GENERAL ORIENTATION INFORMATION

Congratulations and welcome to the John Carroll University Class of 2013.  John Carroll is a Jesuit Catholic institution filled with many traditions, one of which is our orientation program for first-year students.  Orientation is a unique opportunity for students and families to get acquainted with John Carroll University.  Students will have the opportunity to meet with a faculty advisor and register for classes, meet fellow classmates as well as upper class students, and stay in the residence halls to see John Carroll in a whole new light, learning what to expect both socially and academically.  Parents can also benefit from the program, whether this is the first or last child going to college, by engaging with several university administrators, learning more about the resources available at JCU, and meeting other parents.

Attending the orientation program will give students a head start on a successful, enjoyable college experience, making the transition in August less hectic and much easier.  We strongly encourage both students and parents to start your John Carroll experience by taking advantage of all it has to offer.  Enjoy the rest of your senior year, and we look forward to seeing you this summer!

ORIENTATION STAFF 2009

Looking for the bookstore?  Not sure where the meeting room is?  Wondering what you can get involved with on campus?  For all of the answers to your questions, ask any member of your orientation staff.  This group of remarkable undergraduate students is dedicated to helping you get to know JCU.  They will be leading your small groups, taking you around campus, and participating in the fun night activities!  Please ask questions...they are here to help you!

ACADEMIC ADVISING INFORMATION

You will be asked to make many choices during your orientation.  It is not too soon to begin thinking of the areas in which you would like to take courses.  You will have the opportunity to raise questions with an academic advisor concerning core requirements and appropriate course load before you select courses for the fall.  If you have taken Advanced Placement tests at your high school and have the results, bring them with you.  If you have not received them yet, tell your advisor which tests you have taken and he/she will assist you in creating a schedule accordingly.  Also, make sure you have the results sent to us when they are available.

Parents and guardians will have an opportunity to meet with a faculty advisor on the second day of orientation as well. Students will then have an individual appointment with the same advisor to plan and register his or her courses for the fall semester. Students will enter the registration area without parents and families to work with their faculty advisor.  Parents and families are encouraged to relax or participate in the on-campus service project during this time.

PLACEMENT EXAMS

During orientation, students will be taking a placement exam in a foreign language.  This will help the academic advisor to determine which class is right for students in this area.  The placement test is not meant to intimidate students nor will it affect acceptance to John Carroll University.  It should be taken seriously to maximize the quality of education with proper placement.  Please note that no advising session will occur without the results of this test, which will be made available to the advisor in time for students' individual advising sessions on the second day of the program.

ARRIVAL

The orientation program begins with check-in, from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.  It is important to arrive during that timeframe in order to take advantage of the University Resource Fair.  If you are living in on-campus housing in the fall semester, you also will be able to move into your room from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25. No on-campus housing is provided for students who will be commuting or for parents and guests for this final session.

DEPARTURE

The orientation program concludes when the student has finished registering for classes, receiving his or her Carroll Card, and met with representatives of Financial Aid for an individual appointment.  Students' registration and appointment times will be distributed upon arrival on the first day, so please do not plan to leave campus before 2:30 PM on the second day.

STUDENT FEE

An orientation fee of $325 will appear on your fall tuition bill, which will be mailed to you in July.  This fee covers meals, overnight housing, staffing, as well as advising and registration fees.

STREAK WEEK 2009

Thursday, August 27 - Monday, August 31: Our Streak Week program brings first-year students to campus a few days early so that they can continue to get oriented to university life and to learn invaluable skills to succeed in college without the rush of classes.  Therefore, it is mandatory that all students, both commuter and resident, attend all of the academic and programmatic sessions during the weekend.  Resident students will be assigned a move-in time for Thursday, August 27 by the Office of Residence Life.  Commuters will meet at a certain time and have a chance to get to know the rest of the first-year commuters as well as the resident students.  Meals will be provided during this time.  If you have any questions, please call the Office of Orientation at (216) 397-1983. Click here to view the Streak Week website.