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STUDENT ORIENTATION SCHEDULE 2008

This schedule is subject to change.

DAY ONE

8:00AM - 9:30AM

Check-In
Schott Atrium, Lombardo Student Center
Move in to your residence hall room for the night, and after checking in please join us for breakfast!

8:00AM - 9:30AM Continental Breakfast
Reading Room, Dolan Center for Science & Technology
Enjoy a light breakfast on us while beginning to meet your future peers!
8:45AM - 9:30AM Open House at Residence Halls
Murphy, Pacelli, and/or Sutowski Halls
10:00AM

Welcome to JCU!
Donahue Auditorium, Dolan Center for Science & Technology
Get an overview of what you can expect of university and student life at JCU while also learning more about our rich, Jesuit tradition.

10:30AM Introduction to Academic Life
Donahue Auditorium, Dolan Center for Science & Technology
Get an overview of academic life and expectations, and learn a little about the College of Arts & Sciences, Boler School of Business, and academic advising.
11:00AM Taste of Academics
Donahue Auditorium, Dolan Center for Science & Technology
Stay tuned as some of our dynamic faculty members give you a taste of what you can expect in class!
12:00 Noon

Lunch
LSC Conference Room, Lombardo Student Center
Dine with the admission staff and orientation leaders as well as other first year students and parents.

1:00PM Foreign Language Proficiency Exam
Various Locations
2:00PM Writing Proficiency Exam
Various Locations
3:00PM Break
Muldoon Atrium, Dolan Center for Science & Technology
3:15PM "Oh the Places You'll Go"
Donahue Auditorium, Dolan Center for Science & Technology
Hear about some of the unique aspects of JCU from staff at the Centers for Career Services, Global Education, and Service & Social Action.
4:00PM

Orientation Small Group Discussion
Orientation Leader Rooms
Meet with your orientation leader for icebreakers and social activities.  Your leader will also answer any questions you may have regarding the university.

5:15PM

General Academic Advising
Individual Rooms in Boler School, O'Malley Center, & Administration Building
Meet with a faculty advisor and learn about your core academic requirements and everything you'll need to know for fall class registration.

6:00PM

Dinner with Faculty Advisor
LSC Conference Room
Continue your conversation with your faculty advisor and family members over dinner.

7:00PM

Diversity Activity
Intramural Gymnasium
Open yourself up to the new horizons presented by college life and come ready to have fun and challenge your mind.

8:00PM College 101
Marinello Little Theatre
The performance by the orientation leaders will give you a good preview of some of the most common issues facing college students today.
9:00PM

Small Group Discussion
Orientation Leader Rooms
Discuss your questions and give your thoughts regarding College 101.  Get ready for the night ahead!

10:00PM

Social Activities
Lombardo Student Center & Intramural Gymnasium
Join the orientation staff for food, music, dancing, and your choice of different sports activities!

DAY TWO

8:15AM Breakfast
LSC Conference Room, Lombardo Student Center
9:00AM

Mass
Saint Francis Chapel
Join other students and families at Mass and reflect on the next exciting four years of your life.  People from all faith traditions are welcome and encouraged to participate.  

10:15AM - 12:30PM

Cleveland & University Resource Fair
Muldoon Atrium, Dolan Center for Science & Technology
Meet with various representatives of the student body, faculty, staff, and administration to receive information regarding the resources and services available at JCU and in the surrounding area.

10:15AM - 3:00PM

Student Registration
Dolan Center for Science & Technology
Register for fall classes with your faculty advisor and get your JCU student ID.

10:30AM - 12:30PM Technology Account Set-up
Dolan Center E 223
Stop by and work with Information Services administrators to set up your JCU computer accounts.
10:30AM - 12:30PM Individual Financial Aid Appointments
Various Locations (check appointment card for exact time and location)
Have a personal family appointment with a financial aid representative to address any final questions about your award package and/or university billing.
11:00AM - 1:00PM

Continental Lunch
Muldoon Atrium, Dolan Center for Science & Technology
Before you leave, make sure to stop by the various continental lunch stations for a bite to eat.

11:00AM - 2:00PM Cleveland Cruise
Vans leave every 15 minutes from Muldoon Atrium
Take a ride around town to see the hot-spots, local shopping and dining, and where to access public transportation.
11:00AM - 3:00PM Check-Out
Muldoon Atrium, Dolan Center for Science & Technology
You are welcome to check out once you have registered for your fall classes, received your Carroll Card ID, had your financial aid appointment, and perused the Resource Fair!

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