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Freshman Orientation - Fall 2008

A detailed schedule will be provided at check-in.

Day One

Orientation Schedule

8:30 a.m.

Check in, tours, opening session. Newland Hall

10:15 a.m.

  • Small group Advising and Academic Planning
  • Lunch with your Orientation Leader (SOUL)
  • Placement Testing
  • Departmental Meetings and Major Planning
  • Meetings for Special Populations (Honors students, Health Professions majors, Education majors, and more)

5:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Dinner and Evening Programming

Reminder:  An overnight stay in the Residence Hall is part of the Orientation experience for all freshmen.  Accommodations are not provided for parents and family.

Day Two

Orientation Schedule

8:00 a.m.

Continued Placement Testing

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

  • Understanding the “Appalachian Way”
  • Continued Academic Planning and Individual Advising
  • Registration Assistance

Most students will be able to meet their parents no later than 2:00 pm.