PARENTNEWSLETTER Waynesburg University
Here to provide you insight, updates, and information on your student's experience at WU
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Updates from the Dean January Athletics
Happy New Year! It is our hope that you and your family had a blessed holiday season! Here’s to a new semester filled with life-changing opportunities, different subjects, and continuing to make the connections between faith, learning and service.
As Dean of Students, it is my role to foster a healthy, safe, and inviting University community. This is so all students can focus on pursuing their educational goals and maximizing their full potential It’s a new year to try new things! Encourage your student to join a student organization or participate in campus activities Both can help your student to connect with the WU community, meet new friends, and make lifelong memories Student Development wants your student to feel connected, involved, invested in the community, and help your student grow to lead a life of purpose for the Glory of God.
Wishing you and your family a very blessed 2025 filled with good health, peace, and joy! As always, we are here to support your student and assist you with any questions along the way. Please do not hesitate to contact us at (724) 852-3206
Blessings,
Kelley M Hardie, Assistant Vice President of Student Development, Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator
Men’s&Women’sBasketball
Saturday,January4–@St.Vincent
Wednesday,January8-HomevsFranciscan
Saturday,January11-HomevsW&J
Wednesday,January15HomevsGroveCity
Saturday,January18–@Thiel
Wednesday,January22-@Bethany
Saturday,January25-HomevsChatham
Men’sWrestling
Saturday,January4-@FairmontStateInv
Friday,January10-@WheelingTriMatch
Saturday,January11-@Garrett
Thursday,January16-HomevsStVincent
Wednesday,January22-HomevsThiel
Thursday,January23-@W&J
Saturday,January25-@HunterTriMarch
Frdiay,January31-@Garret
Women’sWrestling
Sunday,January12-@HiramTriMatch
Thursday,January16-HomevsBuffaloState andBethany
Sunday,January26-PACollegiateWR ChampionshipsinEastStroudsburg
Men&Women’sIndoorTrack Saturday,January25–@MuskieMeetat Muskingum
Financial Aid Resolution
The 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available now at www.studentaid.gov. If you want to apply for financial aid for the new, 2025-26 academic year, you must complete this application.
Have questions? Need help? The Financial Aid Office is here for you! Just contact us at 724-852-3208 or finanaid@waynesburg.edu.
IMPORTANTINFORMATIONREGARDING
SPRING2025TUITIONSTATEMENTS
·SpringStatementshavebeensentoutelectronically.
·Ifyouhavenotbeenaddedasanauthorizedusertoreceivestatements,youwillneedto haveyourstudentlogontotheirNelnetOnlineTuitionaccountthroughmyConnectto addyou.
·Paymentplanoptionsareavailablethroughtheonlinetuitionaccountorbycontacting theBusinessOffice.
·IfyouneedtoapplyforanadditionalloanpleasecontacttheBusinessOfficetoverify thebalance.
·Springrefundswillnotbeavailableuntilafterthestartofthesemesterandonceactual aidhasbeendisbursed.
·Booksarenotincludedinthetuitionbillandarepurchasedseparately.Wedohavean onlinebookstorewithFollettat https://www.bkstr.com/waynesburgstore/home
·TaxForms–20241098TandstudentW2formswillbesentoutbytheendofJanuary.
·Ifyouhaveanybillingquestionsorifyourstudentneedshelpaccessingtheironline tuitionaccountoraddingauthorizeduserspleasecontacttheBusinessOffice.
·Holidayhours,theofficeswillbeclosedMondayDecember23rdthroughWednesday January1st.
BusinessOfficeContacts: BusinessOffice@waynesburg.edu
LeahHanley724-852-3298 lhanley@waynesburg.edu
ShelleyYounken724-852-3403 syounken@waynesburg.edu
Department of Biology, Environmental Science & Health Science
As 2024 winds down, it was wonderful to come together and celebrate the season of giving and sharing in the spirit of fellowship with the Department of Biology, Environmental Science, and Health Science.
The heartfelt gratitude felt during our Christmas gathering was genuinely moving. The participation of our faculty, staff, and students made the event unforgettable, whether through creating beautiful no-sew fleece blankets for Project Linus or showcasing creativity in the cookie decorating contest. It was inspiring to see our department unite for a meaningful cause while spreading holiday cheer.
A special thank-you goes to Adrienne Tharp, Assistant Dean of Student Development, and her incredible team for generously providing the materials for the no-sew fleece blankets. Your contribution enabled us to come together and make a positive impact through this meaningful service project
In Spring 2023, we established a collaboration with Penn West University’s cadaver anatomy faculty, creating a unique and impactful learning experience for our students. This partnership allows Health & Exercise Science Program students, alongside the Master of Science, Athletic Training, to engage in hands-on sessions with cadaver anatomy, providing an unparalleled opportunity to deepen their understanding of medical and anatomical structures. This initiative is designed to enhance students' appreciation of the human body's complexities critical knowledge for advancing in healthcare. We are thrilled to offer this distinctive modality to prepare our students for their future careers better!
We Want Your Student to Serve as
a Resident Mentor
Resident Mentors, also known as RM's, are leaders and community builders within the residence halls here on campus. RM's serve an important role in the halls as role models & resources for residents and have opportunities to work on a staff where they can develop themselves both professionally and personally. RM's also receive a living stipend of $4,200 towards their room and board for their work throughout the year.
If they are interested in learning more about the position and what it entails, we would love for them to join us on Wednesday, January 15th at 9:00 pm on the 3rd floor of Stover for the Resident Mentor Interest Meeting.
Equipped with high-tech simulators and superior training tools, Waynesburg University’s new Center for Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation offers students cutting-edge training to excel in the field.
Students from va ion, cybersecurity and forensics, forensi tigation, forensic science and pre-law, benefit from experiential learning opportunities in an immersive training environment, utilizing the most advanced learning simulators available on the market today.
The MILO Range Theater 180 and Pro system training offer interactive Use-of-Force and Crisis Management Training, delivering a realistic, adaptable training environment. In addition to hundreds of high-impact contemporary training scenarios, an extensive library of interactive graphics-based firearm drills and exercises are available.
The L3 Harris driving simulator provides hands-on experiential training, offering experience without risks to people or equipment, allowing students to be exposed to various challenging and hazard-laden scenarios in a controlled environment.
Funded in its entirety by generous donors, the Center features a large space that can accommodate functions of up to 120 people. This space can also be converted into three separate classrooms outfitted with state-of-the-art technology, a conference room and office space
Pathways Center
The Pathways Center renovation wrapped up in December. The new space will be open for student use when they return for the spring semester. Supports including disability services, career development, writing support, tutoring services, the WU career closet, a campus sensory space, and more are available in the newly-updated location on the bottom floor of Eberly Library.
Returning students with academic accommodations should check WU email accounts for information about how to renew accommodations for the spring semester.
Any WU students who may require temporary residential or academic accommodations due to surgical or medical procedures completed during the winter break are encouraged to reach out to dso@waynesburg.edu as soon as they are aware of the need.
Tutoring and Writing Center appointments begin the second week of classes. If there is a class that is not listed for tutoring, students can reach out to request a tutor, and we will try to have one arranged.
Students who need resume assistance as they begin applying for jobs and internships can reach out to the Pathways Center at pathways@waynesburg edu Our Career Development team can help with resumes, cover letters, job searching, graduate school essays, the University internship process, work study applications, and more.
For more information, visit www.waynesburg.edu or click here
Waynesburg University educates students to make connections between faith, learning and serving so they might faithfully transform their communities and the world. As a Christian comprehensive University, we strive to inspire and challenge every undergraduate and graduate student to a life of leadership and purpose for the glory of God.