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First-Year Experience

Your Student Journey Begins

Welcome to Wolf Nation! We look forward to being with you as you take the next steps on your educational journey. To help you make a smooth transition to the Newberry College family, all new students are required to attend Wolf Nation Welcome (new student orientation). Wolf Nation Welcome will help you get your college years off to a great start!

Wolf Nation Welcome

Wolf Nation Welcome is a one-day event designed for freshmen and transfer students and their families to give you your first glimpse of life at Newberry College. You'll learn about campus facilities and resources, finalize your academic schedule and meet with your advisor. It's also an opportunity to connect with new classmates and get acquainted with faculty, staff and coaches. Wolf Nation Welcome traditionally will begin at 7:45am with registration and concluded by 4:00pm on the same day. We ask that you make every attempt to stay for the entire day. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of First-Year Experiences at FYE@newberry.edu or 803.321.5501

 

2025 Dates

  • January 24
  • March 7
  • April 25
  • May 23
  • June 27
  • July 19
  • August 14

Once you have been admitted to Newberry College and have paid your enrollment fee, you will have access to the "Enrollment Fee Paid" tab in Wolf Den, where you will be able to select your preferred Wolf Nation Welcome date. The earlier you attend Wolf Nation Welcome, the sooner you can take care of the details necessary to enroll. You will also meet other new and current students, so attending an earlier date will give you the opportunity to start developing those relationships that much sooner.

A family orientation program runs concurrently with the Wolf Nation Welcome program for students. Families are encouraged to attend Wolf Nation Welcome to acquaint themselves with Newberry College. Family Orientation is free for two guests/family members of a freshman student. Additional guests are $10 per person (children 5 and under are free). Payment will be accepted on the day of orientation in the form of cash or check (made payable to Newberry College). 

Family Orientation sessions include: 

  • Helping your student through the first year of college 

  • Applying for financial aid and paying tuition and fees 

  • Understanding academic policies, graduation requirements and support services

  • Learning about life on campus, health services, safety and student success programs

Family members and students will be together for some sessions, while separate for others, During a joint lunch faculty/staff representatives will be present so families and students can acquaint themselves with various individuals from different departments.

Wolf Nation Welcome would not be possible without our student Alpha Leaders! Alpha Leaders are a team of specially trained students who are ready to help you get started at Newberry College. They are involved on campus in student organizations, Greek Life, athletics and student government association. Alpha Leaders participate in every Wolf Nation Welcome summer session and Howl Effect. Students and parents will be assisted by one or more Alpha Leader who is there to help guide you through the day and to answer any questions that may arise during the sessions.

Hampton Inn
1201 Nance Street
Newberry, SC 29108
803.276.6666

Holiday Inn Express
121 Truman Avenue
Newberry, SC 29108
803.321.3955

Newberry Manor Bed & Breakfast
1710 College Street
Newberry, SC 29108
803.597.5031

Home2 Suites by Hilton
111 Landworks Avenue
Newberry, SC 29108
803.768.3222

The Gilded Bat Bed & Breakfast
808 Boundary Street
Newberry, SC  29108
914.589.3961

Once you have attended Wolf Nation Welcome and have begun your journey as a Newberry Wolf, be sure to regularly check your Newberry College email as well as your Wolf Den account to stay connected to the campus community and keep in touch with your new friends, your Alpha Leader and academic advisor. 

Wolf Nation Welcome
Office of First Year Experience, FYE@newberry.edu or 803.321.5501.

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