Chatham University New & Transfer Student Orientation

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1 Chatham University New & Transfer Student Orientation Building Leaders, Creating Community

2 Move-In Day Scholars Welcome 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m., Kresge Atrium, Science Complex (Buhl Hall) This reception will provide Chatham Scholars and their family the occasion to hear more about academic opportunities at Chatham, as well as meet other entering scholars and their families. New Student Move-In 10 a.m. 2 p.m., Residence Halls Let our Cougar Carriers help you get settled into Cougar Country! Pizza Lunch Noon 1:30 p.m., Residence Halls Enjoy a slice or two with your new residence hall community! (Students Only) Meet your OL s & RA s and Room Set-Up 1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m., Residence Halls Orientation Leaders and Resident Assistants will be making their way around the halls introducing themselves and help answer any questions you may have. Out of State Student Session 2 p.m. 3 p.m., Fickes Hall Show your state or country pride by wearing your favorite team sport jersey or any other state pride clothing. Placement Testing 2 p.m.-5 p.m., Library Explore Mt. Washington Trip 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., AFC Patio Wednesday, August 21 Target Shopping Shuttles 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., Depart from Chapel Use this opportunity to get off campus and take in the spectacular view that Mt. Washington has to offer or do some last minute shopping at Target! (Optional) Chatham Choir Auditions 2:30 p.m.- 4 p.m., James Laughlin Music Hall Calling all singers! Try out to be part of the Chatham Choir. (Optional) Dinner on Quad 6 p.m. 7 p.m., Quad (Rain Location: AFC) Come together with your family and friends for one last dinner before the start of your college career! Family & Friends Farewell 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m., Pond Family & friends gather with their students to give their final advice & wish them good luck as they begin their college careers. All families and students should gather at the pond for the farewell ceremony. This Space Is Only So Big 7:30 p.m. 9 p.m., Eddy Theatre Learn about life in your new residence hall from New York Times bestselling author, Harlan Cohen. He s America s Most Trusted Relationship Expert and has helped millions of people find a date (while sober), fall in love, and have the very best college experience. Meet & Greet: Harlan Cohen 9 p.m. 10 p.m., Cafe Rachel/Art Gallery Enjoy lemondade & dessert in an intimate setting with Harlan Cohen. (Optional)

3 Welcome Day SDE 101 Student Check-in & Course Meeting 8:45 a.m., Chapel All students must check in at Chapel for intial meeting. Course Meetings begin at 9:30 a.m. o Falk Hallie Arena o Falk Dr. Ron Giles o Falk Ruben Henao o Falk 219A - Sean McGreevey, Ph.D. o Falk Chris Miller o Falk Zauyah Waite, Ph.D. Gateway Student Check-in 9:15 a.m., Mellon Board Room Transfer Student Check-In 9:15 a.m., Mellon Living Room All Student Welcome University Brunch 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m., AFC Gym Enjoy our official University Welcome! Meet President Barazzone and the Orientation Leaders. Learn how we will prepare you to be world ready starting from day one from Etiquette Coach, Callista Gould. Student Activities Fair 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m., Quad Learn about all the great services and opportunities available to students. Meet departments, staff, faculty, student organizations and enjoy fun activities. Thursday, August 22 before the first day, etc. Please bring your class schedule. Don t forget to stop at the bookstore to pick up your books or purchase Chatham swag! Information Sessions 3 p.m. 5 p.m., Various Pick the sessions that best meet your needs! Learn from faculty, staff and students on how to best succeed at Chatham. Behind the Scene Tour of Chatham 1:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m., Depart from Chapel Find out the great spots to study, fun places to hang out, learn where your classes are Building Leaders, Creating Community New & Transfer Student Orientation 2013

4 Welcome Day Thursday, August 22 Session Block 1 3:00 p.m. 3:20 p.m. Do I owe you money? Location: Falk 216 Learn about scholarships and other opportunities from Financial Aid. How to navigate my account Location: Falk 217 Explore how to set up your payment plan and navigate the portal from Student Accounts & Registrar. Where is the grub? Location: Falk 218 Discover when, where, and how to eat from Parkhurst. Do I really have to study?!? Location: Falk 220 Learn about study skills and resources that the Programs for Academic Confidence and Excellence (PACE) have to offer. Empower the inner you Location: Falk 219A Meet the staff from The Center for Women s Entrepreneurship and Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics. Session Block 2 3:30 p.m. 3:50 p.m. Do I owe you money? Location: Falk 216 Learn about scholarships and other opportunities from Financial Aid. How to navigate my account Location: Falk 217 Explore how to set up your payment plan and navigate the portal from Student Accounts & Registrar. Where is the grub? Location: Falk 218 Discover when, where, and how to eat from Parkhurst. Do I really have to study?!? Location: Falk 220 Learn about study skills and resources that the Programs for Academic Confidence and Excellence (PACE) have to offer. Show me the money!! Location: Falk 219 A Invest in your future starting today! Avoid the First Year 15 Location: Falk 010 Learn from the Student Health & Wellness how to stay healthy and be active. Session Block 3 4:00 p.m. 4:20 p.m. Do I owe you money? Location: Falk 216 Learn about scholarships and other opportunities from Financial Aid. How to navigate my account Location: Falk 217 Explore how to set up your payment plan and navigate the portal from Student Accounts & Registrar. Where is the grub? Location: Falk 218 Discover when, where, and how to eat from Parkhurst.

5 Welcome Day Do I really have to study?!? Location: Falk 220 Learn about study skills and resources that the Programs for Academic Confidence and Excellence (PACE) have to offer. Get Involved! Location: Falk 219 A Learn about 140 Things to Do and how to develop your co-curricular transcript. Session Block 4 4:30 p.m. 4:50 p.m. Do I owe you money? Location: Falk 216 Learn about scholarships and other opportunities from Financial Aid. How to navigate my account Location: Falk 217 Explore how to set up your payment plan and navigate the portal from Student Accounts & Registrar. Where is the grub? Location: Falk 218 Discover when, where, and how to eat from Parkhurst. Do I really have to study?!? Location: Falk 220 Learn about study skills and resources that the Programs for Academic Confidence and Excellence (PACE) have to offer. Hire Me! Location: Falk 010 If you are interested in getting a job on or off campus, then come learn how to navigate NACElink from Student Employment. Thursday, August 22 Commuter Social 5 p.m. 6 p.m., Mellon Patio Calling all commuters! Joins us for speed friending! This is your chance to meet other commuters, learn about events just for commuters, and meet staff who are here to support you. Gateway Student Wine Social 5 p.m. 6 p.m., Café Rachel Join us for a wine social and a chance to connect with other gateway students. Learn about programs and services and meet important staff. Dinner and Show 6 p.m. 7:15 p.m., AFC First Year, Transfers, Gateway and Commuter Students-Dine with us and your upper class mentor, while seeing how steeped in traditions we are! Fall Serenade 7:30 p.m. 8:15 p.m., Gregg House Get a first look at the President s house! Movie Under the Stars: The Internship 8:30 p.m., Quad Bring a blanket and relax with your new roommate and friends! (Optional) Building Leaders, Creating Community New & Transfer Student Orientation 2013

6 Academic Day Breakfast 8 a.m., Anderson Dining Hall Head to Anderson to use your meal plan for breakfast! Commuter tickets will be made available at registration check in. Dean s Welcome! 9:30 a.m a.m., Eddy Theatre Meet the Dean for Chatham College for Women and learn about how Academic Affairs can support you. Community Service Preview 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Learn how your involvement creates a meaningful impact! Registrar & Campus Safety 10:20 a.m. - 10:40 a.m., Eddy Theatre Learn about FERPA and campus security from the Chief Aubrecht. SDE :45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. o Falk Hallie Arena o Falk Dr. Ron Giles o Falk Ruben Henao o Falk 219A - Sean McGreevey, Ph.D. o Falk Chris Miller o Falk Zauyah Waite, Ph.D. Friday, August 23 Gateway & Transfer Mix & Mingle 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., Cafe Rachel Gateway & Transfer students can enjoy drinks and a chance to meet each other. Academic Department Lunch 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m., Various Locations Lunch with current students and faculty members from your department! Advising Appointments 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Various Locations Meet your advisor 1 on 1 to finalize your schedule and start the year right! Appointment times listed on name tag. Take the First Steps to Your Future! 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Mellon Board Room Meet the Career Development staff and learn what you can do now to build your future! Group times listed on name tag. Use the color coded dot to find the career advisor with whom you ll meet. Dinner 5 p.m. 6 p.m., Anderson Enjoy dinner at Anderson Dining Hall. Residents will use their meal plans and commuters will receive tickets at check in. Labyrinth Walk 6 p.m. 6:45 p.m., Labyrinth Enjoy the beautiful labyrinth. Mellon Madness 7 p.m., Mellon Center Head to Mellon for a variety of fun! Enjoy a spray tattoo artist, trivia, casino and a chance to win prizes! (Optional)

7 Community Day Millvale River Community Service Clean-Up 8:30 a.m. Noon, Depart from AFC Patio Start your Chatham experience by giving back. Enjoy a morning of service with upper class students, faculty and staff. BBQ at the River & Enjoy the Sun Noon 3 p.m., Millvale Riverfront Park Join us for an outdoor adventure! Kayak or explore the trails by bike or foot. Traditions Day Computer Distribution 9 a.m. Noon, Eddy Theatre Meet with IT to receive your computer and learn about how IT can support you. Residence Hall/Apt Floor Gathering 1:30 p.m. 2:15 p.m., Various Halls Meet with your Graduate Resident Director & Resident Assistants to learn about important dates and RHC Elections. Commuter Student Meeting 2 p.m. 3 p.m., Mellon Board Room Connect with other commuter students and learn more about services for you! All On-Campus Residence Meeting 2:15 p.m. 3 p.m., AFC Gym Meet the staff of Residence Life! Learn how you can be a great resident and get connected with resources. Saturday, August 24 Dinner Game Show 6 p.m. 8 p.m., Anderson Always wanted to be on the Price is Right? Here is your chance to win big! Night Out in Your New Hood 8 p.m., Depart from Chapel Explore parts of Shadyside, Oakland and Squirrel Hill. (Optional) Sunday, August 25 Class Meeting and Photo 3 p.m. 3:45 p.m., AFC Meet your class leadership, learn about class initiatives and start brainstorming for upcoming traditions including Mocktails, Relay for Life & Battle of the Classes! Opening Convocation 4 p.m. 5 p.m., Chapel Enjoy the traditional opening of the academic year! Global Focus Picnic: Year of Andes - Chile 5 p.m. 7 p.m., Quad Enjoy great food and activities with students, faculty and staff as we kick-off the 2013 Global Focus & dedication of Chatham s Peace Pole. Building Leaders, Creating Community New & Transfer Student Orientation 2013

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