WOW FAQs

Weekend of Welcome (WOW) is the beginning of CCU's new student orientation program for incoming students in our College of Undergraduate Studies. You and your family will have the chance to attend information sessions and events that will help you connect to our community.

We're using Whova as our official event app! Access a variety of helpful features, including the full schedule of events and detailed program information. Stay updated with event announcements and explore participant lists for the Church and Resource Fair. The app also offers opportunities for parents and students to connect through organized meet-ups. You can conveniently pre-purchase meal tickets, navigate with campus maps, and enjoy many more useful tools designed to enhance your event experience.

We encourage all parents and students to download the Whova app in preparation for the upcoming Weekend of Welcome.

Get the Official Event App: 

Move-in will begin at 9:00 a.m. Thursday of WOW based on residential housing assignments. Move-in slots and check-in maps will be announced over the Summer.

If you have questions feel free to email studentactivities@ccu.edu.

Students may check into their residence halls no earlier than 9:00 a.m. Thursday of WOW. Students will be assigned a move-in window based on their fall residential housing assignment.

Our What to Bring checklist will help direct you on what you might need in your apartment.

We have planned programming for parents on Thursday afternoon and Friday during WOW. Students will be busy with WOW activities throughout the entire weekend, so we recommend after dinner on Friday a great time to say goodbye.

We know that having a student start college is a transition for the entire family and welcome family members including siblings. However, as most activities are geared towards students and parents, siblings can feel out of place. We leave this decision to parents. Each student will be limited to 2 guests for the weekend.

WOW is highly encouraged for all new students! We want to help you get oriented to campus and build community as you begin this new season at CCU. However, we know some of you have limitations because of work, family situations, or student athlete obligations. If you're wondering what events are not to be missed, please reach out to us (studentactivities@ccu.edu).

Trailhead Weekend is required for all first-time freshmen. Transfer students are invited to attend. Trailhead Weekend is connected to an assignment in INT 101 and INT 102. Any unexcused absences will result in a zero on the assignment.

Students may RSVP here.

For more details, visit the WOW and Trailhead Weekend pages.

Parents will need to make their own arrangements for lodging during WOW. We have special rates with a few area hotels for your convenience.

Trailhead Weekend is the second part of orientation for all new students. We'll head up to Crooked Creek Ranch for a weekend to consider the big questions of college.

NOTE: Trailhead Weekend is mandatory for all new students enrolled in INT 101 and INT 102. As such, you are already signed up to attend Trailhead Weekend if enrolled. Grade points are attached to this course assignment.

All first-time freshmen (and anyone registered for an FYI class) are automatically registered.

If you are a transfer student, not enrolled in INT 102 you will receive detailed information throughout WOW during special events just for transfer students.

If you have questions regarding Trailhead Weekend, please e-mail studentactivities@ccu.edu.

CCU students use a textbook vendor that carries new, used, and rental books, and it can link you to third-party sellers in the marketplace. You may select your resources to be accessed electronically when available, and print copies can be mailed to your home or the University mailroom. Please visit CCU's textbook webpage and follow the instructions to select your courses and section numbers.