Students begin their training at the beginning of the fall semester. During that time they are involved in an orientation of the training program, the department of Center for Student Wellness, and Winthrop University as a whole. The following components are included in the orientation:
Orientation is typically scheduled the Thursday and Friday before the start of the fall semester at Winthrop. Orientation for the 2022-2023 Academic year will be August 18 and 19, 2022.