WIE Orientation
At WIE New Student Orientation, you will:
- Establish friends for the first week of classes and beyond!
- Connect with awesome upper-division mentors from each major for the best tips and advice for college.
- Develop essential college skills.
- Be introduced to your major and department resources.
- Learn about what it means to be a Grainger Engineer!
“WIE Orientation helped me learn more about Illinois, get a feel for Grainger Engineering, and make friends. I felt confident when classes started, and that I had a head start!” – Delanie, Chemical Engineering
Orientation registration closes July 19, 2024.
Before the new school year starts, get connected with upper-division mentors and other incoming new students in your major! After registering, students will receive information on how to join a Slack channel with all their peers and mentors.
- WIE New Student Orientation is scheduled for August 21-22, 2024.
- Registration for 2024 closes July 19th.
You may be able to move in early to attend the WIE New Student Orientation. Please check with housing for more information about specific move-in dates. If you will move into private certified housing, refer to the private certified website.
For the most up-to-date information on housing, please refer to the housing website.
Fall 2024 schedule TBA.
WIE Mentors and Student Coordinators
2023 Coordinators
- Helen Chang, MeCHSE
- Sarah Dzieza, CEE
- Mackenzie Kimble, CEE
- Chantal Korde, ChBE
- Trisha Murali, EE
- Maddie Rydell, IE
Sponsors
