OGDEN, UTAH (February 8, 2021) — Weber State University welcomed Jaidin Couchman of Davenport, Iowa, along with nearly 400 other incoming freshmen to its campus for the spring 2021 semester. Couchman is majoring in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
With more than 225 degree and program options, including sixteen graduate programs, new students will have no shortage of opportunities during their time at Weber State. In addition, students can easily get involved with more than 93 clubs and organizations, including thirteen club teams and sixteen men's and women's NCAA sports teams.
“At Weber State, we are excited to welcome students from all backgrounds to help catapult them to academic success,” said President Brad Mortensen. “Through our personalized education, we want students to know that faculty and staff are here to support them on every step of their journey.”
Despite the unusual circumstances of the 2020-21 school year, student success is still a top priority at Weber State. Faculty are using innovative techniques to offer an outstanding educational experience. Staff are working to keep campus as safe as possible, and students are finding creative ways to build a fun and engaging campus community.
From teaching and taking dance classes on Zoom to holding star-gazing parties through Facebook Live, faculty have met the changes necessitated by a worldwide pandemic. Student organizations have also flexed their creativity to keep the student body engaged with activities such as a virtual paint night and a pen-pal program to help students connect with each other.
In addition to flexible course offerings and student activities, Weber State has also ensured students have access to all the services they might need during the school year. Counseling Services is offering virtual sessions, tutoring is available online or in-person, and the Student Health Center is open by appointment. A new remote proctoring system called Proctrio is also being used to make testing available from any location.
“We are committed to providing opportunities for involvement and helping all students know they have a place at Weber State,” said Ben Ferney, student body president. “This year has pushed us to find creative and innovative ways to move forward. Things may be different than usual, but the memorable traditions that make Weber State great are still very much alive.”
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