Spring Ramdition

January 12 and 13, 2026

Get ready to start your journey as a Ram! Ramdition is our official orientation program for new students—whether you're a freshman, transfer, or post-traditional student. This is your chance to connect with fellow Rams, explore campus life, and discover the amazing services and resources available to support you at WSSU.

Here is a quick overview of the Ramdition schedule. A detailed version with dates, times, links, and locations will be sent to you—so stay tuned!

Monday, January 12, 2026
- 9am - 5pm: Virtual Ramdition/Orientation
  Links will be sent to your university email address
- 7pm: On-campus all-student mixer
  Location is TBD

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- 5pm: Through the Archway Walk
  Hill Hall First Floor
- 5:30pm: Archway Ceremony
  Donald Julian Reaves Student Activities Center (DJR)
- 6:30pm: Light Refreshments

Please note: We are using a hybrid format this year with some segments online and some segments in person. For building locations, please visit map.wssu.edu.

Through the Archway Ceremony

The Through the Archway ceremony is a time-honored tradition where incoming students walk ceremonially through the arches to celebrate their transition from “lambs” to Rams.

Your Legacy Leader will provide you with more details as the event approaches.

Students, please wear black attire for this ceremony. Your family is welcome to attend the walk and the ceremony.

Questions?

Your Legacy Leader will be there to guide you. They’ll share more details about Ramdition before you arrive.

Key Dates

January 11, 2026: Spring Move-In
January 12-13,2026: Ramdition (Orientation)
January 14, 2026: First day of classes

Make sure that you are Ram Ready and cleared for Ramdition by going to the Spring Admitted Students web page. Please check your email regularly for updates.

New Spring Admits will report to Ram Central Station, a centralized check-in location to receive their keys and complete final RamReady enrollment steps.