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Spring Orientation
Office of Student Life
(440) 826-2356, orientation@bw.edu
Spring orientation is designed for both first-year and transfer students planning on starting classes in January 2024.
Orientation is an important first step in your BW experience! It offers helpful information about college life, as well as the opportunity to meet other students, faculty and staff. Whether you are a recent high school graduate or transferring to Baldwin Wallace, orientation is designed to welcome you to the BW community.
Please check back in mid-October for more information and details.
- Stinger's Playbook
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At BW we want to help you have the best college experience possible. For that reason, we require all new students to complete Stinger’s Playbook (online orientation modules).
Access Stinger’s Playbook here and log in using your BW credentials.
Failure to complete these required courses by Monday, January 16, 2023 will result in a referral to the University’s student conduct system. Most importantly, completing Stinger’s Playbook will make you a better informed and successful student!
- Online Training Courses
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Baldwin Wallace University requires all students to complete Voices of Change – Alcohol and Consent, an online course provided by Get Inclusive, Inc. This module will be required for all students starting classes at BW in January 2023. This online education will empower you to make well-informed decisions about issues that affect your time at BW and beyond. Failure to complete these required courses by Monday, January 16, 2023 will result in a referral to the University’s student conduct system.
Instructions:
You will receive an introductory email explaining the courses in more detail. You will then receive an email from our partner, Get Inclusive Inc., to officially complete the course.
- Next Steps for Admitted Students
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Make sure you have completed all of the next steps for admitted students. Please visit bw.edu/admit and review all steps and make a priority to complete these items (if you have not already done so):
- Set Up Your Network Account
- Pay Your $200 New Student Deposit
- Onboarding Forms (Housing and Orientation)
- FAQs
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Is orientation mandatory?
Yes. Orientation is required for all new students.
Can a family member/parent attend the orientation session?
Although it is not required, family members/parents are welcome to attend the orientation session. There is a place to indicate if your family members/parents plan on participating when you register for the orientation session.
When is move-in for residential students?
Move-in for students attending spring orientation will be on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Come to the Office of Residence Life (110 Bonds Hall) between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to pick up your key.
Please email reslife@bw.edu with any questions.
- Accessing MyBW
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MyBW is your main hub for BW information. This site is a one-stop-shop, providing you with access to Blackboard, email, events and more.
- Orientation Forms
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Log in to MyBW to fill out all of your orientation forms. There are several forms to fill out, so be sure to fill them out as soon as possible.
Learn more details about your deposit and login information.
- Checking Your BW Email
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Checking your BW email is important, as this is this is the official means of communication from the University.
We recommend checking your BW email at least once a week to get used to logging into the system. We will also send important reminders to your BW email leading up to and after your orientation session. You will use the same username and password you created to complete your orientation paperwork.
