2008 FAQs

Q: When will I receive detailed information about WCMS and the Pomona College campus?
A: Arrival packages will be mailed to all registered students during the first week of June. Included will be a Student Handbook with a map of the Pomona College campus and services to be found in the surrounding village of Claremont. Information on class events during WCMS 2008 will also be included.

Q: I understand that Ontario (ONT) airport is the closest airport to the Pomona College campus. Is there transportation to and from the airport/campus?
A: The WCMS Alumni Assn members graciously provide bus transportation from Ontario (ONT) airport to the Pomona College campus. (Approximately a 20-minute trip) Once you register for WCMS 2008, you will receive a confirmation letter and forms that need to be completed and returned right away. The airline transportation form is included giving us your Airline, flight number, arrival and departure times, and your cell phone number, as the Alumni volunteers will be looking for you.

WCMS provides bus transportation back to the airport.

Q: Where should I go once I arrive on campus?
A: Please report to Frank Dining Hall. If arriving by bus (courtesy of the Alumni members) from Ontario airport, you will be dropped off in front of Frank Dining Hall. If you are driving, there is parking to the east of FDH.

Q: I understand Orientation takes place on Sunday afternoon, July 13th. Do I need to attend?
A: Orientation is mandatory for all students. Orientation for Year 1 students begins at 3:30 p.m. Orientation for Year 2 & 3 students begins at 4:30 p.m.

Q: What is the schedule for the middle weekend of WCMS, beginning on Friday, July 18th?
A: Classes end at noon on Friday the 18th. You are free to do whatever you wish during the weekend, as long as you are in class at 8:00 a.m. on Monday morning, July 21st. Some students plan activities together (beach, Disneyland, etc) while staying on campus and others drive or fly home for the week end. For those staying on campus, meals will be served. If you are flying out and returning during the weekend, you are responsible for your transportation to/from Ontario (ONT) Airport.

Q: When is graduation held?
A. Graduation will be held on Thursday evening, July 24th. The graduation dinner (for all students and guests of graduating students) begins at 6:00 p.m., commencement is at 8:00 p.m., and a reception for everyone follows at 9:15 p.m.

Q: What kind of clothes should I bring to WCMS?
A: It can be quite warm in Claremont in July, so dress is very casual with shorts and sandals/tennis shoes appropriate. Exception: You might want a light jacket with you for inside the classrooms.

There are two events where nicer summer clothes are suggested: Philosophy night and reception (mandatory for all students, held the first Wednesday night) and graduation. ‘Nice’ for men would be Docker type pants, with light summer shirt, and pants/skirt/lightweight top or a summer dress for ladies.

Q: Where can items be sent from my CU to me at campus?
A: Please have mail sent to your attention, Western CUNA Management School, c/o Pomona College, 101 N. College Way, Claremont, CA 91711. No packages please.

Q: Is there a nearby hotel for friends and family coming for the graduation activities?
A: The Doubletree Hotel Claremont is one mile north of the Pomona College campus:
555 W. Foothill Blvd.
Claremont, CA 91711
Phone: 909/626-2411

Q: What is the schedule on the last day of school
A: Classes end at noon on Friday July 25th. (Graduating Zetas have completed WCMS after commencement, Thursday evening, July 24th)

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