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Orientation

New Student Orientation – Undergraduate Students

Congratulations Future Owl, you’re almost ready to start with your journey with us and join the Woodbury University family!

New Student Orientation is a mandatory one-day experience for new incoming students where you’ll get to meet fellow new Owls, current student leaders, faculty and staff. During New Student Orientation, you’ll get connected with the WU community and learn about services that are here to help you succeed. You’ll also meet with your academic college advising staff to register for classes!

The New Student Orientation experience will inspire your Owl Pride and set you up for success at Woodbury University. Go Owls!

Below you will find details on two important steps that will prepare you for your first semester at Woodbury: placement exams and New Student Orientation.

Note: a SOAR fee will be included on your student account.

Placement Exams

Math Placement Exam: students who need, or want, to take the math placement exam will receive a registration link from their Admissions Counselor.  By following this registration link, you will be signing up to receive the placement exam link.  We expect to be emailing the placement exam link and directions (based on who has signed up) the week of June 1st. Uncertain if you need to take the math placement exam? Check out the Mathematics Placement Guide.

Determining which exam to register for

  1. There is no Writing Placement Exam.  To understand the Writing courses you will need to take and have the opportunity to transfer out of, see the Writing Placement & Sequence of Courses document
  2. To understand if you need to register for the Math Placement Exam, please see the Mathematics Placement document

Important Details

  • The math placement exam is a timed, computerized test.
  • It must be taken on a computer with a working webcam. A phone or tablet will not suffice.
  • Students who need, or want, to take the math placement exam will receive a registration link from their Admissions Counselor.  By following this registration link, you will be signing up to receive the placement exam link.
  • We expect to be emailing the placement exam link and directions (based on who has signed up) on June 1st, 2023.
  • Specific details will be provided by Jennifer that will help you access the exam.
  • You will have 50-minutes to complete the exam, and you may use a calculator, pencil, and scratch paper.
  • You will not be allowed to retake the exam.
  • Once you receive the placement exam link, it is important you complete it as soon as possible.  You will not be eligible to sign up for New Student Orientation until you have completed the exam, and you will not be registered for classes until you complete the New Student Orientation.

Accommodations

If you need placement exam accommodations, appropriate documentation verifying your disability must be provided to the Office of Disabilities and Accessibility Services (ODAS). This documentation could be satisfied by submitting a copy of a current (within the last three years) Individualized Education Plan (IEP), private assessment with approved accommodations, doctor’s verification, notice of approved accommodation, or approval letter from College Board or ACT.  ODAS will email you after reviewing your request. Please note additional documentation for obtaining semester accommodations may be required.

Please allow five business days for processing.

Email ODAS at: disabilities@woodbury.edu

Writing and Mathematics Placement Resources

New Student Orientation

All students are required to complete New Student Orientation. This online course prepares you for the rigorous standards ahead, shares with you the support services available from your new campus community, and tells you everything you need to do to be ready for your first semester.

Registering for New Student Orientation

  • For students who need, or are electing, to take the math placement exam: you will receive a registration link to sign up for the new student orientation after you have completed the math placement exam.  Once you are signed up, we will email you a link and directions to access and complete the orientation.
  • For students who do not need to take the math placement exam: you will receive a registration link from your Admissions Counselor.  By following this registration link, you will be signing up to receive the New Student Orientation link.  We expect to be emailing the orientation link and directions (based on who has signed up) on June 1, 2023.

Important Details

  • Starting June 1st, 2023, we will email the New Student Orientation link and directions to those that have registered. Students will click on the link and navigate through a series of modules designed to provide them with everything they need to know before starting their academic journey at Woodbury University.
  • Orientation is a two-part event which includes an New Student Orientation that is delivered online and an in-person Orientation that is on campus on August 26th
  • It is estimated that the New Student Orientation will take 2 hours, and you will be able to start and stop as necessary throughout the lessons.
  • You will need your Student ID number throughout the orientation. This is located in the top right corner on your letter of admission.
  • You will be able to access this online orientation after you have completed it; it will be a resource you can reference in the months to come.  However, we do recommend you take notes.  You can do this on paper or use the “Notes” feature within the online system.
  • You will be registered for your classes within two weeks of completion of the New Student Orientation.  In the orientation, you will learn how to access your class schedule.
  • It is essential that you complete the new student orientation as soon as possible once you have received the orientation link.  Only after you are done with the new student orientation will you be registered for classes. Details on accessing your schedule will be provided in the orientation.
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