West Chester: WCU First-Year & Transfer Students To Have Their Very First On-Campus, Residential Experience Since Enrolling In The Fall!

Press release from West Chester University:

March 12, 2021

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at both Schmidt and Allegheny Halls for residential students, as
well as Sykes Student Union Info Desk for those commuting. All located in West Chester,
PA, Schmidt Hall is at 225 W. Rosedale Avenue; Allegheny Hall is at 121 W. Rosedale
Avenue; and Sykes Student Union is at 110 W. Rosedale Avenue.

On Friday, March 19, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., participating first-year and transfer
students will engage in a variety of socially-distanced activities, including departmental
open houses, which will be held throughout campus; visits to the WCU Campus Store
and our student-run Saxbys; as well the traditional food truck stops. Starting at
4:30 p.m., the evening of Friday, March 19, will include a WeCU Here kick-off to learn
campus traditions, visits to the Student Recreation Center, an activity for first-generation
college students, and a game of Grocery/Snack Bingo.

On Saturday, March 20, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., participating first-year and transfer
students will participate in a virtual photo scavenger hunt, outdoor lawn games, Class
of 2024 community service projects, and more.

Adhering to CDC guidelines, including the wearing of masks, and actively practicing
social distancing will be required during all WeCU Here programing. Due to the need
to practice social distancing, attendance may be limited at some events.

The following are COVID-19 testing requirements for all WeCU Here student participants:

· All residential students are required to test & submit results prior to arrival
on campus. Results are to be submitted using a Resident Pre-Arrival COVID-19 Form
at least 24 hours before their scheduled move-in date/time. Only students who have
tested negative for COVID-19 within 24 hours of their arrival will be able to participate
in WeCU Here programming. This requirement also applies to those just participating
for the weekend.

· All residential students will be administered a rapid test by WCU within 48 hours
of entry/return to campus. This even applies to those just participating for the weekend.

· Residential students should plan on regular screening for the remainder of the spring
semester. Weekly testing clinics will be available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Residential students will not be charged. Those residential students who receive positive
tests during regular screening may be referred for additional confirmation testing
with WCU Student Health Services or will be directed to isolate in housing provided
on WCU’s campus.

The WeCU Here new-student program is being organized and coordinated through a partnership
between the divisions of Student Affairs and Academic Affairs.

This press release was produced by West Chester University. The views expressed here are the author’s own.