DAY 19 A.M. • CHECK-IN
Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zone A, C4
9:30 A.M. • WELCOME Cullen Auditorium, C2
10 A.M. • PARENT SESSION: CELEBRATING THE TRANSITION Cullen Auditorium, C2
10 A.M. • SESIÓN EN ESPANOL PARA PADRES DE FAMILIA Hunter Welcome Center, AT&T Theatre, C4
10 A.M. • STUDENT SESSION: BECOMING A WILDCAT Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zones B and C, C4
11 A.M. • LIVING IN COMMUNITY Cullen Audtorium, C2 Living in Community at ACU is about more than rules and residence halls. It’s about joining a community of people helping you become who God intends you to be. This session will cover the student code of conduct expected of all ACU students, and how ACU embraces students and encourages them to develop spiritually, academically, and emotionally.
NOON - 1:30 P.M. • OPEN HOUSES Residence Halls Gardner (E3), Mabee (C2), McKinzie (D3), Nelson (E3), and Sikes (E3) Brown Library, D2
Maker Lab, D2 Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center, C3 Medical and Counseling Care Center, C3
NOON • ALPHA SCHOLARS MEETING Brown Library, Core Classroom, D2 The purpose of Alpha Scholars Programs is to help students with disabilities succeed in college. This session will provide more information about the services offered to students, including individualized tutoring, academic and career counseling, and assistance in applying for financial aid.
NOON • PRE-HEALTH PROFESSIONS MEETING Halbert-Walling Research Center, Walling Lecture Hall, D3 Students who plan to pursue Pre-Med, Pre-Dental, or other Pre-Health concentrations (not including Nursing) will want to attend this session. It will be led by the pre-health advisors and will highlight the requirements for admission to these programs, as well as the opportunities provided by ACU’s Body and Soul Program.
NOON • PRE-LAW MEETING Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zone C, C4 Students considering a future career in the legal profession should attend this session, which will discuss the expectations and requirements for law school admission and highlight the opportunities available while at ACU and after graduation.
NOON • BRIDGE SCHOLARS MEETING Hunter Welcome Center, Lynay Classroom, C4 If you were admitted to ACU as a Bridge Scholar, you are required to attend this session. Students and parents will learn more about the unique opportunities created for Bridge Scholars.
12:45-2 P.M. • LUNCH McGlothlin Campus Center, World Famous Bean, C3 To allow a smooth lunchtime transition between ACU campers and NSO guests in the Bean, please do not arrive before 12:45 p.m.
2:15 P.M. • SPECIAL INTEREST SESSIONS Refer to the session descriptions list for more information. All Day 1 sessions also will be available Day 2.
Move-In Day Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Hart Auditorium, C3 Music Performance Ensembles Williams Performing Arts Center, D4 Paying Your Bill Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zone B, C4 Student Loans Mabee Business Building, Room 317, D3
Study Abroad Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zone C, C4 Site-specific Q&A sessions on Day 2. Textbooks Hunter Welcome Center, Lynay Classroom, C4
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATIONJUNE 2018 SCHEDULE
3-3:45 P.M. • COLLEGE MEETINGS AND RECEPTIONS College of Arts and Sciences – Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Williams Performing Arts Center, Lobby, D4 College of Arts and Sciences – Sciences Halbert-Walling Research Center, Lobby, D3 College of Biblical Studies Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Lobby, D3 College of Business Administration – Accounting and Finance Mabee Business Building, Room 301, D3 College of Business Administration – Management Sciences Mabee Business Building, Room 201, D3 College of Business Administration – School of Information Technology and Computing Mabee Business Building, Room 316, D3 College of Education and Human Services Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center, C3 School of Nursing Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zone C, C4
4-5 P.M. • ACADEMIC ADVISOR MEETINGS Emily Berry Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 104, D3 Francille Vesel Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 129, D3 Grant Overman Mabee Business Building, Room 301, D3 Jake Crabtree Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 117, D3 Janelle Cole Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 114, D3 Karen Viertel Mabee Business Building, Room 117, D3 Kayla Hewitt Mabee Business Building, Room 217, D3 Kent Akers Mabee Business Building, Room 118, D3 Lindsey Griffis Halbert-Walling Research Center, Walling Lecture Hall, D3 Mary Beth Cuevas Mabee Business Building, Room 215, D3 Nuria Hall Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 130, D3 Shannon Rose Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 120, D3 Sheila Ritchie Mabee Business Building, Room 201, D3 Tim Ehrhart Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 112, D3
5-9 P.M. • PLACEMENT TESTING Hardin Administration Building, Room 327, D2
5-9 P.M. • FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP Mabee Business Building, Room 317, D3 Need help tying up loose financial aid ends? Pop in for this workshop where a financial aid professional will answer your questions, walk you through specific steps for completion, and help you make sure everything is in place for the fall. Students MUST be present but parents are more than welcome!
DINNER IS ON YOUR OWN
DAY 27:30-8:45 A.M. • HONORS COLLEGE BREAKFAST
Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zone A, C4 By invitation only, this breakfast is for students admitted into ACU’s Honors College. Parents are encouraged to attend.
7:30-8:45 A.M. • STUDENT-ATHLETE BREAKFAST Wildcat Stadium, Club Level, B2 Required for all student-athletes who have signed to participate in Wildcat athletics. Parents are encouraged to attend.
9 A.M. • STRENGTHS Cullen Auditorium, C2 ACU is a strengths-focused campus. Discover what this means for you as a student and how to use your God-given talents to support your academic journey.
10:15 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. • INDIVIDUAL ACADEMIC ADVISING APPOINTMENTS McGlothlin Campus Center, Wildcat Central, C3
10 A.M. • SPECIAL INTEREST SESSIONS Refer to the session descriptions list for more information.
10:45 A.M. • SPECIAL INTEREST SESSIONS
11:30 A.M. • SPECIAL INTEREST SESSIONS
12:15 P.M. • SPECIAL INTEREST SESSIONS
12:45-2 P.M. • LUNCH McGlothlin Campus Center, World Famous Bean, C3
2 P.M. • PARENT SESSION Cullen Auditorium, C2
2 P.M. • STUDENT SESSION Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zones B and C, C4
2:30-4:30 P.M. • RESOURCE FAIR Hunter Welcome Center, Lobby, C4
3:15-4:30 P.M. • CHECK-OUT Hunter Welcome Center, McCaleb Conference Center, Zone A, C4
SPECIAL INTERESTSESSION DESCRIPTIONSand day 2 locations
MOVE-IN DAY Mabee Business Building, Room 201, D3 This is your opportunity to learn more about the move-in process. Talk with Residence Life and get simple tools for making move-in a fun and easy experience.
PAYING YOUR BILL Mabee Business Building, Room 301, D3 Come hear from the experts on what is required and recommended for paying your bill at ACU. We know this is a complicated topic and we want to make it easier. Bring your questions and take notes!
STUDENT LOANS Mabee Business Building, Room 317, D3 Be smart about student loans. Come for a comprehensive loan review, then be ready to get on a computer and make some financial aid progress in real-time. If you have specific loan questions, this session is for you!
STUDY ABROAD Mabee Business Building, Room 117, D3Studying abroad enhances the college experience like nothing else! Come find out about the exciting opportunities ACU has to offer.
10 a.m. – Overview
10:45 a.m. – Site-specific information for Leipzig, Germany
11:30 a.m. – Site-specific information for Oxford, England
12:15 p.m. – Site-specific information for Montevideo, Uruguay
TEXTBOOKS Mabee Business Building, Room 118, D3 Course Materials are a necessary part of your college education. In this session get all your questions answered about course materials, learn about your buying options, get tips on when to buy or rent, and how to save money.
The following sessions are only available Day 2CAMPUS SAFETY AND TITLE IX
Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 130, D3 ACU takes students’ safety seriously. Come learn about our professional, full-service Police Department, how it serves and partners with the ACU community, preventative steps students can take to stay safe, and resources for parents and students at all points along the way. Questions will be encouraged.
DEGREE PLANNING Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 129, D3 Planning out the academic aspects of your next four years is one of the best things you can do now to ensure success later. This session will cover all the nuts and bolts of ACU’s university-wide requirements, as well as how to read and understand your degree audit.
FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT Mabee Business Building, Room 215, D3 Being the first generation college student is an amazing accomplishment – and can also be overwhelming! ACU wants to support your journey and equip you with tools for success. Come learn how ACU wants to partner with you to make this the experience of a lifetime.
LEARNING STUDIO Brown Library, D2 The Learning Studio provides state-of-the-art media equipment, professional training, and group collaboration spaces to support every stage of the creative process. Join us for a back stage tour of production studios and check out gear available to all students. Don’t wait until your first project to learn about the possibilities.
MAJOR EXPLORATION AND CAREER PLANNING Mabee Business Building, Room 217, D3 Your future is right around the corner! In this session, team members from Academic Advising and The Career Center will give you tips for exploring majors and creating career goals to maximize your strengths. You will also learn tools to help you in your search for jobs and internships. Start planning now. Begin your ACU journey with the end in mind!
MISSIONS Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Hart Auditorium, D3 Missions experiences are an important part of student life at ACU. Come learn about how you can participate in God’s mission all around the world through short term service trips, summer long internships and other opportunities. This session will cover missions locations, types of trips available, experiences connected to academic programs, and more.
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES AND MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS
Mabee Business Building, Room 218, D3 The ACU community provides opportunities to promote, discover, or uncover the uniqueness of the culture you represent, as well as experience and learn about other cultures. Discover where you belong and go deeper with your friends both old and new.
PREGUNTAS Y RESPUESTAS EN ESPANOL Hunter Welcome Center, AT&T Theatre, C4 Haz preguntas y ven dispuesto a aprender. En esta sesión, nuestro objetivo es contestar todas las dudas y preguntas que tengas para ayudar al estudiante y familia a entender la situación financiera y el costo-beneficio de la educación.
SENDING YOUR STUDENT TO COLLEGE: HOW TO HELP NOW AND STAY INVOLVED LATER
Onstread-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 120, D3 This session will help parents be informed about the rules and expectations of life at ACU, as well as help both parent and student navigate the Student Handbook. In addition, we will provide you with a resource specifically designed for parents to help keep up with important happenings on campus.
SOAR – STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES, ADVOCACY AND RESOURCES
Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 112, D3 Every student experiences joys and challenges during their college years. Many students find that it’s helpful to understand what resources are available. The SOAR program is designed to connect students to the resources they need to be successful. Come hear how this program can benefit your student (or you)!
STUDENT PRODUCTIONS Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 104, D3 Gain leadership experience, showcase your talents, and build community by participating in Follies, competing in Sing Song, or joining a student A Cappella group.
STUDENT WELLNESS Hunter Welcome Center, Alumni Conference Room, C4 Wellness is directly related to a student’s physical, emotional, academic, and social success. Come learn about strategies and campus resources to support your health and wellness. We’ll cover healthy eating, sleeping and fitness habits, as well as simple ways to access medical, psychiatric, and counseling services.
TECHNOLOGY ON CAMPUS Mabee Business Building, Room 216, D3 Preparing for the technological aspect of college can be confusing. What is available to students? How do I print on campus? What kind of tech support will there be? This session will cover these topics and more. Stop in to ask questions and get plugged in.
Information and Services
Hunter Welcom
e Center (HWC)
C4M
cGlothlin Campus Center
C3The Cam
pus Store, Mail Services,
Wildcat Central, W
orld Famous Bean
Medical and Counseling Care Center
C3Police Departm
ent E1
Athletics and RecreationBonneau Fam
ily Indoor Batting Facility B3
Crutcher Scott Field B3
Eager Tennis Pavilion C3
Elmer Gray Stadium
B2
Gilbreth-Scott Teamroom
B3
Gibson Health and Physical Education Center
C3Gray Stadium
Throwing Events A2
Larry Sanders Intramural Fields
E3M
oney Student Recreation and W
ellness Center (MRW
) C3
Moody Coliseum
C2
Powell Fitness Center B2
Soccer and Softball Field House B2
Teague Special Events Center B3
Track and Field Fieldhouse B2
Wally Bullington Football Practice Facility B3
Wells Field
A2W
ildcat Disc Golf Course E1
Wildcat Stadium
A3
Auditoriums, Chapels and
Event VenuesBeaucham
p Amphitheatre
C3Chapel on the Hill
C3Cullen Auditorium
C2
Moody Coliseum
C2
Teague Special Events Center B3
Academic and Adm
inistrationACU M
useum, Jennings House
E1ACU Press / Leafwood Publishers
E1Brown Library (LIB)
D2Learning Com
mons, AT&T Learning
Studio, Adams Center for Teaching
and Learning, Mabee Auditorium
Computer Service Center
D1Don H. M
orris Center (DMC)
C2Duncum
Center (DUN) E4
Engineering and Physics Laboratories at Bennett Gym
nasium (BEN)
D3Halbert-W
alling Research Center (HAL) D3
Hardin Administration Building (ADM
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Health Sciences Laboratory (B07) D1
Mabee Business Building (M
BB) D3
McDaniel House (DAN)
E1M
oore House, eHub (MRE)
E2Nichols House
C1North House
E1Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies
Building (BSB) D3
Onstead Science Center (OSC) D2
Phillips Education Building (EDB) D3
Physical Resources Building A4
Sewell Theatre E2
Sherrod Building (SHB) C2
Shore Art Gallery (SHO) C2
William
s Performing Arts Center (W
PA) D4
Witt House
E3Vanderpool Building
D1Zellner Hall (ZEL)
D2Zona Luce Building (ZON)
D2
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C2A.B. M
orris Hall B3
Adams Hall
E1Dillard Hall
C1Edwards Hall
C2Gardner Hall
E3M
abee Hall C2
McDonald Hall
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cKinzie Hall D3
Nelson Hall E3
Sikes Hall E3
Smith Hall
E1University Park Apartm
ents B4
Outdoor Areas and Cam
pus ArtFaubus Fountain Lake
C4Flag Plaza
C4Galaxy Park
C4GATA Fountain
C2God’s M
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Hope for the Future Sculpture C3
Jacob’s Dream Sculpture Site
D3Labyrinth, Rich W
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C4Lunsford Overlook
A3Stevens Park
B2The Ascension Trailhead
D2Tower of Light
C3W
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Campus
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Phillips Education
Sherrod
ShoreArt Gallery
William
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BrownLibrary
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Wally Bullington
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Elmer
Gray
Gray StadiumThrowing
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GibsonMoney Student
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CullenEdwards
Nichols
DillardA.B.
Barret
Powell Fitness
Wildcat W
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Track/FieldFieldhouse W
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Sewell
Witt
Larry Sanders Intramural Fields
McGlothlin
Campus
Center
Beauchamp
Amphitheatre
Towerof Light
Gardner
Mabee
McKinzie
Nelson
East Ambler Avenue
E.N. 20th
E.N. 19th
E.N. 18th
Library Ct.
E.N. 17th
Campus Court
ACU Drive
E.N. 16th
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UniversityPark
Crutcher Scott
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Labyrinth
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FaubusFountain Lake
Morris
Eager Tennis
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Vanderpool
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Smith
Adams
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Jones Tennis
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