JD Orientation

2025 JD Orientation Programs 
New student Juris Doctor (JD) Orientations are run by the Office of Student Affairs. This includes the full-time JD program, the part-time JD program, and transfer student orientation. Attendance at new student Orientation is mandatory.

Orientation for all programs will run during the week of August 18th-22nd. Communications regarding Orientation will begin in June 2025 and will come directly from the Office of Admissions. Schedules for the 2025 Orientation programs will be posted in August 2025.

2024 JD Orientation Programs
If you would like to review last year's Orientation schedules for reference, please visit the Orientation website: https://wcl.american.libguides.com/orientation2024

First Gen Student Orientation
The First Gen program is the Friday before Orientation week begins on August 15, 2025. Attendance at the First Gen program is voluntary.

Questions?
If you have questions about Orientation, incoming students are welcome to contact the Office of Admissions (wcladmit@wcl.american.edu) or the Office of Student Affairs (studentaffairs@wcl.american.edu).