Orientation Information

Orientation

Orientation is a fun and informative event that will introduce new students to the programs, procedures and the services available academically as well as student life at Watkins. Incoming and transfer students are required to attend all aspects of orientation. 

If you feel you cannot attend for some reason, you must contact the Director of Student Life as soon as possible. At Orientation you will receive very important information about academic policies and you will meet as a group with the faculty of the program you are entering. Also, there are parent information and financial aid sessions. Most importantly, you will receive an appointment to meet with your advisor to prepare for registration. You must meet with you advisor before you will be allowed to register.

  

Registration

Once you meet with your advisor and work out your schedule you will register for your first semester’s classes. After registration you will go to the Financial Aid office where they will make sure all of your aid and/or scholarships have been applied correctly. You will then go to the Business Office. You must either pay your tuition and fees at this time or you must make arrangements with the Business Office for one of several tuition payment plans. If you do not pay or make arrangements for payment of your tuition at this time, your registration will be cancelled at the end of the day. For more information on payment plans or any other billing question, please contact the Business Manager, Shawndell Miller at smmiller@watkins.edu. We are here to help you through this process as quickly and as easily as possible.

  

On Campus Housing Move-in

All incoming students who will be living on campus are required to move in on their specific move-in date. Student Services, including orientation leaders and other student volunteers will be on hand to guide you through the process and help carry your belongings to your new apartment. That evening there will be information and question & answer sessions to attend, as well as an event hosted by the resident assistants. Any housing questions can be directed to the Directer of Student Life at studentlife@watkins.edu.

  

STUDENT SERVICES CONTACT LIST

Incoming students with questions can refer to the guide below to contact the proper office.

FRONT DESK (directions, main building hours) 615.383.4848

Admissions Office: application process, campus tours

Business Office: student accounts, tuition payments

Registrar’s Office: registration, grade distribution

Financial Aid Office: financial aid advisors, work-study

Watkins Library: research, book and film rentals

Student Life Office: Non-acadmic student services, housing 

Career Service Office: Resume consultation, internships, volunteer opportunities