Wells College is pleased to welcome all of our new students to campus! Following move-in on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, our new students will embark on a multi-day orientation program that will help welcome them to their new home in Aurora. Orientation runs through Sunday, Aug. 28, with classes beginning on Monday, Aug. 29.
All new first-year and transfer students are scheduled to move in on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. For more details, please see our "Arrival Process" page. (Please note: some students, including fall student-athletes, resident assistants and orientation leaders, will be returning to campus earlier this month; details will be shared with each group directly.)
Meal plans for new students begins on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. Family members and guests are welcome to enjoy lunch in the dining hall; the cost is $9/person and cash/credit cards are accepted at the door.
Questions about arrival plans and orientation activities can be addressed to John Bennett, director of student activities, orientation and leadership, at jbennett@wells.edu or by phone at 315.364.3463. We look forward to welcoming you to campus in August!
Find all the details about what to pack, what to expect and what your first few days on campus will look like!
If you have any questions, please drop a line to our Student Affairs team at studentlife@wells.edu. Welcome to Wells!
The schedule of activities and events for the 2022 student orientation program is subject to change at any time. Please check back here regularly for updates.
This page was last updated on May 9, 2022.