

{"id":11314,"date":"2022-04-11T20:21:10","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T20:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/students\/?page_id=11314"},"modified":"2026-06-12T23:32:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T23:32:17","slug":"welcome-week","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/students\/welcome-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/students\/081023-welcome-week-cpm-comp-scavenger-hunt-006.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"A group of people is walking down a paved path in a tree-lined area near the Nursing Science Center.\">\n      <div class=\"adhere gradient-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative container pt-56 md:pt-112 pb-144 md:pb-192\">\n      <div class=\"md:flex md:justify-between px-12\">\n        <div class=\"sm:w-8\/12 md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 px-12\">\n                      <div class=\"mb-20\">\n              <div class=\"block font-sans font-bold text-14 text-white leading-130\">\n  <span class=\"inline-block\">\n    <a href=\"\/\" class=\"block hover:underline\">WesternU<\/a>\n  <\/span>\n      <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/students\" class=\"inline-block hover:underline\">University Student Affairs<\/a>\n          <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n    <span class=\"inline-block\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>            <\/div>\n                                        <h1 class=\"t-h1-sans  text-white\"><\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content xl:w-10\/12 2xl:w-9\/12\">\n        <h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Welcome Week 2026 \u2013 Your Journey Begins!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Dear New WesternU Student,<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations once again on your acceptance to Western University of Health Sciences! We are excited to officially welcome you to our community of scholars, future healthcare leaders, and compassionate professionals. As you take your first steps into graduate school, know that we\u2019re here to support you every step of the way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Save the Dates: Welcome Week 2026 (New Student Orientation)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Welcome Week is your launchpad into life at WesternU \u2014 an engaging and essential introduction to your program, your peers, and your new academic home. All activities are designed to help you feel prepared, connected, and confident as you begin your journey. Attendance is required unless otherwise noted. The exact start date varies by your program so check back to see when you need to be on campus.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the dates to mark on your calendar:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>July 27\u2013July 30, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0| College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific\u2013Northwest (WesternU-Oregon)<\/li>\n<li><strong>August 3\u20136, 2026<\/strong> | College of Health Sciences\u2013Northwest (WesternU-Oregon)<\/li>\n<li><strong>August 3\u20137, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0| All students at WesternU in Pomona, California<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Get Involved Early<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before orientation begins, we encourage you to <a href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/students\/how-to-get-involved\/\">explore the many opportunities available<\/a> at WesternU. From student government and campus clubs to service projects and leadership roles, there are countless ways to engage with your community and enhance your graduate school experience from day one.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions about Welcome Week or need additional information, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact Student Life and Student Leadership (SLL) in Pomona, California or Lebanon, Oregon.<\/p>\n<p>Once again, welcome to WesternU! We look forward to helping you thrive as you embark on this exciting new chapter.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h2><strong>Christy Ho, MS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Associate Vice Provost, Student Success &amp; Student Life<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h2><strong>California<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:studentaffairs@westernu.edu\">studentaffairs@westernu.edu<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>(909) 469-5340<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h2><strong>Oregon<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:studentaffairs@westernu.edu\">studentaffairsor@westernu.edu<\/a><br \/>\n(521) 259-0100<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n            <div class=\"mx-auto md:w-10\/12 lg:flex 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ml-12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-16\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-arrow cta-arrow--red \" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/students\/services\/new-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    Services for New Students<svg class=\"cta-arrow__icon d-block w-16 ml-12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-16\">\n\t\t\t<a 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class=\"app-gutter\">\n            <div class=\"mx-auto md:w-10\/12 lg:flex lg:flex-wrap lg:flex-row-reverse\">\n        <div class=\"lg:w-4\/12\">\n                  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"lg:w-8\/12 app-gutter\">\n          <div>\n            <div class=\"lg:px-40\">\n                              \t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--default\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-red-light\">When does my welcome week<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-red\">start?<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-black\">Find your college below for information on your program specific start date. <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n        <app-accordion class=\"px-24 lg:w-4\/5 mx-auto\">\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP)\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com 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aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13901\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13901\" src=\"\/media\/students\/emmert_michelle.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"228\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13901\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meet your college&#8217;s student affairs professional: Dr. Michelle Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Pomona, California<\/h4>\n<h3><strong>DO \u2013 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Your Welcome Week is Monday, August 3 \u2013 Friday, August 7, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\nThe events listed below are major Welcome Week milestones. In addition to these events, your college will host required program-specific orientation sessions throughout the week. A complete schedule with dates, times, and locations will be provided by your college closer to Welcome Week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>University Orientation \u2013 Monday, August 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.<\/strong><br \/>\nYour official welcome to WesternU! This required session is your chance to discover the wide range of services, resources, and opportunities available to you as a new student. It\u2019s also a great way to meet fellow students from across campus and start building connections beyond your academic program. We can\u2019t wait to help you kick off your journey at WesternU!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17494\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17494\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17494\" src=\"\/media\/students\/atritto.jpg\" alt=\"Professional head-and-shoulders portrait of a man in a blue suit and navy tie against a gray backdrop.\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17494\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meet your college&#8217;s student affairs professional: Anthony Tritto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>College White Coat Ceremony \u2013 Saturday, August 8, 2026<\/b><br \/>\nYour White Coat Ceremony is a milestone event that officially marks the beginning of your academic journey at WesternU. Attendance is required for all incoming students, as you will be formally welcomed by University and College leadership, faculty, and staff. This meaningful tradition celebrates your entry into the WesternU community and the professional path ahead. Additional details will be shared by your college\u2014stay tuned!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>10:00 a.m. | Ontario Convention Center<\/strong> 2000 E. Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA<\/p>\n<p>Contact Student Life &amp; Student Leadership: <a href=\"mailto:studentlife@westernu.edu\">studentlife@westernu.edu<\/a><br \/>\nContact College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Student Affairs: \u00a0<a href=\"mailto:OSAPomona@westernu.edu\">OSAPomona@westernu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest (COMP-Northwest)\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <h4>Lebanon, Oregon<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16281\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16281\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16281\" src=\"\/media\/students\/malderman.jpg\" alt=\"A man with short dark hair and a goatee, wearing a light blue patterned shirt, smiles at the camera against a plain gray background.\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16281\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meet your college student affairs professional | Marcus Alderman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>DO \u2013 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Your Welcome Week is Monday, July 27 \u2013 Friday, July 31, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\nThe events listed below are major Welcome Week milestones. In addition to these events, your college will host required program-specific orientation sessions throughout the week. A complete schedule with dates, times, and locations will be provided by your college closer to Welcome Week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>University Orientation \u2013 Monday, August 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.<\/strong><br \/>\nYour official welcome to WesternU! This required session is your chance to discover the wide range of services, resources, and opportunities available to you as a new student. It\u2019s also a great way to meet fellow students from across campus and start building connections beyond your academic program. We can\u2019t wait to help you kick off your journey at WesternU!<\/p>\n<p><b>College White Coat Ceremony \u2013 Friday, July 31, 2026<\/b><br \/>\nYour White Coat Ceremony is a milestone event that officially marks the beginning of your academic journey at WesternU. Attendance is required for all incoming students, as you will be formally welcomed by University and College leadership, faculty, and staff. This meaningful tradition celebrates your entry into the WesternU community and the professional path ahead. Additional details will be shared by your college\u2014stay tuned!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>10:00 a.m. | Lebanon First Assembly<\/strong> 726 W Oak St, Lebanon, OR 97355<\/p>\n<p>Contact Student Life &amp; Student Leadership: <a href=\"mailto:studentlife@westernu.edu\">studentlife@westernu.edu<\/a><br \/>\nContact College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest Student Affairs: <a href=\"mailto:studentaffairsor@westernu.edu\">studentaffairsor@westernu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              College of Health Sciences (CHS)\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <figure id=\"attachment_15327\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15327\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15327 size-full\" src=\"\/media\/students\/karen-hutton-lopez.jpg\" alt=\"A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a floral top, smiles gently against a gray background.\" width=\"150\" height=\"222\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15327\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meet your college&#8217;s student affairs professional | Karen Hutton-Lopez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Pomona, California<\/h4>\n<h3><strong>DPT \u2013 Doctor of Physical Therapy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Your Welcome Week is Monday, August 3 \u2013 Friday, August 7, 2026<\/p>\n<h3><strong>MSPA \u2013 Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Your Welcome Week is Monday, August 3 \u2013 Friday, August 7, 2026<\/p>\n<h3><strong>MSMS \u2013 Master of Science in Medical Sciences<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Your Welcome Week is Monday, June 1 &#8211; Thursday, June 4, 2026 and Monday, August 3, Thursday, August 6, and Friday August 7, 2026<\/p>\n<p>The events listed below are major Welcome Week milestones. In addition to these events, your college will host required program-specific orientation sessions throughout the week. A complete schedule with dates, times, and locations will be provided by your college closer to Welcome Week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>University Orientation \u2013 Monday, August 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.<\/strong><br \/>\nYour official welcome to WesternU! This required session is your chance to discover the wide range of services, resources, and opportunities available to you as a new student. It\u2019s also a great way to meet fellow students from across campus and start building connections beyond your academic program. We can\u2019t wait to help you kick off your journey at WesternU!<\/p>\n<p><b>College White Coat Ceremony \u2013 Friday, August 7, 2026<\/b><br \/>\nYour White Coat Ceremony is a milestone event that officially marks the beginning of your academic journey at WesternU. Attendance is required for all incoming students, as you will be formally welcomed by University and College leadership, faculty, and staff. This meaningful tradition celebrates your entry into the WesternU community and the professional path ahead. Additional details will be shared by your college\u2014stay tuned!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;padding-left: 40px\"><strong>9:00 a.m. | Bonita Center for the Arts<\/strong> 822 W Covina Blvd, San Dimas, CA 91773<\/p>\n<p>Contact Student Life &amp; Student Leadership: <a href=\"mailto:studentlife@westernu.edu\">studentlife@westernu.edu<\/a><br \/>\nContact College of Health Sciences Student Affairs: <a href=\"mailto:klopez@westernu.edu\">klopez@westernu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              College of Health Sciences-Northwest (CHS-Northwest)\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <h4>Lebanon, Oregon<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11936\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11936\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11936\" src=\"\/media\/students\/shauna_detweiler21138-e1630103828878.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a woman with brown hair wearing a patterned shirt with a beige cardigan. \" width=\"150\" height=\"214\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11936\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meet your college&#8217;s student affairs professional | Shauna Lieu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>DPT \u2013 Doctor of Physical Therapy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Your Welcome Week is Monday, August 3-Friday, August 7, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\nThe events listed below are major Welcome Week milestones. In addition to these events, your college will host required program-specific orientation sessions throughout the week. A complete schedule with dates, times, and locations will be provided by your college closer to Welcome Week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>University Orientation \u2013 Monday, August 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.<\/strong><br \/>\nYour official welcome to WesternU! This required session is your chance to discover the wide range of services, resources, and opportunities available to you as a new student. It\u2019s also a great way to meet fellow students from across campus and start building connections beyond your academic program. We can\u2019t wait to help you kick off your journey at WesternU!<\/p>\n<p><b>College White Coat Ceremony \u2013 Friday, August 7, 2026<\/b><br \/>\nYour White Coat Ceremony is a milestone event that officially marks the beginning of your academic journey at WesternU. Attendance is required for all incoming students, as you will be formally welcomed by University and College leadership, faculty, and staff. This meaningful tradition celebrates your entry into the WesternU community and the professional path ahead. Additional details will be shared by your college\u2014stay tuned!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;padding-left: 40px\"><strong>1:00 p.m. | Boulder Falls Inn Events<\/strong> Center 605 Mullins Dr., Lebanon, OR 97355<\/p>\n<p>Contact Student Life &amp; Student Leadership: <a href=\"mailto:studentlife@westernu.edu\">studentlife@westernu.edu<\/a><br \/>\nContact College of Health Sciences -Northwest Student Affairs: <a href=\"mailto:slieu@westernu.edu\">slieu@westernu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              College of Pharmacy (COP)\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <figure id=\"attachment_13902\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13902\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13902\" src=\"\/media\/students\/iannuzzo_mark.jpg\" alt=\"man, suit, posing.\" width=\"150\" height=\"226\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13902\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meet your college&#8217;s student affairs professional | Mark Iannuzzo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>PharmD \u2013 Doctor of Pharmacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Your Welcome Week is Monday, August 3 \u2013 Friday, August 7, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\nThe events listed below are major Welcome Week milestones. In addition to these events, your college will host required program-specific orientation sessions throughout the week. A complete schedule with dates, times, and locations will be provided by your college closer to Welcome Week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>University Orientation \u2013 Monday, August 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.<\/strong><br \/>\nYour official welcome to WesternU! This required session is your chance to discover the wide range of services, resources, and opportunities available to you as a new student. It\u2019s also a great way to meet fellow students from across campus and start building connections beyond your academic program. We can\u2019t wait to help you kick off your journey at WesternU!<\/p>\n<p><b>College White Coat Ceremony \u2013 Saturday, August 8, 2026<\/b><br \/>\nYour White Coat Ceremony is a milestone event that officially marks the beginning of your academic journey at WesternU. Attendance is required for all incoming students, as you will be formally welcomed by University and College leadership, faculty, and staff. This meaningful tradition celebrates your entry into the WesternU community and the professional path ahead. Additional details will be shared by your college\u2014stay tuned!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;padding-left: 40px\"><strong>10:00 a.m. | Sheraton Fairplex &#8211; Vinyard Ballroom<\/strong> 601 W McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA<\/p>\n<p>Contact Student Life &amp; Student Leadership: <a href=\"mailto:studentlife@westernu.edu\">studentlife@westernu.edu<\/a><br \/>\nContact College of Pharmacy Student Affairs: <a href=\"mailto:miannuzzo@westernu.edu\">miannuzzo@westernu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              College of Graduate Nursing (CGN)\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <figure id=\"attachment_13906\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13906\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13906\" src=\"\/media\/students\/nuno_-andrea.jpg\" alt=\"woman, long hair, smile\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13906\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meet your college&#8217;s student affairs professional | Andrea Quezada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Nursing &#8211; All Programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Your Welcome Week is Wednesday, August 5 \u2013 Friday, August 7, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\nThe events listed below are major Welcome Week milestones. In addition to these events, your college will host required program-specific orientation sessions throughout the week. A complete schedule with dates, times, and locations will be provided by your college closer to Welcome Week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>University Orientation \u2013 Monday, August 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.<\/strong><br \/>\nYour official welcome to WesternU! This required session is your chance to discover the wide range of services, resources, and opportunities available to you as a new student. It\u2019s also a great way to meet fellow students from across campus and start building connections beyond your academic program. We can\u2019t wait to help you kick off your journey at WesternU! College of Graduate Nursing students have the option of attending University Orientation live (or on zoom) or watch the recording as soon as it&#8217;s made available.<\/p>\n<p><b>College White Coat Ceremony \u2013 Saturday, August 8, 2026<\/b><br \/>\nYour White Coat Ceremony is a milestone event that officially marks the beginning of your academic journey into Nursing. Attendance is required for all incoming MSNE students, as you will be formally welcomed by University and College leadership, faculty, and staff. This meaningful tradition celebrates your entry into the WesternU community and the professional path ahead. Additional details will be shared by your college\u2014stay tuned!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;padding-left: 40px\"><strong>10:00 a.m. | Double Tree by Hilton Ontario Airport<\/strong> 222 N Vineyard Ave. Ontario, CA 91764<\/p>\n<p>Contact Student Life &amp; Student Leadership: <a href=\"mailto:studentlife@westernu.edu\">studentlife@westernu.edu<\/a><br \/>\nContact College of Optometry Student Affairs: Andrea Quezada <a href=\"mailto:quezadaa@westernu.edu\">quezadaa@westernu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <figure id=\"attachment_13903\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13903\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13903\" src=\"\/media\/students\/jones_kimberly.jpg\" alt=\"woman, glasses, black jacket.\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13903\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meet your college&#8217;s student affairs professional | Kimberly D. Jones, MA, Associate Dean for Student Affairs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>DVM &#8211; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Your Welcome Week is Monday, August 3 \u2013 Friday, August 7, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\nThe events listed below are major Welcome Week milestones. In addition to these events, your college will host required program-specific orientation sessions throughout the week. A complete schedule with dates, times, and locations will be provided by your college closer to Welcome Week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>University Orientation \u2013 Monday, August 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.<\/strong><br \/>\nYour official welcome to WesternU! This required session is your chance to discover the wide range of services, resources, and opportunities available to you as a new student. It\u2019s also a great way to meet fellow students from across campus and start building connections beyond your academic program. We can\u2019t wait to help you kick off your journey at WesternU!<\/p>\n<p><b>College White Coat Ceremony \u2013 TBA<\/b><br \/>\nYour White Coat Ceremony is a milestone event that officially marks the beginning of your academic journey at WesternU. Attendance is required for all incoming students, as you will be formally welcomed by University and College leadership, faculty, and staff. This meaningful tradition celebrates your entry into the WesternU community and the professional path ahead. Additional details will be shared by your college\u2014stay tuned!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Time | Location<\/strong> TBA<\/p>\n<p>Contact Student Life &amp; Student Leadership: <a href=\"mailto:studentlife@westernu.edu\">studentlife@westernu.edu<\/a><br \/>\nContact College of Veterinary Medicine Student Affairs: <a href=\"mailto:CVMStudentAffairs@westernu.edu\"><span class=\"ui-provider gs b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">CVMStudentAffairs@westernu.edu<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              College of Dental Medicine (CDM)\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <figure id=\"attachment_13921\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13921\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13921\" src=\"\/media\/students\/rowan_sean.jpg\" alt=\"Man, Suit.\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13921\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meet your college&#8217;s student affairs professional | Sean Rowan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>DMD &#8211; Doctor of Dental Medicine<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Your Welcome Week is Monday, August 3 \u2013 Friday, August 7, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\nThe events listed below are major Welcome Week milestones. In addition to these events, your college will host required program-specific orientation sessions throughout the week. A complete schedule with dates, times, and locations will be provided by your college closer to Welcome Week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>University Orientation \u2013 Monday, August 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.<\/strong><br \/>\nYour official welcome to WesternU! This required session is your chance to discover the wide range of services, resources, and opportunities available to you as a new student. It\u2019s also a great way to meet fellow students from across campus and start building connections beyond your academic program. We can\u2019t wait to help you kick off your journey at WesternU!<\/p>\n<p><b>College White Coat Ceremony \u2013 Friday, August 7, 2026<\/b><br \/>\nYour White Coat Ceremony is a milestone event that officially marks the beginning of your academic journey at WesternU. Attendance is required for all incoming students, as you will be formally welcomed by University and College leadership, faculty, and staff. This meaningful tradition celebrates your entry into the WesternU community and the professional path ahead. Additional details will be shared by your college\u2014stay tuned!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;padding-left: 40px\"><strong>10:00 a.m. | Sheraton Fairplex Vineyard Ballroom<\/strong>, 601 W McKinley Ave, Pomona<\/p>\n<p>Contact Student Life &amp; Student Leadership: <a href=\"mailto:studentlife@westernu.edu\">studentlife@westernu.edu<\/a><br \/>\nContact College of Dental Medicine Student Affairs: s<a href=\"mailto:rowan@westernu.edu\">rowan@westernu.edu<\/a> and <a href=\"mailto:halbertson@westernu.edu\">halbertson@westernu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              College of Optometry (CO)\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <figure id=\"attachment_13906\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13906\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13906\" src=\"\/media\/students\/nuno_-andrea.jpg\" alt=\"woman, long hair, smile\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13906\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meet your college&#8217;s student affairs professional | Andrea Quezada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>OD &#8211; Doctor of Optometry<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Your Welcome Week is Monday, August 3 \u2013 Friday, August 7, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\nThe events listed below are major Welcome Week milestones. In addition to these events, your college will host required program-specific orientation sessions throughout the week. A complete schedule with dates, times, and locations will be provided by your college closer to Welcome Week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>University Orientation \u2013 Monday, August 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.<\/strong><br \/>\nYour official welcome to WesternU! This required session is your chance to discover the wide range of services, resources, and opportunities available to you as a new student. It\u2019s also a great way to meet fellow students from across campus and start building connections beyond your academic program. We can\u2019t wait to help you kick off your journey at WesternU!<\/p>\n<p><b>College White Coat Ceremony \u2013 Saturday, August 8, 2026<\/b><br \/>\nYour White Coat Ceremony is a milestone event that officially marks the beginning of your academic journey at WesternU. Attendance is required for all incoming students, as you will be formally welcomed by University and College leadership, faculty, and staff. This meaningful tradition celebrates your entry into the WesternU community and the professional path ahead. Additional details will be shared by your college\u2014stay tuned!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;padding-left: 40px\"><strong>10:00 a.m. | Location<\/strong> TBA<\/p>\n<p>Contact Student Life &amp; Student Leadership: <a href=\"mailto:studentlife@westernu.edu\">studentlife@westernu.edu<\/a><br \/>\nContact College of Optometry Student Affairs: Andrea Quezada <a href=\"mailto:quezadaa@westernu.edu\">quezadaa@westernu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM)\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <figure id=\"attachment_16277\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16277\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16277\" src=\"\/media\/students\/mercadoc.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with long dark hair and a black polka dot blouse smiles in front of a plain gray background.\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16277\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meet you college student affairs professional | Cecilia Mercado<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>DPM &#8211; Doctor of Podiatric Medicine<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Your Welcome Week is Monday, August 3 \u2013 Friday, August 7, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\nThe events listed below are major Welcome Week milestones. 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