Week of Welcome (WOW)

Union Dining buffet-style dining and meal taps are used.

Come and enjoy an early morning walk at Coe Lake; offering a peaceful and rejuvenating experience. You'll get a chance to see a beautiful part of Berea and start your day with a sense of calm and appreciation for nature.

Lunch is available in the union dining hall!
Students may use a meal tap.

Participate in the chance to hunt down your orientation leaders with a scavenger hunt. Armed with nothing more than the clues provided, solve puzzles that take you around the campus to find prizes.

Are you wanting to find your classes before the first day of classes? Come drop in to walk all or parts of your schedule with a current BW student.

Join your wow and fye leader for lunch in the union!

Join us for a fun and eco-friendly service event where we'll repurpose old t-shirts into dog toys! This hands-on activity involves cutting, braiding, and knotting the fabric into durable, colorful toys that will bring joy to local dogs. Join us for this opportunity while spending time with the BW therapy dogs!

Sponsored by Ritter Library
Come hang out with therapy dogs and make a dog toy!

Need help with getting on the wifi, setting up your jacket ID, or have any phone or computer trouble? Visit the IT team in the union lobby, who can help fix any technology issues!

Express your creativity at our tote bag and plant pot painting activity! Join us for a delightful session full of painting, music, socialization, and more!

Have some fun in the sun and join us for some Fun Field Games. Enjoy a couple of hours of a variety of fun outdoor games. From Spike Ball to Kam Jam there is no shortage of fun.

Coming to college is a time of a lot of new experiences! It is one of the biggest changes in a young adult's life and the first time many have to share a space with someone new. This session is designed to cover the best methods of communication with roommates, how to keep your space organized, and tips and tricks from current students.

Choose Ohio First funds higher education and business collaborations that will have the most impact on Ohio's position in world markets such as aerospace, medicine, computer technology, and alternative energy. These collaborations will ultimately produce substantive improvements to the pipeline of STEM graduates and STEM educators in Ohio. Choose Ohio First is part of a strategic effort to bolster Ohio's economic strength by ensuring a ready workforce for STEM-related industries.

Dinner in buffet style in the student union

Baldwin Wallace Dining offers different late-night dining options throughout the week. If you're looking for a sweet treat before the first day of classes, grab a waffle with some fun toppings and enjoy with friends!

Breakfast in the Student Union

One Session: Kleist Mainstage:
Creating a Culture of Respect & Emergency Preparedness
Introduced by Dr. Lena Crain, Dean of Students
Facilitated by Cleveland Rape Crisis Center and Berea PoliceDepartment
* Counseling Services staff will be present

Other Session: Throughout Campus
Behind the Scenes: BW Lore & More
Led in FYE Sections by FYE and WOW Leaders

Bookstore hours are 10:00am -4:00pm

One Session: Kleist Mainstage:
Creating a Culture of Respect & Emergency Preparedness
Introduced by Dr. Lena Crain, Dean of Students
Facilitated by Cleveland Rape Crisis Center and Berea PoliceDepartment
* Counseling Services staff will be present

Other Session: Throughout Campus
Behind the Scenes: BW Lore & More
Led in FYE Sections by FYE and WOW Leaders

Need help with getting on the wifi, setting up your jacket ID, or have any phone or computer trouble? Visit the IT team in the union lobby, who can help fix any technology issues!

Picnic to connect with the team and coaches for first-year football players.

Lunch is available in the union dining hall! Students will use a meal tap.

Collaboration with Residence Life and Housing

Join back up with your Color Group to get final information regarding preparing for the first day of classes. Ask questions, play games, and continue getting to know one another around various campus locations.

Take your 2028 Class Photo!

Campus Rec and Outdoor Adventure Activities
E-Sports Arena Open
Inflatables and Ice Cream with Fraternity and Sorority Life
Local Vendor tables

All are welcome!

Coming to college is a time of a lot of new experiences! It is one of the biggest changes in a young adult's life. Mental and physical health is equally important and this session is centered around tips and tricks on how to keep up wellness during college. Current students will be running this session to give an inside and more personal experience!

Dinner in the Student Union!

Join us for a concert featuring local groups and artists such as, prism, Rosie, Jack Lutz, and Formerly Candice. Our BW radio station, The Sting, will also be highlighting some radio music and sets they put together. We will have a Mocktail bar for students and some fun prizes!

Join us for a bonfire, s'mores, and fun!

Ready to fill out your bingo card. Come join us for BW themed bingo! Sit with anticipation as you compete with your peers for the chance to win a prize. Come and enjoy a fun and eventful evening with BW Bingo.

Sponsored by Rotaract
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of magic and excitement with an incredible magician!

Buffet Style Dining

Meet in your FYE 100 Section
Led by FYE Instructor & Peer Leader
Location: Various Classrooms

Introduction to FYE & Timely Topics
Led by Claudine Grunenwald Kirschner, Dr. Lena Crain, and Isa Luciano
Location: Kleist Mainstage

Bookstore hours are 10:00am -4:00pm

Meet in your FYE 100 Section
Led by FYE Instructor & Peer Leader
Location: Various Classrooms

Introduction to FYE & Timely Topics
Led by Claudine Grunenwald Kirschner, Dr. Lena Crain, and Isa Luciano
Location: Kleist Mainstage

Lunch in the Student Union

Enjoy a lunch-in at the Conservatory to mingle with peers, professors, administration and current students!

Need help with getting on the wifi, setting up your jacket ID, or have any phone or computer trouble? Visit the IT team in the union lobby, who can help fix any technology issues!

Notre Dame College Transfer Students

Lunch is provided for commuters

Carmel Boyer School of Business
Conservatory of Performing Arts
School of Health Sciences
School of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
School of Science and Engineering

Get a chance to meet your advisor for your academic career!

Are you looking for a more personalized meeting with your advisor? This is the time to connect and ask questions before school starts.

Coming to college is a time of a lot of new expereinces! Whether you have never done laundry before or have been doing it for years, we invite you to this "college knowledge" session to learn about tips and tricks from upperclassmen around BW-specific washers and dryers, and how to maintain a clean space!

The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) and Center for Inclusion (CFI) invite our BW students, faculty, and staff to join us for the third annual Multicultural Mixer on Friday, August 23rd, for an evening of fun, food, dancing, and networking!

During this event, you will gain a chance to meet, connect, and begin cultivating meaningful relationships with peers, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni. We’re looking forward to meeting you!

Check out the Multicultural Mixer on the Grand Walkway from 5-7!
Dinner is also available in the Union Ballroom!

Join us for a fun and relaxing session where you'll be able to design
and craft bracelets with friends! We provide a wide variety of beads, materials, and Orientation Leaders to help you as needed. These bracelets can be a part of what you take away from WOW!

Join us for a fun competitive game of sand volleyball on North Quad! Orientation Leaders AJ and Aniya are ready to start a game or two. Anyone is welcome to watch or play.

Join us for a relaxing, creative, and colorful session on north campus! Come craft and tie-dye a bandana with the colors of your choice.

Do you like snacks, Pitch Perfect, and a good time? Come join us on Klein Lawn for a fun outdoor movie night:) We will have BW blankets for the first 100 people that arrive so we can't wait to see you there!

Test your trivia knowledge by joining us for Trivia Night. With questions ranging from BW and Berea to Cleveland and the Rock hall, there is no shortage of questions to answer. Stop by for some fun and for the chance to win a small prize. We can’t wait to see you there.

Welcome to campus! Move-in day for new students will take place from 8 AM to 4 PM. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by enthusiastic staff and volunteers ready to assist you. Check-in occurs at your residence hall, where you will receive your room key. Current BW students and orientation leaders will help you unload and transport your belongings to your room. Be sure to take breaks, stay hydrated, and soak in the excitement of starting this new chapter in your college journey!

Welcome to the Honors Program! Join us for a special welcome event to introduce you to the unique opportunities and resources available to honors students. You'll have the chance to meet faculty, current honors students, and your fellow new classmates. The event will include an overview of the program's academic expectations, special projects, and extracurricular activities. We look forward to celebrating your achievements and helping you thrive in the Honors Program!

Bookstore hours are 10:00am -4:00pm

Lunch is available in the union dining hall!
Students may use a meal tap, and guests can pay at the door.

Need help with getting on the wifi, setting up your jacket ID, or have any phone or computer trouble? Visit the IT team in the union lobby, who can help fix any technology issues!

Choose Ohio First funds higher education and business collaborations that will have the most impact on Ohio's position in world markets such as aerospace, medicine, computer technology, and alternative energy. These collaborations will ultimately produce substantive improvements to the pipeline of STEM graduates and STEM educators in Ohio. Choose Ohio First is part of a strategic effort to bolster Ohio's economic strength by ensuring a ready workforce for STEM-related industries.

Join us for a parent and family reception with light refreshments, good conversation, and helpful information!

Sponsored by Alumni Relations and Parent & Family Programs

New Student Check-In takes place in our Student Union Lobby. Stop by anytime from 3:00-5:30 to check into WOW.

New Student Dinner in our Union Dining Hall.

WOW Leaders Attend

Color Group Leaders will be outside the Union with signs to lead students to their color group time locations.

Reconnect with your color group from your orientation session. Enjoy meeting new people, engaging in games and dialogue, and reconnecting with your peers!

Join your Class of 2028 for a lively kick-off to your new chapter at Baldwin Wallace.

Are you looking for a chiller activity? Come to the Union Basement for some games, puzzles, and more!

Head over to the Student Activity Center to enjoy music, dancing, and late-night food (free)! Outside of the Student Activity Center we will have Lawn Games and a bonfire going at the Circle of Warmth!

We are excited for you to begin your journey as a Yellow Jacket for Life (YJ4L)! Orientation is an important first step in your BW experience. It offers helpful information about your upcoming BW experience and an opportunity to meet other students who will be joining you as classmates.

Whether you are a recent high school graduate or transferring to Baldwin Wallace, orientation is designed to welcome you to the BW community.

EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS DURING ORIENTATION
• Be open to the people you meet and experiences you have at your
Orientation.
• Show respect for the Baldwin Wallace and Berea Community.
• Show respect for your classmates, their ideas, perspectives, and beliefs.
• Participate in all activities during Orientation.
• Be on time for all sessions and events.
• Silence cell phone and put away during sessions.
• Abide by BW Alcohol and Drug Policy. Alcohol and drugs of any kind
are prohibited during Orientation.