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 25
Meal Plan Changes- Meal plans may be changed prior to 4:00 pm on Friday, August 22
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
Assistant
Vice
President to Student Development, Dean of Students & Title IX Coordinator 724.852.3461 | khardie@waynesburg.edu
Arrival Dates & Times
Group
Arrive Time
Men’s and Women’s Soccer; Cross Country; Men’s and Women’s Golf; Cheerleading; Women’s Tennis; Volleyball; Esports
Bonner Leaders and Marching Band
New Bonners, Stover Scholars, Welcome Day Leaders
Upperclassmen Bonners, Campus Ministry Assistants Tuesday, August 19
Matriculation Choir
Football Thursday, August 14 Sunday, August 17 Monday, August 18 Wednesday, August 20 Thursday, August 21
New Resident Students (not a member of the organizations above )
New Commuter Students (not a member of the organizations above)
Returning Students (not a member of the organizations above) Saturday, August 23 Sunday, August 24
Upon arrival, please visit the 3rd floor of the Stover Campus Center to check in.
Fall Semester bill due! Now what?
Don’t panic, just contact the Financial Aid Office at 724-852-3208 or finaid@waynesburg.edu 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@waynesburgedu
Pathways Center
Disability Services Office
Starting in early August, returning students will receive reminders to indicate which of their Fall 2025 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@waynesburg.edu.
Eberly Library is open for student use Sunday to Friday each week.
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
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The Student Activities Board is providing the following opportunities for fellowship and fun! Join us by attending one or all of the events below. Tickets are limited. Sign up today!
Kennywood
September 1, 2025
Kennywood, a Pittsburgh tradition, is an amusement park that has 8 exciting roller coasters, extreme thrill rides and water attractions. Kennywood has something for everyone! Sign up closes on August 27, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
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$20
Horseback Riding September 14, 2025
For almost 60 years, Rolling Hills Ranch has been providing guests with horseback riding experiences of a lifetime. Control your own horse and explore some of the most beautiful trails and woods in Western Pennsylvania. Sign up closes when the tickets are sold out or September 5, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
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$15
Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG
Aquarium September 27, 2025
Explore the diverse wildlife home to over 8,000 animals from 600 species. Cheetahs, elephants, flamingos and more! Sign up closes September 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
FALL 2025
IT’S A WRAP!
Our renovation is complete, and we're thrilled to share what's new! Our chef is already working on fresh menu concepts, and with the addition of our on-site smoker, we can't wait to try BBQ ribs.
Two centrally located grill tops will be serving up delicious new menu items, and our TurboChef oven can cook a personal pizza in just 3-4 minutes! We've also added six gas burners, perfect for made-to-order pasta bowls.
To better serve all of our guests, we've relocated and expanded our allergen-friendly station.
With endless possibilities from our creative culinary team, we're excited for you to experience the new and improved dining space.
TURBO CHEF WILL COOK PERSONAL PIZZA IN ABOUT 3-4MIN
6 TOP GAS BURNERS TO MAKE MADE TO ORDER PASTA BOWLS
WE RELOCATED OUR ALLERGEN FRIENDLY STATION TO ENHANCE OPTIONS
POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS WITH OUR CREATIVE CULINARY TEAM!
WHEN ON CAMPUS STOP IN TO CHECK OUT THE NEW DINING EXPERIENCE!
EDsights
Waynesburg University is excited to inform you about an exciting behaviorally smart SMS chatbot program we are implementing this year to help with our efforts to maintain connections with your student, increase persistence, and retain them. We have partnered with EdSights for this program, and here is a quick video overview about them
EdSights has built a chatbot that will interact with our students via text message and will be named after our mascot, Sting. The chatbot will check in with our students about their experience at Waynesburg University and will provide them with resources for any struggles they might face. In addition, just like "Siri" or "Alexa," Sting can answer students’ questions across a broad range of campus topics specific to Waynesburg University
We are bringing Sting to life as a chatbot as a way for us to provide additional support to your student and meet them where they are by answering their questions and communicate important information in a more intentional and timely manner. It is also great for Sting to hear student feedback and create a virtual community.
Construction Updates
Route 19 (Washington Road) in Waynesburg, PA, is experiencing some closures and restrictions due to ongoing construction and repair work However there has been a recent notification that on Monday, August 4 , Route 19 is closed to traffic around-the-clock between Tollgate Run Road and Dodge Street in Franklin Township through late September for slide repair work.
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Please see the attached link for more specific information regarding the closure and detour routes.
https://wwwpagov/agencies/penndot/news-and-media/newsroom/district-12/2025/route-19-sliderepair-begins-monday-in-greene-county
It is recommended that visitors coming to Waynesburg University use exit 14 from I-79 from both North or South.
