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Opening Day: Afternoon Events

Orientation 2009 Officially Begins Thursday Afternoon, August 20

 

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 TBA
Engineering TBA
Liberal Arts & Sciences TBA
Nursing TBAl
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 TBA
Engineering TBA
Liberal Arts & Sciences TBA
Nursing TBA
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, we suggest that you find a meeting spot near the Grotto before Orientation begins. Students and parents will be separated for the afternoon 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, August 23 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.