Panther PAWS

What is Panther PAWS?

Panther PAWS is an event involving new students and their parents or other family members. New Ferrum families come to campus for a day to make new friends, learn about the college, and meet administrators, professors, and staff members.

What can Panther PAWS do for you?

• »Introduce you to other Ferrum Students,
• »introduce you to many of the people who will work with you here,
• »help you and your parents or family members learn about services provided by the college,
• »and give you the opportunity to talk with faculty about the academic program and classes at Ferrum.
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Who should come to Panther PAWS?

All students who have been admitted to Ferrum College and have paid their $200 deposits must come to one of the PAWS sessions, which are scheduled throughout the summer. Parents, guardians, or one or two other family members are strongly encouraged to attend, as well. 

How do you register for PAWS?

PAWS registration is on-line through Panther Tracks until the dates listed below. If you have completed the math and writing placement tests, the course preference questionnaire and the Student Readiness Inventory by the appropriate deadline, you will receive your fall semester class schedule during PAWS. We will send confirmation of your registration shortly before your scheduled PAWS session.

Sign in to Panther Tracks to get started.

Is there a charge?

A charge of $85.00 will be applied to your student account for class registration and attendance at PAWS for you and two guests. Students will be charged $20.00 per person for additional PAWS guests beyond two. The fee will be added to the student's bill; you will not need to make this payment prior to or during PAWS. A continental breakfast and lunch in the dining hall are included in the PAWS fee.

What should you expect on PAWS day?

You should plan to arrive on campus and check into PAWS between 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. in the Atrium of Franklin Hall, our student center.  It's best to follow our directions to Ferrum to find your way, and you may want to view our campus map, as well.  There will be signs directing you to parking and registration when you arrive on campus.

You will get a complete schedule of the day's events at Check-In.  You should plan to be involved in PAWS activities until around 4:00 p.m.  Continental breakfast will be available, and lunch will be served in the dining hall.

How do you get more information?

For further information, or if you absolutely cannot attend any of the scheduled PAWS sessions, contact Betsy Smith, Assistant Director of Pathways to Success, by e-mail at bsmith@ferrum.edu, by phone at (540) 365-4270, or by mail at Ferrum College, P.O. Box 1000, Ferrum, VA 24088. You can also call the Admissions Office at (800) 868-9797.