WOW 2009

WOW 2009 was a great success! Thank you to all who participated.

Hello!

Thank you for your interest in the Week of Welcome Orientation Program! This website provides services for many different types of groups including new Cal Poly freshmen and transfer students, their families and guests, student volunteer Orientation Leaders, Cal Poly clubs, resources in the San Luis Obispo community and the Friends of WOW (FOW) Alumni Chapter. By selecting what type of information you are searching for on the menu to the left, we will be able to provide you with details specific to your needs. If you are unable to find what you are looking for, don't hesitate to contact us at wow@calpoly.edu or 805.756.2487.

New Student Orientation

WOW 2009 will take place September 15-19.
During this week-long program held prior to fall classes beginning, students are placed in small groups led by two trained orientation leaders. They are introduced to life at Cal Poly and in San Luis Obispo through a full range of activities, including: WOW-A-RAMA (mingle with the 3000 other WOW participants), SLO Bound (check out everything SLO has to offer), College Connections: Academic Success (become familiar with their college and department), Awareness presentations (discuss social issues with other students), and Block Party (experience dozens of Cal Poly's clubs). For more information about the activities during the week go to New Student Orientation Highlights. A more detailed version of the schedule will be available on this page at the end of August.

Family Orientation

Orientation for parents of new students takes place during the Student Orientation, Advising, & Registration (SOAR) program.

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