第一年的经验 春天的取向

朝向是什么时候??

春天的取向 begins 1月6日星期六. Students can move into the residence halls 1月6日星期六 starting at 11am. There will be 春天的取向 events through 1月7日星期日. Classes begin on Monday, 1月8日.

Are there events scheduled for my family?

是的! They are welcome to attend the Welcome Session on 1月6日星期六 at 3:00pm on Kerrwood Lawn. 父母 can find more information on the 父母 & 家庭网页.

Why do I need an academic advisor?

Academic advisors can be helpful to you in many ways. They can help you explore your options regarding a major and career choices as they listen and learn about you and your strengths and weaknesses. They are great resources when it comes to knowing college academic policies, general graduation requirements, 安排课程. You will be assigned an academic advisor when you arrive for Orientation and you will be scheduled to meet with your advisor during the first week of classes.

Who are the academic advisors?

All full-time faculty members and some student life professionals act as academic advisors.

我什么时候注册??

Spring transfer students register for classes on a rolling basis after you confirm your admission, 12月10日开始. You will be contacted by the Registrar's Office with instructions on registering for classes. If you have any questions, check out the 注册的页面.

Can I move onto campus before 1月uary 6th?

Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate requests to move into the residence halls prior to 1月8日. Click here for a local hotel guide.

什么时候入住?

Between 11:00am - 1:00pm on 1月6日星期六.

Where do I go first when I arrive for 春天的取向?

住在克拉克的学生, Emerson and Page use the upper campus entrance on La Paz Road and follow the signs to the residence hall in which you'll be living.

Students living in Armington, VK and the GLC use the upper campus entrance on La Paz Road and follow the signs to the residence hall in which you'll be living.

When do I find out who my roommate(s) is(are)?

Once your Westmont email is activated, you should be able to access your Student Portal. Login and look in the upper right corner for the circular Westmont image/seal. Click this and select "myProfile" from the dropdown list. 下一个, click on the "住房" tab to see your room/dorm assignment and roommate(s) with contact info so you can reach out, 春季计划, and get to know each other! 有时, new students are assigned to a different room after the original housing assignment has been made and posted on the student portal. 当这种情况发生时, the 住房 Office will try to communicate the housing change by email or phone call. You may also call the 住房 Office 了解更多信息 at (805) 565-6037.

What size mattresses are in the residence hall rooms?

All on-campus mattresses are extra-long twins (80" x 36")

May I keep a microwave or a micro-fridge in my room?

No, microwaves are not permitted in students' rooms. You may keep a small refrigerator (under 5 cubic feet) in your room. There is an additional charge to defray energy expenses.

May I use nails, double-stick tape, or duct tape to hang posters and artwork on my walls?

No, please only bring small tacks and white (not blue) poster putty to hang artwork in your room.

Do I have to be on the campus meal plan?

是的, all on-campus students must be on a meal plan. New students must be on the unlimited meal plan for the first semester and then may switch to the 15 meal plan or 10 meal plan for the second semester if they wish.

Where do I send things before school starts?

If you need to mail something before Orientation, please send it addressed as follows:

学生的名字
拉巴斯路955号
圣巴巴拉，加州93108

如果你需要寄箱子, please wait to send them until two weeks prior to coming to campus, as we have limited storage space. The on-campus post office will be open on Monday, 1月8日 for you to pick up your boxes. 请参阅 邮局页面 了解更多信息.

Where do I park when I arrive?

Follow the signs to the residence hall in which you'll be living. There will be parking available at each hall.

Are first-year students allowed to have vehicles on campus?

Unfortunately because of the limitations to the Westmont campus, first-year students are not able to have vehicles on campus (including motorcycles or scooters).

Are transfer students allowed to have vehicles on campus?

可能! Once your Student Portal is active, please submit your permit request right away and email 住房 & 停车，让他们知道. If you have completed 4 terms of college (post high school graduation) and the parking permit page indicates you are "not eligible", please contact 住房 to review eligibility.

How can I get around Santa Barbara without a vehicle?

威斯蒙特酒店提供 航天飞机 that stops throughout Santa Barbara on a regular schedule. 此外，韦斯特蒙特有一个 dial-a-ride service, called The 955, extending from Santa Barbara airport to Carpinteria.

什么是RA?

RA stands for Resident Assistant. RAs are current students that live in the same section and residence hall as you, and they are there to help you throughout the residential learning experience. Your RA will plan events, facilitate community, and help you with any questions you have.

什么是RD?

RD stands for Resident Director. RDs are professional staff members in the Division of 学生生活, and they live in the residence halls and are responsible for student development in the residential setting. They also provide leadership for residence hall programming as well as acting as a resource for personal issues students may encounter during the year.

How do I get a Westmont email 账户?

For admitted students, email 账户s should already be created and password set. If you have not done so already, you can go here to find out your email address and create a password.

What network access is available from the residence halls?

Westmont provides a high-speed network connection that allows users in-room network and internet access 24-hours a day. Wireless internet can be accessed anywhere on the Westmont campus.

PC或Mac?

Westmont is compatible with both PC and Mac computers. This decision is a personal preference. BUT the library has several public computers (both mac and PC), so you may not need a personal computer at all.

查普尔多久来一次??

教堂 is held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:30 am to 11:20 am. 

What happens if I can't make it to all chapels?

Each student is allowed 12 absences from 教堂 per semester. To read more information on 教堂, go to the 校园牧师页面.

我在哪里可以去教堂?

There are lots of great churches in the Santa Barbara area. Students generally talk with professors or friends to get recommendations of local churches. 

我怎么去教堂?

Some churches have 航天飞机s that pick up students. You can contact the Campus Pastor's office to learn more!

我怎样订购我的书?

We are partnered with Slingshot to provide our students with a concierge textbook experience! If you would like all of your required textbooks delivered to your mailbox automatically, 你什么都不做! Just show up for orientation and your books will be waiting for you in the 邮件 Center. You can also choose to source your textbooks à la carte from Slingshot or anywhere you choose. To do that, follow the textbook prompts on the bookstore 网站 and select “opt out” under your Slingshot 账户. You can then navigate to the ‘buy books” tab and purchase the books you would like from there.

给韦斯特蒙带来了什么

请 点击这里 for a detailed packing list of what we recommend you bring with you to campus.