Mississippi Valley State University University College Presents NEWSTUDENTACADEMY TWENTYEIGHTEEN NSA 2018 FYE First Year Experience
NEWSTUDENTACADEMY TWENTYEIGHTEEN
Welcome to Mississippi Valley State University! On behalf of the faculty and staff of MVSU, we want you to know that you are in good hands at our great University. MVSU is committed to serving its students with the highest quality education by preparing you for the rigors of college study and the ever-changing world. As President of this great university, I have had the honor of witnessing past students like you matriculate and become successful in their studies. I urge you to put your best foot forward. I am pleased that you chose MVSU as your institution of higher learning, where you will gain the skills needed for success. Live each one of your days as a proud Valley student. Don t just get a degree, commit to getting an education, expanding your mind and passion for learning while here at Mississippi Valley State University. We are here to promote and motivate you as you continue to evolve into leaders and achievers in the world which awaits you. Welcome to The Valley! We are delighted to have you here! Sincerely, Dr. Jerryl Briggs Sr. President
GENERAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS The personalized schedule that every new student will receive at the start of New Student Orientation will serve as the official New Student Orientation Schedule. Time is allotted each day of New Student Orientation for students to Handle Your Business. Admissions Housing and Residential Life Student Accounts/Cashier Student Records Financial Aid Student ID Card SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2018 8 AM-2:30 PM NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION REGISTRATION Pick up NSO Packet and T-shirt Report to Annex I for Photo ID RESIDENCE HALL MOVE IN FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS SUTTON BUILDING ASSIGNED RESIDENCE HALL 10 AM-12PM BRUNCH H.M. IVY CAFETERIA 3 PM-4 PM WELCOME TO MVSU WELCOME ADDRESS: UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT Dr. Jerryl Briggs Sr. DEAN OF UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Dr. Johnny Jones MR. & MISS VALLEY Stormy Green Tony Holland STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT Brandon McCall FAMILY FAREWELL: SPEAKER Edward Hill`02 Parents and Guardians say their goodbyes. R.W. HARRISON SPORTS COMPLEX 6 PM- 7 PM INTRODUCTION OF VALLEY TRAILBLZAERS VALLEY LEGACY GROUP ROUND-UP 9:30 PM-Until Welcome to the YARD This is your first social experience as a new student at MVSU. Come meet your classmates. STUDENT UNION PARKING LOT 4
MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2018 6:30 AM-8:00 AM VALLEY IN MOTION STUDENT UNION PARKING LOT 7:30 AM-9:00 AM BREAKFAST H.M. IVY CAFETERIA 9:00 AM-9:15 AM MORNING MEET UP: Start your day off with energy. Your trailblazer leaders will get your day off to a great start with morning music and fun while informing you of the day s activities. 9:30 AM-10:30 AM UNIVERSITY VICE PRESIDENTS WELCOME During this session you will meet your University Vice Presidents, as they welcome you to the Valley 10:45 AM-11:45 AM HANDLE YOUR BUSINESS VARIOUS CAMPUS LOCATIONS - FINANCIAL AID - ADMISSIONS - STUDENT RECORDS - HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE - STUDENT ID 12 PM-1:30 PM LUNCH H.M. IVY CAFETERIA 1:30 PM-1:45 PM VALLEY GROUP ROUND UP TRAILBLAZER ASSIGNED LOCATIONS STUDENT SUCCESS AT THE VALLEY (BREAKOUT SESSIONS) LEGACY OF KNOWLEDGE GROUPS 1-4 CAMPUS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LEGACY OF GROWTH GROUPS 5-8 Overview of Counseling Services: Surviving Your First Year of College LEGACY OF DIVERSITY GROUPS 9-12 HEALTHY LIFESTYLE/ VALLEY IN MOTION FRESHMAN 15 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM LEGACY OF SCHOLARS GROUPS 13-16 CAREER SERVICES UNLOCKING THE FUTURE Sutton Admin, 203 Sutton Admin, 108 CAREER SERVICES UNLOCKING THE FUTURE CAMPUS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Overview of Counseling Services: Surviving Your First Year of College HEALTHY LIFESTYLE/ VALLEY IN MOTION FRESHMAN 15 Sutton Admin, 108 Sutton Admin, 203 HEALTHY LIFESTYLE/ VALLEY IN MOTION FRESHMAN 15 CAREER SERVICES UNLOCKING THE FUTURE CAMPUS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Overview of Counseling Services: Surviving Your First Year of College Sutton Admin, 108 Sutton Admin, 203 5
Overview of Counseling Services: Surviving Your First Year of College HEALTHY LIFESTYLE/ VALLEY IN MOTION FRESHMAN 15 CAREER SERVICES UNLOCKING THE FUTURE CAMPUS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Sutton Admin, 203 Sutton Admin, 108 5: 15 PM-8 PM DINNER H.M. IVY CAFETERIA 8:30 PM-10:30 PM OPEN MIC: Poetry, Spoken Word and Expressions This soulful session will allow you to break the ice and connect with your classmates. STUDENT UNION, ROYAL ROOM TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2018 6:30 AM-8:00 AM VALLEY IN MOTION Campus Mile (Run or Walk) STUDENT UNION PARKING LOT 7:30 AM-9:00 AM BREAKFAST H.M. IVY CAFETERIA 9:00 AM-9:15 AM MORNING MEET UP: START YOUR DAY OFF WITH ENERGY. YOUR TRAILBLAZER LEADERS WILL GET YOUR DAY OFF TO A GREAT START WITH MORNING MUSIC AND FUN WHILE INFORMING YOU OF THE DAY S ACTIVITIES. 9:30 AM-11 AM TITLE IX VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS H.G CARPENTER AUDITORIUM H.G CARPENTER AUDITORIUM 11 AM-12 PM HANDLE YOUR BUSINESS VARIOUS LOCATIONS - FINANCIAL AID - ADMISSIONS - STUDENT RECORDS - HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE - STUDENT ID - ACADEMIC ADVISING 11 AM-2PM LUNCH H.M. IVY CAFETERIA 1:30 PM-1:45 PM VALLEY GROUP ROUND UP TRAILBLAZER ASSIGNED LOCATIONS LEGACY OF KNOWLEDGE GROUPS 1-4 LEGACY OF GROWTH GROUPS 5-8 LEGACY OF DIVERSITY GROUPS 9-12 LEGACY OF SCHOLARS GROUPS 13-16 Academic Advising 101: Finish in Four Student Email Banner Training Recycling Sutton Admin, 225 Sutton Admin 108 6
Recycling Academic Advising 101: Finish in Four Student Email Banner Training Sutton Admin 108 Sutton Admin, 225 Banner Training Recycling Academic Advising 101: Finish in Four Student Email Sutton Admin 108 Sutton Admin, 225 Student Email Banner Training Recycling Academic Advising 101: Finish in Four Sutton Admin, 225 Sutton Admin 108 5:00 PM-6:30 PM DINNER H.M. IVY CAFETERIA 8 PM-9 PM PLAYFAIR INDOOR INTERACTIVE TEAM BUILDING EXPERIENCE THAT WILL GIVE YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET TO KNOW YOURSELF AND OTHERS. CHARLES R. LACKEY RECREATION CENTER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2018 7:30 AM-9:00 AM BREAKFAST H.M. IVY CAFETERIA 9:00 AM-9:15 AM MORNING MEET UP: START YOUR DAY OFF WITH ENERGY. YOUR TRAILBLAZER LEADERS WILL GET YOUR DAY OFF TO A GREAT START WITH MORNING MUSIC AND FUN WHILE INFORMING YOU OF THE DAY S ACTIVITIES. 9:30 AM-10:30 AM HONOR & INTEGRITY AT THE VALLEY This session will outline the polices the behavioral expectations as a member of the Student Body. 12 PM-2 PM LUNCH H.M. IVY CAFETERIA 12 PM-2 PM WASSUP WEDNESDAY JACOB ARON STUDENT CENTER 2:00 PM-2:15 PM AFTERNOON GROUP ROUND-UP TRAILBLAZER ASSIGNED LOCATIONS 7
2:30 PM-4:45 PM Meet the Academic Chairs: Interact with faculty members and Academic advisors assigned to your major and explore the department. Academic Chairs will greet the incoming freshmen and highlight their academic areas. The World of Academics This academic fair will grant you your first opportunity to meet the faculty in your academic discipline. You will interact with faculty and explore the department to ensure that your academic major is right for you. VARIOUS ACADEMIC LOCATIONS 5:00 PM-6:30 PM DINNER H.M. IVY CAFETERIA 7 PM-7:45 PM SGA CLASS OFFICERS INTEREST MEETING: All students interested in pursuing a leadership position with the first year class council are required to attend this mandatory information session. SGA s election commissioner will provide students with important dates and campaign guidelines for the first year class council elections. Students will be provided the opportunity to speak with current SGA members and inquire about any additional campaigning concerns. 8 PM-10 PM TRAP KARAOKE Grab a friend and come out and hit the stage with your best rendition of your favorite Trap Track CLIFF E. WILLIAMS AUDITORIUM BUSINESS BUILDING THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018 7:30 AM-9:00 AM BREAKFAST H.M. IVY CAFETERIA 9:00 AM-12:00PM MORNING MEET UP: VALLEY PRIDE DAY START YOUR DAY OFF WITH ENERGY. YOUR TRAILBLAZER LEADERS WILL GET YOUR DAY OFF TO A GREAT START WITH MORNING MUSIC AND FUN WHILE INFORMING YOU OF THE DAY S ACTIVITIES. 12 PM-1:30 PM LUNCH H.M. IVY CAFETERIA 2 PM-4 PM CAMPUS TOURS 5:00 PM-6:30 PM DINNER H.M. IVY CAFETERIA 7 PM-10 PM COLLEGE SUMMIT During this explosive, student-led session you will be given the opportunity to express your expectations of the University and hear from student leaders on the ins and outs of college life. 8 STUDENT UNION, ROYAL ROOM
FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2018 7:30 AM-9:00 AM BREAKFAST H.M. IVY CAFETERIA 9:00 AM-9:30 AM MORNING MEET UP: START YOUR DAY OFF WITH ENERGY. YOUR TRAILBLAZER LEADERS WILL GET YOUR DAY OFF TO A GREAT START WITH MORNING MUSIC AND FUN WHILE INFORMING YOU OF THE DAY S ACTIVITIES. 10 AM-12 PM CLASS OF 2022: CLASS PICTURE (STUDENTS WEAR CLASS OF 2022 SHIRT) R.W. HARRISON SPORTS COMPLEX R.W. HARRISON SPORTS COMPLEX 12 PM-1:30 PM LUNCH H.M. IVY CAFETERIA 2 PM-4 PM VALLEY PRIDE DAY Students will be introduced to School Chants and the Fight Song. Along with the Band, Cheerleaders and Trailblazers students will learn what it means to have Valley PRIDE. R.W. HARRISON SPORTS COMPLEX 4PM-6:30 PM CATFISH AND BLUES: A TASTE OF THE DELTA Blues- Got-A-Soul -Tour Remarks by Mississippi Representative Tracey Rosebud Blues Artist Grady Champion Partnership with Jus Blues Music Foundation 7 PM-9 PM POOL SOCIAL Students will enjoy an event on-campus where they will interact and socialize with other students and build a sense of community. PAVILLION CHARLES R. LACKEY RECREATION CENTER 9:30 PM-11:30 PM MIDNIGHT BREAKFAST H.M. IVY CAFETERIA SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2018 7:30 AM-8:30 AM VALLEY IN MOTION Campus Mile (Run or Walk) STUDENT UNION PARKING LOT 10 AM-12 PM BRUNCH H.M. IVY CAFETERIA 10 AM-12 PM SUPER SERVICE SATURDAY: Day of Service on and off campus. MVSU motto is Live for Service. Get to know your classmates by participating in your first servicelearning project. *Students must sign up during Wassup Wednesday SOCIAL SCIENCE BLDG. STUDENT UNION 4 PM-6 PM DINNER H.M. IVY CAFETERIA 7 PM-10 PM SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE: GYM PARTY CHARLES R. LACKEY RECREATION CENTER 9
SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2018 7:30 AM-8:30 AM VALLEY IN MOTION Campus Mile (Run or Walk) STUDENT UNION PARKING LOT 10 AM-12 PM BRUNCH H.M. IVY CAFETERIA 2 PM-3 PM RITES OF PASSAGE/CANDLELIGHT CEREMONY REHEARSAL 4 PM-6 PM DINNER H.M. IVY CAFETERIA 8 PM-10 PM DON T STRESS OUT-PREPARING FOR THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS Advice from Young Alumni MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 2018 7:30AM Breakfast H.M. IVY CAFETERIA 8AM 8:40PM FIRST DAY OF CLASS Follow your class schedule; contact your Trailblazer for help. VARIOUS CAMPUS LOCATIONS 4PM DINNER H.M. IVY CAFETERIA 6:30 PM-8:00 PM RITES OF PASSAGE FIRST YEAR CONVOCATION (DRESS BUSINESS ATTIRE: WOMEN: WHITE DRESSES MEN: WHITE SHIRT/BLACK OR GREY PANTS) LINE UP BEGINS: 6 PM PROCESSIONAL BEGINS: 6:15 PM ADMINISTRATION, CHAIRS AND STAFF PROCESSIONAL BEGINS: 6:30 PM 8 PM RITES OF PASSAGE CEREMONY RECEPTION JAMES HERBERT WHITE LIBRARY ATRIUM 10
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ALMA MATER Hail to thee our Alma Mater Colors Green and White MVSU our sons and daughters Always stand for right. We will love and cherish thee Through all our lives Green and White we will honor Keeping standards high. When the days of joy and laughter Fade upon our sight, We will love our Alma Mater Dear old Green and White. CHORUS Grateful, loyal, true and faithful We will be true; May thy name be everlasting Dear old MVSU. FYE First Year Experience