ORIENTATION 2008
The orientation program begins on Wednesday, August 20, 2008.

• Welcome letter sent to freshmen 8/08
• Students residing on campus are to arrive in the following manner, beginning with the first letter of the your last name:

  9:30-10:30am	A-G
  10:30-11:30am	H-O
  11:30-12:30pm	P-Z

   
• When you arrive on campus please proceed to the 2nd floor of the Howe Center to check-in, you will receive a welcome packet, key to your room and your ID.  Your party and vehicle will be directed to your residence hall to begin unloading.  Make sure those in your vehicle know which room number you will be residing in.
• Students who are planning to commuting should arrive at 10:00am and check-in on the 2nd floor of the Howe Center, where you will receive a welcome packet and your ID.
• Commuters are expected to participate in all events during orientation
• Students can sign up for an account at PNC Bank.
• Families are welcome to join us for lunch on the Palmer Lawn from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  Meal coupons will be provided when you check-in.
• A complete schedule for Orientation 2008 (PDF)

Following are the check-in newsletters sent to incoming freshmen:

• Students participating in Pre-O Outdoor Adventure (PDF)
  Move-in starts at 9:00 AM on Saturday, 8/16/08
• Students participating in Pre-O for Performing Arts (PDF)
  Move-in starts at 10:00 AM on Saturday, 8/16/08
• Student participating in Pre-O City Life and Sports and Fitness (PDF)
  Move-in is Sunday, 8/17/08
  9:00 AM last names beginning with A-M
  10:00 AM last names beginning with N-Z
• Students participating in Orientation only (PDF)
  Move-in is Wednesday, 8/20/08
  Residents (by last name):
  9:30am – 10:30am A-G
  10:30am – 11:30am H-O
  11:30am – 12:30pm P-Z
  Commuters: 10:00am – 11:00am

Schedule for Wednesday, August 20th, 2008:

• 9:30-12:30 Arrival
• 11:00-2:00pm Lunch
• 11:00-2:00pm Information Fair (Parents are expected to depart campus)
• 3:00-4:00pm Orientation Group meeting
• 6:00-8:00pm President's Dinner (Business casual attire required)
• 8:30-9:45pm RA Meetings (Students residing on campus)
• 8:30-9:45pm Commuter Social (walking tour of neighborhood)
• 10:00pm ThinkFast game