PARENTNEWSLETTER Waynesburg University
Here to provide you insight, updates, and information on your student's experience at WU
Updates from the
Dean
DearParentorGuardian,
Happyfall!OctoberwillseeWUhitthemidpointofthefallsemester,andwiththatcomesmidtermexamsandFall Break.Ihopeyouwillfindthismonth’snewsletterhelpfulandinformative.FallbreakwillbeheldfromOctober12-15, 2024Classeswillnotmeetonthesedates,theywillresumeonWednesday,October16,2024Residencehallsand diningserviceswillremainopen Mid-termgradesaredueonTuesday,October15,2024,bynoonandwillbeavailable forviewingthroughthestudent’sSelf-Serviceportal,locatedonmyConnect.
TheCenterforServiceLeadershipandCulturalDiversityandBelonginghastwolocalservicetripsplannedforfallbreak thatinclude:TheGreeneCountyImmersionand,TheGreeneCountyHabitatforHumanityPleaseencourageyour studenttofulfilltheWUMissionbyparticipatinginalife-changingservicetripYourstudentcanexploreallservice opportunitiesbyvisitingtheServiceTab,alsolocatedonmyConnect.Asalways,weareheretosupportyourstudent andassistyouwithanyquestionsalongthewayPleasedonothesitatetocontactusat(724)852-3206
Blessings,
KelleyMHardie,AssistantVicePresidentofStudentDevelopment,DeanofStudentsand,TitleIXCoordinato
October Athletics
Football:
Saturday,October19th-vsBethany
Saturday,October26th-@Allegheny
Men’sSoccer:
Wednesday,October9th-@Thiel
Saturday,October12th-@SaintVincent
Wednesday,October16th-@Chatham
Saturday,October19th-vsFransiscan
WednesdayOctober23rd-@PennStateBehrend
Saturday,October26th-vsGeneva
Wednesday,October30th-@GroveCity
Women’sSoccer:
Wednesday,October9th-@Thiel
Saturday,October12th-@SaintVincent
Wednesday,October16th-@Chatham
Saturday,October19th-vsFransiscan
Saturday,October26th-vsGeneva
Wednesday,October30th-@GroveCity
Volleyball:
Wednesday,October9th@Geneva
Saturday,October12th-vsFransiscan
Tuesday,October15th-vsHiram
Saturday,October19th-vsChatham
Wednesday:October23rd-@Bethany
Saturday,October26th-vsWestminster
Wednesday,October30th-@W&J
Women’sCrossCountry
Saturday,October19th-@AubreyShenkInvitational
Men’sCrossCountry:
Saturday,October19th-@AubreyShenkInvitational
Women’sGolf:
Monday,October14th@PACFallChampionships
Tuesday,October15th@PACFallChampionships
Men’sGolf:
Monday,October14th@PACFallChampionships Tuesday,October15th@PACFallChampionships
Men’sBasketball:
Monday,October28th-vsRobertMorrisClub Thursday,October31st-vsWestVirginiaWesleyan
Wrestling: Wednesday,October23rd-Orange/blackwrestle-offs
Women’sTennis:
Wednesday,October9th-@GroveCity Thursday,October10th-@Washington&Jefferson
Men’sTennis: Wednesday,October16th-@MountAloysius
Esports:
Wednesday, October 9th - Rocket League
Thursday, October 10th - Rocket League and Fortnite
Friday, October 11th - Overwatch
Monday, October 14th - JV and Varsity, Valorant
Tuesday, October 15th - JV and Varsity Super Smash Bros, Valorant
Wednesday, October 16th - Varsity Rocket League
Thursday, October 17th - Varsity and JV Rocket League, Fortnite
Friday, October 18th - Overwatch
Monday October 21st - Valorant, JV and Varsity Super Smash Bros
Tuesday, October 22nd - JV and Varsity Super Smash Bros, Valorant
Wednesday, October 23rd - Rocket League
Thursday October 24th - Varsity and JV Rocket League, Fortnite
Friday, October 25th - Overwatch
Monday, October 28th - Valorant
Tuesday, October 29th - Valorant
Wednesday, October 30th - Rocket League
Thursday, October 31st - Varsity and JV Rocket League, Fortnite
Waynesburg University Hurricane Helene Relief Drive
Waynesburg University is partnering with Operation North State located in North Carolina to provide aid to 100,000+ victims of the record-breaking damages from Hurricane Helene The donation drive will run until October 23.
If you would like to make a monetary donation you may fill out a check to Waynesburg University and put Hurricane Relief in the memo or write the check directly to Operation North State and we will hand deliver the check. The money collected goes straight to Operation North State that provides hot meals for those being impacted by the tragedy You can also donate online at www.operationnorthstate.com.
There will be drop off locations at First Baptist Church in Waynesburg, Waynesburg First Church of the Nazarene and various locations around campus: Miller Hall, Stover, Robert’s Chapel (October 22), Stewart Hall, Rudy Marisa Fieldhouse, and Buhl Hall. There will also be a donation drive set up for the Homecoming football game on October 19 Those who donate ten items or more, will receive free entry to the game. We plan to deliver the donations to North Carolina the following weekend.
Celebrate Homecoming 2024 with us as we commemorate 175 years of Waynesburg!
ForacompletelistingofeventsacrosscampusthroughoutHomecoming weekend,includingsomeforwhichyoumayneedtoregisterseparately, clickHERE. Ifyoucan'tmakeittocampusthisyear,we'llhaveaVirtualTriviaNightviaCrowdpurron Thursdaysothatyoucanjoininthefestivitiesevenfromafar.
Need information on getting to campus or hotel options? Find it HERE
2025-2026 FAFSA
Believe it or not, it is not too early to be planning for the next academic year! Per the USDE, the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be ready and available to students and families on December 1st this year Go to wwwstudentaidgov to complete yours! If you need help or have any questions, contact our Financial Aid Office at 724-852-3208 or finaid@waynesburg.edu
Stay informed about changes by opting into SMS message alerts, and take steps now to help you prepare to submit your form. Remember, your child needs to complete a FAFSA form every year they are enrolled in school to receive federal student aid
QuestionsRegardingaStudent'sAccount,Bill,orRefund?
PleasecontacttheUniversity’sBusinessOfficeat724-852-3403,724-852-3298,or businessoffice@waynesburg.edu.
Pathways Center
IWestPACS Collegiate Career Fair will be held on Wednesday, October 9 in Monroeville WestPACS in the largest collegiate career fair in the region. As a member school, Waynesburg University students are able to attend this event for free each semester. The annual Criminal Justice & Social Sciences Job and Internship Fair will be held on Wednesday, October 23. Students will have the opportunity to engage with approximately 45 employers at this event.
As midterm grades are posted, keep in mind that free Peer Tutoring and Writing Center appointments are available for students
Interested in regular updates from the Pathways Center? Follow us on Instagram at @wu pathways.
2025 Housing Accommodations
The priority deadline for submitting requests for *new* Spring 2025 housing accommodation requests for health, mental health, or disability-related needs is Friday, November 15, at 5 p.m. (students may request accommodations at any point, but due to limited space on campus, the University cannot guarantee provision of accommodations requested after this date). Any students who intend to request *new* housing accommodations for the Spring semester should refer to the University’s Housing Accommodation Policy and/or Assistance Animal Policy It may also be helpful to initiate consultation with healthcare providers during the fall break Please direct any questions about housing accommodations to dso@waynesburg.edu.
2024 Day of Giving
The Institutional Advancement Team is excited to announce our 2024 Day of Giving, which will take place on Thursday, November 14, 2024 This special day is dedicated to supporting the Waynesburg community and enhancing the educational experiences of our students.
Please mark your calendar to support your student’s favorite department, program or team. Stay tuned for more details on how you can make an impact on Waynesburg University.
Thank you for your dedication and support!
Waynesburg Chapel Schedule
WU Chapel is now at 1pm on Tuesdays WU Chapel offers a weekly opportunity to pause, reflect, worship, pray, and to be prayed for. No matter where you are in your faith journey or what your denominational preferences may be, our aim at Waynesburg University is to point you to Christ Jesus All are welcome!
Tuesday, October 8th – Rev. Dr. William Younger, Church of the Covenant
Tuesday, October 15th – NO CHAPEL – FALL BREAK
Tuesday, October 22nd – Ella Chandler, Senior, BMS: Children & Youth Ministry Major
Tuesday, October 29th – Mr Josh Sumpter, University Chaplain
Tuesday, November 5th – “Testimony Tuesday” w/ Dr Tracy Dohn and student, Garret Kunz
Tuesday, November 12th – “Testimony Tuesday” w/ Dr. William Batchelder and student, Jason Polgar
You can also learn more by following us on Instagram or Facebook, along with listening to recorded Chapel messages on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Fall 2024 Care Packages
Greetings from Waynesburg University Office of Student Engagement. The fall semester is flying by and soon your son or daughter will be studying for semester exams. You can help relieve some of their stress by sending a Fall Care Package. And we can help you by putting the Care Package together. The link is now available for online ordering, or you can follow the instructions below and mail your order Students who receive a Fall Care Package will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and a reusable WU Tote Bag filled with a variety of late night study snacks Here is an example of what may be included:
Waynesburg YellowJackets
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WaynesburgUniversityeducatesstudentstomakeconnectionsbetweenfaith,learningand servingsotheymightfaithfullytransformtheircommunitiesandtheworld.AsaChristian comprehensiveUniversity,westrivetoinspireandchallengeeveryundergraduateandgraduate studenttoalifeofleadershipandpurposeforthegloryofGod