Freshmen Move-In. First Year Parents and Families Q&A

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1 Clarion University Class of 2022, welcome! I am thrilled that you chose Clarion University and have joined the Golden Eagles family! Five days of events and activities will get you started on your path an outstanding college experience. You are strongly encouraged take advantage of every opportunity here at Clarion. As you will come learn, our faculty, staff and students want you be successful. It is a partnership. We will do our part, and we ask that you do yours. Your part includes showing up, being ready, and actively participating. Show up for all the events planned for you over the next several weeks. Be ready get know people your fellow students, your faculty and all of the other folks who make Clarion so wonderful. Show up for class. Be ready for every class, every day. Be an active participant, this experience is your experience and you will only get out of it what you put in it. welcome WEEK 2018 If you show up, are ready and actively participate, before you know it, you will walk across the stage in four years and you will have earned your college degree! Your life at Clarion is what you make of it! It will lead a wonderful career, happiness and success if you engage fully. We are here for you! Dr. Dale Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson, President 9 a.m. 4 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Freshmen Move-In Faculty, staff and student athletes will all be on hand help you and your parents get your stuff moved in your residence hall room. ID Phos If you didn t get your picture taken at Orientation, or you haven t sent a picture reslife@clarion.edu, sp by the Office of Residence Life Services (218 Becht Hall). 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. First Year Parents and Families Q&A Got questions? The Center for First Year Experience will be on the Becht Hall lawn get your last minute questions answered. Welcome Picnic Students and their families are invited grab a bite eat at the Gemmell Student Center before saying their goodbyes. Tickets will be provided. Home Away from Home New students will meet their community assistants and other residence learn more about Welcome Week and guidelines for living in campus housing. wednesday AUG. 22 App Sre

2 LIFE at Clarion 9 a.m. Rotation at 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. and You at CU Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson, CU president, and Dr. Susanne Fenske, vice president for Student Affairs, kick off Welcome Week with remarks for our newest Golden Eagles. Live Active Performing well at Clarion means staying fit physically, mentally, socially and emotionally. Learn how recognize when you are performing at your peak, or when you could use a boost and services help you stay healthy. Leadership and Engagement Discover opportunities for leadership development and involvement with student leaders. Learn where find information about clubs and organizations so that you can be ready for Activities Day later in the week! Violence Prevention and Personal Safety Explore the realities of transitioning college life, from making responsible decisions navigating your new campus environment. Personal safety pics include alcohol use, sexual assault and more. 6:30-8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Diversity, Civility, and Sensitivity? Discuss how ensure that Clarion remains an inclusive environment for all students. Students 6:15 p.m. will be encouraged consider their own expe- riences as a way develop in more civil and sensitive members of the campus community. Campus Code and Values It is important understand and abide by the Student Code of Conduct. Presenters will outline expectations related student safety, reporting of concerns, student behavior and residence hall policies. Dodgeball Play at the basketball courts behind SOMS. Movie: Oceans 8 Movies are shown (free CU students) in the Pinterest Night If you enjoy pinning ideas your board but never have time make the project, join the Advisory Board for Leadership and Engagement make one of several Pinterest projects, second floor of Gemmell. thursday AUG. 23 The first official day of Welcome Week kicks off with a welcome from Dr. Pehrsson and Dr. Fenske. Students will then rotate through sessions for how have a successful life at Clarion University. folder each session. No guests are allowed. Enjoy! RED GROUP SOMS Floors 3+4 PURPLE GROUP SOMN + CV + VV Floor 1 GOLD GROUP VV Floors BLUE GROUP SOMS Floors 1+2 App Sre

3 ACADEMIC acclimation 10 a.m. 12 noon 1:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Meet your College and Major Meet with the dean of your college, the department chair and faculty in your major learn more about your field of study, discuss core classes and discover opportunities for success in your studies. Marwick-Boyd Audirium: College of Arts, Education and Sciences Still Hall Audirium: College of Business Administration and Information Sciences Hart Chapel: College of Health Sciences & Human Services Lunch With Your Major Find your major s table continue the morning s conversations in an informal lunch setting (sponsored by APSCUF faculty and coaches), Gemmell Food Court. Convocation This formal ceremony is your official introduction Clarion led by Dr. Fenske, faculty and staff. Learn about time-honored academic traditions and get ready soar as a new Golden Eagle, Marwick-Boyd Audirium. Kickball Join the rec center staff as they host games of kickball in the Rec Center! CU Movies on Main- Blockers Movies are shown (free CU Students) in the friday AUG. 24 Getting know the requirements of your major, the faculty and academic life in general is important your success as a student. After a morning of small group meetings, students will attend University Convocation, the formal start your journey as a Clarion student. folder each session. No guests are allowed. Enjoy! WINGO Like Wings? Like BINGO? Join Student Senate for an evening of WINGO, Gemmell MPR. App Sre

4 FIRST YEAR fundamentals Rotation at 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 12 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Career and Professional Development Center for Career and Professional Development staff will explain how they can help you develop a four-year career plan and gain the skills and experiences needed be competitive for graduate/professional school and in the job market. Classroom Expectations How will academic expectations be different from high school? What does it mean be engaged in learning? This session will offer insight from a faculty member in areas that many students struggle with a first-year student. The Path Success A First-Year Success Coach will cover the essential steps take ensure you have a successful first semester. Also, find out what resources are available help you with your classes. It s All About Time Being a college student means no more bells or study halls. A First-Year Success Coach will give tips for developing a schedule that includes study time, personal time, and Oh, yeah! sleeping! What it Takes be a Good Advisee A First-Year Success Coach will discuss what academic advising is at the college level, with emphasis on how you can develop a positive relationship with your advisor that will improve your educational experience. Platform Navigation Learn how use Clarion s student platforms from MyClarion D2L CU Connect! saturday AUG. 25 Students will rotate through sessions for how have a successful life at Clarion University. folder each session. No guests are allowed. Enjoy! RED GROUP SOMS Floors 3+4 PURPLE GROUP SOMN + CV + VV Floor 1 GOLD GROUP VV Floors BLUE GROUP SOMS Floors 1+2 6:30-8 p.m. Basketball Play at the basketball courts behind SOMS. 7:30 p.m. Movie: Oceans 8 Movies are shown (free CU students) in the UAB Open Mic Night Come and hangout and listen the performers, App Sre

5 CU engage 12:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Movie: Oceans 8 Movies are shown (free CU students) in the Activities Day Clarion University s recognized student organizations want recruit you as a new member. Visit the tables that interest you most, Gemmell lawn. Classroom Tours Meet Clarion Orientation Leaders outside of Gemmell at the Activities Day go on a guided ur of campus. Also bring your classroom schedule. Leaders will take you right up where your classes will be Monday! Spirit Rally Ernie the Eagle will host a spirit rally with giveaways introduce students the fall sports teams. CU Marching Band, cheerleaders and dance teams perform, Rec Center. Movie: Blockers Movies are shown (free CU students) in the sunday AUG. 26 Today is all about relaxing and getting ready for your first day of classes! There will be optional activities throughout the day including Activities Day and getting your Clarion spirits high with our spirit rally! folder each session. No guests are allowed. Enjoy! App Sre

6 CU there! Booksre Grab your CU gear, books, and other supplies from the CU Booksre. Hours are: 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Aug :30 a.m. 5 p.m. Aug a.m. Aug. 25 Noon 5 p.m. Aug. 26 Rec Center Starbucks Eagle Commons Keep up your wellness routine or start a new one. Remember your ID card for admission. 8 a.m. 9 p.m. Aug a.m. 5 p.m. Aug. 24 Closed Aug p.m. Aug. 26 7:30 a.m. 5 p.m., Aug. 22 7:30 a.m. 2 p.m. Aug Closed Aug Eagle Commons hours (after Aug. 25) Mon-Thurs: 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. other activities THROUGH THE WEEK The Den Denny s The Den opens for regular hours (11 a.m. 11 p.m.) starting Aug. 25 Mail Room Hours Gemmell Student Center: 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Aug p.m. Aug p.m. Aug 24 App Sre

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