WOW FAMILY
WEEKEND September 13 and 14, 2008
Sponsored by the Week of Welcome (WOW) program, this is move-in weekend
for students. The Parent Program is available to welcome parents and
family members of new Cal Poly students and to help celebrate their
student's send-off to college.
WEEK OF WELCOME STUDENT ORIENTATION September 15 - 19, 2008
WOW’s student orientation is a week long, nationally recognized program
that allows new students to experience college life prior to the start of
classes. More than 500 student team leaders, who participate in a three-month
training program during spring quarter, coordinate the program.
WOW groups participate in a "WOW-A-RAMA," a get-acquainted mixer for new
students held on one of Cal Poly’s athletic fields and officiated by a Cal Poly
alumnus; SLO Bound, an introduction to the community and downtown businesses;
College Connection Day; Awareness Day; the Club Carnival and special events. Groups
also plan their own outings, keeping students busy from sunrise to sunset.
REGISTRATION Students register themselves for Week of Welcome, and parents and family
members for Family Orientation Weekend, online through the program’s registration
system available through the CAL POLY PORTAL.
Students need a username and password to register. They will receive an
e-com or postcard notification directing them when registration is open.
Registration usually begins
early - mid August. Visit the
WOW
WEB SITE for more information about the fees and for a list of activities.
"Our son Owen heard about WOW when he started as a
freshman and “WOW', what a great experience! Although we were in the area
the same week, we didn’t see him for five days, and occasionally got a message
raving about the things that he had been busy doing with his group. This turned
out to be the best possible introduction to Cal Poly. He had a lot of fun and
met hundreds of new and returning students. It certainly gave him a sense of belonging."
Sue & Tony Richardson
Parents of Owen, Industrial Engineering
Cal Poly Parent Program California Polytechnic State University
Building 27, Room 113 San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 (805) 756-6700 calpolyparent@calpoly.edu