New Student Orientation
Welcome to WilmU Law!
Congratulations! We are excited to meet YOU at Wilmington University School of Law. Orientation serves as an introduction to your law school experience, acquainting you with the classroom, library, faculty, staff, and other members of the Wilmington legal community.
Admitted Student Events
Orientation 2025 will take place Monday, August 11 through Wednesday, August 13 at the School of Law, located at the Brandywine Campus. Events take place in the late afternoon and evening from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. each night. Dinner will be provided. All incoming students are expected to participate in the full orientation program. Additional required activities will be completed virtually through Canvas in your student portal.
Event details will be added as they are confirrmed.
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Begins: |
All 1L students who have completed pre-registration requirements will be enrolled in late June. Check your email during June for details. Students admitted after initial registration will be enrolled on a rolling basis. |
| Laptop Requirement: |
All incoming students are required to have a laptop computer. For details on the laptop minimum specifications, see Laptop Requirement. |
| Accessibility: |
The Office of Student Accessibility Services facilitates equal access to Wilmington University programs and activities for students with documented physical, sensory, learning, or psychological disabilities. Students must contact and self-identify with Student Accessibility Services and furnish proper documentation of their disability in order to receive available services and/or accommodations.Office of Student Accessibility Services | Wilmington University (wilmu.edu) |
| Law School 101: |
Participate in a free, online introduction to law school course during the summer. Participants must be enrolled J.D. (Juris Doctor) students for the fall semester at Wilmington University. Details will be announced. |
| Textbooks: |
Textbook and course materials will be available in the Campus Store at Brandywine in August. |
| University ID Card: |
Obtain your WilmU ID, which can be issued following your class registration. A University ID card is required to be prominently displayed at all WilmU locations. Visit the Security Desk at the Brandywine Campus to obtain your card. |
If you have questions about New Student Orientation, registration for classes, or transitioning to the Wilmington University School of Law, please contact Dean Meehan.
Campus Address:
Brandywine Campus
10 Beaver Valley Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
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