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What is New Student Orientation And
Week of Welcome?

The NSO Program is an eight day orientation schedule developed to provide new students with a smooth transition into Edward Waters College. The program is geared to inform, interact, and inspire.  We are so excited that you have selected Edward Waters College as your institution of higher learning for success.  Your attendance and participation will assist with your EWC  Tiger Experience beginning on “Move-In Day,” Sunday, August 10, 2019. If you have any questions about the program or as you complete your registration, please email us at aparrott@ewc.edu or mgipson@ewc.edu. 
 
  • MEET administrators, faculty, and student affairs staff.
  • ENGAGE with Orientation Workshop Leaders (OWLS)
  • TOUR academic colleges and majors.
  • REGISTER course schedules.
  • CONFIRM financial aid awards and financial clearance.
  • SAMPLE student life and support services.

GETTING STARTED

Financial Aid

After completing your FAFSA online, your information will be sent to our Financial Aid Department.
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Cost of Attendance

$22,888

These expenses include Tuition, Books, Campus Housing, Campus Meal Plan and an annual Student Activities Fee.

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Office of the Registrar

The Office of the Registrar offers high quality services related to academic programs, registration, records, and graduation. Its primary function is to ensure the integrity of academic records of the institution.

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Housing & Residence Life

Click below to learn about Housing and Residence Life and to learn what to bring for your stay on EWC’s Campus!

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Convocatum Est

The Office of the Registrar offers high quality services related to academic programs, registration, records, and graduation. Its primary function is to ensure the integrity of academic records of the institution.

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NSO & Week of Welcome Schedule

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Sat. Aug. 10 | Move-In Day

Time   Saturday, August 10, 2019 Move-In Day

 

 

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Residence Hall Move – In

This is the time to get your residence hall room together. Please decorate your area of the room to your level of comfort.

Residence Halls
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

New Student Check IN

Adam-Jenkins Sports & Music Complex
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Brunch

George N. Collins Student Union Building

 

9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Parent Information Session

Dr. Kimberly Andrews,

 Associate Vice President for Student Retention

Milne Auditorium

 

5:00 p.m – 6:00 p.m

Welcome Rally and  Reception

Dr. A. Zachary Faison, Jr.

President & CEO

Milne Auditorium
   
8:00p.m. – 11:00p.m.

Residence Hall Meet & Greet

All students will report to their residence hall to meet with their Area Coordinator and Resident Assistants.

Designated Residence Hall

Sun. Aug. 11 | Student Success & Engagement Day

Time   Sunday, August 11, 2019 Student Success and Engagement Day
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Brunch

George N. Collins Student Union Building
12:00 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

OWL’s Ice Breaker

In small groups, student will participate in a series of activities designed to build community and have fun! These groups are led by OWLs.

Milne Auditorium

 

12:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Student Success and Engagement Opening

Mr. Mandrake Miller

 Vice President of Student Success and Engagement

Milne Auditorium

1:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

 

Student Conduct & Integrity

Students will learn about the student code of conduct at Edward Waters College

Mr. Quentin McBeth

Assistant Director of Housing Operation /Student Integrity & Conduct

Milne Auditorium
2:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

Title lX

Students will learn about the meaning of Title IX and its policies and procedures

Dr. Lanita Holsey

Assistant Vice President of Student Success and Engagement/ Dean of Students

Milne Auditorium
4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m.

Counseling Disability and Services

Mrs. Ragan Summers

Director of Counseling Disability and Services

Students will learn about the office of Counseling Disability Services and other components in regards to this office.

Milne Auditorium
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Dinner

George N. Collins Student Union Building 2nd Floor
7:00 p.m-8:00 p.m

Residence Life & Housing

Ms. Shaliah McMillian

Assistant Director of Residence Life

10 Shades of Color & The Personality Behind Them

George N. Collins Student Union Building 2nd Floor

 
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Silent Luau Party

George N. Collins Student Union Building

Mon. Aug. 12 | Student Service Day

Time   Monday, August 12, 2019 Student Service Day
7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

Breakfast

George N. Collins Student Union Building

9:15 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

OWL’s Ice Breaker

In small groups, student will participate in a series of activities designed to build community and have fun! These groups are led by OWLs.

Milne Auditorium
9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Dr. Stephanie Campbell

Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs

Students will learn about the office of Academic Affairs and be encourage to take their academics seriously.

Milne Auditorium

10:15 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

 

EWC Book Store Services

Ms. Alyce Gresham-Bacon

Bookstore Manager

Milne Auditorium

 

11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

General Ed/Advising etc.

Dr. Kimberly Andrews

Associate Vice President of Student Retention

Students will learn about advising and the importance of them completing their general ed courses with a passing grade.

Milne Auditorium
12:00 a.m-2:00 p.m.

Lunch

George N. Collins Student Union Building 2nd Floor

2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

 

Library Services

Students will learn about the services that are offer by the library and their policies and procedures.

Milne Auditorium

3:15 p.m.  -4:00 p.m.

  

Career Services

Mr. Antonio Starke

Director of Career Services

Students will learn about the office of Career Services and the opportunities that are available through this office that will help them build their professional resume as college students.

Director of Career Services

Milne Auditorium

 
4:15 p.m.  -5:00 p.m.

Trio Services

Dr. Andrea Cummings

Director of TRio Services

Milne Auditorium
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Dinner

George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor

 
8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

The Choice is Yours Game Show Featuring  Lecia Rives

Milne Auditorium

 

Tues. Aug. 13 | Spirit Day

Time   Tuesday, August 13, 2019 Spirit Day
7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

Breakfast

George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor
9:15 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

OWL’s  Ice Breaker/ Gift give away

In small groups, student will participate in a series of activities designed to build community and have fun! These groups are led by OWLs.

Milne Auditorium
9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Student Government Association/ Royal Court/Tiger Nation

Student Leaders present information regarding Student Government Association, Royal Court and Tiger Nation at Edward Waters College.

Milne Auditorium
10:45 a.m-11:15 a.m.

Community Service

First Lady Tyciee Faison

First Lady Faison will present information about community services and how it is a part of the college curriculum at Edward Waters College. 

Milne Auditorium
11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Spirit Session and Chants

Led by the OWL’s

The OWL students teach the freshmen class the difference chants and spirit cheers for the campus of Edward Waters College.

Milne Auditorium
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Lunch

George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor

Group A 2:15 p.m.     2:45p.m.

Group B 3:00 p.m.

-3:30 p.m.

 

Honda Quiz Bowl Campus All Star

Mr. Ray Fowler

EWC Honda All Star Advisor

Students will receive information and learn about the Honda All Star Challenge Team here at Edward Waters College.

George N. Collings Student Union Building

Group C 2:15 p.m.

-2:45 p.m.

Group A 3:00 p.m.

-3:30 p.m.

 

Campus Ministry

Pastor J

College Chaplain

Students will receive and learn information about the Campus Ministry and how they can get involve.

Milne Auditorium
4:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Housing & Residence Life Program

Ms. Shaliah McMillian

Assistant Director of Housing & Residence Life

Push Pin Poetry

George N. Collins Student Union Building,
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Dinner

George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor

 
8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

Tigers Got Talent

Milne Auditorium

Wed. Aug. 14 | Networking Day

Time Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Networking Day
7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

Breakfast

George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor

 
9:30a.m. – 10:00a.m.

Cummer Museum Presentation

Cummer Museum Education Team Member will present an overview to students about the exciting opportunities at the museum.  
10:15 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

OWL’s Ice Breaker

In small groups, student will participate in a series of activities designed to build community and have fun! These groups are led by OWLs

Milne Auditorium
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Chapel Service

Pastor Jared M. Williams “Pastor J”

 Campus Ministry & Church Relations

Students will get a chance to have praise and worship experience at Edward Waters College.

Milne Auditorium

12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Lunch

George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor
2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Tiger Market Place (Institutional Advancement)

Students will get a chance to meet and gather information from all of the local businesses here in the city of Jacksonville FL.

Adams- Jenkins Sports and Music Complex (GYM)
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Dinner

George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor
8:00 p.m.–11:00p.m.

Housing and Residence Life Block Party

Morris Cone Complex

Thurs. Aug. 15 | Retention Day

Time   Thursday, August 15, 2019 Retention Day
7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

Breakfast

George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor
9:15 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

OWL’s  Icebreaker

In small groups, student will participate in a series of activities designed to build community and have fun! These groups are led by OWLs

Milne Auditorium

 

 9:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

  

Dr.  Thomas Calhoun

Vice President of Enrollment Management and Strategic Matriculant Services

Students will receive information in regards to staying enroll from a business stand point at Edward Waters College.

Milne Auditorium

 
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

Financial Aid and Business & Finance Workshop

Mr. Jeff Pierce

 Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management

Students will receive information regarding FAFSA DAY and how completing their financial aid is important here at Edward Waters College. 

Milne Auditorium
11:00 p.m.-11:45 a.m.

How to Registrar at Edward Water College

Ms.  Detrenyona Chester

Director of Registrar Office

Milne Auditorium
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Lunch

George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor
2:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

David Simfukwe

Director of Informational Technology

Milne Auditorium
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Housing & Residence Life Program

Mr. Samuel Robbins

Area Coordinator

Who are You

George N. Collins Student Building
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Dinner

George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor
8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

Queens Lock In with Miss Edward Waters College and Kings Lock In with Mister Edward Waters College

George N. Collins Student Union Building (Males)   (Female)

Fri. Aug. 16 | Tiger Greek and College Paraphernalia Day

Time   Friday, August 16, 2019 Tiger Greek and College Paraphernalia Day
7:00 a.m-9:00 a.m.

Breakfast

George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Freshman Convocatum Est.

Milne Auditorium
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Lunch

George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor
2:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

All about Greek Life

Milne Auditorium

 
4:00 p.m.-6:0 0p.m.

Residence Life and Housing Social Programs

Mr. Samuel Robbins

Area Coordinator

I Chose This College Because

George N. Collins Student Union Building

 
5:00 p.m. – 7:00p.m.

Dinner

George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor
8:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.

Greek Showcase

Milne Auditorium

Sat. Aug. 17

Time Saturday August 17th, 2019
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Brunch

George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor
1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Cummer Art & Garden Museum

Jacksonville, FL.
5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

Dinner

George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor
8:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m.

Foam Party

Tennis Court

Sun. Aug. 18

Time Sunday, August 18, 2019
11:00 a.m.-2:00p.m.

Brunch

George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor
1:00 p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Wally World Adventure

Walmart Supercenter

5:00 p.m. – 7:00p.m.

Dinner

George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor
  • Complete clearance with the Office of Student Accounts.
  • The Non-refundable $100 Housing Reservation Fee MUST be paid to reserve a room.
  • Register for Housing with 12 credit hours, YOU MUST HAVE 12 CREDIT HOURS TO KEEP YOUR ROOM RESERVATION.

BE EDUCATED. BE EMPOWERED. RESERVE YOUR SPACE!

  1. Make sure you are financially cleared for the Fall 2021 semester.
  2. Register for Housing with 12 credit hours, YOU MUST HAVE 12 CREDIT HOURS TO KEEP YOUR RESERVATION.
  3. Students must pay a non-refundable $100 Reservation Fee at the EWC Cashier’s Window, online by visiting the Student Account’s page, or over the phone by calling 904-470-8246.
  4. Clear all institution holds. Holds will prevent room assignments.
  5. Check your available financial aid, or other funding sources, to be certain you have enough funding for your educational costs. See your financial aid counselor. Don’t procrastinate!
  6. Communicate with Preferred Roommate about where you will reside – Both must qualify for selected building.
  7. Housing assignments are made on a first come, first serve basis.  Incomplete applications will not receive room assignments until all requirements are satisfied.

August 31, 2019 07:00:00 PM

The Edward Waters College Emergency Management Team continues to closely monitor Hurricane Dorian, which is expected to be a Category 4 hurricane upon landfall in Florida.

Due to the easterly trajectory of the storm and its current speed, it has been determined that movement of the remaining on-campus students from their residence halls to the JWJ facility will not occur until further notice. Cafeteria hours will operate regular weekend hours on Sunday, September 1st and adjusted hours for Monday, September 2nd. Brunch will be from 11:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. and dinner will be from 5:00p.m. – 6:00p.m.

Be advised, you will receive official communication from the College via email, social media, the EWC Website, and Tiger Alert throughout the duration of the storm. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and update you accordingly.

The Mission of Residence Life and Housing is to provide a living learning experience that that supports all residential EWC students. We strive to create a safe wholesome living and learning environment that is conducive to the overall development of our students that aids in their academic success, leadership development, positive decision making and responsible citizenship. Services are provided to our students in a friendly, courteous and efficient manner which helps to promote academic success.

Mr. Quentin McBeth
Assistant Director of Housing Operations
904-470-8870

August 16, 2019
10:00am
Milne Auditorium

*All incoming Freshmen students are mandated to be in attendance for this occasion. Freshmen female attire is black skirts and white blouse. Male Freshmen attire is black dress pants, white collar shirt and neck tie.

Business Accreditation

Jacksonville, Fla. – Edward Waters College is proud to announce that the Department of Business Administration has been granted the highly esteemed International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) accreditation — a nationally and internationally based accreditation. The Department initiated a relationship with IACBE through membership status. Over the years, the EWC Department of Business Administration has proven itself worthy of this highly sought after status.

“The Department of Business Administration strives to prepare our students for responsible positions in business, industrial, and government entities. This accreditation signifies that we are training our students beyond the basic standards. In addition, we are training our students to be confident, competent, ethical, and responsible business managers and leaders in the today’s society,” said Dr. Francis Ikeokwu, chair of the business department at Edward Waters College. “We will continue to apply our students and push them as they develop and graduate from our program and the College.”

According to their Web site, the IACBE’s accreditation principles are designed to promote and stimulate excellence in business education, and each accreditation principle is linked to one or more characteristics of excellence in business education. IACBE accreditation signifies that the business curriculum and co-curricular experiences provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to function effectively in business and industry. For more information on IACBE visit http://www.iacbe.org.

Edward Waters College has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas, USA.

For a listing of accredited programs, click here.