PAWS Orientation: Preparing, Advising, & Welcoming Students

PAWS Dates for Traditional Students Entering in Fall 2022

PAWS is a one-day new student orientation program during the summer where students:

• Learn about campus life and opportunities to get involved
• Receive information about the academic curriculum and academic services
• Register for classes and receive guidance about class schedules
• Meet faculty, staff, and other incoming students
• Complete paperwork and ask questions related to financial aid and student accounts

Each PAWS session will be capped at 60 students, so we strongly encourage you to register early in order to get the date that best fits your schedule!

• Friday, June 24 – Deadline to register is Monday, June 20
• Friday, July 15 – Deadline to register is Monday, July 11
• Friday, July 29 – Deadline to register is Monday, July 25

Sessions will be taken off the registration form once they reach the 60-student maximum. This may happen before the registration deadline!

Students attending PAWS are limited to a maximum of two guests.  No exceptions will be made to this policy!  All guests are required to pay a $15 registration fee with cash or credit card on the morning of the student’s PAWS session.

Masks are required for ALL attendees at PAWS orientation programs.

Students should plan to arrive on campus between 8:30am-9:15am to check-in for the day’s program in Main Building.  PAWS will wrap up around 5pm.

How to Register

All PAWS programs are first-come, first-served, and you must be registered to attend!

To register for a PAWS program, follow these simple steps:

• Log into your Empower Pride Page
• Click the “Steps to Enroll” tab
• Click the “Steps to Enrollment” link
• Click the “PAWS: Preparing, Advising, & Welcoming Students Registration” link

If you have trouble logging into your Empower Pride Page, please contact [email protected].

As you complete the registration form, please answer every question to the best of your knowledge.  This will help us give you the best PAWS experience possible. Once you have registered, return to this page for information on how to prepare for your PAWS program.

How to Prepare

While it will be hot outside, we’ll keep it nice and cool indoors so we recommend dressing in layers and bringing an umbrella in case of a summer shower.

If you have questions about your immunizations or health insurance requirements, you’re welcome to bring those documents with you.

Make sure you’ve sent in final official transcripts from any college or university where you have completed coursework.  This includes courses taken through an early college or high school program.  It is a good idea to also bring a copy of those transcripts with you to show academic advisors during the advising and registration portion of the day.  This will help us create the most accurate and efficient course schedule for you!

Bring a smile!  Students will be taking their Pride Card (student ID) picture in the morning.

Hotel Accommodations

Greensboro College has reserved rooms at the following hotels at a discounted rate for the night before each PAWS date.  Please call the hotel you’re interested in to inquire about reserving a room as an attendee of Greensboro College’s PAWS program.

Fairfield Inn & Suites
3308 Isler Street, Greensboro, NC 27407
336-235-4002

Four Points by Sheraton
7619 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409
336-882-6666

How to Get Here

The address for a GPS device is 815 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401.

You can find driving directions here.

You can find a campus map here.

Questions can be directed to:

Jenna Avent, M.Ed.
Director of First Year Experience
336.217.7206
Email: [email protected]