New Student Orientation
Holloway Hall

New Student Orientation - Spring 2012

 

Save the Date!

Spring 2012 orientation will occur January 27 through January 29.

New Student Orientation Brochure Spring 2012 (PDF)

Transfer Student Orientation Schedule of Activities (PDF)

Attendance at orientation is mandatory for new students.

Schedule of Activities

Friday, January 27

8 a.m.-1 p.m. New Student Move-In

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Lunch
Commons
Students bring your Gull Cards! Parents and families may purchase lunch tickets at the Cashier Station.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. New Student Check-In
Guerrieri Center,
Wicomico Room & Fireside Lounge

1-1:45 p.m. Official University Welcome
Holloway Hall Auditorium
SU Provost Diane Allen and University administrators officially welcome you.

1:45-2:30 p.m. Welcome Reception
Holloway Hall, Social Room

2:30-3:30 p.m. Parent Information Session with Dean of Students
(parents only)
Holloway Hall Auditorium
Learn about FERPA, SU’s judicial
process and the importance of
parental support.

2:30-3:30 p.m. Academics & You
(students only)
Guerrieri Center, Wicomico Room
Understand the University’s academic expectations as you begin your SU career.

3:30-5 p.m. Family Farewell
Guerrieri Center, Fireside Lounge

5:30-7 p.m. Meet & Dine with Your Orientation Leaders
Guerrieri Center, Wicomico Room & Commons
Join your classmates over dinner for an interactive experience.

7-11 p.m. Casino Night
Maggs Center
Feeling lucky? Take a turn at the roulette wheel or belly up to the blackjack tables as SU goes Vegas – baby! There are tons of prizes, so collect chips and cash in for raffles. Don’t forget to put on your poker face!

Saturday, January 28

7-7:45 a.m. Breakfast
Commons

7:50 a.m. Meet Your Orientation Leader

8-9 a.m.
Session 1 GROUPS 1-6
Life on Campus - Community Expectations
Perdue Hall, Bennett Family Auditorium

9:15-10:15 a.m.

Session 4
GROUPS 13-18 & COMMUTERS
Life on Campus - Community Expectations
Perdue Hall, Bennett Family Auditorium

Session 5
GROUPS 1-6
The Good, the Bad, the Ugly of Social Networking
Devilbiss Hall Room 123

Session 6
GROUPS 7-12
Drunk Sex or Date Rape?
Can You Tell the Difference?
Guerrieri Center, Wicomico Room

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Session 7
GROUPS 7-12
Life on Campus - Community Expectations
Perdue Hall, Bennett Family Auditorium

Session 8
GROUPS 13-18 & COMMUTERS
The Good, the Bad, the Ugly of Social Networking
Devilbiss Hall Room 123

Session 9
GROUPS 1-6
Drunk Sex or Date Rape? Can You Tell the Difference?
Guerrieri Center, Wicomico Room

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Lunch
Commons

12:50 p.m. Meet Your Orientation Leader

1-2 p.m.

Session 10
GROUPS 1-6
Campus Against Violence
Guerrieri Center, Nanticoke Room

Session 11
GROUPS 7-12
Living Well: Optimizing Your College Experience by Building a Healthy Foundation
Devilbiss Hall Room 123

Session 12
GROUPS 13-18 & COMMUTERS
Shared Paths – Diversity Discussions
Guerrieri Center, Wicomico Room

2:15-4:15 p.m.

.: Campus Against Violence:.

Working to prevent sexual violence in all forms (sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking), CAV aims to create a campus community that is actively engaged in the prevention of sexual violence through peer education, counseling services and bystander intervention. Visit Campus Against Violence or contact the Counseling Center at 410-543-6070 for more information.

Session 13
GROUPS 13-18 & COMMUTERS
Campus Against Violence
Guerrieri Center, Nanticoke Room

Session 14 GROUPS 1-6
Living Well: Optimizing Your College Experience by Building a Healthy Foundation
Devilbiss Hall Room 123

Session 15
GROUPS 7-12 Shared Paths – Diversity Discussions
Guerrieri Center, Wicomico Room

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Session 16
GROUPS 7-12
Campus Against Violence
Guerrieri Center, Nanticoke Room

Session 17
GROUPS 13-18 & COMMUTERS
Living Well: Optimizing Your College Experience by Building a Healthy Foundation
Devilbiss Hall Room 123

Session 18
GROUPS 1-6
Shared Paths – Diversity Discussions
Guerrieri Center, Wicomico Room

5-6 p.m. Dinner
Commons

6:30-10 p.m.
Walmart Rides
Dogwood Parking Lot

6:30-10:30 p.m.
GUC After Dark
Guerrieri Center
There’s no better way to spend your first night at SU than with the first “GUC After Dark” of the semester! Enjoy laser tag, prizes, pictures with Sammy the Sea Gull, games and SNOW! 

NOTE: Shuttles may be provided. Check Information Stations for shuttle schedule.

Sunday, January 29 

8:30-9 a.m.
Interfaith Dialogue
Guerrieri Center, Fireside Lounge

9-11 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Guerrieri Center. Fireside Lounge

.: Letters To Soldiers:.

“Letters to Soldiers” is the service project for the incoming freshmen of the spring 2012 semester. The students are given the option to write a letter, note or card of encouragement and gratitude to a soldier currently serving overseas. This is a great way for students to realize that not only is it important to serve, but it is equally important to be thankful and show it.

GROUPS 1-9

10-11 a.m.
Service Projects – Letters to Soldiers
Guerrieri Center, Fireside Lounge & Wicomico Room
See right for details. 

11 a.m.-Noon Understanding Your Academic Resources
Students get acquainted with the Blackwell Library, Center for Student Achievement and the Academic school locations

Noon-12:30 p.m.
Student Panel Discussion
Guerrieri Center, Nanticoke Room

GROUPS 10-18 & COMMUTERS

10-11 a.m. Understanding Your Academic Resources
Students get acquainted with the Blackwell Library, Center for Student Achievement and the Academic school locations

11a.m.-Noon
Service Projects – Letters to Soldiers
Guerrieri Center, Fireside Lounge & Wicomico Room
See right for details. 

Noon-12:30 p.m.
Student Panel Discussion
Guerrieri Center, Nanticoke Room

12:30-1:30 p.m.
Brunch
Commons
Don’t forget to bring your Gull Card!

1:45-5 p.m. Ultimate Freshman Challenge
Sponsored by University Fitness Club
Maggs Center

5-7 p.m.
Dinner
Commons
Don’t forget to bring your Gull Card!

7-10 p.m.
Welcome Back Event
Guerrieri Center, Wicomico Room

Welcome Week

Sunday, January 29
Welcome Back Event 7 p.m.
Wicomico Room

Monday, January 30
Under the Influence of Gaming 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fireside Lounge

Roll Into the Semester With OSAOL 7 p.m.
Crown Sports Center

Tuesday, January 31
Think Fast Trivia Game 7 p.m.
Holloway Hall

Wednesday, February 1
Chat and Chew with Student Activities and You 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Commons

Women’s Basketball 6 p.m.
Maggs Center Men’s Basketball 8 p.m.
Maggs Center

Thursday, February 2
SOAP Comedian 8 p.m.
Holloway Hall

Friday, February 3 Student Activities Fair 3-5 p.m.
Wicomico and Nanticoke Rooms Fireside Lounge

Sunday, February 5
Superbowl 2012 Party 6 p.m.
Wicomico Room

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