Class of 2020 June 21 & 22 and June 24 & 25
STUDENT TRACK Day One 9 9:30 a.m. Check-in Alfond Center 9:30 a.m. 1 p.m. lacement Exams Alfond Hall To help prepare for academic success, all first-year students will take placement exams. Testing times are 60 minutes long and testing groups are arranged by last name. lease review the scheduled times below to schedule your morning accordingly: 9:30 10:30 a.m., Last Names A-G 10:45 11:45 a.m., Last Names H-O 12 1 p.m., Last Names -Z 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Connecting to Campus During the times that you are not completing your placement exam, there are still plenty of things to do. The orientation leaders (OLs) are here to help! Students can work with any OL to find their way around campus and take care of the following items before our welcome at 1 p.m.: Visit your residence hall and unpack. ose for your student ID photo. Activate your SJC email at the IT Booth. Visit our C-Store and grab some SJC gear to show off back home. Hand in the necessary paperwork you brought from home. 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Lunch earson s Café 1:15 p.m. Welcome and Opening rayer Gymnasium, Alfond Center 1:30 p.m. College Crossroads resentation with Ed Gerety Gymnasium, Alfond Center 2:30 p.m. Break into Orientation Groups various outdoor locations 4 p.m. NSO Mixer! Lakefront Meet everyone from the Class of 2020 and all the other OLs. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner BBQ earson s Café Enjoy a nice summertime BBQ with your orientation group 2 #SJC2020
STUDENT TRACK 6:30 p.m. Community at SJC Gymnasium, Alfond Center Learn more about what it means to be a Monk, whether you are a resident or commuter, and how you can get involved in this community. This student-led panel will include the topics related to residence life, The Mercy Center, clubs and organizations, and more. 7:45 p.m. Evening Entertainment Auditorium, Alfond Hall 9 p.m. 12 a.m. Evening Activities Clark s Court and other locations Day Two Enjoy tie-dying your orientation shirt, gather around the campfire for s mores, enjoy game time on Clark s Court, suit up for a bubble soccer match, or test your knowledge with trivia in the Chalet. 8:30 9:30 a.m. Breakfast earson s Café 9:30 10:15 a.m. acking Up Residence Halls Take time to head back to your room, pack everything up, and get ready for an active morning on campus. 10:15 a.m. Taking the Confusion Out of College, Student Edition Auditorium, Alfond Hall High School vs. College: Join The Academic Center and eer Mentors as they discuss some of the academic differences between high school and college. 11:15 a.m. Reconnect with your Orientation Group OL group location Take time to ask any last-minute questions you might have about SJC. This is also your opportunity to complete and hand in any paperwork you have from NSO. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Lunch with your Orientation Group earson s Café 12:45 2 p.m. Academic Advising and Course Registration Alfond Hall Students will meet with a faculty member from their major to discuss requirements and fall course registration. Students will meet with the Academic Records Office to adjust or complete their fall schedules. #SJC2020 3
ARENT TRACK Day One 9 9:30 a.m. Check-In Alfond Center 10 a.m. 12 p.m. SJC arent and Family Experience Auditorium, Alfond Hall The adjustments that face new SJC students are varied and complex, with more academic demands and more free time in a new learning environment. This parent and family session is designed to provide information on: the factors leading to achievement at Saint Joe s; the role of families in promoting student achievement; student services information; campus involvement; and the health and safety of your student on campus. 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Lunch earson s Café 1:15 p.m. Welcome and Opening rayer Gymnasium, Alfond Center 1:30 p.m. Residence Life resentation Auditorium, Alfond Hall Meet the staff and gain an understanding of what the Residence Life office offers for both students and families. 2:45 p.m. College Crossroads resentation with Ed Gerety Gymnasium, Alfond Center 4 5:40 p.m. Taking the Confusion Out of College Session Alfond Hall See page five for sessions details 5:45 p.m. Dinner BBQ earson s Café 6:30 p.m. Campus Tours Take time to enjoy some of the unique features of our campus be electing to do either of the tours listed below. Then, rejoin the rest of the parents at the Evening Social. Lakefront Tour Xavier Hall earson s Town Farm Tour Alfond Center 6:30 p.m. Evening Social Student Lounge, Alfond Center The SJC arent Association invites you to end your day sharing a drink with fellow parents and members of the association. As you relax from a very big day, learn a little more about the arent Association here on campus. 4 #SJC2020
ARENT TRACK Taking The Confusion Out of College Sessions as they would like. Understanding that parents and families have different levels make the most sense for you. Understanding the Money: The arents Role in Student Success Auditorium This session is designed to provide parents with the information needed to best partner with Saint Joseph s in order to support the student in being successful during their college years. Financial Aid and Student Success staff will share resources and tips for parents. Sessions start at 4, 4:35, and 5:10 p.m. Meet the Academic Deans Room #216 Join the Academic Deans in a conversation about their roles in your student s academic success and progression to degree completion. Sessions start at 4, 4:35, and 5:10 p.m. Career Development Room #217 Take some time to find out all that Career Development does for your student during their time here at Saint Joseph s, including the Connections program and its $2000 stipend toward a career-related experience or travel. Sessions start at 4, 4:35, and 5:10 p.m. #SJC2020 5
ARENT TRACK Day Two 7:30 9 a.m. Breakfast earson s Café 9:15 a.m. FERA Discussion Auditorium, Alfond Hall Kevin aquette from Academic Records will discuss all aspects of FERA and what it means to you and your student here at SJC. 10:15 a.m. 11:30 p.m. The Finishing Touches Take the morning to complete, submit, and finalize all the paperwork and requirements for a successful first day on campus. Offices will be open for your convenience and to answer any questions. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Lunch earson s Café Join the Academic Dean s office and faculty at lunch for a meet and greet. Faculty from various majors will be available for questions. 12:45 2 p.m. Campus Life anel Auditorium, Alfond Hall Last minute questions? Join representatives from all areas of campus life, including the Dining Services, The Mercy Center, Campus Safety, Residence Life, Student Activities, and the Health and Counseling Centers, for a discussion with the team that will be working with students once they arrive on campus this fall. 6 #SJC2020
Office Hours During Orientation The following offices are open until 4:30 p.m. Campus Store earson s Café Information Technology Financial Aid Campus Life Health Center Campus Safety Treasurer s Office Saint Joseph s College is proud to be a tobacco-free campus. #SJC2020 7
5 6 16 15 14 20 11 9 3 2 22 21 19 18 7 1 10 13 17 23 8 4 12 Map of Campus Academic Buildings 1. Harold Alfond Hall Classrooms/Labs Auditorium 2. Stone House Fine Arts Department 3. Mercy Hall Classrooms/Labs Campus Store Career Services Registrar s Office Treasurer s Office Financial Aid Office earson s Café Information Technology Student Life 7. Heffernan Center Wellehan Library Campus Life Office Mercy Center Healy Chapel Student Activities Student Government Administration 8. Service Building Mail Room/Copy Center 9. Scully Hall 10. Saint George Hall Admissions Office 11. Xavier Hall resident s Office Fields/Athletics 12. Ward ark Mahaney Baseball Diamond Bailey Softball Diamond 13. Clark s Court 14. Field Hockey Field 15. Soccer Field 16. Alfond Recreation Center Gymnasium/Track Swimming ool Residence Halls 17. Cassidy, Cunneen, and Gingras Halls Human Resources 18. O Connor Hall 19. Currier & Feeney Halls 20. utnam Hall 21. Standish Hall Campus Safety 22. Carmel Hall Health & Wellness Center 23. Saint Joseph s Hall Counseling Center The Chalet Outdoor Locations 4. earson s Town Farm 5. Sebago Lake 6. Trails arking