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Opening Day: Afternoon Events

Orientation 2008 Officially Begins Thursday Afternoon, August 21

 

Time Description
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Welcoming Addresses for Students & Parents
Grotto (Rain Location: The Pavilion)
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm New Students meet with their Orientation Counselor in designated reporting areas.
Parents meet with Academic Deans as follows:
 
Business School Villanova Room, Connelly Center
Engineering Grotto, between Alumni Hall & Falvey Library
(Rain Location: Jake Nevin Field House)
Liberal Arts & Sciences The Pavilion
Nursing Cinema, Connelly Center
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm Parents meet with Orientation Counselors in designated reporting areas.
New Students meet with Academic Deans as follows:
 
Business School Villanova Room, Connelly Center
Engineering Cinema, Connelly Center
Liberal Arts & Sciences The Pavilion
Nursing Presidents' Lounge, Connelly Center
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Welcoming Mass
Grotto (Rain Location: The Pavilion)

Meeting Spot - If you and your parents are planning on attending the Opening Mass at 4:30 pm on Thursday, August 21, we suggest that you find a meeting spot near the Grotto before Orientation begins at 1:30 pm. Students and parents will be separated for the 2:30 pm & 3:30 pm sessions and it is important to pick a meeting spot to ensure that you are able to locate each other for Mass.
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Picnic Dinner
Mendel Field (Rain Location: The Pavilion)
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Family and Friends Depart
The Parent portion of Orientation has now concluded. Orientation will continue for all new students.
7:00 pm New Students meet with their Orientation Counselor

Students continue their Orientation programs Friday, August 22 - Sunday, August 24 featuring workshops on academics, new student concerns, social life and much more.
Please note: Opening Day Orientation activities will run until approximately 10:00 pm. Commuting students should be sure to secure transportation to and from campus during New Student Orientation.