Orientation is required for all new students.
Q: Are meals included in orientation?
A: A continental breakfast and lunch are provided.
Q: Can I attend orientation virtually online?
A: No. All new students are expected to attend an orientation session in person.
Q: Who can I talk to about my financial aid package?
A: Financial aid staff will be available during the resource fair.
Q: May I see my residence hall room during orientation?
A: Many of our rooms are used during the summer for conferences. Therefore, rooms are not available for viewing or measuring prior to fall move-in.
Q: How do I find out my fall roommate assignment?
A: Roommate information as well as room assignments will be posted on bw.erezlife.com in mid-June. Specific questions can be directed to the Office of Residence Life at (440) 826-2114.
Q: How do I request a roommate for the fall semester?
A: If you have a preferred roommate for housing, log in to bw.erezlife.com and create a "roommate group" under "housing overview." Your roommate will then need to go in and accept the roommate group, you should both then see a green check next to both names. This will allow whoever has the earliest housing selection time on June 15 to pull in the roommate to the room choice. Specific questions can be directed to Residence Life and Housing at (440) 826-2114.
Q: When is move-in for first year students?
A: Move-in for all new students is Thursday, August 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. New students involved in a special interest group, such as marching band, football, Jacket Link, Honors etc. - will be notified by the administrator of their program the exact date and time of early move-in.
Q: Are parents and family required to attend orientation?
It is not required for parents or family members to attend, however many find the experience useful. Parents and family must register to participate within the student registration process.