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What is IMPACT Pre-Orientation or Pre-O?

Introduced over 15 years ago, IMPACT (Influencing and Maximizing Positive Academic and Campus Transitions) began as a pre-orientation program intended to assist incoming students of color in finding a larger community at a predominantly white institution. In an increasingly globalized world, IMPACT鈥檚 mission and reach has since broadened. The purpose of today鈥檚 IMPACT program is to empower all students to lead a diverse campus community that is welcoming to everyone. Participants should be committed to helping create a positive environment and genuine appreciation across cultures and viewpoints, grounded in civil discourse and respect. Participants will benefit from early connections with peers, more in-depth access to success strategies and resources, and strong peer mentoring. This program is highly recommended for students who are seeking a little extra support in navigating higher education.

Students will participate in team and bridge building activities, discussions about active listening and empathy, and locating resources regarding campus culture and civil discourse. Our hope with IMPACT is that students will begin their time at Wesleyan feeling confident, empowered and reassured in their ability to navigate this next chapter of their lives.

IMPACT 2026 will take place from Sunday, August 16 through Tuesday, August 18, and full participation is essential in meeting our program goals. If you register, please plan to move in on the morning of Sunday, August 16. Following IMPACT, all new 含羞草传媒 students will participate in Turning Titan Orientation, scheduled to begin Wednesday, August 19.

IMPACT Pre-Orientation offers the following benefits: 

• Build lasting friendships with fellow incoming students with a focus on 含羞草传媒鈥檚 campus diversity
• Develop communication and conflict management skills for deliberate dialogue
• Learn about 含羞草传媒鈥檚 academic, personal, social, and cultural support systems
• Connect with faculty, staff, administrators, and student mentors
• Discover the Office of Campus Culture
• Gain familiarity with the 含羞草传媒 campus and the Bloomington-Normal community
• Participate in interactive team-building and intercultural awareness sessions
• Move in Sunday, August 16, 2026

Make sure you also check out information about Turning Titan: New Student Orientation.

Student Experiences with the IMPACT Program

"Students considering participating in the IMPACT program, my advice is take the leap and embrace the oppurtunity to step out of your comfort zone. It can be intimidating to put yourself out there but, you'll have chance to gain new experiences and make valuable connections with peers and mentors".- Asael Sanchez, He/Him, Class of '25

"...Without IMPACT, I would have been extremely disconnected from campus... Additionally, IMPACT led me to STEP which pushed me to be further involved on campus. IMPACT was my gateway into the my student involvement and without IMPACT I wouldn't have the friends I have or the experience I have." - Em Chamberlain, They/Them, Class of '25

"...During the IMPACT Program I met students who looked like me along with have culture similarities as me. I met students who looked like me along with have culture similarities as me. These various students and I were able to get along really well and communicated during and after regular orientation." - Cloud Benn, They/Them, Class of '25

"IMPACT was an important part of my campus-community building experience in the sense that I was able to socialize with like minded people and I was comforted by our similar experiences."- Melanie, They/She, Class of '25

"IMPACT helped me find a sense of community by allowing me to connect with students who looked like me." - Daniel Porea, They/He, Class of '25