Spring 2017 Orientation Guide - University of the Arts...Spring 2017 Orientation Guide Author sara.kupferer Keywords DACJPasD4Zs Created Date 20170105214553Z ...

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T H E UN I V E R S I T Y O F T H E A R T S

10:00 AM - 3:00 PMCheck-in & Move-inHamilton Hall, CBS AuditoriumNew students will receive Orientation packets, ID’s, room keys (if living on campus) and turn in healthforms.

2:30 PMCommuter SessionGershman Hall, ChapelJoin new and current commuters to learn about opportunities and resources for commuters on campus. *Commuters, make sure you have checked-in by 2:30 PM

4:30 PMCampus Tours and City WalkMeet on Hamilton Hall stepsOL’s take new students on a tour of campus and the surrounding area.

6:00 - 8:00 PMLucky Strike BowlingMeet on Hamilton Hall steps or your OL will head over directly from the campus tourLight dinner provided.

Thursday - January 12, 2017

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Friday - January 13, 2017

8:30 AMEnglish Placement TestTerra Hall, Connelly Auditorium (8th floor of Terra Hall)REQUIRED ONLY for those who received a letter informing them to take the exam.

9:30 AM Breakfast with your OLTerra Hall, Connelly Auditorium (8th floor of Terra Hall)

10:15 AM - 11:15 AMUArts 101 & Introduction to Liberal ArtsTerra Hall, Connelly Auditorium (8th floor of Terra Hall)

11:15 AM - 12:00 PMDigital UArtsTerra Hall, Connelly Auditorium (8th floor of Terra Hall)Overview of OTIS, Laptop Self-Service, internet safety, and Digication training.

12:00 - 1:30 PMUpper-Classman Transfer & Exchange Student Lunch - Terra, room 905First and Second Year Transfer Lunch - Anderson Hall, Library

1:30 - 3:30 PMAdvising First Year CAMD & First Year Transfer CAMD Student Advising 315 Anderson

CAMD Transfer & CAMD Exchange students Terra 905, followed by specific Program and Department Offices

First Year and Transfer CPA Student Advising School of Dance, Terra 308 School of Music, Merriam 4th Floor Brind School of Theater Arts, Terra 609

1:30 - 3:30 PMLaptop EnrollmentTerra Hall, Computer Lab 802After you have finished advising, complete your self-service software installation.

3:30 - 4:30 PMFederal Work Study MeetingTerra Hall, Connelly AuditoriumLearn about work study jobs on campus.

6:00 PMGame NightGershman Hall, ChapelMeet your Orientation Leaders & other new students while you enjoy dinner and play games.

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Saturday - January 14, 20179:30 AM Breakfast with your OLTerra Hall, Connelly Auditorium (8th floor of Terra Hall)

10:15 AM - 12:00 PMChoice SessionsTerra Hall, Connelly Auditorium (8th floor of Terra Hall)Students choose from two sessions - SafeZone training or OneLove (healthy relationship training)

12:00 - 1:00 PMTaste of PhillySample local favorites on campus at Terra Dining Hall.

1:15 - 2:15 PMKnow the CodeTerra Hall, Connelly AuditoriumLearn about how to have a safe and informed experience as a UArts Student.

2:30 - 4:00 PMLaptop EnrollmentTerra Hall, Computer Lab 802Complete your self-service software installation.

4:00 PMIce Skating at Dilworth ParkMeet your OL in the lobby of Terra Hall to walk over together.

6:00 - 8:00 PMDinner and Fun in the Residence HallsYour residence hall (Commuters are invited to either Juniper or Pine Hall lounges)Meet the RA staff at each residence hall while they host a fun event for you!Dinner provided.

Sunday - January 15, 201711:00 AM Brunch with your OLTerra Dining HallJoin your OL for the last event of Orientation, brunch!

4:30 PMTerra Dining Hall opens and the meal plan begins!

Monday - January 16, 2017Martin Luther King Day - University closed (Dining Hall is open)Classes start tomorrow!