WHAT IS EXPEDITION?
Expedition serves as an all-encompassing kick-off to your UVa-Wise experience. Named for Mr. Jefferson's vision of exploration of the western U.S. by Lewis and Clark, it is an extended orientation program for all new UVa-Wise students that helps make their transition into the campus community as seamless as possible.  Expedition incorporates a multitude of educational, social, community service, and leadership opportunities geared toward student success.

The Expedition logo, a directional compass, is symbolic of the different directions, opportunities and challenges that College life brings. UVa-Wise abounds with opportunities for academic exploration and the development of leadership and personal skills.

WHO ATTENDS EXPEDITION?

All new UVa-Wise students (residential and commuter), including freshmen as well as transfer students who have completed less than 30 transferrable hours, are expected to participate in Expedition.

Students attending ALL Expedition sessions will also receive one cultural activity credit toward their graduation requirement. 


WHEN IS EXPEDITION?
Expedition 2008 begins on Friday, August 15 with check-in from 2 - 4 pm in the lobby of the Slemp Student Center.  Any new students who will be living on campus during the fall will move into their assigned residence halls from 9 am until noon on the 15th, too.

At 4 pm on the 15th, immediately following Expedition check-in, parents and family members will enjoy a Family Split Party while all new students will attend their first session to begin their Expedition journeys!

Expedition activities fill each day and evening through the journey's official conclusion with a final team meeting on Sunday, August 17.

NOTE - All meals are provided for students during their Expedition journey!


WHO ARE THE ELs?
ELs, or Expedition Leaders, are upperclass students that will guide you through your Expedition journey.  As your team leaders, ELs will be active participants in all Expedition activities.  The 2008 ELs are:

QUESTIONS?
Please contact Jewell Worley (ljw4k@uvawise.edu or 276-376-1004) or Stephanie Shell (sgp8f@uvawise.edu or 276-328-0216) if you have any questions.