First-Year Student Schedule of Events Saturday, August 20-23, 2016 Friday, August 19, 2016 9:00 am 1:00 pm 5:00 pm 8:00 pm 9:30 pm Campus Offices Open [Various locations] 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Campus offices will be open to assist students and their families during normal business hours. Mail Room [Walker Hall] Open until 6:00 pm The mail room will be open for residential students to pick up any packages that were mailed ahead of time. (Student must be present and have a photo ID.) Residential Student Move-In [Assigned Student Residence Halls] 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm Students will pick up their room keys, meet the Resident Advisor (RA), meet their roommate(s), and move into their rooms. Campus community members will be assisting you and your family with move-in. (Student must be present.) Shopping in Sugar House and the Salt Lake Valley 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Head to our local favorites and pick up those things that you forgot to pack or did not bring. You will be free during this time to meet up with your family. Check out the stores within the Salt Lake Valley. Shopko Target Smith s Walmart IKEA Costco Old Navy Whole Foods Bed, Bath, & Beyond Dinner with Family [Off Campus or in the Shaw Student Center] 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Head out for dinner with your family in the Sugar House Community. Our community partners have provided many discounts for our new students and their families. If you choose to eat in the Shaw Dining Hall, your meal plan is activated for use with our food service provider, Bon Appetit. Residential Student Floor Meetings (MANDATORY for Student) [Your Residential Floor] 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm Meet your Resident Advisor (RA) and others on your floor. Learn what it means to be a member of the Residential Community and the guidelines for campus living. This is only for the student to attend. Evening Programming with the Residence Hall Association (RHA) [Residential Village] RHA will be providing an evening with S mores. Come and mingle with your new residential floor mates. Open to commuter students! STUDENT INVOLVEMENT, LEADERSHIP, & ORIENTATION DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE 801.832.2230 Page 2 of 12
First-Year Student Schedule of Events Saturday, August 20-23, 2016 Saturday, August 20, 2016 9:00 am Orientation Check-In [Richer Commons] 9:00 am to 2:00 pm You and your family will check in with the GO Leaders at the Orientation check-in table in the Richer Commons. During this time, you will receive all of your student materials for the day. Your family should also be present to pick up their items. Breakfast [West Side of Meldrum Science Center] 9:00 am to 10:00 am You are invited to have breakfast and mingle with other students, parents, and staff. Breakfast Bread Park City Bagels & Cream Cheese Mini Danishes Fruit Apple & Orange Juice Reg. & Decaf Coffee Tea Water Griffin Expo [Payne Gymnasium] 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Campus offices and organizations will be showcased in the Payne Gymnasium so you can get to know the Westminster community. Alumni Relations Hillel for Utah Associated Students of Westminster (ASW) Athletics Department Information Services International Student Services and Study Abroad Career Center Mountain America Credit Union Center for Civic Engagement Music Department Center for Veteran & Military Services Outdoor Recreation Program Parent Relations Coaching and Mentoring Residence Hall Association (RHA) Counseling Services Smith s Grocery Store Diversity & Inclusion Center Spiritual Life Office Ellipsis Literary Magazine Student Health Services Enterprise CarShare The Dodo Restaurant Environmental Center The Forum (college newspaper) Fitness, Wellness & Recreation Department (FWRD) UHEAA Wells Fargo Banking Food Services (Bon Appetit) Westminster Wheels Giovale Library Writing Center GriffinQuest Zions Bank Helping Hands Information STUDENT INVOLVEMENT, LEADERSHIP, & ORIENTATION DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE 801.832.2230 Page 3 of 12
First-Year Student Schedule of Events Saturday, August 20-23, 2016 Saturday, August 20, 2016 9:00 am Campus Offices Open [Various Locations) 9:00 am to 12:00 pm The following campus offices will be open to assist students and their families until 12:00 pm or later. Some offices will be open later on Saturday. Please see below for those office hours. Cashier, Financial Aid, Student Account Services [Bamberger Hall] Open 9:00 am 12:00 pm You and your family will have an opportunity to pay tuition, talk with Student Account Services and talk with Financial Aid staff. (Student must be present and have a photo ID.) START Center [Carleson Hall] Open 9:00am 12:00 pm You and your family will have an opportunity to ask questions about your class schedule, add/drop classes. (Student must be present.) Bookstore [Shaw Student Center] Extended Hours 9:00 am to 12:00 pm The bookstore will be open to purchase books for the semester or pick-up pre-ordered books. You may also choose to purchase some Westminster College merchandise. Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center Open until 5:00 pm Come take a tour of the Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center. You can get a picture taken and receive a Westminster College ID card. A Westminster Student ID card is required for the residential meal plans, access to Eccles HWAC, and renting library materials. Computer & Library Services [Giovale Library] Open until 5:00 pm Take a tour of Giovale Library. Your computer/e-mail account questions can be addressed in the computer lab which is located on the lower level of the library. (Student must be present when asking about computer/email account. Additionally, you will need to bring your laptop to be certified for the wireless network.) Campus Showcase [Jewett Center for the Performing Arts Courage Theater] 9:30 am to 12:00 pm Finished with breakfast and already went through the Griffin Expo? There will always be something going on during the first day on campus! Come over to the Courage Theater and see quick (~10 min.) previews from these offices and educational programs to learn more about how you can get involved with your interests on and off campus. AMP/ First-Year Mentoring 9:30 9:40 am 10:40 10:50 am Griffin Quest 9:40 9:50 am 10:50 11:00 am Environmental Center 9:50 10:00 am 11:00 11:10 am Study Abroad 10:00 10:10 am 11:10 11:20 am [Continued on next page] STUDENT INVOLVEMENT, LEADERSHIP, & ORIENTATION DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE 801.832.2230 Page 4 of 12
First-Year Student Schedule of Events Saturday, August 20-23, 2016 Saturday, August 20, 2016 Concierge Desk 10:10 10:20 am 11:20 11:30 am Campus Employment 10:20 10:30 am 11:30 11:40 am The NEST (student athletic section) 10:30 10:40 am 11:40 11:50 am 10:00 am 10:30 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm First in Family to Attend College - Student & Parent Meeting [Malouf 201] 10:00 am to 11:00 am In this session, the Diversity and Inclusion Center, will cover strategies and resources to successfully help students and parents navigate Westminster s academic and social environment. Please attend if you are the first in your family or are helping your student become the first person in your family to attain a degree. Lunch [West Side of Meldrum Science Center] 10:30 am to 12:30 pm You are invited to have lunch and mingle with other students, parents, and staff. Taco Bar Corn Tortillas Meat & Veggie Spanish Rice Refried Beans Mexican Wedding Cookies Lemonade Water Commuter Student Meeting [Gore School of Business Auditorium] (Required for Commuter Students Only) 11:00 am to 12:00 pm You will have an opportunity to talk with current commuter students about getting involved, carpooling, and the overall commuter experience. You will also hear from the Dean of Students staff about campus wide policies that you will be responsible for knowing. Official Orientation Welcome and Class Picture (Students and Families) [Richer Commons] After a busy morning moving around campus and meeting new people, we will take a moment to officially welcome you and split into orientation groups. Look for the sign with your small group number which can be found on your name tag. Also, this is the best photo op possible of the incoming class! STUDENT INVOLVEMENT, LEADERSHIP, & ORIENTATION DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE 801.832.2230 Page 5 of 12
First-Year Student Schedule of Events Saturday, August 20-23, 2016 Saturday, August 20, 2016 12:30 pm (Parents and Students Split for individual Student and Parent Tracks) GO Group Meeting This is the time to meet your GO Leader, connect with your small group, learn some of the traditions of Westminster, and be officially welcomed to the orientation program. 1:15 pm The Sugar Search (Scavenger Hunt) Sponsored by ASW.Events [Around Campus and Sugar House] 1:15 pm to 3:15 pm Get to know the Sugarhouse neighborhood and have a chance to continue meeting your group in a fun race to figure out the clues before the other groups! Use social media to find what you are looking for and connect with other Griffins using #griffins2020 and #westminsterslc 3:15 pm Learning Community/Mentor Meeting [Various locations] Meet at Richer Commons - Look for the sign with your Learning Community group number 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm You will have the opportunity to get to know your LC Mentor(s) and peers by going to a reception with the people you will share your learning community with this semester. 4:15 pm Small Group Meeting [Residential Village Green] 4:15 pm to 5:00 pm Meet back up with your GO Leader on the Village Green as they prepare you for your Convocation and get you familiar with the Westminster Network. Get your cheers ready and show your school spirit! 5:15 pm Convocation [Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center Behnken Field House] Use West entrance of Behnken Field House 5:15 pm to 6:30 pm Please come and join Westminster College in inaugurating the 2016-2017 school year and welcoming you to the campus community as the Class of 2020. Staff, Faculty, administration, and other students on campus will come to celebrate the arrival of our newest additions to campus! Students You will be able to line up and follow the faculty in a march across campus to the Behnken Field House. Parents/ Families They will be in Behnken seated in the bleachers waiting for you to arrive and snap some photos during the program. STUDENT INVOLVEMENT, LEADERSHIP, & ORIENTATION DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE 801.832.2230 Page 6 of 12
First-Year Student Schedule of Events Saturday, August 20-23, 2016 Saturday, August 20, 2016 6:30 pm Dinner [Richer Commons] 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm You are invited to have dinner with Westminster College President Steve Morgan, faculty, staff and students. Roma Italian Buffet Mixed Green Salads Spaghetti (Gluten Free Available) Meatballs Alfredo Sauce Marinara Sauce Breadsticks Lemonade Water Saying Goodbye... who knows how long this will take?! Now it s time to say good-bye to your family. Enjoy your time with them before you return to campus for our fun activities in the evening. Make sure to come back as campus will be buzzing with new students, people will be exploring Sugarhouse and you can spend a night hanging out with new friends! 10:00 pm Legends Tour (Students Only) [Eastside of Converse Hall/Converse Circle] Tours Leaving at 10:00, 10:30, 11:00 PM The ASW.Events will be guiding students on a Legends Tour. Come and learn about the legends, myths, and ghosts of Westminster College. STUDENT INVOLVEMENT, LEADERSHIP, & ORIENTATION DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE 801.832.2230 Page 7 of 12
First-Year Student Schedule of Events Saturday, August 20-23, 2016 Sunday, August 21, 2016 9:00 am 9:45 am 10:45 am 11:00 am Orientation Check-in & Information Center Open [Shaw Student Center Dean of Students Office] 9:00 am to 12:00 pm If you did not check-in on Saturday, please stop by the Dean of Students Office to pick up your orientation packet. We can also answer any questions that you may have about campus resources and services. Placement Testing [Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center 3rd Floor] 9:00 am to 11:00 am If you are required to take a placement test please arrive on time so that the proctor can begin promptly. If you have questions about whether or not you need to take a placement test please contact the START Center. START Center [Carleson Hall] 9:00 am to 11:00am You will have an opportunity to ask questions about your class schedule and add/drop classes. Student Brunch [West Side of Meldrum Science Center] 9:45 am to 10:45 am You are invited to have brunch and mingle with your new peers and GO Leaders. Brunch Buffet Scrambled Eggs Sausage Links Home Fried Potatoes French Toast w/syrup Fruit Mini Danishes, Muffins, Scones Reg. & Decaf Coffee Tea Water Meet-Up with your GO Leader [Designated Group Areas] Head over to the meeting space your GO Leader indicated yesterday to connect before the Scenes from Campus Life. Not a breakfast person? That s up to you, but either way, plan to meet with your group at this time before the show. Scenes from Campus Life [Jewett Center for the Performing Arts Courage Theater] 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Watch your GO Leaders perform various scenes about campus life and culture. This is a show you don t want to miss and covers mandatory knowledge on campus. This production is put on by the GO Leaders who will try to help you start conversations about college life. STUDENT INVOLVEMENT, LEADERSHIP, & ORIENTATION DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE 801.832.2230 Page 8 of 12
First-Year Student Schedule of Events Saturday, August 20-23, 2016 Sunday, August 21, 2016 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 1:30 pm Small Group Meeting [Designated Group Areas] 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm During this time you will meet with your GO Leader to debrief the Scenes from Campus Life as well as get the agenda for the day. This is also an opportunity to ask any question that you might have regarding the day. Student Snack: Rootbeer Floats (Students Only) [West Side of Meldrum Science Center] 1:00 pm to 1:30pm Griffin Information Sessions (Students Only) [Various Locations] 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm We will have an array of sessions that will help you with your transition to college and better prepare you for college life. 50 minute sessions: Student Health Services and Counseling Center [Courage Theater] SNACKS PROVIDED Student Involvement & the Associated Students of Westminster [Malouf 201] SNACKS PROVIDED How to College [Jewett Center for the Performing Arts Gore Concert Hall] Bystander Intervention Training [Gore School of Business Auditorium] 5:30 pm 5:30 pm Dinner in Shaw with GO Leaders [Shaw Student Center] 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Have dinner with your GO Leader and small group in the Shaw Student Center. (Residents, you will use your Student ID. Commuter students will receive food vouchers at orientation check-in to use for this meal.) Diversity and Inclusion BBQ [Assistant Dean s House - 1875 South 1200 East; Salt Lake City, UT 84105] 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Please join us at the end of Sunday s orientation programming for the Diversity and Inclusion New Student BBQ hosted by the Diversity and Inclusion Center and the Assistant Dean of Students, Karnell Black, M.Ed. Light refreshments provided while supplies last. Karnell will host a BBQ for students using the center in his back yard, which is tucked behind Stock Hall. STUDENT INVOLVEMENT, LEADERSHIP, & ORIENTATION DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE 801.832.2230 Page 9 of 12
First-Year Student Schedule of Events Saturday, August 20-23, 2016 Sunday, August 21, 2016 6:30 pm 9:00 pm Student Employment Preparation Meeting [Gore School of Business Auditorium] 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm Get all your questions answered: how to apply for jobs and what to do before the Student Employment Job Fair. Movie Night on the Village Green (Students only) [Residential Village Green] 9:00 pm to 11:30 pm ASW.Events will host a movie night on the Village Green. Come relax with your new floor mates and peers. Bring a blanket, a chair, or something to lounge on and come enjoy a fun flick with popcorn and refreshments! Monday, August 22, 2016 8:30 am 9:30 am Breakfast [Shaw Student Center] 8:30 am to 9:30 am Join the GO Leaders for breakfast in the Shaw Student Center. (Residents, you will use your Student ID. Commuter students will receive food vouchers at orientation check-in to use for this meal.) Explore Salt Lake City Experience Sponsored by Follet (Westminster Bookstore) [Richer Commons] 9:30 am to 12:00 pm After breakfast, travel around Sugar House and Salt Lake City to find out about local hangouts, discounts, food, fun and learn about everything you need that is in walking distance from campus. Please remember the following: Water bottle WC Bag Westminster Student ID Name tag Wear good walking shoes Mobile Phone STUDENT INVOLVEMENT, LEADERSHIP, & ORIENTATION DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE 801.832.2230 Page 10 of 12
First-Year Student Schedule of Events Saturday, August 20-23, 2016 Monday, August 22, 2016 12:00 pm Lunch [West Side of Meldrum Science Center] 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Lunch on campus with your small group provided by Bon Appetit. Macaroni and Cheese Bar House Made Cheese Sauce Assorted Toppings Include: Broccoli, Cheddar Cheese, Siracha Bacon, Black Olives, Jalapenos, Sautéed Onions and Peppers, and Green Onion Salad Breadsticks 1:00 pm Griffin Information Sessions Part II (Students Only) Time Group A Group B 1:00 pm Diversity & Inclusion START Center & Career Center [Courage Theater] [Gore Concert Hall] 2:00 pm Fitness, Wellness, & Recreation Department [Courage Theater] 3:00 pm START Center & Career Center [Gore Concert Hall] 4:00 pm Title IX/Student Conduct [Gore Concert Hall] Title IX/Student Conduct [Gore Concert Hall] Diversity & Inclusion [Courage Theater] Fitness, Wellness, & Recreation Department [Courage Theater] 5:00 pm 9:00 pm Dinner in Shaw with GO Leaders [Shaw Student Center] 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm Have dinner with your GO Leader and small group in the Shaw Student Center. (Residents, you will use your Student ID. Commuter students will receive food vouchers at orientation check-in to use for this meal.) Capture the Flag [Richer Commons] 9:00 pm Come enjoy a Westminster favorite. Capture the flag is a campus tradition that happens every year just for our incoming students. Race around campus with your classmates in a massive game of capture the flag. STUDENT INVOLVEMENT, LEADERSHIP, & ORIENTATION DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE 801.832.2230 Page 11 of 12
First-Year Student Schedule of Events Saturday, August 20-23, 2016 Tuesday, August 23, 2016 8:00 am 9:00 am 1:30 pm 2:30 pm Breakfast [Shaw Student Center] 8:00 am to 9:00 am Join the GO Leaders and Residential Advisors for breakfast in the Shaw Student Center. (Residents, you will use your Student ID. Commuter students will receive food vouchers at orientation check-in to use for this meal.) Helping Hands Volunteer Day [Richer Commons] 9:00 am to 1:00 pm This activity offers you the opportunity to work side by side with Westminster College faculty and staff on a service project. This years service project will be located along the Jordan River and Trail in South Salt Lake City. Some of you will be working specifically with your Learning Community on this project. Lunch will be provided. Small Group Meeting [Richer Commons] 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm Meet your GO Leader to get tips needed for the Student Employment Job Fair. Student Employment Job Fair [Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center Multi-Purpose Court] Use West entrance of Behnken Field House 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm All students are encouraged to attend to learn about job opportunities on and off campus. If you are qualified for work study as a part of your financial aid, be sure to check it out. 5:00 pm Welcome Back Block Party [Richer Commons and Parking Lot between Foster and Jewett] 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Come to the ASW.Events, ASW.Clubs, & RHA Welcome Back Block Party and spend your last night before you start the school year off hanging out with some of your new friends and making more connections! A live band, carnival games, food, and activities will cover the Commons, you ll want to be here for this last hurrah before classes begin! STUDENT INVOLVEMENT, LEADERSHIP, & ORIENTATION DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE 801.832.2230 Page 12 of 12