STUDENTS NEW
Hi,
Student Development is delighted to welcome you to our Waynesburg University family! Here, you will experience leadership opportunities, establish lifelong friendships and make the connections between faith, learning and serving.
We are excited to prepare for your arrival and look forward to the first day of classes held on Monday, August 25. This newsletter, and those to follow, will inform you about what to expect with your new life journey We encourage you to monitor your WU student email regularly throughout the summer
As always, feel free to contact our staff at studentdevelopment@waynesburg.edu or 724-852-3206 with any questions. On behalf of Student Development, we wish you and your family a very safe and relaxing summer!
Blessings,
Kelley M. Hardie Assistant vice President of Student Development Dean of Students Title IX Coordinator
724-852-3461
khardie@waynesburg.edu
Growing In Faith
At WU, we seek to integrate the Christian faith into every aspect of a student’s experience. We provide many faith-based opportunities and encourage students to get plugged in All students, staff, and faculty are invited to attend WU Chapel every Tuesday at 1 pm Chapel is a non-denominational service that provides the campus community with an opportunity for worship, prayer, and to hear a message rooted in scripture by a variety of inspiring speakers. On Sunday nights at 8 PM, many of our students enjoy participating in Upper Room, a student-led time of worship and testimony. For Roman Catholic students, a weekly Mass is held at 7 PM on Sunday evenings at St Ann’s, a local parish located nearby to campus For those who are interested in additional faith-based activities such as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Delight Women’s Ministry, the Jubilee Conference, ministry retreat, and on-campus Bible studies, check out the Faith Tab on myConnect. In addition, you can learn more about ministry opportunities during the Organization Open House or by stopping in the Center for Campus Ministry on the first floor of the Stover Campus Center. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact University Chaplain, Dr Joshua Sumpter at jdsumpte@waynesburgedu or the Coordinator of Campus Ministry, Becky Juliano at Rebeccajuliano@waynesburgedu
Seeds for Success
Seeds for Success
GROW with us! Waynesburg University will offer three on-campus Seeds for Success Programs this summer that will provide students and parents with both academic and social resources. This program is filled with many relational opportunities to interact with other incoming students, alumni, current students, faculty and staff members. In addition, students will have the opportunity to explore their academic major, learn about life outside of the classroom, have your student ID picture taken, submit forms, tour campus and your residence hall.
Register for one of our Seeds for Success dates: June 27, July 18 and July 21. The program runs from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m, with check in starting at 12 p.m.
Eberly Library
Get to know your library the first few weeks on campus. It's a great place to study and get connected with resources. We'll gladly give you a tour!
Contact Jill Peth jill.peth@waynesburg.edu or Sarah Bell sbell@waynesburg.edu for more information.
Important Reminder to All Students
If you have not already done so, please complete the following:
Medical Forms (Print, take to your doctor, and mail to Student Development by July 31) Athletes - Athletic Training Medical Form- this form, in addition to the required Medical Forms listed above, is required for all new student athletes (Follow the electronic portal directions)
Resident Students - Your new student housing form will be available in THD (The Housing Director) under the Apps and Contracts Tab
Commuting Students - Your student contract and food service contract (if you signed up for a meal plan) will be available in the THD (The Housing Director) under the Apps and Contracts Tab.
Billing Statements
The Fall tuition statements will go out the beginning of July Waynesburg University is partnered with Nelnet Campus Commerce to provide electronic tuition statements and electronic access to the student’s tuition account balance, online payment processing, and payment plans. At that time, students will receive information through their WU student email account with instructions on how to access their online tuition account and online statements. Students will also be provided instruction on how to add parents or guardians as authorized users on their online tuition account As new students, we will also be sending this information by mail, however; please note that all future billings will be electronic and correspondence will be sent to the student’s University email account. If you have any questions in regard to tuition, billing, or payments, please contact the Business Office at 724-852-3298 or 724-852-3403, or email us at businessoffice@waynesburg.edu.
Utilizing Career Development Resources
It‘s not too early to utilize the career development resources that the Pathways Center offers at Waynesburg University They will help you establish vocational goals for your four years at Waynesburg and continue working with you after graduation. The Career Development Office is a great place to explore career interests and skills, develop a resume and cover letter, seek work-study employment, learn about potential internship opportunities and request job search assistance. In addition, students can connect with employers and explore job and internship opportunities through Handshake, available through myConnect If you have career development and work-study questions, please email Sarah Bell at sbell@waynesburgedu
Disability Services
The Disability Services Office (DSO) within the Pathways Center arranges reasonable academic, housing, and dining accommodations for WU students with documented disabilities If you had an IEP or 504 plan in high school or have a medical or mental health need that may impact your Waynesburg University experience, please check out the DSO website to learn more about services or contact DSO Coordinator Sarah Feldberg at dso@waynesburg.edu or 724-852-7727 for further information.
Registering with the Disability Services Office the summer before the first semester of full-time enrollment is highly recommended for the best experience! Please note that July 1 is the priority deadline for housing accommodation requests for Fall 2025 incoming students. While requests received after this date will be considered, provision of the approved accommodation cannot be guaranteed for the first semester of occupancy after this date. Additionally, it is highly recommended that any requests for dietary accommodations are submitted at least thirty days prior to the start of the semester in which they are requested.
Math Placement Exam
We’re so excited to welcome you to Waynesburg University this fall! If you have not already done so, there’s an important step we need you to take completing the online math placement assessment.
Here’s what you need to know:
·You should have already received an email invitation to join our Math Placement Canvas Course, where you can access the assessment You can also go directly to the website here: Math Placement Canvas Course
The Canvas page has everything you need, including details about the Initial Math Placement Assessment, review topics, and contact information for extra help.
·When you take the assessment, a lockdown browser will launch automatically—no extra setup needed.
·Honesty is key! This assessment helps us place you in the right math course If you get outside help, you might end up in a class that’s too challenging, which could affect your grades The assessment isn’t graded it’s just a way to see what you already know
Please check out the Canvas page now so you can get started! Do note that your tentative Fall schedule could change due to the results; as such, the earlier you take the exam, the sooner you can get into the appropriate/preferred courses.
Important: If you’re transferring a college-level math course or have earned AP math credit, email Brian Carr (bcarr@wayneburg.edu) to see if you still need to take the assessment. Be sure to send an official transcript or score report for credit approval.
Center for Service Leadership
Service is the DNA of Waynesburg University and the Center for Service Leadership offers multiple opportunities to fulfill this mission. During your New Student Orientation Program, you will be introduced to service by participating in a project with your incoming class. We like to provide students with an array of options that peek the interest within all academic majors, always striving to make the connection between faith, learning and service. Feel free to visit the Service tab on myConnect for local, domestic and international service opportunities.
To learn more, contact Adrienne Tharp at 724-852-3460 or atharp@waynesburg edu
Shuttle Transportation for Arriving Students
Students who plan to travel to and from campus via plane or bus can utilize the Grey Line, which provides transportation from the Pittsburgh International Airport and the Greyhound Bus Station (1 block from the train station) in Pittsburgh 365 days per year.
As an added convenience, WU supplements the Grey Line schedule with several studentoperated shuttles during peak days, based on our academic schedule. Reservations for a WU shuttle must be made 5 business days in advance to allow for the scheduling of student drivers Campus shuttles only run when reservations are made Please click here to view the shuttle schedule and to make reservations.
Clubs and Activities
Part of your learning experience while at college involves growing, developing social relationships and having fun. WU's Student Activities Board (SAB) is one of the largest student organizations on campus, as it plans and sponsors numerous campus-wide events and outings. You can follow them on X, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat (wu sab) To view the campus clubs and organizations, please click here.
Federal Work Study
Students who qualify for Federal Work Study will be able to start applying for on-campus jobs in August For more information about the on-campus employment program, including FAQs, visit https://www.waynesburg.edu/campus-employment-program-students
Note: If you plan to work on campus, you will need to bring I-9 documentation with you to campus before you can start. What ID is required when you attend the student payroll meeting?
Click on official I-9 link below and review pages 1-2! Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification
Please email Shelley Younken for more information – syounken@waynesburg.edu
Parking On Campus
The Department of Public Safety oversees parking on campus. Freshman resident students are only permitted to have a vehicle on campus if there are extenuating circumstances and with prior approval If you are a freshman resident student with a particular need for having a car on campus, please complete a Freshman Parking Permit Request form. If you have additional parking questions, please call 724-852-3303. Public Safety's office is in the Stover Campus Center.
International travel opportunity for students, family, and friends!
Fall 2025
Aladdin Campus Dining and Waynesburg University are working on enhancing your student dining experience this summer! Stay informed, more to come in the upcoming newsletters.
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