- 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.

What is New Student Orientation And
Week of Welcome?
GETTING STARTED
Financial Aid
After completing your FAFSA online, your information will be sent to our Financial Aid Department.
Click Below to get additional information about Financial Aid here at Edward Waters College!
Cost of Attendance
$22,888
These expenses include Tuition, Books, Campus Housing, Campus Meal Plan and an annual Student Activities Fee.
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.
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!
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.
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 |
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8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
New Student Check IN Adam-Jenkins Sports & Music Complex |
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11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. |
Brunch George N. Collins Student Union Building |
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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 |
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5:00 p.m – 6:00 p.m |
Welcome Rally and Reception Dr. A. Zachary Faison, Jr. President & CEO Milne Auditorium |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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1:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. |
Dinner George N. Collins Student Union Building 2nd Floor |
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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
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8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. |
Silent Luau Party George N. Collins Student Union Building |
Time | Monday, August 12, 2019 Student Service Day | |
7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. |
Breakfast George N. Collins Student Union Building |
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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 |
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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 |
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10:15 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
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EWC Book Store Services Ms. Alyce Gresham-Bacon Bookstore Manager Milne Auditorium |
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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 |
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12:00 a.m-2:00 p.m. |
Lunch George N. Collins Student Union Building 2nd Floor |
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2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Library Services Students will learn about the services that are offer by the library and their policies and procedures. Milne Auditorium |
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3:15 p.m. -4:00 p.m.
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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
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4:15 p.m. -5:00 p.m. |
Trio Services Dr. Andrea Cummings Director of TRio Services Milne Auditorium |
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5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. |
Dinner George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor
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8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. |
The Choice is Yours Game Show Featuring Lecia Rives Milne Auditorium |
Time | Tuesday, August 13, 2019 Spirit Day | |
7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. |
Breakfast George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. |
Lunch George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor |
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Group A 2:15 p.m. 2:45p.m. Group B 3:00 p.m. -3:30 p.m.
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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 |
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Group C 2:15 p.m. -2:45 p.m. Group A 3:00 p.m. -3:30 p.m.
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Campus Ministry Pastor J College Chaplain Students will receive and learn information about the Campus Ministry and how they can get involve. Milne Auditorium |
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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, |
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5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. |
Dinner George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor
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8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. |
Tigers Got Talent Milne Auditorium |
Time | Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Networking Day | |
7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. |
Breakfast George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. |
Lunch George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor |
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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) |
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5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. |
Dinner George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor |
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8:00 p.m.–11:00p.m. |
Housing and Residence Life Block Party Morris Cone Complex |
Time | Thursday, August 15, 2019 Retention Day | |
7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. |
Breakfast George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor |
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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11:00 p.m.-11:45 a.m. |
How to Registrar at Edward Water College Ms. Detrenyona Chester Director of Registrar Office Milne Auditorium |
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12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. |
Lunch George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor |
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2:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m. |
David Simfukwe Director of Informational Technology Milne Auditorium |
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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 |
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5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. |
Dinner George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor |
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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) |
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 |
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11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
Freshman Convocatum Est. Milne Auditorium |
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12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. |
Lunch George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor |
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2:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m. |
All about Greek Life Milne Auditorium
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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
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5:00 p.m. – 7:00p.m. |
Dinner George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor |
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8:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. |
Greek Showcase Milne Auditorium |
Time | Saturday August 17th, 2019 | |
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. |
Brunch George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor |
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1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. |
Cummer Art & Garden Museum Jacksonville, FL. |
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5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. |
Dinner George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor |
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8:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. |
Foam Party Tennis Court |
Time | Sunday, August 18, 2019 | |
11:00 a.m.-2:00p.m. |
Brunch George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor |
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1:00 p.m. – 4:00p.m. |
Wally World Adventure Walmart Supercenter |
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5:00 p.m. – 7:00p.m. |
Dinner George N. Collins Student Union Building, 2nd Floor |