NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION August 18-21, 2018 RESIDENTIAL MOVE-IN: AUGUST 17, 2018 AT 1:00 PM. Parent and Family Schedule of Events

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1 NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION August 18-21, 2018 RESIDENTIAL MOVE-IN: AUGUST 17, 2018 AT 1:00 PM Parent and Family Schedule of Events STUDENT INVOLVEMENT, LEADERSHIP, & ORIENTATION DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

2 Parent & Family Schedule of Events THIS SCHEDULE IS A WORKING DOCUMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL AUG 17 Friday, August 17, :00 am 1:00 pm 5:00 pm Campus Offices Open [Various Locations] 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Campus offices will be open to assist students and their families during normal business hours. Please note the Bookstore will be open from 10 am to 6 pm. Residential Student Move-In [Assigned Student Residence Halls] 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Your student will pick up their room key, meet the Resident Advisor (RA), meet their roommate(s), and move into their room. Campus community members will be assisting you and your student with move-in. (Student must be present.) Shopping in Sugar House and the Salt Lake Valley 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Head to local favorites and pick up those things that your student forgot to pack or did not bring. Your student will be free during this time to meet up with you. Check out the stores within the Salt Lake Valley. Target Smith s Walmart IKEA Costco Old Navy Whole Foods 7:45 pm 8:00 pm Dinner with Family [Off Campus or in the Shaw Student Center] 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Take your student out to dinner in the Sugar House Community. Our community partners have provided many discounts for our new students and their families. If you choose to eat in the Shaw Dining Hall, your student s meal plan is activated for their use with our food service provider, Bon Appetit. Residential Parent Social sponsored by the Parent Relations Team [Jewett Center for the Performing Arts Richer Alcove] 7:45 pm to 9:00 pm Please stop by the Jewett Center, located on the north side of campus for refreshments, local information, and a chance to relax and connect with other parents from your geographic region after the hubbub of move-in. Residential Student Floor Meetings (MANDATORY for Student) [Your Residential Floor] 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm Drop your student back off on campus if they are living in a residence hall so they can meet their Resident Advisor (RA) and students on their floor. Learn what it means to be a member of the Residential Community and the guidelines for campus living. This is only for the student to attend. STUDENT INVOLVEMENT, LEADERSHIP, & ORIENTATION DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE PAGE: 3

3 Parent & Family Schedule of Events THIS SCHEDULE IS A WORKING DOCUMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL AUG 17 9:00 am Orientation Check-In [Richer Commons] 9:00 am to 2:00 pm You and your family will check in with the GO Leaders at the Orientation check-in table in the Richer Commons. During this time, you will receive all of your student materials for the day. Your family should also be present to pick up their Parent and Family Orientation items. Breakfast [West Side of Meldrum Science Center] 9:00 am to 10:00 am You are invited to have breakfast and mingle with other students, parents, and staff. Diced Watermelon, Diced Pineapple, Orange Wedges, Breakfast Danish, Vegetable Breakfast Individual Frittatas, Bacon, Breakfast Potatoes, and Vegan & GF Scones. Coffee and Tea, Orange Juice, Apple Juice and Iced Water Griffin Expo [Payne Gymnasium] 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Campus offices and organizations will be showcased in and around the Payne Gymnasium so you can get to know the Westminster community. *Make sure to check out the Cotopaxi Table and Llamas to learn about the cool happenings in the city. We will be starting the Westival Challenges during check-in. You will be able to receive points for Check-In Challenges until 12:30pm at the Official Welcome!* Alumni Relations Associated Students of Westminster (ASW) Athletics Department Career Center and Student Employment Center for Civic Engagement Center for Veteran & Military Services Coaching and Mentoring Cotopaxi Primary Sponsor Counseling Services Diversity & Inclusion Center Environmental Center Fitness, Wellness & Recreation Department (HWAC) Food Services (Bon Appetit) Giovale Library Information Services Office of Global Engagement Mountain America Credit Union Music Department Outdoor Recreation Program Parent Relations Smith s Food and Drug Store Spiritual Life Office Student Health Services The Forum (college newspaper) Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy Utah Transit Authority Wells Fargo Banking Writing Center STUDENT INVOLVEMENT, LEADERSHIP, & ORIENTATION DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE PAGE: 4

4 Parent & Family Schedule of Events THIS SCHEDULE IS A WORKING DOCUMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL AUG 17 9:00 am Campus Offices Task List [Various Locations) - Extended Weekend Hours to Provide Assistance The following campus offices will be open to assist students and their families until 12:00 pm or later. Some offices will be open later on Saturday. Please see below for those office hours. Pay Tuition, Navigate Financial Aid Questions, Understand Account Services and Student Billing Financial Aid, Account Services, Cashier [Bamberger Hall] - Open 9:00 am 12:00 pm Fin. Aid (until 3:00pm). If you and your family have lingering questions regarding aid disbursement, current and future scholarships, payment plans, or tax information make sure to visit these offices in Bamberger (Student must be present) ADA Accommodations Disability Services & Testing Center [Lower Level of Giovale Library] - Open 9:00am 12:00 pm You and your family will have an opportunity to learn about the services provided by disability services, learn the steps as to how to register with disability services, and make an appointment to meet with the Director at a later date. Buy/Rent Books for Courses, Pick Out New Westminster Swag, Buy a Frame for Your Future Diploma! Bookstore - [South side of Shaw Student Center] - Open 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Purchase books for the semester or pick-up pre-orders. You may also choose to purchase some Westminster merchandise and utilize the coupon inside your orientation materials for extra savings. Print/Pick-Up ID Card, Climb the Rockwall, Go for a Swim, Play Someone in Ping Pong, Shoot Hoops Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center - [All of HWAC] - Open 9:00am until 5:00 pm Come take a tour of the Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center. You can get a picture taken and receive a Westminster College ID card. A Westminster Student ID card is required for the residential meal plans, access to Eccles HWAC/Res Halls, riding UTA Transit, and renting library materials. Get Phones Set Up on Wifi, Request Other Device Access, Work through Login Problems Before Classes Computer & Library Services - [Giovale Library] - Open until 5:00 pm Tour Giovale Library Resources. Your computer/ account questions will be answered at the Technology Service Desk, on the main floor of the library. (Student must be present when asking about computer/ account.) STUDENT INVOLVEMENT, LEADERSHIP, & ORIENTATION DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE PAGE: 5

5 Parent & Family Schedule of Events THIS SCHEDULE IS A WORKING DOCUMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL AUG 17 9:30am Campus Showcase [Converse Hall Rooms B18, 109, 115, 116 See Table for Session Locations] 9:30 am to 11:30 am There will always be something going on during the first day on campus! Happening at the same time as the Griffin Expo, do not miss these smaller, quicker sessions, explaining some great resources you can utilize to enhance your college experience from day one. Come up to Converse Hall to see quick (~20 min.) previews from these offices and educational programs to learn more about how you can get involved with your interests on and off campus. Campus Showcase [Converse Hall Rooms B18, 109, 115, 116] 9:30 am to 11:30 am Time Converse B18 Converse 109 Converse 115 Converse 116 9:30 am Master Your Money as a College Student AMP/ First Year Mentoring Succeed with Resources! Giovale Library and Writing Center 10:00 am Master Your Money as a College Student AMP/ First Year Mentoring Succeed with Resources! Giovale Library and Writing Center 10:30 am Master Your Money as a College Student Study Abroad Engaging the World Telling your Story Griffin Quest Leadership Cohort 11:00 am Master Your Money as a College Student Study Abroad Engaging the World Telling your Story Griffin Quest Leadership Cohort Master Your Money as a College Student 9:30 10:30 am10:00 10:30 am10:30 11:00 am11:00 11:30 am We are joined by one of our sponsors, offering sessions on SMART Budgeting. Angela Horton and Leslie Hunt are Certified Financial Education Instructors from Mountain America Credit Union. For many students, creating and sticking to a budget helps them live their best life in college, while managing student debt. Learn and practice strategies to become Master s of Your Money. AMP/ First-Year Mentoring 9:30 10:00 am 10:00-10:30 am We get by with a little help from our friends. The First-Year Network is designed to help first-year students navigate through the beginning of their Westminster experience. Learn about how to gain a mentor and community that provide you personal, professional, and academic guidance. Campus Concierge- Connecting to Community 9:30 10:00 am 10:00 10:30 am Why is there never anything to do in this city never needs to be said by our students. After you ve run out of speakers, entertainers, clubs, and groups engage with on campus, Westminster s Concierge Desk is your ticket to city specials. Hear from one of our best kept secrets regarding ticket specials, deals, and more opportunities that you can access through the Concierge Desk. STUDENT INVOLVEMENT, LEADERSHIP, & ORIENTATION DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE PAGE: 6

6 Parent & Family Schedule of Events Campus Showcase (Continued) [Converse Hall Rooms B18, 109, 115, 116] 9:30 am to 11:30 am 10:00 am 11:00 am Telling your Story 10:30 11:00 am 11:00 11:30 am Test your knowledge; grow your network; learn about how we can assist your students from the very beginning of their college experience through this interactive session offered by the Career Center. It s never too early for your student to start thinking about their future career and we can help them get there! Griffin Quest 10:30 11:00 am 11:00-11:30 am Leaders are built, not born. Griffin Quest combines students who are interested in leadership and guides them through an ever-evolving curriculum. The first year cohort can range in size, but is built on students seeking opportunities to develop their leadership styles and skills. Hear from our Griffin Quest Fellows about this great opportunity to get involved and grow your leadership. Study Abroad Engaging the World 10:30 11:00 am 11:00 11:30 am Westminster College requires all students to complete the Engaging the World WCore requirement for graduation. Students can complete this requirement in various ways including May Term Study Experiences, semester study abroad, and international internships. Hear from the Office for Global Engagement about the many opportunities to explore, learn, and engage all around the world while earning academic credit. First in Family to Attend College - Student & Parent Meeting [Malouf 201] 10:00 am to 11:00 am In this session, the Diversity and Inclusion Center will cover strategies and resources to successfully help students and parents navigate Westminster s academic and social environment. Please attend if you or your siblings are the first in your family to attend college. If you are helping your student become the first person in your family to attain a degree, this session is for you! Residential Parent Meeting (Parents Only) [Jewett Center for the Performing Arts Gore Concert Hall] 11:00 am to 12:30 pm You will have an opportunity to talk with our Residence Life and Student Affairs staff about life on campus at Westminster College, and understand the expectations we have of our residential students. Commuter Parent Meeting (Parents Only) [Malouf 201] 11:00 am to 12:00 pm You will have an opportunity to talk with our Student Affairs staff and current commuter students about what your student may experience as a commuter. You will also have time to mingle with other parents of commuter students. STUDENT INVOLVEMENT, LEADERSHIP, & ORIENTATION DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE

7 Parent & Family Schedule of Events 11:30 am 12:30 pm Lunch [West Side of Meldrum Science Center] 11:30 am to 1:00 pm You are invited to have lunch and mingle with other students, parents, and staff. House-made Focaccia, Spinach and Arugula Garden Salad, Penne Paste with Spring Zucchini, Broccoli, Roasted Red Peppers, Roma Tomatoes and Applewood Smoked Bacon in a Lite Lemon White Truffle Cream Sauce. House-made Assorted Cookies and Brownies (reg. and GF), Water and Lemonade Official Orientation Welcome, Class Picture, and Westival Kickoff (Students and Families) [Richer Commons] After a busy morning moving around campus and meeting new people, we will take a moment to officially welcome you to our campus community. After announcements about the day, we will take a photo of the entire incoming class of We will introduce the Griffin Orientation Team, split students into orientation groups, and kick off the Westival Challenge, in our inaugural partnership with the outdoor retailer: Cotopaxi Also, this is the best photo op possible of the incoming class! 1:00 pm (Parents and Students Split for individual Student and Parent Tracks) 1:00 pm Parent Information Sessions (Parents Only) (Your student will be busy in their own sessions.) [Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center ] 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm The following sessions will be offered only at the times listed: Financing Your Education [Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center Room 351 ] Joshua Montavon, Director of Financial Aid, will demystify the financial aid process. Come to this session to learn more about the financial aid process. Are there any steps in the process that you still need to complete to pay for college? Join us! 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm Study Abroad 101 [Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center Room 354] Attend this session to learn how Westminster students are Engaging the World through study abroad. Representatives from the Office for Global Engagement and faculty members who lead study abroad programs will provide information on Westminster s international opportunities. STUDENT INVOLVEMENT, LEADERSHIP, & ORIENTATION DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE

8 Parent & Family Schedule of Events 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm & 3:00 pm Academics at Westminster [Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center Room 352] Dr. Christie Fox will present an overview of how your students can be successful at Westminster and how you can support them. We will talk about WCore, Westminster s approach to general education; our interactive classroom environment; what to expect during the first year; and how students complete a degree on time. 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, & 3:00 pm Student Involvement [Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center Room 353] Did you know that students who get involved in activities on campus have higher GPAs, better retention rates, and higher school satisfaction than students who are not involved according to research? Come visit with Mark Ferne, Chief Student Affairs Officer and Karnell Black, Dean of Students, to discuss how to encourage your student to get involved and learn more about the many opportunities that await them here at Westminster! 2:00 pm & 3:00 pm 3:00 pm Beyond Westminster: jobs, internships, grad school, and career planning" [Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center Room 351 ] Proactive career planning begins during the first year of college. How will your student build skills, experience, and professional goals while at Westminster? What resources are available to assist your student in preparation for internships, jobs, or graduate school? Brianna Koucos, the Director of the Career Center and Career Center Staff will discuss resources and opportunities that prepare students for the transition to careers beyond Westminster. Diversity and Diverse Student Success [Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center Room 354] The Director of Student Diversity & Inclusion, Daniel K. Cairo; the Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Dr. Marco Barker; and Diversity & Inclusion Faculty Fellow, Dr. Chris Davids will discuss diversity programs and opportunities at Westminster College aimed at supporting historically underrepresented students of color and LGBTQ students. Parents will also have a chance to discuss strategies for supporting their diverse students college experiences. End of Parent Information Sessions STUDENT INVOLVEMENT, LEADERSHIP, & ORIENTATION DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE

9 Parent & Family Schedule of Events 4:00 pm Parents, Deans, Faculty Reception (Parents Only) (Your student will be busy in their own activity.) [Jewett Center for the Performing Arts and Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory Tanner Atrium] 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm Join us for some light refreshments prior to dinner. You will have an opportunity to mingle with other parents, meet the Deans and numerous faculty from each school at the College. 5:30 pm 6:30 pm Convocation [Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center Behnken Field House] Use West entrance for Behnken Field House 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm Please come and join Westminster College in inaugurating the school year and welcoming students and families to the campus community as the Class of Staff, Faculty, administration, and other students on campus will come to celebrate the arrival of our newest additions to campus! Students They will be able to line up and follow the faculty in a march across campus to the Behnken Field House. Parents/ Families You will be in Behnken Field House seated in the bleachers waiting for students to arrive and snap some photos during the program. Dinner [Richer Commons] 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm You are invited to have dinner with Westminster College President Beth Dobkin, faculty, staff, and students. Jalapeno Honey Corn Bread, Garden Salad, Country Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, BBQ grilled Chicken Breast and Panna Cotta cups for dessert, with Chilled Water & Lemonade So Long, Farewell... Now it s time to say good-bye to your student. Enjoy your time with them before they return to campus for our fun activities in the evening. **Please have students back to campus around 9:00pm, (if they are heading off campus) to join others in the night s activities** STUDENT INVOLVEMENT, LEADERSHIP, & ORIENTATION DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE

First-Year Student Schedule of Events Saturday, August 20-23, 2016 RESIDENTIAL MOVE-IN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2016 AT 1 PM

First-Year Student Schedule of Events Saturday, August 20-23, 2016 Friday, August 19, 2016 9:00 am 1:00 pm 5:00 pm 8:00 pm 9:30 pm Campus Offices Open [Various locations] 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Campus offices