Orientation

Check out information below for Student Orientation, Parent Information and Maps and Information!

Student Orientation

Hey, future Cougar! Welcome! Remember to explore everything Barton has to offer. Be involved in a club or organization, participate in student activities, attend educational and athletic events. Discover YOUR Barton!

Fall 2023 New Student Orientation (In Person)

New Student Orientation is for the traditional freshman student or the transfer student with <24 credit hours that will be attending classes in person at the Great Bend campus.
Sessions on Advising, Rights & Responsibilities, Library/Learning Resources, Student Life, Title IX, Academic Development, etc.
Monday, August 14th (Non-athletes and select teams) and Tuesday, August 15th (Remaining teams)
For more information and to register for New Student Orientation, CLICK HERE! (Registration will end at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9th.)

Virtual Orientation Q&A (Via Zoom)

For any student regardless of attendance location or modality.
Barton personnel representing a variety of service areas available to answer questions.
Already have questions? Submit them ahead of time - these will be answered at the session and responded to via email.
Upcoming Q&A Sessions via Zoom – select the date below to join Q&A sessions via Zoom.
- TBD

August 11 & 12, 2023

Housing Check-In - 1-7 p.m. Check-in at the Union (Speed up your check-in by following the instructions to sign-up for Cougar Text Messaging)
Student Life will be providing a bus from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) on Friday, August 11th. The bus will depart the airport at 4:00 pm and head to campus. SIGN UP HERE!

August 12, 2023

Food Service starts for housing residents in the Union. Weekend Schedule: Brunch 12-12:45 p.m. Dinner 5-5:30 p.m.

August 14, 2023

Food Service Adjusted Hours Before Classes Begin: Breakfast 8:00-9:00 a.m. Lunch 11-12:30 p.m. Dinner 5-5:30 p.m.
New Student Orientation for non-athletes and select teams: 8:15 a.m. meet in the Kirkman gym. Sessions will run from 8:30-12:00 p.m.
Housing Meeting 4-5 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium. All Housing Residents should plan to attend.

August 15, 2023

Food Service Adjusted Hours Before Classes Begin: Breakfast 8:00-9:00 a.m. Lunch 11-12:30 p.m. Dinner 5-5:30 p.m.
Student Orientation for remaining teams: 8:15 a.m. meet in the Kirkman gym. Sessions will run from 8:30-12:00 p.m.
Classroom Building Open House: Tuesday, August 15, 1-3 p.m. Open to all students. Come meet your instructors, find your classrooms, and learn about student groups on campus. Snack and goodies provided!

August 16, 2023
Food Service Regular Hours
Classes Begin

View more student activities on the Student Life webpage!

It’s impossible to cover all topics at student orientation. This additional information covers topics that will help students get a better start with college and making good decisions.

Family Information 2022

Welcome to Barton!

For some, this will be the first experience as your young adult makes arrangements to attend college. For others the path is not new. But whatever your experience the information below is a good resource for all parents.

Great Bend Information – This has a wide range of information from things to do, to shopping, auto repair, banks, hospitals, etc.
Academic Calendars – Campus Closings, Advisement Days, Final Exam Days, etc.
First Weeks of College – An idea of what the first time parent of a college student might experience.
Parent Guide Brochure – Covers transition time, academics, finances, wellness, your evolving relationship, student services, etc.
Phone Directory

Maps and Directions

Student Housing/Commons Map | Campus Map with directions to Admissions Office

View all Campus Maps.