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1 Transfer Student Orientation Guide Week One 2013 Transfer Student Orientation August 23 25

We are very excited to finally welcome you in person! Transfer Student Orientation is designed to familiarize you with the Clark community and introduce you to life here on campus.

3 Welcome to Clark! August 23, 2013 Dear New Student, On behalf of all Clark students, faculty, administrators, and staff, we welcome you to Clark University and the Transfer Student Orientation program. We are very excited to finally welcome you in person! Transfer Student Orientation is designed to familiarize you with the Clark community and introduce you to life here on campus. During these first few days, you will have many opportunities to meet future classmates and friends while learning your way around. You will be able to discuss your academic and cocurricular interests with faculty, staff, and your peers as you discover the plethora of resources available at Clark. Transfer Student Orientation is filled with programs and activities to help you get settled and feel comfortable in your new surroundings. Some are designed to inform you about issues you may encounter during your college experience and the resources to assist you in addressing them; others will start you on your way toward embracing Clark s intellectual life, both in and out of the classroom. You have chosen to attend a wonderful institution with a rich and vibrant history. During your time here at Clark, we hope that you will have fascinating academic and cocurricular experiences as you look at the world and see it and yourself in new ways. We encourage you to seize every opportunity, taking advantage of the extraordinary array of people and resources that make Clark truly memorable. Welcome to Clark! Mike McKenna, Director of Student Leadership and Programming Jackie Lyon 14, Administrative Orientation Coordinator Aksheya Sridhar 14, International Orientation Coordinator Alex Hoyt 14, Early and New Student Development Orientation Coordinator Leah McConnell 14, Leadership Development Orientation Coordinator Stefanie Gough 14, Transfer and Commuter Orientation Coordinator Yonathan Bassal 14, Social Programs Orientation Coordinator KEY Meals PA Group Meetings Social Event

4 PEER ADVISERS Programs in RED indicate a required activity for all incoming students. Your Peer Adviser will sign your registration sheet (located at the back of this booklet) to confirm that you have completed each required activity. This completed sheet will be required for you to attend the Black Light Dance on the last night of Transfer Student Orientation. In addition, if you miss a mandatory activity you will be required to meet with the Dean of Students or the Director of Student Leadership and Programming. Please carry your registration sheet with you and be careful not to misplace it. Peer Advisers: Amna Adamjee Maame Adu-Kofi Dana Alasker Samantha Arsenault Pinar Barlas Andrew Bellesis David Bertoldi Spencer Brightman Molly Burns Vanessa Carrasco Pauravi Chhaya Alexis Church Jessica Doucette Oshini Ekanayake Ethan Forauer Madeleine Friga Spencer Gale Emma Griffiths David Hebert Michino Hisabayashi Molly Igo Brian Kane Elvi Karapanco Sarah Kaufman Molly Kazin Liam Kelly Flemming Alexandra Knopf Eliza Lawrence Miga Lee Rotem Magal Olivia Lourie Allegra Marra Gus Meissner Deanna Minsky Brianna Mirabile Maia Moore Marie Normantas Emma O Melia Sarah Philbrick Melissa Picon Nick Porcella Kasey Poulin Rebecca Raphaelson Breeann Redman Meghan Reilly Olivia Rogine Tyler Rosati Dylan Sansone Sweta Shrestha Hannah Silverfine Joel Simonson Jenny Six Danielle Strandson Suyesh Thapa Zoe Vallas Karishma Veljee Mary Kimberley Villamor Jeffrey Wasson Ilana Weiss Zena Wolf

FriDAY, AUGUST 23 9 a.m. 12 p.m. Center, Information Desk 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. 153 Woodland Street, 2nd Floor 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. 155 Woodland Street, 3rd Floor 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Center, Student Council Office 9 a.

Following check-in, students are encouraged to use the morning to settle in to their new home. Feel free to ask Peer Advisers and Resident Advisers any questions.

5 FriDAY, AUGUST 23 9 a.m. 12 p.m. Center, Information Desk 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. 153 Woodland Street, 2nd Floor 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. 155 Woodland Street, 3rd Floor 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Center, Student Council Office 9 a.m. 4 p.m. ITS Help Desk, Plaza Level, Academic Commons 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Campus Green (Rain location: Center) Transfer Student Check-in and Settle-in Time All transfer students will officially enroll at Clark at the Information Desk in the Higgins University Center. Following check-in, students are encouraged to use the morning to settle in to their new home. Feel free to ask Peer Advisers and Resident Advisers any questions. The Student Accounts Office Students who are required to clear financially must do so before moving into the residence halls. Please feel free to stop by if you have any general questions about your student account. In addition, the Cashier s Office will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to assist new students with financial clearance. The Financial Aid Office Please feel free to stop by to ask any general questions about financial aid, to check on the status of an application, or to complete any additional paperwork. Clark OneCard If you submitted a photo prior to arrival, your I.D. will be issued to you when you check in. If not, you can have your photo taken and receive your I.D. during this time. Please note that you need to present a photo I.D. (driver s license, passport, etc.) when picking up your OneCard. Computer Support Information Technology Services (ITS) staff will be available in the Academic Commons for computer support. Be sure to bring your laptop and power adapters. Bank Tabling Representatives from local banks will be on hand to answer questions and assist students with setting up bank accounts.

6 12 1 p.m. Center, Tilton Hall (2nd Floor) Transfer Welcome Luncheon Students and their families are invited to join other new students and families for a welcome luncheon. Clark President David Angel, Clark Undergraduate Student Council President Rian Watt 14, and Transfer Orientation Coordinator Stefanie Gough 14 will welcome you to the University and share their thoughts about the Clark experience. FAMILIES DEPART 1 2 p.m. Campus Green (Rain Location: The Grind) Transfer Students Meet with their Peer Advisers Meet with your Peer Adviser and fellow transfer students to get acquainted, review the transfer orientation schedule of events, and ask any questions you might have about being a new student at Clark. 1 2 p.m. Jonas Clark Hall, Room :30 p.m. Center, Grace Conference Room 3:30 4:30 p.m. Center, Grace Conference Room 4:30 5:30 p.m. Center, Grace Conference Room Workshop on Pre-Law Program This session is for any student interested in attending law school after Clark. Professor Mark Miller, J.D., Ph.D., director of the Law and Society program, will lead the session. All Things Academic This program is specially designed to assist transfer students with their unique academic questions and concerns. as well as to keep you up to speed with Clark s academic policies and requirements. Clark 101 Campus Resources and Services Denise Darrigrand, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, and Mike McKenna, Director of Student Leadership and Programming, will share important information about all of the resources and services available on campus. This is a good opportunity to have questions answered and find out where to go when you need assistance. Introduction to The LEEP Center LEEP Center staff will discuss the broad goals and features of Clark s liberal arts curriculum and introduce you to some of our newest, most innovative academic programs. 5:30 7:30 p.m. Dinner Students must wear wristband provided in their Center, Dining Hall Welcome Bag to enter the Dining Hall.

6:30 7:30 p.m. Center, Grace Conference Room 8 10 p.m. Dolan Field House 10 p.m. 12 a.m. Residence Halls 10 p.m. 12 a.m. Goddard Grotto Welcoming the Jewish Sabbath Hillel is Clark s student group that celebrates Jewish culture and community.

7 6:30 7:30 p.m. Center, Grace Conference Room 8 10 p.m. Dolan Field House 10 p.m. 12 a.m. Residence Halls 10 p.m. 12 a.m. Goddard Grotto Welcoming the Jewish Sabbath Hillel is Clark s student group that celebrates Jewish culture and community. Please join us as we welcome new Clarkies and the Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat) together. Stop by to meet Hillel student leaders and our Hillel staff, find out what Hillel does on campus, and have dessert on us! Everyone is welcome! Toto, We re Not in Kansas Anymore Dr. Maura Cullen speaks about what it means to be a member of Clark s diverse community, and the importance of being yourself. Her one-of-a kind presentation is not to be missed! Residence Hall Mingle Join your RAs and RLH Staff for fun events throughout the First-Year Halls Dodd, Johnson- Sanford, Wright, and Bullock. Within the halls you will find karaoke, dancing, trivia contests, food, fun, giveaways, and much more! Staff will be on hand to direct you to activities from the main lobbies of each hall. Marshmallow Roast Join new friends for a bonfire and enjoy yummy s mores! 10 p.m. 12 a.m. Kneller Athletic Center Open Gym Hours Shoot hoops with new friends! SATURDAY, AUGUST a.m. Breakfast Students must wear wristband to enter the Center, Dining Hall Dining Hall.

8 See your PA for specific time and location. 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Center, Student Council Office 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Campus Green (Rain location: Center) 9 11 a.m. See your PA for specific locations :30 a.m. See your PA for location. Meeting with Peer Advisers Peer Advisers will meet individually with their advisees throughout the day to discuss course selections, rooming, college life, and any questions. Clark OneCard If you submitted a photo prior to arrival, stop by to pick up your I.D. If not, you can have your photo taken and receive your I.D. during this time. The OneCard Office (151 Woodland Street, 2nd Floor) will resume regular office hours on Monday, August 26, should you require additional assistance. Please note that you need to present a photo I.D. (driver s license, passport, etc.) when picking up their OneCards. Bank Tabling Representatives from local banks will be on hand to answer questions and assist students with setting up bank accounts. Bringing in the Bystander Participate in an on-line course provided by the Clark Anti-Violence Education (CAVE) program. This program will discuss dating violence and sexual assault, and how to safely act as a prosocial bystander. Peer Advising Group Meeting 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Center, Dining Hall Lunch Students must wear wristband to enter the Dining Hall. 1 2 p.m. Center, Lurie Conference Room Campus Safety Presentation Sgt. Mike Palermo of University Police (UP) will describe the role UP plays on campus. The discussion will introduce you to living on the Clark campus and in the City of Worcester. Additionally, Sgt. Palermo will discuss the residence halls access system, fire safety program, crime prevention team and Clark s EMS Squad.

9 2 3:15 p.m. Center, Lurie Conference Room 3:30 5 p.m. Center, Lurie Conference Room 5 6 p.m. Campus Green (Rain Location: Center, The Grind) Hide and Creep Learn how stalking has evolved in the 21st century with the use of technology, and how pop culture has romanticized and normalized stalking behaviors. After a brief presentation, students will have the opportunity to talk with peers about the occurrence of stalking on college campuses, and discuss steps to prevent its escalation. Reality 101 Code of Student Conduct As a Clark student, you need to know your rights and responsibilities. In this session you will be provided with an introduction to the Code of Student Conduct, focusing on our expectations of you as a member of the Clark community. Transfer Student Mix & Mingle Come join your fellow transfer students for a relaxing time on the Green. 6 8:15 p.m. Campus Green (Rain location: Dining Hall/Tilton Hall) Dinner Students must wear wristband. 8:30 10 p.m. Center, The Grind 11 p.m. 2 a.m. Center, Dining Hall Voices of Experience Panel & Social Meet current students who also transferred to Clark. Hear about their successes and struggles, and learn some tips and tricks from students who have been there. After, make some new friends and hear about life at Clark from some fellow upperclassmen in a low-key, casual environment. Black Light Dance Be sure to attend Week One s biggest social event, which features lots of black lights and Clark s own DJ Arya, as well as DJ Brian Nix, and a special guest DJ from the class of 2017! 11 p.m. 1 a.m. Kneller Athletic Center Open Gym Hours Shoot hoops with new friends!

10 SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 See your PA for specific time and location. Meeting with Peer Advisers Peer Advisers will meet individually with their advisees throughout the day to discuss course selections, rooming, college life, and any questions. 10 a.m. 6 p.m. ITS Help Desk, Plaza Level, Academic Commons 10:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Center, Info Desk 10:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Center, Dining Hall 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Academic Commons at Goddard Library: 2nd Floor Reference Desk 1:30 2 p.m. See your PA for specific locations. Computer Support Information Technology Services (ITS) staff will be available in Academic Commons for computer support. Be sure to bring your laptop and power adapters. Campus Tours Peer Advisers will show students around campus and answer questions. Voice of Experience Brunch Do you have questions or concerns about a specific major? Enjoy a delicious brunch and get your questions answered at the same time. Peer Advisers from a variety of fields will be sitting at tables in the Dining Hall to help you; just look for the sign for your area of interest. Guided Tour of the Goddard Library The Academic Commons (AC, on the plaza level of the Goddard Library) houses the Safety Escort Services, Computer Lab, ITS Help Desk, Jazzman s Café, a (nearly) 24/7 living room and other services. The second floor, where the library begins, has you guessed it librarians! Goddard has study spaces for both individuals and groups. Please meet at the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor to learn about the various services offered at the library; the tour will continue on the upper floors. Peer Advising Group Meeting This will be your last meeting with your PA and advising group. Get ready to start an amazing year at Clark! 5 8 p.m. Campus Green WELCOME BACK BASH Enjoy an outdoor BBQ and great entertainment!

11 5 11 p.m. Kneller Athletic Center Open Gym Hours Shoot hoops with new friends! 6 7 p.m. Atwood Hall, Daniels Theater 6 8 p.m. Center, Asher Suite, 3rd floor Student Athlete Assembly This information session is MANDATORY for all new and returning students interested in playing a varsity sport. Contact your head coach for details. Spiritual Sundaes Your search for divine inspiration and spiritual community may be refreshed, or might even begin, at Clark. Meet representatives of Clark s various student faith-based and spiritual life organizations, learn about their programs, and make your own ice cream sundae. All are welcome! MONDAY, AUGUST 26 Classes Begin

For Your Information WHEN IN DOUBT Ask your Peer Adviser, an Orientation Coordinator, Student Affairs staff, a Resident Adviser, the Dean of Students Office, or stop by Week One Headquarters in the

12 For Your Information WHEN IN DOUBT Ask your Peer Adviser, an Orientation Coordinator, Student Affairs staff, a Resident Adviser, the Dean of Students Office, or stop by Week One Headquarters in the University Center. WEEK ONE HEADQUARTERS Week One Headquarters is located on the first floor of the Higgins University Center. Headquarters will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, August 22 through Sunday, August 25. Stop by or call x7590. BANKS Representatives from local banks will be on campus August 23 and 24 to assist students in opening accounts. There is a TD Bank North ATM located next to Week One Headquarters in the Center. BOOKSTORE The Bookstore is located at 918 Main Street and carries textbooks, an assortment of school supplies, Clark clothing, and memorabilia. Bring your Clark OneCard for identification purposes. CAMPUS ACTIVITIES Once the semester begins, be sure to regularly check ClarkYou, L*IN*K, and the What s Happening at Clark? biweekly (along with its corresponding Facebook page and twitter feed) for information about campus events, tickets, transportation, and local activities. You can find all of Clark s social media pages at clarku.edu/socialmedia. L*IN*K can be accessed through the ClarkYou campus portal. UNIVERSITY POLICE If you have any safety concerns, please stop by University Police, located in the basement of Bullock Hall, or call x7575. If you would like to have a van escort to an on- or off-campus location, stop by the Safety Escort Service Desk in the Academic Commons or call x7777. TELEPHONE ACCESS To reach an on-campus number from another campus phone, dial the last four digits. A telephone jack with dial tone is provided in each student room; students must bring their own telephone. Students have access to local and toll-free calls only. To reach an off-campus number, you must first dial 9-1-area code + number. For long distance you must use a prepaid calling card or your own cell phone. You may contact the Telecommunications Office (x7381) with questions.

13 TRANSPORTATION Taxis are available to Union Station (trains and buses) for about $8-$10. The two local cab companies are Yellow Cab at and Red Cab at Worcester Regional Transit Authority buses can be boarded outside the Main Street gates; schedules are available at the Information Desk. Student Council sponsors a shuttle to local malls on Fridays and Saturdays as well as a bus that goes to Boston every other Saturday. For information on schedules and stops, please visit clarku.edu/transportation. CLARK COMMUNITY THRIFT STORE The Clark Community Thrift Store (CCTS) is a student-founded, student-run venture that gets donations from Clark students, so everything it sells is tailored to you. Come shopping for thrifty bargains on everything you need, right across the street. Volunteers are always welcome at CCTS. We are a great community of frugal, environmentally conscious Clarkies. For more information about the Clark Community Thrift Store like us on Facebook (facebook.com/ clarkthrift), visit clarkthriftstore.webs.com or thriftstore@clarku. edu. We are open Wednesday to Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m. with special hours announced on Facebook. CLARK ATHLETICS Meet the coaches and athletic department staff to learn more about participating in Clark Varsity Athletics, intramural sports and wellness classes during Week One check-in and at the campus resource fair.

14 NOTES

Verification Student Name: Signatures or verification stamps are needed to participate in final Transfer Student Orientation social activities.

15 Verification Student Name: Signatures or verification stamps are needed to participate in final Transfer Student Orientation social activities. Students who have not attended the programs indicated below will not be allowed to go to the 2013 Black Light Dance and will be required to meet with the Dean of Students or the Director of Student Leadership and Programming. PA Group Meeting (1 p.m., August 23) All Things Academic PA Individual Meeting (August 24 or 25) Clark 101: Campus Resources & Services Introduction to The LEEP Center Toto, We re Not In Kansas Anymore Bringing in the Bystander PA Group Meeting (11:30 a.m., August 24) An Introduction to Clark Dining Services Campus Safety Presentation Hide & Creep Presentation Reality 101: Code of Student Conduct

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WEEK ONE and ignite your spark.

WEEK ONE and ignite your spark. C L A R K U N I V E R S I T Y WEEK ONE 2017 International STUDENT Orientation A U G U S T 2 1 2 4 Welcome to Week One! We are very excited to finally welcome you in person. Are you ready to ignite your