Freshmen Orientation - Fall 2008

Orientation FAQ  

Please note that attendance at orientation sessions is required of all new students.

Thursday, August 21
9:00am - 11:30am	Resident Freshmen Move-In Residential students report to their assigned residence halls. If you are done early, you and your parents are invited to tour the Weltner Library and the Oglethorpe Museum.
10:00am - 3:00pm	One-Stop Shop Grenwald Room, Emerson Student Center Pay bills, purchase parking permits, meet with financial aid staff, register for fall classes
11:30am - 12:30pm	Foreign Language Placement Exams More information to follow.
Noon - 1:30pm	Lunch Cold buffet lunch available in the Schmidt Recreation Center. $5 tickets will be available in residence halls and the Emerson Student Center. Vendors will be in attendance to provide information about bank accounts, cell phones, newspaper delivery, premium Comcast cable services, and gym memberships.
1:30pm - 2:45pm	Parents and Student Life: Expectations All parents should report to the Lupton Auditorium for a discussion with representatives from Student Affairs.
3:00pm - 3:45pm	Fresh Focus Session All students should report to their Fresh Focus room for their first class session. Parents are invited to meet the instructor and fellow parents.
4:00pm - 5:15pm	Convocation Students proceed to the Conant Center with their Fresh Focus groups and parents.
5:15pm - 7:00pm	Dinner Conant Performing Arts Center Veranda You and your family, faculty and staff are invited. Tour our newest residence halls. At the conclusion of dinner, parents are requested to say their goodbyes.
7:00pm - 8:00pm	First Floor Meetings Residential students attend their first floor meeting with their Resident Assistant and meet floor mates and other building staff and residents.
8:30pm - Midnight	Dad's Garage Theatre Improv Show Lupton Auditorium

Friday, August 22
7:30am - 9:00am	Breakfast in the Emerson Cafe
9:00am - 12:30pm	Center for Civic Engagement Service Activity Meet in the parking lot adjacent to the baseball field and Dorough Fieldhouse. Wear closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and loose fitting clothes that CAN get dirty. All first-year students who participate in the service project will complete 1 of the 4 required CE points. The project is also open to all upperclassmen, faculty, staff, and alumni who would like to participate. We will work with the Grant Park Conservancy on mulching, painting, and general beautification projects. All participants must sign liability waivers and attendance sheets.
1:00pm - 5:00pm	One-Stop Shop Grenwald Room, Emerson Student Center Pay bills, purchase parking permits, meet with financial aid staff, register for fall classes
12:30pm- 2:00pm	Lunch in the Emerson Cafe
2:00pm - 3:00pm	Student Success Lupton Auditorium
3:00pm - 4:00pm	Ultimate Road Trip Lupton Auditorium
5:00pm - 6:30pm	Dinner at Emerson Dining Hall
7:00pm - 8:00pm	Dessert The Lanier House, President Schall's Home Van shuttles leave from the front door of Emerson.
9:00pm - 10:30pm	Movie in Lupton Auditorium

Saturday, August 23
9:00am - 1:00pm	Returning Resident Student Move-In
11:00am - 2:00pm	Brunch in the Emerson Cafe
11:00am - 1:00pm	One-Stop Shop Grenwald Room, Emerson Student Center Pay bills, purchase parking permits, meet with financial aid staff, register for fall classes
10:00am - 4:30pm	OUr Atlanta Trip Meet in the parking lot adjacent to the baseball field and Dorough Fieldhouse. Wear closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and loose fitting clothes. The Center is sponsoring a trip to Stone Mountain Park for ALL first year students. A brief history of the area and lunch will be provided. Students will also be given free access to the attractions included in the Adventure Pass (ex. climb the mountain, field sports, play mini golf, ride the railroad, ride to the top of the mountain, Sky Hike and visit the museum). The newest ropes course attraction, Sky Hike, requires closed-toe shoes. All participants must sign liability waivers and attendance sheets. All FIRST-YEAR students who participate in the OUr Atlanta trip will complete 1 of the 4 required CCE points.
5:00pm - 6:30pm	Dinner at Emerson Dining Hall
8:30pm - 10:30pm	Chi Phi Benefit Concert Greek Row

Sunday, August 24
11:00am - 2:00pm	Brunch in the Emerson Cafe
11:00am - 1:00pm	One-Stop Shop Grenwald Room, Emerson Student Center Pay bills, purchase parking permits, meet with financial aid staff, register for fall classes
1:00pm - 3:00pm	International Student Orientation For all international students only, advising on visa compliance, academic expectations, and getting adjusted to American college life.
1:00pm - 4:00pm	Who's Who at OU Join your Orientation group and meet student affairs staff while learning about available services, required procedures and office locations.
5:00pm - 6:30pm	Dinner at Emerson Dining Hall

Monday, August 25
Classes Begin
Late Registration
Dining is on regular semester schedule.
11:30pm -1:00pm	Getting Involved: Clubs and Organizations Activities Fair Various student organizations will be soliciting membership at tables throughout the second floor of the Emerson Student Center. Come find groups that share your talents and interests.