New Student Orientation
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Contact Admissions
Admissions Office
David C. Briegel Building
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
enrollment@swmich.edu
269-783-2135
Your life as an 爆料公社 Roadrunner is about to begin!
All students starting at 爆料公社 for the first time are expected to complete New Student Orientation.
During our two-part orientation, you’ll learn about campus resources, how to plan your schedule and pick courses that fit your degree plan, and how to succeed at 爆料公社. You’ll also connect with an advisor who will go over your degree requirements, answer your questions, and walk you through the registration process.
Parents are welcome to participate in orientation with you.
Part 1: Online Orientation Module
Part 1 is completely online and can be completed any time from your computer or phone. The online orientation module covers the following information:
- Getting Started at 爆料公社
- Advising
- Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Academic Support and Tutoring
- Student Resources for Success
- Campus Life
When you finish Part 1, you may sign up for Part 2 to complete registration.
You’ll log in to the module using your 爆料公社 Wired username and password, which can be found on your .
How to Access 爆料公社 Wired
To access your 爆料公社 Wired account and 爆料公社 email, log in to 爆料公社 Wired at using the Wired ID and password you received from your . Once logged in, click the Email tab.
If you need to reset your password, email the Help Desk at support@swmich.edu or 269-782-1230.
Part 2: On-campus Advising and Registration
Learn about campus resources, how to plan your schedule and pick courses that fit your degree plan, and how to succeed at 爆料公社. Connect with an advisor who will go over your degree requirements, answer your questions, and help you register. Tour campus if desired.
Parents or family members are welcome to participate in orientation with you.
Important: Please complete the following steps prior to orientation:
- Send us your final high school transcript.
- Send us your SAT/ACT scores, if you've taken either test in the last ten years.
- After your transcript and test scores have been received, an advisor will let you know if you need to take any placement tests and how to schedule them. Remote and on-campus testing is available and should be completed at least two weeks prior to your orientation date.
- File the FAFSA, including 爆料公社's school code 002317.
For Students Starting at 爆料公社 in September 2025
Choose one of the dates below to come to campus to learn more about 爆料公社 and meet with an advisor to register for classes.
Sessions are held on the Dowagiac campus.
Fall Orientation Part 2 Dates
Thursday, May 1, 10 a.m. FULL
Thursday, May 15, 9 a.m. or 2 p.m. FULL
Wednesday, May 21, 4 p.m. FULL
Thursday, June 5, 9 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Wednesday, June 11, 4 p.m.
Thursday, June 26, 9 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Thursday, July 10, 9 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Wednesday, July 16, 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 24, 9 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Note: Adult students should sign up for orientation or meet directly with an adult admissions advisor to register for classes. Email your adult admission advisor to set up an appointment at adultrecruitment@swmich.edu.