Academic Programs “I always knew I could trust my adviser to give me the right information and guide me in the right direction. Having that guidance has made my time here successful and meaningful. I get my questions answered, and I feel as if there is someone constantly advocating for me in my education at Waynesburg University and will continue to be a supporter even after graduation. Part of a college education is learning how to advocate for yourself and be proactive in your own education, however to have someone there as a supporter who can help make things happen is something I cherish about this University. As a transfer student from a large university, I saw how adversely I was affected by having an adviser who was too busy and disinterested in my education to be helpful. My experience at Waynesburg has been the complete opposite, and I am so grateful I made the decision to come here.”
– Sierra Shafer, Communication, Class of 2011
Campus Life & Services Living On Campus Waynesburg University believes that education does not stop at the classroom door. Living on campus provides valuable opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge and further develop your leadership skills. All full-time first, second and third year students, except those who are living at a permanent home address with a parent or guardian, are required to live in a University residence hall. “Permanent Home Address” means residency at an address for a period not less than 2 years prior to enrollment in the University. Students who are enrolled for fewer than twelve hours must receive permission from the Dean of Students to live in a residence hall. Students will not be permitted to remain in a university residence hall if they have stopped attending classes. (See Regulations for On and Off Campus Resident Students in the Student Handbook.). All residents are expected to participate as responsible citizens and community members in order to contribute to the living and learning environment at Waynesburg University.
Residence Halls Denny Hall: A women’s residence hall which houses 108. It has an “L” shaped layout with a bathroom dividing the wings. Denny is adjacent to the Dining Hall. Burns Hall: The largest of our female residence halls, it houses 126. Burns is close to Denny Hall, Roberts Chapel and the Dining Hall. Ray Hall: Housing 56 residents, Ray is located near Roberts Chapel and Stover Campus Center. Thayer Hall: Houses 126 men, is close to Buhl Hall, Martin Hall and the Library. Martin Hall: Housing 176 men, Martin is close to Stewart Science Hall, the gymnasium and downtown Waynesburg. East, South, West, Pollock and Willison Halls: Primarily reserved for returning upperclass students. New students are permitted to live in the new halls only as space is available. Priority among requests for the new halls will be given to transfer students over incoming freshmen. There is additional cost for residency in the new halls.
Transfer Students For transfer students, please submit all official transcripts to the Registrar’s Office promptly. After you have submitted a copy of your transcript(s), you will receive a course evaluation sheet from the Registrar’s Office. This will indicate the courses for which you have been given credit and the Waynesburg University course requirements they will fulfill. All transfer students should complete and submit the four registration forms included in this packet (Personal Information Sheet, Transfer Credits, Academic Programs and Course Selection Sheet), as they are instrumental in the creation of your schedule. Make sure to accurately list all courses you are transferring on the Transfer Credits Sheet. For students transferring over 24 credits, the scheduling process is more complex and will likely involve input from the Department Chair of the major you select. Transfer students will have an opportunity to discuss their schedules with a departmental adviser during Fall Preview and with their assigned advisers during August New Student Orientation.
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Residence Life Staff Each residence hall is supervised by a live-in professional Resident Director. Working with that person is a group of selected undergraduate students serving as Resident Assistants. In these roles, both the RA’s and the RD assist students in transition, promote a learning community, provide programming, perform safety checks, report maintenance issues and enforce University policy. The Director of Housing, located in the Student Services Office, makes all room assignments of new students, oversees room selection and coordinates room changes. First Year Guide — 2012/13
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