New Student Orientation

Welcome to LWTech!

We are all so excited to welcome you to be part of our LWTech family. The free New Lions Welcome orientation is designed to introduce you to what it means to be a student at LWTech. This link will allow you to book your space for one or more of the options.

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Fall Quarter New Lions Welcome Schedule

Online, Tuesday, September 12, 2023

This online option provides you focused access to LWTech staff serving students through programs and services. Join us online using the Microsoft Teams link.

9 a.m. Welcome from College Leadership

Our college leadership will welcome you! This is a great opportunity to meet our leaders.

9:30 a.m. Am I Ready for Fall Quarter?

This session covers many services available which are needed to be successful throughout your quarter.

10:15 a.m. Paying for College

The Financial Aid Office and Workforce Development help students seeking financial assistance meet their educational expenses at LWTech.

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Various Workshops

  • Career Planning and Networking covering strategies for career exploration and learn how to make the most of your network at LWTech.
  • Lions Wellness has many dimensions and can support your success at LWTech. Learn some strategies and resources to incorporate into your daily routine. 
  • Campus Life and Student Involvement will help you learn about the opportunities on campus to build authentic community and expand your educational experience at LWTech. 
  • Learning Lab and Academic Resources provide customizable and individualized ways of learning that reduces barriers to equity and inclusion. Explore the accessible learning space and tools provided in the Learning Lab. 

1 p.m. Campus Expectations and Reporting

LWTech constantly works to provide a safe, inclusive, and equitable atmosphere in which all students may learn. This session will cover how LWTech does that by adhering to student behavioral expectations.

1:30 p.m. Evaluation

In Person, Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Check in at West Building, fourth floor. You will receive college information and pick up a free cup of coffee or tea!

9 a.m. Welcome from College Leadership

Our college leadership will welcome you! This is a great opportunity to meet our leaders.

9:30 a.m. Am I Ready for Fall Quarter?

This session covers many services available which are needed to be successful throughout your quarter.

11 a.m. Campus Tour

LWTech is a small campus packed with so many services and programs. We want to show you around and help you learn where you can get a cup of coffee on your first day, find your classrooms, or pick up that last minute supply from the Bookstore. 

11:45 a.m. Various Workshops in Various Locations

  • West Building, W404, Career Planning and Networking covering strategies for career exploration and learn how to make the most of your network at LWTech.
  • West Building W305, Lions Wellness has many dimensions and can support your success at LWTech. Learn some strategies and resources to incorporate into your daily routine. 
  • West Building, W401, Campus Life and Student Involvement will help you learn about the opportunities on campus to build authentic community and expand your educational experience at LWTech. 
  • Tech Building, Library, Learning Lab and Academic Resources provide customizable and individualized ways of learning that reduces barriers to equity and inclusion. Explore the accessible learning space and tools provided in the Learning Lab. 
  • Paying for College by the Financial Aid Office and Workforce Development help students seeking financial assistance meet their educational expenses at LWTech.

2 p.m. Campus Expectations and Reporting

LWTech constantly works to provide a safe, inclusive, and equitable atmosphere in which all students may learn. This session will cover how LWTech does that by adhering to student behavioral expectations.

2:45 p.m. Evaluation

Please help us make our experience better for the future by completing our short evaluation.

3 p.m. End of Day

In Person, Thursday September 14, 2023

Check in at East Building, E144. This room is attached to the cafeteria, on the first floor of the East Building.

10 a.m. Welcome and Opening

Our welcome and opening will bring students together so they may meet each other and participate in unique learning experiences.

11 a.m. Navigation Workshops

The morning will be spent in affinity groups. These groups will focus on building relationships between the students so you can meet new people with similar backgrounds. Each group will be similar in presentation. Not sure which group to pick? We know students have different backgrounds and come to LWTech with different lived experiences. The more comfortable you become with being at LWTech, the more time you'll have to explore different affinity experiences through our RISE Center. For this experience, we suggest you pick the group that you most identify with.

BIPOC/BIPGM is Black Indigenous, People of Color, or Black, Indigenous, People of the Global Majority will be led by Julie Ta, Office of Student Life Assistant Director. Julie also manages the RISE Center. This session is designed to support students of color, to help them find connection, support, empowerment and inspiration. 
Many of our students are first in their family to attend college. This affinity group is organized and designed to support students who are first-generation to find connection and support for the upcoming quarter. 
Sometimes students may not find an affinity group they align with. This session is for anyone looking for support to find connection, support, empowerment and inspiration with their peers.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer/Questioning, Intersexed, Asexual group is for all students who identify as part of the LGBTQIA community. This group will focus building a community of peers you can connect with throughout the quarter for support.
Students with different neuro lived experience attend LWTech and receive services and support from a variety of our departments. This session is organized and designed to support students who identify as neurodiverse so they may learn about those services and meet folks with similar experiences.
LWTech is supportive of our student veterans and military connected students. LWTech's Center for Student Success and Financial Aid work together to support those students. Organized and designed to support students who are veterans or military connected to help them find connection, support, empowerment and inspiration

12 p.m. New Student Fair!

Location, East Building, East Mall

The New Lions Week services fair connects you directly with a person from that program or service. You can ask them questions and get support to start off the quarter! We'll also have a host of activities you can participate in and meet new people. 

Departments

  • Academic Advising 
  • Center for Student Veteran Success
  • Financial Aid
  • RISE
  • TRIO
  • Wellness Center
  • Workforce Development

Services and Programs

  • Student Clubs and Organizations 
  • Associated Student Government 
  • Voter Registration 
  • Wayfinding resources

1:15 p.m.

Join us for our free Ice Cream Social! You'll get a great snack and a chance to meet some new friends!

2 p.m. End of Day and Evaluation

Fall Orientation Scheduling Note

Please know that some schedules may change due to unforseen circumstances. All participants will be made aware of any chances via email used when your space is booked.


Student Support Services

Advising, Assessment, Counseling, Disability Services, Financial Aid, Enrollment Services, TRIO, Veteran’s Services, High School Programs, and WorkForce Development are open and available on campus Monday through Thursday. Friday appointments are by request. These offices also schedule online appointments throughout the week. All of us at LWTech are here to support you. Be sure to reach out to your advisor, faculty, or a member of our staff if you need assistance during the quarter.

Technology Support

As in previous quarters, the college has technology available for students to borrow, including basic tablets with internet access, laptops, and webcams. To learn more, visit our website where you can submit your technology request. We also have tutoring available to you in the Learning Lab, which is now located in the Library in room Technology Center, T217.


Online New Student Orientation

Take our free and self-paced New Student Online Orientation and go through our open, and non-timed orientation. Complete the orientation by clicking through the end of the orientation to take a short quiz. Your quiz will be counted as you completing the online orientation.

Start the New Student Online Orientation

New Student Services Navigation Information

As a new student, there are many things to be aware of. Whether you are in one of our specialty populations, coming back after years of being out of college, or it is your first time in college you have much in common with everyone, you need to start somewhere. The information below can help navigate the various services available to students as you get ready for your first quarter. 

After you figure out your first quarter, you will continue to learn more about the college and find connections that will help with social and academic success. Please use the information below to learn what services or supports we believe are important for students before their first quarter.

All students have some level of access to apply for funding through financial aid by using the Free Financial Aid for Student Aid application. This application is online, and managed through the federal government. It is recommended any student applying for federal aid to attend LWTech apply using the FAFSA at least three months in advance of starting their first quarter. Processing time may limit a student's ability to pay for tuition and supplies.

Other funding options might be available from scholarships or through LWTech's Worker Retraining Department. 

Finally, all students are encouraged to learn more about scholarships that can supplement college costs.

A great resource for all students is the Student Handbook that can help you learn more about academic and student life. The student handbook is for all students and covers resources and services all students are eligible to use.

All students need to take the time to get their student identification card. That card is used for entering campus while we are in remote operations, accessing library materials online or in person.

Students can find the textbooks needed for their classes by visiting the bookstore’s webpage. You will need your class schedule when using the bookstore textbook search function. Use LionsLink to get a copy of your schedule to look for textbooks.

Canvas is LWTech's online learning software. This is the system you will use when taking any classes that are online, have a hybrid component, or faculty use for holding information. There are several help pages that outline problem solving, if you have any issues figuring out how to use the software.

At some point, all students will use the college bookstore to purchase unique supplies, books, buy college apparel, or get a snack. 

Legend is your way to connect with your academic advisor and professor about how you are doing in your class. You will see academic plans, kudos, and resources you can use for academic success.

There are several maps available for you to use when figuring out where your labs and classes are. There are four buildings that make up the total campus buildings and each building has different services, amenities, classrooms, or labs in them.

Generally speaking, this is the list of building with their services:

  • West building includes classrooms, labs, student services, human resources, and the president's office.
  • East building includes several classrooms and labs. It also includes food for purchase, student activities and student government, TRIO, and the RISE and Fitness centers.
  • Allied Health building includes classrooms and labs for health care programs.
  • Technology center includes classrooms, labs, the library, and the information technology department. 
There are several options for student involvement including attending student activities, starting or joining a student club, engaging with student government, visiting the Veteran Center, or utilizing the RISE Center
Finally, if you cannot find information you need here or at other webpages, please visit the ASK Me webpage and ask your question. A college employee will get back to you with an answer.

Have a great quarter! We hope you tailor your LWTech experience to meet your expectations. If we can help in anyway, please let us know.