SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Check In for New Students & Guests Laptop Workshop 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Be At The Center!

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1 SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Check In for New Students & Guests Laptop Workshop Sharp Building 37 S. Wabash Ave. All new students, parents, and guests will receive personalized materials for New Student Orientation. You will also be able to pick up your required ARTICard ID. After you receive your laptop you will spend a half hour with our technical staff ensuring that your computer gets set up properly. During this time staff from Campus Life, and Student Financial Services will all be on hand to answer any last minute questions you may have! 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Be At The Center! The LeRoy Neiman Center 37 S. Wabash Ave. Hosted by Student Programming Board Join the Student Programming Board and New Student Orientation staff at a fun, relaxing social event with other new students. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free food options will be available. SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Preview the Modern Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) Modern Wing 159 East Monroe Street The Art Institute of Chicago s Modern Wing will be open exclusively for new students and their guests. The museum will be closed to the general public so that you can take in the galleries as well as the overall art of the building itself. This time is also for anyone who was unable to check in during the designated time on Saturday. If you already checked in on Saturday, you do NOT need to check in again, just be sure to bring all of your materials (including your nametag) with you today.

2 SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 (CONTINUED) 9:00 a.m. 9:25 a.m. We Make History Modern Wing, Griffin Court, AIC 159 E. Monroe St. Walter E. Massey, President, School of the Art Institute of Chicago Felice Dublon, Vice President & Dean of Student Affairs 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Welcome from the New Student Orientation Team! Group A*: First Year Students Group B*: First Year Students Group C*: Transfer & Prior Degree Students During this session, you will meet your Orientation Leader, your Academic Advisor, and Campus Life staff and learn more about the exciting events coming up during the New Student Orientation program! 10:15 a.m. 1:15 p.m. Who s in the Room: Time with your Orientation Group & Lunch Students will be placed in small Orientation groups that will be led by current students who serve as Orientation Leaders. During this time you will get to know the students in your group, get an overview of the next two days of the New Student Orientation schedule in more detail, take a brief stroll through the Museum, and begin to learn tips for succeeding at SAIC from your Orientation Leader. 1:15: p.m. 1:20 p.m. More Than A Name: SAIC Values Elissa Tenny, Provost Enter at Columbus Drive Entrance 1:20 p.m. 1:35 p.m. We Are Explorers: Defining Your Academic Experience Lisa Wainwright, Vice President of Academic Affairs & Dean of Faculty 1:45 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Featured Alum Keynote Speaker: TBD 2:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. SAIC: An inclusive Community Rashayla Brown, Director of Student Affairs for Diversity and Inclusion 2

3 SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 (CONTINUED) 2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Campus Resource & Vendor Fair Sharp Building 37 S. Wabash Ave. This is an opportunity for new students and families to join back together and to learn even more about SAIC. Representatives from offices across campus as well as some of the presenters from earlier in your day will be available to provide information and to answer your questions. 3:00 p.m. Optional Campus/Loop Tours Depart from the 37 S. Wabash Ave., 1 st Floor If you have not had an official tour of the campus, now is your chance! Join our Student Ambassadors/Orientation Leaders for a guided tour of the SAIC academic buildings. Guides will meet you on the Neiman Center 1 st Floor, tours will leave promptly at 2:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Chi Town Dinner MacLean Ballroom Hosted by Student Government Join Student Government and the New Student Orientation staff at a fun, relaxing social dinner with other new students. Sample some of the best examples of traditional Chicago fare, while getting to know other students in this year s incoming class! Vegan and vegetarian options will be available. 8:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Residence Hall Floor Meetings and ourart Exhibition Opening Individual Residence Halls Every resident is required to attend a mandatory floor meeting. Times and locations vary depending on where you live. If you have questions about your floor meeting, please ask your Resident Advisor (RA). All residents are invited to ourart after their floor meetings conclude. ourart is a gallery show comprised of RA artwork and will be displayed in the Siragusa Gallery located on the 16 th floor of the 162 North State Street Residences. 162 North State Street Residences Your floor meeting will take place in your floor's lounge at 8:00 p.m. Please note that 16th floor's lounge is the Media Room. Jones Hall Please check the bulletin board on your floor for floor meeting times and location. The Buckingham Please check the bulletin board on your floor for floor meeting times and location. 3

4 MONDAY, AUGUST 31 8:30 a.m. SAIC Offices Open There s time before the first session of the day to visit our offices and submit paperwork, pick up your ARTICard and UPass, or get questions answered. 9:15 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Knowing the Facts: Being Empowered to Make Good Decisions Enter at Columbus Drive Entrance Debbie Martin, Dean of Student Life Patrick Spence, Associate Dean of Student Affairs for Campus Life 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Sex, and SAIC: A Closer Look at Sexual Health Scout Bratt, Outreach & Education Director, Chicago Women's Health Center 10:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Stretch & Sunshine Break 10:45 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Drugs & Alcohol: A Closer Look at Substance Use Kate Pfeiffer, MA LPC As you transition to SAIC, you will have the opportunity to engage in many new experiences. This session will discuss wellness through the lens of the SAIC and art making experience. FIRST YEAR STUDENTS 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. We Are Artists and Scholars: Introduction to Your First Year Tiffany Holmes & Brian Sikes, Contemporary Practices 12:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m. Lunch with Advisors and Orientation Leaders 1:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Research Studio I Class Meet your faculty member for your Research Studio class. Attendance is required and will be taken, so you won t want to miss it! TRANSFER & PRIOR DEGREE STUDENTS 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Lunch and Discussions with Your Faculty Advisor Faculty Academic Advisors 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. We Are Artists and Scholars: Department Introductions 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. We Are Artists and Scholars: Department Introductions 3:15 p.m. 3:45 p.m. We Are Artists and Scholars: Introduction to Core Studio Practice & Research Studio MacLean Ballroom Tiffany Holmes & Brian Sikes, Contemporary Practices 4

5 MONDAY, AUGUST 31 (CONTINUED) 3:45 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Create Your Network *Transfer Event Hosted by Career & Co-op Center Join the Career & Co-op Center for a special reception held in the stunning Sullivan Galleries. Enjoy great food and beverages while mingling with fellow transfer students and staff. Learn about exciting opportunities and make connections with a wide variety of SAIC community members. 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Sullivan Galleries Reception Join the Career & Co-op Center for a special reception held in the stunning Sullivan Galleries. Enjoy great food and beverages while mingling with new incoming students. 10:00 p.m. Late Night Movie: TBD (On-Campus Students) Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State Street The Gene Siskel Film Center is closing its doors to the public to make way for a private screening just for you! For almost 40 years, the Gene Siskel Film Center has presented world-class independent, international, and classic cinema. This amazing SAIC resource presents approximately 1,500 screenings and 100 guest artist appearances each year to over 65,000 film enthusiasts at its unique, sophisticated, modern facilities which have been operating since June 2001 at 164 N. State Street. Please arrive early to get your seat space is limited! TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 8:30 a.m. SAIC Offices Open There s time before the first session of the day to visit our offices and submit paperwork, pick up your ARTICard and UPass, or get questions answered. 5

6 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 (CONTINUED) 9:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. The Critique Process and Intersectionality Fullerton Hall, AIC Rashayla Brown, Director of Student Affairs for Diversity and Inclusion 10:15 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Mind Body: SAIC Physical and Mental Health Resources Fullerton Hall, AIC Enter at Columbus Drive Entrance April Knighton, Mental Health Promotion and Care Specialist Megan Skarr, Nurse Practitioner Emily Lenz, Nurse Practitioner Martin Perales, Disability Specialist Being an artist at SAIC can challenge you both mentally and physically. Learn about resources and support to help you maintain your overall health and wellbeing as a practicing artist and student. 10:45 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Staying Safe: Navigating Chicago and Online Spaces Fullerton Hall, AIC Arthur Jackson, Director of Campus Security Dr. Ron Rufo, Chicago Police Department Claire Eike, Director of School Library Making the transition to an urban college environment can be challenging for many new students. Learn tips on staying safe while you are online and out and about in Chicago. Even if you are already safety savvy, the Chicago Police Department will aim to enhance your existing city safety skills and SAIC Campus Security will highlight resources for students on-campus and on-line! 12:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m. Lunch with Orientation Group & Advisor 1:30 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Do You. Customize Your Orientation Experience 2:30 p.m. 3:15 p.m. Columbus Various locations The sessions below will be presented twice in a row, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. and then again from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. You will have the opportunity to choose which session from those listed below that you d like to attend in each time frame. Choose whichever sessions you think will be most helpful to you at this time! Resources at SAIC Want to learn how to navigate online resources, as well as learn about the various fabrication shops, printing and output centers, and media centers on-campus? Come learn about the myriad resources available to support your academic experience! Need a Job? Job Search Tips from the Experts Still looking for a job? Join Career Services for a conversation about on and off campus job opportunities, the services this office provides (such as tips on developing resumes, cover letters, and artist statements), and online job search tools, such as SAIC Launch. Making Money Work for You: Budgeting for an Artist Need to figure out how to make your time and money stretch? Learn everything from managing credit cards to budgeting for art supplies and groceries. This session will discuss tips and strategies to budget your time and money wisely in order to be successful as an artist at SAIC and beyond. Libraries & Special Collections Open House Learn about the libraries and special collections oncampus, including the Flaxman and Ryerson Libraries. Also, learn about Special Collections at the school including the Joan Flasch Artists Book Collection, the Video Data Bank, the Roger Brown Study Collection, the Fashion Resource Center, and more! Displaying Your Work: On Campus Gallery Spaces At SAIC SAIC has different options for students interested in displaying your work. Join staff from SUGS and learn about the various ways SAIC helps students get their work on display! 6

7 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 (CONTINUED) 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Sketch the City Lovely: An Artists Guide to Chicago MacLean Ballroom Kevin Coval, SAIC Faculty Member and Spoken Word Poet and Author See the city as you've never seen it before: through the eyes of Chicago artists. This poetic and artistic event will introduce you to Chicago through poetry, music, performance, and spoken word. Join us for this collaborative, variety show performance that will explore the city through the beautiful lens of the artistic eye. This event has been coordinated by SAIC faculty member and well-known Chicago artist, Kevin Coval. OTHER NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION EVENTS IN FALL 2015 SEMESTER! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 All Day Day Trips With Orientation Leaders and Resident Advisors as your guides you will be able to choose from a wide variety of day trips. Some students may choose to check out a Chicago museum, while others may venture into some of the Chicago neighborhoods for vintage shopping. We will have a number of options to choose from and you can sign up during New Student Orientation with your Orientation Leader. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 All Weekend Family Weekend Family Weekend provides families an opportunity to reunite with their students, learn more about SAIC, experience the artmaking and academic process, and explore the city of Chicago. Register Today! Visit our website at to register online. There is a per person registration fee for each parent and guest (excluding your SAIC student), which includes a Friday evening reception, Saturday breakfast and lunch, and two opportunities to participate in classes taught by SAIC faculty. There is no charge for enrolled SAIC students coming with a paid guest. 7