Fall New Student Orientation Schedule
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Student Orientation Schedule (Fall 2011)*
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*Please note: This schedule is subject to change!
Students will be given an updated schedule, Orientation Group Number and Designated Training Room upon arrival
DTR = Designated Training Room
| Wednesday, August 24, 2011 | |
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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. Student Memorial Center MPR |
| 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Picture IDs Students who have not had their ID picture taken should go to Boyer Building |
| 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Lunch Students are able to eat in the dining halls with their student I.D. Parents and families may eat in the dining halls for a fee (cash only) or may dine off campus. Refer to your Lunch Guide (available at check-in) for locations. |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Orientation Registration for Commuter Students Student Memorial Center MPR |
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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. Lehr |
| 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. |
University Welcome Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Aminta Breaux and Student Senate President Emma Stanton will welcome new students and their family members. |
| 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Dinner/Training Session #1 Your first meeting with your Orientation Leader and group. Designated Training Room (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 |
| Thursday, August 25, 2011 | |
| 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast See “Group Dining Locations” page to know where your group is eating |
| 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 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, "Enrique's Journey", by Sonia Nazario, with their orientation leader, faculty, staff and members of the University administration. DTR |
| 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Training Session #2 – (Groups 31-59) DTR |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Training Session #2 - (Groups 1-30) DTR |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Common Reading (Groups 31 - 59) Consider the Common Reading Program an introduction to academic life at Millersville University. As a group, students will discuss the book, "Enrique's Journey", by Sonia Nazario, with their orientation leader, faculty, staff and members of the University administration. DTR |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch See “Group Dining Locations” page to know where your group is eating |
| 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Departmental Meeting The faculty and staff of your department would like to welcome you and introduce you to your academic department
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| 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Secondary Education Majors Meeting If you are a Secondary Education major, you MUST attend the Secondary Education Majors meeting. Myers Auditorium, McComsey |
| 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
School Meetings--Walk-ins School of Humanities and Social Sciences: Ford Atrium, McComsey School of Mathematics and Science: Caputo 206 |
| 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Dinner See "Group Dining Locations" page to know where your group is eating |
| 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Lancaster Partnership Dinner Required for all students in the Lancaster Partnership Program University Room, Gordinier |
| 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. |
Choices Program (Groups 31-59) |
| 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. |
Campus Safety (Groups 1-30) Groups 1-10: SMC MPR Groups 11-25: Opren Rec. Area, SMC Groups 26-30: Myers Aud., McComsey |
| 7:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. |
Choices Program (Groups 1-30) |
| 7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. |
Campus Safety (Groups 31-59) Groups 41-54: Open Rec. Area, SMC Groups 55-59: Myers Aud., McComsey |
| 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. |
Comedy Night Come out to Pucillo Gymnasium to see Don't Break the Streak, an Improv Comedy Troupe. See this memorable performance tailored specifically for you. |
| Friday, August 26, 2011 | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast See “Group Dining Locations” page to know where your group is eating |
| 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Creating Caring Communities (Groups 1 – 30) A Diversity Education Program. Living in this new environment can be a challenge. Learn what the Millersville University community is really about. DTR |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
New Friends, New Environment (Groups 31-59) This group session, led by a trained facilitator, will provide information on sexual assault in an interactive program. |
| 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | New Friends, New Environment (Groups 1 -30) This group session, led by a trained facilitator, will provide information on sexual assault in an interactive program. DTR |
| 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. |
Creating Caring Communities (Groups 31-59) A Diversity Education program. Living in this new environment can be a challenge. Learn what the Millersville University community is really about. DTR |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch/Information Fair |
| 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Training Session #3 DTR |
| 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Honors College Meeting If you are a member of the Honors College, you are required to attend this meeting. SMC 118E |
| 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | QU-ADventure Come to the Quad and enjoy afternoon activities. Listen to music, bring a blanket and relax on the grass with new friends, or play recreational sports. Quad |
| 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 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 |
| 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Dinner See "Group Dining Locations" page to know where your group is eating |
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| 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m | New Student Convocation A welcome from Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Vilas Prabhu, and Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Aminta Breaux, will highlight this event. This is the first time you are officially welcomed as the entering class of 2011. Pucillo Gymnasium |
| 10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. | Movie on the QUAD Pirates of the Caribbean: on Stranger Tides. Bring a blanket and enjoy a movie outside. QUAD |
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 | |
| 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast Upper Deck |
| 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Lunch (Groups 1-20) Upper Deck |
| 11:40 a.m. |
Tour of the Lancaster City (Groups 1-20) 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 McComsey Parking Lot |
| 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Lunch (Groups 21-40) Upper Deck |
| 12:30 p.m. | Tour of the Lancaster City (Groups 21-40) 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 McComsey Parking Lot |
| 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch (Groups 41-59) Upper Deck |
| 1:15 p.m. | Tour of the Lancaster City (Groups 41-59) 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 McComsey Parking Lot |
| 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Returning Bus Schedule Make sure you don't miss your bus back to Millersville University after your city tour! The busses will be continuously running between 2:30-4:00 p.m. You can catch a bus back to the University at Millersville University Lancaster (42 N. Prince St.) |
| 4:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Dinner See "Group Dining Locations" page to know where your group is eating |
| 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Risky Business (Groups 1-30) This interactive program will give you a feel for the collge environment and provide an opportunity for discussion about 'real life' situations Pucillo Gymnasium |
| 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Risky Business (Groups 31-59) This interactive program will give you a feel for the college environment and provide an opportunity for discussion about 'real life' situations Pucillo Gymnasium |
| 9:30 p.m.- 11:30pm |
Casino Night (SMC MPR) Come try your luck at the slots! Casino games with chances to win some great prizes if you're able to beat the house! Bingo Night (Galley, SMC) Come out to the Galley with your friends and try your luck playing Bingo! there will be many chances to win throughout the night, and the prizes will not be disappointing. |
| Sunday, August 28, 2011 | |
| 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Brunch Upper Deck |
| 1:00 - 5:00 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 |
| 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Quad Fest |
