PARENTNEWSLETTER Waynesburg University
Here to provide you insight, updates, and information on your student's experience at WU
Dear Parent or Guardian,
Updates from the Dean
I hope you are having a great summer Our faculty and staff at Waynesburg University are busy preparing for the fall semester We’re getting excited about having your student back on campus We certainly want you to enjoy your student for the rest of their break, but we also have some dates and details that are important for their return to campus
FOR ALL STUDENTS:
Academic Calendar- Classes will begin on Monday, August 26
Meal Plan Changes- Meal plans may be changed prior to 4:00 pm on the Friday, August 23
Parking- Although parking is not guaranteed, if your student plans to bring a vehicle and use campus parking lots, they will need to register the vehicle to receive a parking permit They can register online at the myConnect page under Transportation, Vehicle Registration Form Please note that this does not guarantee a space, and parking is only permitted in specifically designated parking areas Parking without a decal or parking in incorrect lots will result in fines and/or towing at the owner’s expense
WU Student ID- Students will not be issued a new ID this academic year Please remind your student to bring their current ID with them to be programmed for the new academic year
FOR RESIDENT STUDENTS:
Shuttle Information- As a convenience to students traveling to Pittsburgh by airplane or bus, we will continue to provide shuttle service on heavy travel days Your student can check the schedule and make a reservation online on the myConnect page under Transportation, Shuttle Reservation. Renters Insurance- You may want to verify if your students’ belongings are covered by your homeowner’s insurance. If not, consider purchasing a policy from an insurance agent.
FOR COMMUTER STUDENTS:
Check In- Please encourage your student to stop by Student Development, 3rd floor of the Stover Campus Center, to have their ID card programmed. Student Development is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
We look forward to another successful year of connecting faith, service and learning. If you have any questions, please contact Student Development at (724) 852-3206 or at studentdevelopment@waynesburg.edu.
Blessings,
Kelley M. Hardie Dean of Students
Title IX Coordinator
724.852.3461 | khardie@waynesburg.edu
Arrival Dates & Times
Arrival Group
(Your student will need their WU ID)
Resident Mentors (RM), Athletic Training Football
Men’s/Women’s Soccer, Men’s/Women’s Cross Country, Men’s/Women’s Golf, Women’s Tennis, Volleyball, Esports and Marching Band
Returning Bonner Scholar Leaders
Returning Stover Scholars, Welcome Day Leaders, New Bonner Scholars, and Media helpers
Matriculation Choir, Band Officers, and Campus Ministry Assistants (CMA)
New Student Arrivals
Returning Resident Students (not a part of the aforementioned groups)
11 August 13
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24 & 25
Fall Semester bill due! Now what?
Don’t panic, just contact the Financial Aid Office at 724-852-3208 or finaid@waynesburgedu to discuss your aid options for the new school year We can’t help you if we don’t know that you need help! Don’t let money be the reason not to complete your Waynesburg University degree!
QuestionsRegardingaStudent'sAccount,Bill,orRefund?
PleasecontacttheUniversity’sBusinessOfficeat724-852-3403,724-852-3298, orbusinessoffice@waynesburg.edu.
Pathways Center
Disability Services Office
Starting in early August, returning students will receive reminders to indicate which of their Fall 2024 professors they would like to be informed about their previously approved academic accommodations.
If your student is eligible for Federal Work Study and interested in applying for an oncampus job this semester, please make sure they review the On-Campus Employment page on our website, which answers frequently asked questions. Students will need a one-page resume before they can submit an application. Fall semester positions are posted on Handshake in early August.
If your student needs writing support, tutoring, or additional academic support services throughout their time at Waynesburg University, have them contact the Pathways Center at pathways@waynesburgedu
Eberly Library is open for student use Sunday to Friday each week. The bottom floor will be closed for renovations throughout the fall semester but will be reopened in the spring.
Fitness Center
Hours
of Operation:
Monday and Wednesday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Noon to 6 p.m.
*Effective August 26th
