PAWS Orientation
Paws: Preparing, Advising, & Welcoming Students
PAWS is a weekend long, new student orientation program following College Check-In where new students learn about campus and academic life, begin to make connections with their peers, and participate in campus events at Greensboro College. This is their first opportunity to get involved on campus and meet faculty and staff.
PAWS Orientation is mandatory for all new students (first year, transfer, residential, and commuter).
Why is PAWS important?
PAWS Orientation is a mandatory program for new Greensboro College students to interact with faculty and staff, current students, and incoming students as they prepare for the upcoming academic year. PAWS provides foundational knowledge about life at GC – academically and socially! Students learn more about what opportunities await them and make connections their first weekend on campus. Welcome Week activities coincide with Orientation, so there will be plenty for students to participate in!
PAWS Orientation 2026: Friday, August 14 – Sunday, August 16
New Student Check-In is on Friday, August 14, and PAWS Orientation will kick off that evening.
We can’t wait to see you at PAWS and answer all of your questions as you prepare! In the meantime, reach out to devin.dagostin@greensboro.edu to request additional information.
Further Questions?
Devin Phifer, M.Ed. ’20
Director of First Year Experience
Phone: (336) 217-7206
Email: orientation@greensboro.edu
