Fall New Student Orientation Schedule
Student Orientation Schedule (Fall 2009)
Students will be given an Orientation Group Number and Designated Training Room upon arrival
SMC MPR = Student Memorial Center Multi-Purpose Room
DTR = Designated Training Room
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 | |
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| 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Orientation Check-In for Residential Students & Family Members All students must check-in to receive their Orientation Group Number and other important materials. SMC MPR |
| 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Picture IDs Students who have not received their ID should go to Boyer Building |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch on your own There are several lunch options for you to choose from here on campus and in the immediate area. Please refer to your "Lunch Guide" for suggestions and locations. (Lunch Guide available at Check-In) |
| 12:00 noon – 3:30 p.m. | Placement Testing Students who did not take placement tests during the spring or summer must take placement tests today. Math: Location TBD Chemistry: Location TBD |
| 12:00 noon – 3:30 p.m. | Internet Assistance Information Technology employees will be available in the Residence Halls to assist with internet set up. |
| 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Orientation Check-In for Commuter Students & Family Members *Please note, if you are a Commuter student who also needs to take Placement Exams, you must arrive and check-in before 12:00 noon. SMC MPR |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Commuter Student Meeting All students living off-campus are asked to attend this session to receive information pertaining to life as a commuting student at Millersville. Stayer MPR |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | University Welcome and Convocation Our President, Dr. Francine McNairy, our Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Vilas Prabhu, our Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Aminta Breaux, the Student Senate President, Mackenzie Wrobel will welcome new students and their family members. Pucillo Gymnasium |
| 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Dinner/Training Session #1 Your first meeting with your Orientation Leader and group. DTR |
| 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | First Residence Hall Meeting Meet your Resident Assistant and the other staff in the building. Learn the ropes about living in a residence hall. Residence Halls |
| 9:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. | Hall Hospitality Get to know the people in your Residence Hall and start forming some lasting friendships! Residence Halls |
| Wednesday, August 26, 2009 | |
| 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast See “Group Dining Locations” page to know where your group is eating |
| 8:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Risky Business (Groups 1-30) This interactive program will give you a feel for the college environment and provide an opportunity for discussion about ‘real life’ situations. DTR |
| 8:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Choices Program – (Groups 31-60) Learn the choices you have and the policies in place regarding alcohol and drugs at Millersville University. DTR |
| 10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Risky Business (Groups 31-60) This interactive program will give you a feel for the college environment and provide an opportunity for discussion about ‘real life’ situations. DTR |
| 10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Choices Program – (Groups 1-30) Learn the choices you have and the policies in place regarding alcohol and drugs at Millersville University. DTR |
| 12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Lunch See “Group Dining Locations” page to know where your group is eating |
| 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Departmental Meeting The faculty and staff of your department would like to welcome you and introduce you to your academic department Locations TBD
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| 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Student Information Fair (Students not in Departmental Meetings will Attend) A variety of different offices and campus activities will be on hand to discuss opportunities for campus involvement and answer any questions you may have. Depart from DTR to SMC Fitness Center Gymnasium |
| 4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. | Secondary Education Majors Meeting If you are a Secondary Education major, you MUST attend the Secondary Education Majors meeting. Lyte Auditorium |
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Dinner See “Group Dining Locations” page to know where your group is eating |
| 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Sexual Assault Awareness (Groups 1-30) This group session, led by a trained facilitator, will provide information on sexual assault in an interactive presentation format. DTR |
| 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Training Session #2 (Groups 31-60) DTR |
| 7:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. | Training Session #2 (Groups 1-30) DTR |
| 7:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. | Sexual Assault Awareness (Groups 31-60) This group session, led by a trained facilitator, will provide information on sexual assault in an interactive presentation format. DTR |
| 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Night Activity |
| 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Movie Club de ’Ville |
| Thursday, August 27, 2009 | |
| 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast See “Group Dining Locations” page to know where your group is eating |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Common Reading (Groups 1 – 30) Consider the Common Reading Program an introduction to academic life at Millersville University. As a group, students will discuss the book, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time” by Mark Haddon with their orientation leader, faculty, staff and members of the University administration. DTR |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Campus Safety (Groups 31-60) One of the most important things you can learn when coming to college is how to keep yourself safe in your environment. Chief Silcox, Chief of University Police, will lead this session aimed to inform students of safety procedures on campus. Meet in DTR to depart for Pucillo Gymnasium |
| 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Campus Safety (Groups 1-30) One of the most important things you can learn when coming to college is how to keep yourself safe in your environment. Chief Silcox, Chief of University Police, will lead this session aimed to inform students of safety procedures on campus. Meet in DTR to depart for Pucillo Gymnasium |
| 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Common Reading – (Groups 31-60) Consider the Common Reading Program an introduction to academic life at Millersville University. As a group, students will discuss the book, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time” by Mark Haddon with their orientation leader, faculty, staff and members of the University administration. DTR |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Training Session #3 DTR |
| 12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Freshman Seminars/ Learning Communities Meeting Required for all students who are participating in a Freshman Seminar/Learning Community. Lunch will be provided. SMC MPR |
| 12:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Lunch See “Group Dining Locations” page to know where your group is eating |
| 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Departmental Meetings The faculty and staff of your department would like to welcome you and introduce you to your academic department. Locations TBD
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| 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Student Information Fair (Students not in Departmental Meetings will Attend) A variety of different offices and campus activities will be on hand to discuss opportunities for campus involvement and answer any questions you may have. Depart from DTR to SMC Fitness Center Gymnasium |
| 4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. | School Meetings – Walk-ins If you’re not sure about your major or would like to learn more about another major, this is a good time to do so. Stop in and visit the school of the major you are interested in to gather more information. Faculty and staff members will be available during this time to answer any questions you may have. School of Science & Mathematics: Location TBD School of Education: Location TBD School of Hum. & Social Sciences: Ford Atrium |
| 4:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. | Lancaster Partnership Dinner Required for all students in the Lancaster Partnership Program University Room, Gordinier |
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. | Dinner See “Group Dining Locations” page to know where your group is eating |
| 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m | Robert Channing—Mind Reader All new students are invited to this interactive program where mind reader/entertainer Robert Channing will astound you with his ability to read your thoughts! Lyte Auditorium |
| 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Night Activity |
| 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Movie Club de ’Ville |
| Friday, August 28, 2009 | |
| 7:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Breakfast See “Group Dining Locations” page to know where your group is eating |
| 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon | Creating Caring Communities (Groups 1 -30) Living in this new environment can be a challenge. Learn what the MU community is really about. DTR |
| 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m | Honors College Meeting This meeting is only for students accepted into the Honors College at MU. All Honors College students are expected to attend. SMC 49 |
| 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Optional “Open Climb”: University Ropes Course The MU Ropes Course will be open and staffed during this time for students who are interested in taking advantage of the adventure facilities. Ropes Course behind Pucillo Gymnasium |
| 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch See “Group Dining Locations” page to know where your group is eating |
| 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Creating Caring Communities (Groups 31-60) Living in this new environment can be a challenge. Learn what the MU community is really about. DTR |
| 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m | Training Session # 4 This is your final training session with your Orientation group. At this meeting you’ll receive your first official MU t-shirt! DTR |
| 5:00 p.m. –6:45 p.m. | Dinner See “Group Dining Locations” page to know where your group is eating |
| 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | The Importance of Civic Engagement This interactive program will introduce you to the concept of Civic Engagement—one of the most important aspects of the Millersville University mission statement. Pucillo Gymnasium |
| 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Evening Activity |
| 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Movie Club de ’Ville |
| Saturday, August 29, 2009 | |
| 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast See “Group Dining Locations” page to know where your group is eating |
| 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch See “Group Dining Locations” page to know where your group is eating |
| 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Tour of Lancaster Learn what there is to do in and around the city of Lancaster. This walking tour of the city will give you the opportunity to learn about the history and culture of Lancaster, as well as become familiar with some of the local shops and eateries. Meet in SMC lobby |
| 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Dinner See “Group Dining Locations” page to know where your group is eating |
| 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | MU Spirit Night Now that you’re an official Marauder, it’s time to meet the teams you will be cheering for! Come for an evening of games, excitement and more. Quad |
| 9:15 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. | Movie on the Quad Bring a blanket and enjoy a movie outdoors! Quad |
| 11:30 p.m. | Midnight Breakfast Come out for some French toast, sausage and eggs. This event happens every Saturday during the academic year. ** $1 charge for breakfast SMC Galley |
| 12:00 a.m. | Movie SMC MPR |
| Sunday, August 30, 2009 | |
| 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Brunch Upper Deck |
| 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Quad Party Take some time to relax and have some fun before classes begin! Come outside for a day of games, inflatables, food, giveaways, music and more! Quad |
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