Unity students canoeing
  • Have you been Accepted to Unity College?

 Then join us on April 19th!

 Meet future classmates and take part in experiential learning activities

 Call to register

 800-624-1024

 


FALL 2007 NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION 



Saturday, August 25th
 


8:30-10am

 

 Student Center Open for Early Arrivals
Enjoy a cup of coffee or juice while you wait for New Student Orientation to begin. 

Student Center 


9:30am-12pm

 

 

 Registration-All Students
All students check in at the library, receive their info packets, and have an opportunity to check on other student and local services (internet, banking, health, etc.) 

Quimby Library 


9:30am-12pm

 

 Residence Check-in--Residential Students
Students check into their rooms, meet their resident advisor and roommates, and move in. 

Your Residence Hall 


10-11:30am

 

 Late Registration for Courses
If you did not register for courses during NOVA, you are required to attend this session.

Registrar's Office
(N. Coop 2nd Flr.)


11am-1pm

 

 Lunch:Make your own deluxe sandwich
Come enjoy a large spread, complete with all your favorite sandwich fixings-deli meats, vegetarian options, great salads, and yummy desserts. 

Dining Hall 

1:15-2pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Convocation Address
President Mitchell Thomashow welcomes the incoming class and their families

"This is Who We Are"
Director of Admissions Kay Fiedler and Vice President for Academic Affairs Amy Knisley introduce the incoming class by describing the unique qualities of these students and the community they are joining. Dean Gary Zane emcees the raising of the new diversity flags.

Induction Ceremony: "Planting Roots"
Students take part in a tree-planting ceremony with the Dean for Student Affairs Gary Zane and Student Government Association President William Hafford. Students learn the Unity College cheer. (Location TBA)

Gymnasium 


2:15-3:30pm

 

 

Parents' Program: "Hanging On, Letting Go"
This information session introduces members of the Unity College administration and staff, who will answer questions from student families and friends.

Gymnasium 


2:15-3:30pm

 

 Residential Student Program
Get to know your RA and explore the challenges of residence hall life. 

Your Residence Hall 


2:15-3:30pm

 

 

 Commuter Student Program
Find out about the ins and outs of living off campus, networking with nontraditional students, and college resources to enhance your collegiate experience. 

Quimby Library 

3:30-4:15pm
 		 Farewell to Families! 

Residence Halls 


4:15-5pm

 

 

 Work-study Orientation
This information session guides work-study eligible student through the paperwork, updates them on responsibilities, and explains how to obtain a work study position. 

Gymnasium 


4:15-5pm

 

 

 

 Send-off Social for Families of New Students
Stop by the centre to see the latest addition to the Unity College campus and enjoy a coffee and a snack for the road. Meet with President Thomashow and members of the faculty and pick up a schedule for upcoming Family & Friends Day. 

Unity Centre for the Performing Arts (Depot St. in town) 

5:15-6:30pm
 		 Dinner 

Dining Hall 



6:30-7:30pm

 

 Residence Hall Programming: "Roommate Expectations" 

Residences 


7:30pm

 

 

 "Dime" Tours with Campus Ambassadors
Hop in a van with a campus ambassador and explore the region-find the shops with deals, the places to swim, the shortcuts, etc. 

Depart from Student Center 

8pm 

 

 

Evening Options
A. "The Inconvenient Truth" presentation double-billed with "The Day After Tomorrow" 

B. Snacks, soda, pool, ping pong, Foosball, darts, climbing wall-everything's free!

Unity Center for the Performing Arts

Student Center/Gym


Sunday, August 26th
8-8:30am  Breakfast 

Dining Hall 
8:30-9:30am  Residence Hall Program: "On Common Ground" 

Residences 
9:30-10am  What's Goin' On at Unit-Y
Meet with campus ambassadors to learn about the day's options and how to find out what's happening during the semester. CUPPS (Can't Use Paper, Plastic, Styrofoam) mugs will be handed out. 

Gymnasium 
10-11:30am 

Wellness/Fitness Smorgasbord
Biking with the prez, jogging with the dean, Fitness Center intro, Pilates workout, yoga session, archery intro, mindfulness meditation, library tour, local hunting and fishing lore, college farm tour, hike or mountain bike a trail, and more to choose from.

Check the sandwich board by the student center for various locations
10-11:30am  Varsity Practices
Practices for men's and women's soccer, cross country and volleyball. 

Soccer field, Gymnasium 
11:30am-12:30pm  Lunch
Seasonal, local, organic, and whole foods with a wide selection of ethnic foods. Mmm! 

Dining Hall 
12:30-4pm  Sound of the Drum
Ride, bike, jog, or walk to the Field of Dreams for drumming, dancing, and friendly field games and activities like Frisbee, horseshoes, bocce, and canoeing. African drumming, steel drum band, Recycled Junk Percussion Experience, and dancing. Take part in the class photo. Grills will be going for snacks! 

Field of Dreams 
4:30-6pm  Dinner 

Dining Hall