Goals & Objectives

Here at Whitworth University, staff and faculty are working hard to ensure your Orientation experience sets you up for success as a Pirate! 

Objectives

Our objectives for New Student Orientation are to: 

• Foster connection to people and purpose by helping students reflect on why they chose Whitworth and how they belong within the community. 
• Support academic and social readiness to equip students for a successful transition into college life. 
• Affirm a sense of belonging and shared values by grounding students in Whitworth’s mission and community expectations. 
• Prepare families for transition by helping them support their student’s growth toward independence while remaining meaningfully engaged. 

Learning Outcomes

As a result of participating in the intended learning outcomes set forth by the New Student Orientation program, new Pirates will: 

• Identify resources available at Whitworth University to address common challenges faced by new students during the transition to college
• Discover ways to get involved on campus that are meaningful to students
• Understand key university policies and behavior expectations and how to engage with these as active members of a shared community

With this in mind, we sincerely hope you are excited to engage not just with Whitworth's campus-wide resources, but with the vibrant and thriving community that surrounds it. As we prepare the way for you to make the transition to life at Whitworth, let these be a touchstone for your experience.