Orientation for Class of 2016 and Transfer Students
Your schedule at a glance
This is a preliminary orientation schedule. Time and events may change. Be sure to use an updated schedule when you arrive on campus for orientation.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
| 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 Resources – 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. | 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 212) |
| 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. | Common Grounds open for your relaxation and food needs |
| 9-11 p.m. | Game Room open |
Sunday, August 26, 2012
All meetings between 1 – 6:30 p.m. are mandatory on Sunday
| 8:30 a.m. | Parents’ meeting: “Entering a New Chapter”(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 (Common Grounds Coffee House) |
| 3 p.m. | First Year student gathering (1st Floor – Commons) |
| 4 p.m. | Transfer student orientation meeting (Commons 211/212) |
| 5 p.m. | Transfer student dinner at the home of President Swartzendruber |
| 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 27, 2012
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) |
| 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) |
| 1:15-2:15 p.m. | First year students “Student Life” orientation (Science Center 106) |
| 2:30 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) |
| 4:30 p.m. | International student orientation (Commons 211) |
| 7 p.m. | Welcome to EMU student gathering – led by SGA (Martin Chapel) |
| 8 p.m. | All building meeting in residence halls |
| 10:00 p.m. | Campus Activities Council (CAC) free outdoor movie (Thomas Plaza) |
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
| 8 a.m. | Classes Begin |
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| 9:30 p.m. | Late night bowling (Leave for Valley Lanes from front of Commons) |
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
| 9:50 a.m. | Opening Convocation (Lehman Auditorium) |
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| 7:30 p.m. | Theater Production: (Thomas Plaza) |
| 9 p.m. | Half price Coffeehouse sponsored by CAC (Common Grounds) |
Thursday, August 30, 2012
| 8:30 p.m. | Residence hall variety show (Lehman Auditorium) |
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Friday, August 31, 2012
| 5 p.m. | All-school outdoor dinner (Thomas Plaza) |
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| 7:30 p.m. | Theater Production (Thomas Plaza) |
| 9:30 p.m. | Free concert Sponsored by CAC (Thomas Plaza) |
Saturday, September 1, 2012
| 10:30 a.m. | Explore the Library (Library Circulation Desk) |
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| 11 a.m. | EMU Woman’s Volleyball Tournament continues (University Commons) |
| 7:30 p.m. | Theater Production: (Thomas Plaza) |
| 10 p.m. | CAC movie (Science Center 106) |
Sunday, September 2, 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.