Fall 2012 New Student Orientation Schedule
Please note: this schedule is subject to change
|
Saturday, August 25, 2012 |
|||
|
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
|
Welcome Reception for Arrivals Enjoy coffee, juice and a breakfast bar while you wait to register. |
Student Center |
|
|
Registration: All Students (including off campus/commuter) All students check in at the library, receive their info packets and have an opportunity to check on other student and local services (banking, health, etc.). |
Dorothy Webb Quimby Library |
||
|
IT Programming: IT staff members will be available on a first come, first serve basis to make sure your computer is set to run on the campus network. (Parents should not bring their student’s computers to be programmed) |
Activities Building, Parsons Wing Room 204 |
||
|
“Welcome Home”: Residential Students Students check into their rooms, meet their resident advisor and roommates, and move in. |
Residence halls |
||
|
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. |
Lunch: Enjoy a large spread with all your favorite sandwich fixings-deli meats, vegetarian options, great salads and yummy desserts. |
Wyman Commons |
|
|
1:15–2:00 p.m.
|
Welcome Address: “A Sense of Direction - You Can Get Here from There” Gary Zane, Dean for Student Affairs |
Tozier Gymnasium |
|
|
“Unity College: Moving Forward” President Stephen Mulkey provides his vision for the future of Unity College. |
|||
|
“Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to listen to them, can learn the truth.” -- Herman Hesse Students take part in a tree-planting ceremony with Dean for Student Affairs Gary Zane and Student Government Association President Melissa Merritt. |
Tree will be planted between Wood Hall and Quaker Hill Road. |
||
|
2:15–3:30 p.m.
|
Parents' Program: Information session introduces members of the Unity College administration and staff, who will answer questions from students’ families and friends before they leave for home. |
Tozier Gymnasium |
|
|
Residential Student Program: Get to know your RA and explore the challenges of residence hall life. |
Your residence hall |
||
|
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. |
Dorothy Webb Quimby Library |
||
|
3:30–4:15 p.m.
|
“Not Goodbye–Just See You Soon!”: Parents and students say their farewells. |
Residence Halls |
|
|
3:30-5:00 p.m. |
IT Programming: IT staff members will be available on a first come first serve basis to make sure your computer is set to run on the campus network. |
Activities Building, Parsons Wing Room 204 |
|
|
4:15–5:00 p.m. |
Work-Study Orientation: This information sessions guides work-study–eligible students through the paperwork, updates them on responsibilities, and explains how to obtain a work-study position. |
Tozier Gymnasium |
|
|
4:30–6:00 p.m. |
Dinner |
Wyman Commons |
|
|
6:30–7:30 p.m. |
Residence Hall Programming: “Roommate Expectations” |
Residences Halls |
|
|
7:30 p.m.
(IT=7:30-9:30)
|
Not All of Maine Shuts Down at 8:00 pm Games, prizes and food. Come hang out! |
Student Center/Tozier Gymnasium |
|
|
IT Programming: IT staff members will be available on a first come first serve basis to make sure your computer is set to run on the campus network. |
Activities Building, Parsons Wing Room 204 |
||
