New Student Orientation
Welcome to Ouachita's World
Friday-Monday, Aug. 19-22, 2022
The purpose of new student orientation is to introduce you to life at Ouachita and to help you make the most of the opportunities that await you.
During Welcome to Ouachita’s World (WOW), you will have the opportunity to get to know other new students, meet some
of Ouachita’s outstanding faculty and staff and spend time with WOW student leaders.
New student orientation will provide you valuable information about the resources
that are here for you, as well as help you get plugged in across campus. Each new
student's account will be charged a $60 one-time Orientation Fee to pay for food,
supplies and entertainment during the weekend.
We are committed to your success and to helping you achieve your educational and personal
goals. WOW is all about you, so jump in and take advantage of all that orientation
offers! Welcome to Ouachita!
Friday, Aug. 19
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Move In
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. – New Beginnings
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. – See You Soon! Lawn Party, Cone-Bottoms Lawn
The remainder of the Orientation schedule is for students only
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. – WOW Family Group Rally – then follow your new group to small group time
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Dinner, Ouachita Commons
8:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Community Worship Celebration, JPAC
9:00 – 11:00 p.m. – Live Music #atDrJacks
Saturday, Aug. 20
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. – WOW Family Time – Community
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Student Life at Ouachita, JPAC
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Residence Hall Meetings (Mandatory)
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. – WOW Family Time – The Reason We’re Here
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Academic Majors Mixer, various locations
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. – Caribbean Night Dinner, Ouachita Commons
7:30 – 8:30 p.m. – SCOOPS with Faculty and Staff
8:30 p.m. – late – Choose your own adventure:
- Board Games
- Movie
- Basketball
- Sand Volleyball
Sunday, Aug. 21
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Church with Family Groups
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch, Ouachita Commons
1:30 – 5:00 p.m. – Trivia / Speed Friending / Bingo / Treats
1:30 – 3:45 p.m. – School of Fine Arts Voice Placement
3:45 – 5:30 p.m. – School of Fine Arts Non-Music Majors Choral Auditions
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Dinner
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – WOW Family Time – Traditions
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Scavenger Hunt
8:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Water Games!
Monday, Aug. 22
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Student Panel – Class Starts Tomorrow!
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Non-Music Major Choral Auditions
10:30 – 11:45 a.m. – Tiger Success Orientation, Young Auditorium in Hickingbotham Hall
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Academic Success Center Fundamentals of Reading CLEP Testing (An email will be sent to your Ouachita email account with details about this testing. For questions, call 870-245-5381.)
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. – LAKE DAY!!!
7:00 – 7:30 p.m. – WOW Family Time Coming to a Close
7:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Tigers4Life, JPAC
8:30 – 9:00 p.m. – Beanie Ceremony
9:00 – 10:30(ish) p.m. – Purple and Gold Dessert Party and Karaoke, Walker Conference Center
When does my family have to leave?
NOT SURE WHAT TO EXPECT AT WOW?
Check out this video to get a glimpse into what WOW typically looks like.
Student Resources Club and Organization Registration Walker Conference Center Reservation Other Sites Location & Hours Evans Student Center Office Hours: 870-245-5539
Monday - Friday,
8 a.m. - 12 noon and 1-5 p.m.