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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.

Who should come to Panther PAWS?

All students who have been admitted to Ferrum College and have paid their $250 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.  There are currently seats available for all of this year's PAWS sessions, but we expect some to fill quickly. 

You must submit the Course Preference Questionnaire and Student Readiness Inventory (SRI) before registering for PAWS. In addition, follow any links that appear on your Panther Tracks page to indicate required placement tests.  If you have completed all of these tasks and registered 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.

 

 

If you are attending the PAWS on:	You must submit the Course Preference Questionnaire and SRI, complete all required placement tests, and register for PAWS by:
Saturday, June 1, 2013	Monday, May 13, 2013
Friday, June 21, 2013	Monday, June 3, 2013
Monday, July 15, 2013	Monday, June 24, 2013
Friday, July 26, 2013	Monday, July 8, 2013
Friday, August 16, 2013	Monday, July 29, 2013

Sign in to Panther Tracks to get started.

 

What can 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.  To help you find your way, check out the campus map and directions to Ferrum.

An updated and complete schedule of the day's events will be distributed at Check-In, but a tentative overview of the day's activities is below.  Please note that you must plan to be on campus for PAWS activities throughout the entire day. 

     9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Arrival and Check-In at the Atrium, Franklin Hall
     10:30 - 11:50 a.m. - Morning Information Sessions
     11:50 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. - Lunch in Franklin Dining Hall
     12:45 - 1:50 p.m. - Afternoon Information Sessions    
     2:00 - 2:30 p.m. - Small Group Meetings for Students with Faculty
     2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Taking Care of Business (information and representatives from campus offices and programs)
   
Unfortunately, we cannot provide lodging on campus for PAWS participants.  See the local accommodations page if you need to find a place to stay overnight.

 

How do you get more information?

You can contact Betsy Smith, Director of the PACE (Pathways: Advising, Connection, Exploration) Office, or call the Admissions Office at (800) 868-9797 with any questions you may have.