New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation

Important Information
  • Seated Orientation sessions are temporarily suspended while physical locations remain closed.
  • Online Orientation is available through our website for all Summer and Fall 2020 students.
  • If you would like a chance to interact with members of our orientation team, as well as representatives from other areas of the college, please join us for a Live Q&A!

New Student Orientation is recommended for all incoming students – even those transferring from other colleges. Find out about registering for classes, financial aid, email, parking, student resources, and get valuable tips from current students! 

Sessions are offered on different Wake Tech campuses and last 2.5 hours (extended sessions are 3-3.5 hours). Optional tours are available afterwards. Sessions do not include snacks or drinks and are not appropriate for children.  

Sign up for a New Student Orientation session as soon as you've been admitted to Wake Tech. See below to decide if a seated or online session is right for you and make your selection!

NOTE: Seated New Student Orientation sessions have been temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage students applying for the Summer or Fall 2020 semesters to complete orientation online for the time being.

Benefits of Seated Orientation Session

  • Face-to-face interaction with Orientation Leaders and other students
  • Opportunity to view the campus
  • Register up to two adult guests

     Altering/Canceling Your Registration:

  • To change your session, log back in and select the "dates" tab.
  • To cancel your registration, contact us at [email protected].

NOTE: You must check in 15 minutes before the session starts, and if you’re more than 15 minutes late, you’ll have to reschedule the session. Allow 30 minutes for parking and finding the room.

Benefits of Online Orientation Session

  • Convenience of attending orientation anytime, anywhere
  • Working at your own pace and revisiting information as needed

NOTE: You must take the final quiz on a computer (smartphones and tablets are not compatible). For best results, view New Student Orientation online with Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.