TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION GUIDE 2017

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1 TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION GUIDE 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS Campus Office Hours Page 2 University Buildings Page 3 Orientation Schedule Page 4 Important Numbers Page 12 To request assistance for a disability, please contact the Office of Academic Success and Records at (512) A next to the title of an event indicates this is a mandatory event Please print out a copy of this Guide. Orientation schedules and QR codes will be posted around campus during Orientation Week. If an emergency occurs and your arrival is delayed, please call (512) Please direct Parent Orientation questions to the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at (800) or parents@southwestern.edu. 1

2 CAMPUS OFFICE HOURS Admission Office Saturday (8/19) 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday (8/20) CLOSED Monday (8/21) Normal hours resume A. Frank Smith, Jr. Library Center Friday (8/18) 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday (8/19) 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday (8/20) CLOSED Monday (8/21) through Thursday (8/24) 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday (8/25) 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday (8/20) CLOSED Sunday (8/21) 1-9 p.m. Monday (8/22) Regular 24/5 hours begin For updated Library hours visit Business Office & Financial Aid Friday (8/18) 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday (8/19) 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday (8/20) CLOSED Monday (8/21) Normal hours resume Campus Post Office Friday (8/18) 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday (8/19) CLOSED Sunday (8/20) CLOSED Monday (8/21) through Friday (8/25) 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday (8/26) CLOSED Sunday (8/27) CLOSED Corbin J. Robertson Center Saturday (8/19) and Sunday (8/20) CLOSED Monday (8/21) through Thursday (8/24) 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday (8/25) 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday (8/26) and Sunday (8/27) 1-7p.m. *Pool, weight room and other facility times may vary. Check printed schedule at Robertson Center. The Cove Friday (8/18) 1-5 p.m. Saturday (8/19) 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday (8/20) 6-11 p.m. Monday (8/21) through Thursday (8/24) 7-11 p.m. Friday (8/25) 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday (8/26) and Sunday (8/27) 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Dining Hall () New Student ID Cards with meal plans, issued at Sprog Day or check-in, are valid. Adults pay $11.00 Children (4-10 years old) pay $8.00 Children (3 and under) no charge Meal includes all-you-can-eat entrees, vegetables, a soup and salad bar, and desserts. Friday (8/18) Saturday (8/19) Brunch 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday (8/20) Brunch 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Health Center & Counseling Center Friday (8/18) 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday (8/19) CLOSED Sunday (8/20) CLOSED Monday (8/21) Normal hours resume Student and Residence Life Friday (8/18) 8 a.m - 7:30 p.m. Saturday (8/19) 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday (8/20) CLOSED Monday (8/21) Normal hours resume University Bookstore Friday (8/18) 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday (8/19) 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday (8/20) 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday (8/21) through Friday (8/25) 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday (8/26) 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday (8/27) 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Please note: normal office hours for campus offices are 8 a.m. - noon and 1-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 2

3 UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS The following list is designed to help you be where you need to be during the next week, as many of our buildings have informal as well as formal names. Feel free to ask for directions if you cannot find a particular meeting place. Academic Mall Admission Center ATT BC Chapel Cullen (CB) DLC FAC FJS Olin (FWO) Howry Center JMH Jones Theater KEW KU Library (SLC) MB McCombs Center MBH PRC Robertson Center (CJR) RU Roy H. Cullen Academic Mall Wilhelmina Cullen Admission Center, Financial Assistance Alma Thomas Theater (within the FAC) Brown-Cody Residence Hall Lois Perkins Chapel (Chapel Lounge) Roy and Lillie Cullen Building (Business Office) Dorothy Manning Lord Residential Center Sarofim School of Fine Arts Fondren-Jones Science Hall F.W. Olin Building Julie Puett Howry Center Joe S. Mundy Hall Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones Theater (within the FAC) Kyle E. White Religious Activities Center Kurth Residence Hall A. Frank Smith, Jr. Library Center Mabee Residence Hall Red & Charline McCombs (, Bishops Lounge, The Cove, McCombs Ballrooms, Smith Concourse, Dan Rather Room, Roy & Margaret Shilling Dining Rooms, Residence Life, Student Activities, Post Office, and the Bookstore) Mood-Bridwell Hall (Mood Atrium) Charles and Elizabeth Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning (Counseling and Health Center, Career Services, Center for Academic Success & Records, Office of Intercultural Learning, Office of Civic Engagement, and the Office of Diversity Education and Cross Cultural Center) Corbin J. Robertson Center (Walzel Courts) Ruter Residence Hall 3

4 TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION SCHEDULE Friday, August p.m. Residence Hall Check-In Residence Halls You received your specific room assignment via on June 28, Please label all of your items with your building AND room number. Once you arrive on campus, please go to your residence hall room where an RA will check you in and give you your room key. In an effort to reduce traffic congestion and wait time, please follow the alphabetical distribution for move-in. Students with the last name A-L may begin moving in at 2 p.m. Last names M-Z may begin moving in at 3 p.m. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Varsity Athletic Meeting Fine Arts Center The Athletic Director and the Director of Athletic Training Services will meet with student-athletes and their parents to answer questions regarding Athletic Department procedures and general policies. The coaches of varsity teams will then hold separate meetings regarding their specific programs. Denotes a mandatory event 8-9 p.m. New Student Mixer Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning Lobby Come chill out with Student Activities and Residence Life and meet some of your fellow new Pirates. Relax after moving in with a complimentary popsicle or ice cream bar. 9:30-11 p.m. Residence Hall Meetings Residence Halls This will be the first opportunity to get acquainted with other residents on your floor and your RAs. Some hall procedures will be discussed. Saturday, August a.m. Campus Tours Admission Office Kick off Orientation Week with a walk around campus. Special attention will be given to the buildings and facilities that will be used throughout Transfer Orientation. This is a great way to familiarize or re-familiarize yourself with your new academic home. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Student Check-In Walzel Courts, Corbin J. Robertson Center This is your opportunity to receive all the important information and tools that you will need to settle into Southwestern living. Meet with Health Center staff to make sure your health records are up to date. Provide SUPD with your vehicle information to receive a parking decal that will allow you to park in designated student parking. Let ITS show you how to connect your computer and mobile devices to the Southwestern network. Confirm your SU Post Office box. Receive helpful information from the Center for Academic Success and Records. 4 Verify your language placement exam status. Learn about SU s music and voice ensembles. If you have not already acquired your Pirate Card during a Sprog Day, you will have your photo taken, and your Pirate Card will be activated to give you access to your meal plans, vending and copy machines, and library checkouts. Find out your Pirate Training team designation. Parent check-in is in the Smith Concourse of the McCombs Center. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Brunch 11-11:45 a.m. Transfer Student Welcome Olin 110 This is an opportunity to meet fellow members of the entering transfer class, discuss important Orientation Week sessions, go over transfer student resources, and get introduced to our Transfer & Nontraditional Student Society organization

5 (Saturday Continued) 1:30-2:45 p.m. Language Placement Exam FWO 113 This exam is for any student who did not take the exam online over the summer. The Placement Exam is offered for French, German, Latin, and Spanish. 3:30-4:45 p.m. Matriculation Convocation Robertson Center The purpose of this ceremony is to formally welcome entering students to Southwestern and to provide you with a sense of the expectations that the University upholds for the members of its community. Although this is a traditional ceremony and faculty will be in academic regalia, comfortable dress is appropriate for students and their families. Seating begins at 2:45 p.m. 4:45-5 p.m. New Student Photo Score Quadrangle Join other new Pirates for an official photo. 5-6 p.m. Music Theory Placement Exam FAC 148 This exam is for all students planning to major or minor in music, or those interested in studying Music Theory. 7:30-8:45 p.m. Comedy Magician Matt the Knife Alma Thomas Theater Matt the Knife is the outrageous mentalist and magician that s known for his trademark brand of wit that blends intense charisma with wickedly humorous improvisation and unique performance art. He has shattered more Guinness World Records than any other magician ever - an astonishing total of twelve! Matt has won numerous industry awards, has been featured by more than 50 media outlets, and he was even an answer on America s favorite game show, Jeopardy! Get ready to laugh and be amazed! p.m. Residence Hall Meetings Residence Halls *Only students in Residence Halls (not apartments) need to attend this meeting. Sunday, August 20 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Brunch 11 a.m.-noon Worship Service Lois Perkins Chapel Come enjoy Sunday worship in the beautiful Lois Perkins Chapel. This is a great opportunity to meet other students in a friendly atmosphere. After worship, all are invited to gather at noon over lunch in the McCombs for fellowship and to learn about resources, programs, and organizations here to help you get involved and grow in your faith. Denotes a mandatory event 5

6 Going to the Dogs Smith, Jimmy KEW 115 Noon-1 p.m. Lunch with Academic Success Dan Rather Room, Mabee Commons Join members of the Academic Success staff for a couple of short sessions on study skills and time management and learn about the many resources they provide to all students. 1-2 p.m. What I Wish I d Known (Sunday continued) Ahoy Pirate Training Begins Today! Do you have the courage and fortitude to follow orders and stay true in the face of danger and almost certain death? Oh wait, that s Pirates of the Caribbean. Do you have the courage and fortitude to have fun, get to know your fellow classmates, and learn about Southwestern University? Then Pirate Training is your opportunity to break your curse of anonymity and anxiety. Savvy? 2-5 p.m. Pirate Training: Pep Rally Corbin J. Robertson Center Start off your Pirate Training with a cannon-like bang. Pirate Training teams begin their maiden voyage via a series of upbeat interactions and games sure to shiver your timbers! 9:15-10 a.m. Failing to Succeed: Thinking Through a Southwestern Education Alma Thomas Theater Here President Burger will share some reflections on life-lessons and life-long practices of living and learning that should be at the heart of everyone's formal education and will invite you to embrace a joyful attitude to the many challenges that lie ahead. 10 a.m.-noon Advanced-Entry Seminar (AES) Dan Rather Room, Mabee Commons Get advice and insight on the transfer transition from those who have gone before you. Join us for a casual Q&A with current Southwestern transfer students. 1-5 p.m. Advising Appointment Sign-Ups Adviser Offices Go to your adviser's office and sign up for a Wednesday advising appointment. You should have received your advising assignment via WebAdvisor and over the summer. Contact the Center for Academic Success and Records at (512) with any questions. Seminar Classrooms Advanced-Entry Seminars meet for the first time. Report to your seminar classroom and be on time! Does Chocolate Have a Dark Side: Science and Culture of Chocolate Burks, Romi CB 320 Monday, August :30 a.m. Breakfast Denotes a mandatory event 6

7 (Monday continued) 3-4:30 p.m. Center for Academic Success Open House & Pre-Advising Center for Academic Success and Records, Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning Are you ready for your advising appointment this week? Come visit the Center for Academic Success and Records, where Peer Mentors hold inoffice hours, and help yourself to a treat on us! While you are here, visit with a Peer Mentor about questions that you may have for your advising appointment. Topics can include: what to expect from your adviser, what is required of you in your first year, and what questions you should ask your adviser during your Wednesday appointment. 4:45-6 p.m. Pirate Training: Final Challenge Corbin J. Robertson Center A parley? How bout a final challenge? A head-to-head, goofy competition pitting teams against one another for all the pirate treasures. Arrg! 7:30-8:30 p.m. Pirate Training: Closing Ceremony Corbin J. Robertson Center It s time to hand out the booty. Newly anointed Pirates who conquered the challenge will divide the Southwestern treasure. It s a Pirate s life for me! 8:30-9:30 p.m. Snow Cone Social Bishops Lounge, McCombs As a welcome to Southwestern University and Georgetown, join us for a night of FREE Zydeco Ice snow cones, a Georgetown and Southwestern favorite. Tuesday, August 22 7:30-9 a.m. Breakfast 9 a.m.-noon Advanced-Entry Seminar Seminar Classrooms Consult your Seminar's syllabus to see what your class is doing during this time. Remember, AES is a graded course and attendance is required. Noon-1 p.m. Lunch with Student Foundation Lynda Ballroom, McCombs Bring your lunch from the Commons to the Lynda McCombs Ballroom (2nd floor, Red & Charline McCombs ) and enjoy a meal with current Southwestern students. Members of Student Foundation want to welcome you aboard, show you the ropes, and treat you to a special dessert! 1:30-2:15 p.m. Real Talk: An Open Dialogue about Diversity at SU! Olin 105 The Coalition for Diversity and Social Justice, the umbrella organization for Hispanics and Latinos Organization, EBONY, Asian Student Association, SU Native, Pirates for Pride, SU Planned Piratehood, Kappa Delta Chi, and Students for Environmental Activism and Knowledge, invites you to have an open and honest dialogue about diversity on campus. Student leaders from the CDSJ will share stories about their own personal experiences with diversity. The audience members are encouraged to ask questions and engage in an open dialogue. 4:30-5 p.m. Drawing Exam Information Session FAC 370 Art majors or minors who believe they might place out of Drawing I should first read the drawing placement exam instructions (with examples of the expectations) on the Studio Art webpage under "for current students". Come to this meeting for additional information. Denotes a mandatory event 7

8 (Tuesday continued) 8:30-10 p.m. Live Music in The Cove: Fort Never The Cove UPC brings you a night of live music and fun in The Cove featuring Fort Never. Based out of Austin, Fort Never is an up and coming Indie Rock band who is making waves through the music scene and has been touring nonstop. The Austin Chronicle named them one of Austin s best new bands in Wednesday, August :30 a.m. Breakfast 10 a.m.-noon Advanced-Entry Seminar Seminar Classrooms Consult your Seminar's syllabus to see what your class is doing during this time. Remember, AES is a graded course and attendance is required. Noon-1 p.m. Lunch with Student Life Dan Rather Room, Mabee Commons College life presents many new opportunities, but there are also risks and threats that you may not have considered. Join the Student Life and Police leadership team to learn what you need to know and where you can turn for help. 1-5 p.m. Advising Appointments Adviser Offices Advising appointments should have been made on Monday. Advising is required for all students. 1-4 p.m. Music Interest Session Instrumental Meeting FAC 166 Instrumentalists who have not previously auditioned for the Music Department and who wish to register for an ensemble course (Orchestra or Wind Ensemble), should sign up for a placement meeting at check-in. There is NO AUDITION required for these courses. Choral/Vocal Placement FAC 137 All singers should sign up for a time to meet with the choral and vocal faculty at check-in, even those who auditioned as prospective students. If you have sheet music for a song that you wish to sing for the faculty, please bring it to the meeting (a pianist will be available to play for you). 2-4 p.m. It s a Pirate s Life for Me: Student Life Welcome Bishops Lounge, McCombs Cool off with free treats while you meet and greet the Student Life team. Drop by to learn about resources to get involved, stay healthy, stay safe, and get ahead. Denotes a mandatory event 8

9 2-3 p.m. Coalition for Diversity and Social Justice Welcome Event Cross Cultural Center, Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning (Wednesday continued) 8:30-10 p.m. SU Traditions and Tales McCombs Ballrooms, McCombs Join UPC and the Student Philanthropy Council as they take you on a journey through Southwestern s history. Learn about some of SU s interesting traditions. Free food and cool prizes will be available. 1:30-2:30 p.m. VA Education Benefits Meeting Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning Room 147 Students using VA Educational Benefits are invited to this meeting. Staff members and current VA students will be present to provide information about both the credit certification process as well as other important resources/personnel on campus. Please be sure to attend if you plan to utilize VA Education Benefits! Interested in changing the world through diversity and social justice? Want to learn and/or connect with cultural and identity based organizations? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, come meet the leaders of the Coalition for Diversity and Social Justice, Hispanics and Latinos Organization, EBONY, Pan Asian Association, SU Native, SU Allies, SU Advocates, SU Planned Piratehood, Kappa Delta Chi, and Students for Environmental Activism and Knowledge. 4-6 p.m. Meet the Peer Mentors Kurth Residence Hall Lobby You've heard from a Peer Academic Mentor over the summer -- now come meet the whole crew in person! Bring your roommate to our Mentor Open House, enjoy some free food, and learn about how this group can help you keep your ship afloat. Thursday, August 24 7:30-9 a.m. Breakfast 9 a.m.-noon Advanced-Entry Seminar Seminar Classrooms Consult your Seminar s syllabus to see what your class is doing during this time. Noon-1 p.m. Lunch with the Records Office Dan Rather Room, Mabee Commons Bring yourself, your questions, and your appetite! Learn about how our degree plans are structured in the new curriculum, how and where credits transfer, officially declaring a major, and much more. Denotes a mandatory event 9

10 3-4:30 p.m. Out-of-State Mixer McCombs Ballrooms, McCombs New to the Lone Star State? Come meet other out-of-state and international students while enjoying some midafternoon refreshments! This will be an informal mixing and mingling time between new and current out-of-state students, along with SU faculty and staff members who have also lived outside of Texas. 8-9 p.m. Friday Night Live: Comedian Jesus Trejo (Thursday continued) 8:30-10 p.m. Karaoke Night The Cove Join the University Programming Council (UPC) for a night of fun and karaoke in The Cove. Friday, August :30 a.m. Breakfast 10 a.m.-noon Advanced-Entry Seminar Seminar Classrooms Consult your Seminar s syllabus to see what your class is doing during this time. 1-2 p.m. Student Employment Orientation Olin 105 First-year and Transfer students are invited to attend this orientation. Learn about your rights and responsibilities as a student worker, how to search for on-campus and off-campus positions, and how to transition your high school resume to a college employment resume. All students who plan to work (on or off campus) will be required to provide the following original documents: photo ID and either your social security card, birth certificate, or US passport. If you are eligible to work on campus as part of a financial aid package then you SHOULD attend! Career Services will host a Part-Time and On-Campus Job Fair during the first week of class, Tuesday, August 29th, in the Prothro Lobby from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. The Cove Get your first taste of Friday Night Live as comedian Jesus Trejo takes the stage. Based out of Los Angeles, Jesus has appeared on Comedy Central s A dam Devine s House Party, and on TBS s sitcom Sullivan & Son. He was selected to be a New Face for the 2016 Just For Laughs Festival and can be seen on Uproarious, a new show debuting on FUSE this fall. So come out and see what Friday Night Live is all about with a night of laughs! 9 p.m.-midnight Mini-Golf To Go Bishops Lounge, McCombs All the fun of mini-golf right on our campus! Come play this 9 hole minigolf course complete with obstacles and adventures. Bring your friends and see who has the best putting skills. Noon-1 p.m. Lunch with Career Services Office of Career Services, Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning Suite 140 You just got here and we want to talk about your leaving. Go figure! You know what we mean, the big G! Graduation and beyond. Your time here is short, so let's talk. As you may be thinking about where you want to go and how you're going to get there, we can help. Denotes a mandatory event 10

11 Saturday, August 26 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Brunch 1:30-3 p.m. Introduction to Theatre Company Jones Theater This is an informal workshop for students who want to learn more about the Theatre Department s auditioning process. Auditions for plays and musicals produced by the Theatre Department are open to ALL Southwestern students, regardless of major. Students interested in attending should come with one 1-2 minute monologue and/or one song from a musical. All material should be memorized and rehearsed. If you decide to bring a song, you must supply a taped accompaniment. This workshop is strongly suggested for all potential theatre majors and/or students who think that they might want to audition for a production while attending Southwestern University. 5-7:30 p.m p.m. Cinematic Saturday: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 The Cove Grab some friends and make your way to The Cove for the first Cinematic Saturday of the year. Catch this summer blockbuster before it is available on DVD. Free popcorn will be provided. Denotes a mandatory event 10 p.m.-midnight SU Bingo Night McCombs Ballrooms, McCombs UPC invites you to join them for a night of pirate themed bingo. Don t miss this opportunity to win exciting back-to-school prizes. Sunday, August a.m. Breakfast & Church Julie Puett Howry Center Students who would like to visit Georgetown area churches are invited to breakfast. Members of several local churches will join us to discuss their activities and will help get you to morning services, if interested. If you would like directions and information on religious traditions not represented in Georgetown, contact the Office of Religious Life at (512) :30 a.m.-2 p.m. Brunch 4-6 p.m. Student Athlete Picnic Corbin J. Robertson Center The Student Athlete Advisory Committee invites all student athletes to their annual picnic. Don t miss the opportunity to meet your fellow Pirates, play games, and enjoy some food! 5-6 p.m. Dessert Before Alma Thomas Courtyard, Sarofim School of Fine Arts Join the Sarofim School of Fine Arts Faculty and current students to learn more about classes, auditions, ensembles, and more. This is your opportunity to meet students, make friendships, relax before classes start, and eat some ice cream. All are welcome, majors and nonmajors alike! 5-7:30 p.m. 11 What s Happening on Campus in the Next Few Weeks? Tuesday, August 29th 11 a.m.-1 p.m. On-Campus & Part-Time Job Fair Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning Lobby Wednesday, September 6th 5-6:30 p.m. Student Involvement Fair Walzel Gym Friday, September 8th 5-8 p.m. Pirate Parrty Academic Mall 7:00 p.m. Friday Night Live: Austin rock band The Cover Letter Academic Mall Saturday, September 9th 7 p.m. Football vs. McMurry University Birkelbach Field

12 IMPORTANT NUMBERS EMERGENCY University Police (512) Fire Department 911 Georgetown Police Department 911 Emergency Medical Services 911 St. David s Georgetown Hospital HOSPITALS Scott & White University Medical Campus Round Rock (512) (512) Seton Medical Center Williamson (512) CRISIS/ INFORMATION SU Counseling Service (512) Mental Health Crisis Hotline (800) Austin Crisis Hotline (512) 472-HELP Sexual Assault Crisis Line (800) Nationwide Addiction Hotline Helpline (866) GLBT Hotline (evening hours only) (888) SAFE (Self Abuse Finally Ends) (800) Suicide Prevention Hotline (800) Veterans press #1 VICARS (Victims Institute for Counseling Advocacy and Restoration of the Southwest) SU Health Center (512) Family Medical Center (512) or (512) Nextcare Urgent Care Clinic (888) Georgetown Medical Center Clinic (512) Williamson County Health Dept. (512) Planned Parenthood (512) AIDS/STD Hotline (800) Williamson County Crisis Center (800) 460-SAFE Poison Control (800) Emergency Contraception HEALTH SERVICES (800) NOT 2 LATE CAMPUS Center for Academic Success (512) Admission Office (512) Alumni & Parent Relations (512) Bookstore (512) Box Office (512) Business Office & Cashier (512) Commons (Sodexo Office) (512) Dean of Students (512) Disability Services (512) Diversity Education (512) Financial Aid (512) Fine Arts Dean (512) Information Technology Services (512) Intercultural Learning (512) Library (512) Post Office (512) Registrar (512) Residence Life (512) Robertson Center (512) Student Activities (512) SIRA Office (512) University Chaplain (512) Incoming Fax (512)