Orientation for Class of 2017 and Transfer Students
Your schedule at a glance
This is a sample orientation schedule based on previous schedules. Time and events may change. Be sure to use an updated 2013 schedule when you arrive on campus for orientation.
Saturday, August 24, 2013
| 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Check in (University Commons-upper level) |
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| 9 a.m. | Move into residence halls (Please check in first) |
| 9 a.m.– 2 p.m. | ID cards made (Learning Resourses – Library) |
| 11:30-1 p.m. | Lunch (Dining Hall, Northlawn lower level) |
| 1-2:30 p.m. | Course selection for first year students who have not selected classes |
| 1 p.m. | Campus Tour (University Commons-upper level) |
| 1 p.m. | Honors reception (Seminary 2nd floor lounge) |
| 1:45 p.m. | Perkins Loan entrance meeting (Science Center 106) |
| 3 p.m. | Beginnings Meeting (Lehman Auditorium) |
| 3:45 p.m. | Parents meet with Transition teachers, students meet with Writing teachers and student leaders |
| 4:45 p.m. | Campus Living – Resident student and parent meeting (In your residence hall) |
| 4:45 p.m. | Commuter student and parent meeting (University Commons Mainstage Theater) |
| 5:45 p.m. | Supper (University Commons, Gym area) |
| 6:45 p.m. | Dessert with President and Faculty (2nd Floor Lobby of the Commons) |
| 8 p.m.-12:00 a.m. | Common Grounds open for your relaxation and food needs |
| 9-11 p.m. | Game Room open |
Sunday, August 25, 2013
All meetings between 1 – 6:30 p.m. are mandatory on Sunday
| 8:30 a.m. | Parents’ meeting: “Entering a New Chapter”(Seminary Building Martin Chapel) |
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| 9 a.m. | Breakfast for students (Dining Hall) |
| 9:45 a.m. | First year student group photo (Thomas Plaza) |
| 10:15 a.m. | Worship service (Lehman Auditorium) |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch (Dining Hall) |
| 1 p.m. | Transfer students move into residence halls, first year parents depart |
| 1-2:30 p.m. | First year students Transition Class meeting |
| 2:30-4 p.m. | Transfer students check-in (University Commons Common Grounds Coffee House) |
| 3 p.m. | First Year student gathering (1st Floor – University Commons) |
| 4 p.m. | Transfer student orientation meeting (University Commons Mainstage Theater) |
| 5 p.m. | Transfer student dinner with President Swartzendruber (Common Grounds Coffee House) |
| 5-6:30 p.m. | Supper in the cafeteria for first year students |
| 7 p.m. | Entertainment: Ted and Company (Lehman Auditorium) |
| 8:15 p.m. | Sunday “Sundae” hosted by SGA and YPCA (Thomas Plaza) |
| 9 p.m. | Celebration: Rock the Plaza (Thomas Plaza) |
Monday, August 26, 2013
All meetings on Monday are mandatory except for the SGA student meeting and the CAC movie
| 7 a.m.-7 p.m. | Cafeteria open |
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| 8 a.m. | First year students: Engaging Learning at EMU (Science Center 106) |
| 8 a.m. | Transfer Students: Credit evaluation and curriculum introduction (Strite- Campus Center 105) |
| 9:15 a.m. | Academic departments gathering– All new students (Various Locations) |
| 10:30 a.m. | Student placement testing, STEM Orientation Meeting |
| 10:30 a.m. | Transfer students with course selections go through registration (Campus Center) |
| 10:45 a.m. | Transfer students without course selections go through registration (Campus Center) |
| 11:45 a.m. | Student employment meeting (Science Center 106) |
| 1 p.m. | Transfer students library orientation (Library Circulation Desk) |
| 1:15-2:30 p.m. | First year students “Student Life” orientation (Science Center 106) |
| 2:30-3:15 p.m. | First year students Library Skills Assessment (Various Locations in the Science Center) |
| 2:45-4:00 p.m. | Transfer students “Student Life” orientation (Science Center 106) |
| 3:15-4:15 p.m. | First year students check in with their advisers (Campus Center) |
| 3:30-5:30 p.m. | First year students “Explore” the library (Hartzler Library) |
| 4:30 p.m. | International student orientation (University Commons 211) |
| 7 p.m. | Welcome to EMU student gathering – led by SGA (Martin Chapel) |
| 8 p.m. | All building meeting in residence halls |
| 9:30 p.m. | Campus Activities Council (CAC) free outdoor movie – Men in Black III (Thomas Plaza) |
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
| 8 a.m. | Classes Begin |
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| 9:30 p.m. | Late night bowling (Leave for Valley Lanes from front of University Commons) |
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
| 9:50 a.m. | Opening Convocation (Lehman Auditorium) |
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| 7:30 p.m. | Theater Production: Midsummer Night’s Dream ReDreamed (Thomas Plaza) |
| 9 p.m. | Half price Coffeehouse sponsored by CAC (Common Grounds) |
Thursday, August 29, 2013
| 8:30 p.m. | Residence hall variety show (Lehman Auditorium) |
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Friday, August 30, 2013
| 4 p.m. | Woman’s Field Hockey vs. Gettysburg (Turf Field) |
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| 5 p.m. | All-school outdoor dinner (Thomas Plaza) |
| 7 p.m. | Woman’s Soccer vs. Gallaudet (Turf Field) |
| 7:30 p.m. | Theater Production Midsummer Night’s Dream ReDreamed (Thomas Plaza) |
| 9:30 p.m. | Free concert Sponsored by CAC – The Federation (Thomas Plaza) |
Saturday, August 31, 2013
| 1 p.m. | EMU Woman’s Field Hockey vs. Ursinus (Turf Field) |
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| 7:30 p.m. | Theater Production: Midsummer Night’s Dream ReDreamed (Thomas Plaza) |
| 9 p.m. | CAC movie – What to Expect When You Are Expecting (Science Center 106) |
Sunday, September 1, 2012
Morning Worship in the church of your choice
| 9 p.m. | Celebration (Martin Chapel) |
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Time and events are subject to change.