Orientation Schedule (Thursday, August 23)
GRAB THE REMOTE - NSO 2012! CHANNEL SURFIN' TO YOUR FUTURE!
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION 2012
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 26
(S)=students | (P)=parents | (A)=parents and students
(THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 - Saturday 9-1
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 23
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| WELCOME TO JAMESTOWN COLLEGE! |
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8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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WELCOME CENTER—REILAND LOBBY (A):
It’s a great day to be a JIMMIE! This is your ultimate pit-stop and welcome to Jamestown College! Pick up your welcome packet - make sure you look over the contents thoroughly. Take care of all your important college business: pick up your college ID, set-up computer account and sign-up for emergency notification, receive housing information; as well as pay your bill and sign your loan papers from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Schedule a tour of campus for the weekend - of course this is optional! Make sure you bring your schedule. Hit all the important pit stops. Your admissions counselor and orientation leaders will be there to greet you as you arrive! Refreshments will be provided. If you have any questions throughout the weekend stop by the information desk in the Nafus Student Center beginning Friday morning. |
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8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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"ARE WE THERE YET?" JIMMIE MOVE-IN CREW (A):
Residence Halls are open! TODAY IS THE DAY! The Jimmie Move-In Crew will be stationed outside the residence halls ready to assist you - refreshments will be provided to help you reenergize and cool-off. High quality H2O provided. |
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9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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PURCHASE YOUR BOOKS AND PICK UP YOUR MAILBOX KEY - BOOKSTORE AND POST OFFICE (A)
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11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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DINING CENTER (A):
Open for Lunch - on your own ($6.00/person)
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5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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DINING CENTER (A):
Open for Dinner - on your own ($7.00/person)
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6:30 p.m.
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WELCOME CONVOCATION/ORIENTATION OVERVIEW - REILAND FINE ARTS CENTER (A):
This is the kick-off event for the class of 2016. Celebrate the official beginning of your college experience! Learn the Jimmie Fight Song—HEAR ABOUT SURVIVOR GROUP CHALLENGE AND INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION COMPETITIONS! Review the orientation schedule (and the parent schedule) - just by attending you will have an opportunity to win a residence hall-size fridge stocked full! |
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7:30 p.m.
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IT'S GO TIME! - PARENT ORIENTATION AND SOCIAL - LEVEL TWO (P):
SOCs act out various issues from college. A chance for discussion, questions, and answers. After a long day of moving, it’s time for parents to take a break, relax, and meet other new Jimmie parents. Socialize and enjoy refreshments.
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7:30 p.m.
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SOC TALK ONE - ALLEN FIELD (S) (Rain Site: Hansen Center)(S):
Meet your orientation group, icebreakers, team building fun, questions and answers, and so much more! The SURVIVOR CHALLENGE GROUP COMPETITION starts HERE! THE TRIBE HAS SPOKEN - DON’T LET YOUR GROUP DOWN!
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WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR - YOUR RESIDENCE HALL SECTION (S):
Settle into your floor community and get to know your resident assistant and neighbors! Lots of time for questions and answers and FUN!
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10:00 p.m.
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COME ON DOWN...GAME SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA - REILAND AUDITORIUM (S):
The Price is Right, Deal or No Deal, and so much more!—LOTS OF PRIZES (INCLUDING CASH)!
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11:00 p.m.
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LATE NIGHT SNACKS/TV SCENE IT - WATSON/KROEZE MAIN LOUNGES (S):
Test your TV knowledge and chow down on movie theater popcorn and boxed candy!
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For questions and more information, please email Lori, Courtney, or Corrie or call (701) 252-3467 ext. 5453.
