New Student Orientation is designed to help you transition smoothly into your first year at EWU. Our goal is to set you up for a successful, memorable and rewarding college experience.
Attend the virtual orientation on Wednesday, September 2. To secure your spot you’ll need to log in using your official EWU credentials (EWU email and password).
To secure your spot, select the date that works best for you and log in using your official EWU credentials (EWU email and password). You must have an active EWU account to complete your registration.
Friday, July 10 * [REGISTRATION CLOSED]
Monday, July 13 [REGISTRATION CLOSED]
Monday, July 27 [REGISTRATION CLOSED]
Friday, July 31 * [REGISTRATION CLOSED]
Monday, Aug. 3 [REGISTRATION CLOSED]
Friday, Aug. 7 * [REGISTRATION CLOSED]
Note: The overnight experience on August 6 has been canceled. Please call 509.359.6843 or email orientation@ewu.edu if you have any questions.
Virtual Orientation on Sept. 2
* Includes Spanish Language Sessions. The Overnight Experience spots are filled.
Need help?
Don’t hesitate to reach out! Contact the Orientation & Family Programs team at 509.359.6843 or orientation@ewu.edu.
FREE for the First 50 Students! 🦅
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Tentative Schedule (July 9, July 30 or August 6):
| Time | Event/Presentation | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Check in/Campus Tours | Showalter Lawn |
| Housing Table | 1st floor Showalter | |
| Center for Academic Advising and Retention | 114 Showalter | |
| 9 a.m. | Welcome to Our Future Alumni & Families Kahoot · Hype Video · Land Acknowledgement · University Welcome | Showalter Auditorium |
| 9:30 a.m. | Finding Your Community Presented by Housing and Residence Life | |
| 10:15 a.m. | Resources for Investing in an EWU Education, Billing and Payment Plans Presented by Financial Aid and Bursars Office | |
| 10:45 a.m. | Students depart to college sessions | |
| 11 a.m. | Student College Sessions | |
| Family Session | ||
| Noon | Lunch | 3rd Floor - Pence Union Building, #7 on map |
| Resource Fair | NCR – Pence Union Building, #7 on map | |
| 1:30 p.m. | Student Breakout Sessions #1 and Family Session | |
| 2:30 p.m. | Student Breakout Sessions #2 and Family Session | |
| 3:30 p.m. | Student Breakout Sessions #3 and Family Session | |
| 4:40-5:00 p.m. | Closing and Scholarship $ Giveaway! | Showalter Auditorium |
Once you officially confirm with Admissions that you’re attending EWU in the Fall 2026, then you will get an email from us regarding signing up for your Orientation. Don’t see the email? Let us know at orientation@ewu.edu and we can help you out!
You can also register using the buttons above!
You must activate your EWU account in order to register with your single sign-on.
Plan on being on campus from 8am to 5pm
Note: There is a scholarship drawing just before 5 and you must be present!
July 9
July 30
August 6
Yes! The sign-up form will allow you to change your date. Just log back into your registration and edit your submission.
Absolutely! You can bring 2 guests. This number is based on the maximum capacities of the rooms we’ll be using.
The schedule is essentially the same for all six Orientation dates. However, July 10, July 31, and August 7 we do have a Spanish breakout session**. If you or your guest would prefer to learn more about EWU in Spanish, we would encourage you to attend one of these dates.
**Please note that the entire Orientation program will not be translated in Spanish. There will be a dedicated morning session on these dates where Spanish will be the primary language spoken. The remainder of the day will be spoken in English.
New Students: If you’re interested in spending the night on campus, prior to your Orientation, make sure you choose the “overnight component” option when you register for your date. The overnight option is only available for July 9, July 30, and Aug 6 and is only available to incoming EWU students.
For Families: Looking for some accommodations for you and/or your family? Check out some local hotels below!
Tip: Some local hotels may offer a special EWU rate if asked.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (Cheney)
509.235.1100 / 800.315.2621
5 minutes from campus
Holiday Inn Express Spokane-Downtown
509.328.8505
30 minutes from campus
Hotel Indigo
509-862-6400
Downtown Spokane, 25 minutes away
Northern Quest Resort & Casino
877.871.6772
25 minutes from campus; located in Airway Heights
Oxford Suites Downtown (Spokane)
509.353.9000 / 800.774.1877
25 minutes from campus
Brewster Hall
509-750-7025
2 minutes from campus
Students are free, guests are $15 each. Please see the link in the registration to pay online.
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Parking lot 17 (corner of C Street and 5th Street) is free on the day of your Orientation!
We ask this question in the Orientation registration form. Please make sure to explain the requested needs and our team will follow up with you closer to the event!
Here’s a list of things we recommend you bring for your Overnight Orientation experience:
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The orientation team is available to connect if you would like to discuss any aspect of your transition to EWU. We’re also a great resource if you’d like to ask any general questions.
Send us an email at orientation@ewu.edu and let us know:
Once you have emailed us, our team will reach out as soon as possible.
Questions? Please contact us at orientation@ewu.edu or 509.359.6843.