The student fee for Summer Orientation is included in the tuition and fees bill that posts in July. 

All students pay this fee regardless of whether or not they attend orientation. This fee covers Summer Orientation, Wahoo Welcome programming, and other new-student programs throughout the year.

Yes—the guest fee covers program materials, parking, transportation, meals, and an evening reception. Please note that guests attending orientation are not considered registered until the registration fee has been paid for. Payment can be made by credit card through the New Student Portal when the student registers the guest. All guests must be registered by June 1.

Siblings over the age of 13 must be registered as guests, and a guest fee must be paid for their attendance.  

Siblings ages 12 and under are welcome to attend the orientation session for free; however, please consider the extent of the day and the child’s patience when deciding whether they will attend. 

We recommend you contact Student Financial Services (SFS). Also, make sure to A) submit your FAFSA and/or the CSS/Profile AND B) complete all other SIS To-Do List items.

If you are still waiting for a financial aid package, it will not affect your ability to register for orientation or course enrollment.

For any questions regarding outside scholarships, please reach out to Student Financial Services either by email: [email protected] or phone: (434) 982-6000.

Their phone hours are Monday-Friday, 10 AM-12 PM & 1 PM-4 PM.

We are unable to provide any financial aid for traveling to orientation.