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Your Orientation Checklist Arrange your room

Work with your roommate to get things organized in your new

home. Don’t forget that you can use the CATA bus to make

trips to buy supplies later if you need to.

Take care of paperworkBe sure to attend one of the Student Employment meetings

if you plan to look for a job on campus. If you missed the

meeting, visit the Office of Human Resources in Bentley Hall

on Monday.

Familiarize yourself with campusTake a look at your class schedule and find each of your

meeting rooms. Pay attention to how long it takes to get from

your room to your classes. Be careful not to confuse Arter

with Alden, or Carr with Carnegie.

Pick up your booksThe College Bookstore will be open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on

Saturday and Sunday, and 9 a.m.–6 p.m. on Monday and

Tuesday, so stock up on books, supplies, and Allegheny

merchandise.

Set your scheduleTake time to figure out what your schedule will be for the first

week. Be sure to think about what time you’ll wake up, eat

your meals, and study.

Relax.The transition to college can be a very busy process! Make

sure you set time aside to unwind and meet some new

friends. Visit the Wise Center to get in a workout, or take a

walk around campus.

Welcome to Allegheny!

We are very excited that you are able to join us for

the Fall 2015 Orientation program! The purpose

of this program is to help you with your transition

to Allegheny by

encouraging you

to connect with

other new students

and families, to

discover the value

of our curricular

and co-curricular

experiences, and to engage with the vast resources

within our campus community.

This schedule is your guide to all the events we’ve

planned for you over the next few days. We hope

that you will find them informative, helpful, and fun!

We encourage you to explore the many facets of

the Allegheny experience: our rigorous academic

curriculum, our supportive campus community, and

much more!

Once again, we are happy to welcome you to the

Allegheny family, and we look forward to making your

transition as smooth as possible.

Questions? Concerns? • Stop by the Orientation Information

Table in the Campus Center Lobby

• Call (814) 332-2898

• Email orientation@allegheny.edu

[SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE] First-Year Students

SAT [AUG 22]9 a.m. – 1 p.m.Residence Hall Move-In and Orientation Check-In9 a.m. – 3 p.m.Campus and Local Services Available10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Alumni Affairs Welcome TentNoon and 2 p.m.Student Employment Meetings1– 4 p.m.Counseling Center Staff Available2 p.m.Information Session for Pre-Health Students3:30 p.m.

Class of 2019 gathers for procession in Wise Center Performance Gym4:30 p.m.

MATRICULATION CEREMONY6:30 p.m.Catholic Mass and Picnic Reception7 p.m.Multicultural Student and Family Dessert Reception8 p.m.

Residence Hall Floor Meetings9 p.m.Ice Cream Social

DINING HOURS*MCKINLEY’S FOOD COURTNoon – 8 p.m.BROOKS DINING HALL11 a.m. – 2 p.m.4 – 7:15 p.m.

SUN [AUG 23]9:00 a.m.Non-Denominational Chapel Service10 a.m.Continental Breakfast Receptions10:30 a.m.Hillel Bagel Brunch

Family members depart campus

1:30 – 5 p.m.We Are ALLegheny

Workshop8 p.m.Survival Bingo

DINING HOURS*MCKINLEY’S FOOD COURT9 a.m. – MidnightBROOKS DINING HALL11 a.m. – 2 p.m.5 – 8 p.m.

MON [AUG 24]9 a.m.

FS 101 Courses Meet10:30 a.m. – NoonMath, Chemistry, Music, and Language Placement Consultations10:30 a.m. – NoonIndividual Advising Meetings1 – 3 p.m.Schedule Adjustment Period4 – 5:30 p.m.Promotion of Wellness Fair7:00 p.m.

Class of 2019 Photo7:15 p.m.

“The Sex Talk” with Sue Plunkett & Campus Safety Presentation

DINING HOURS*MCKINLEY’S FOOD COURT7:30 a.m. – MidnightBROOKS DINING HALL7:15 – 10 a.m.11 a.m. – 2 p.m.5 – 8 p.m.

= ATTENDANCE REQUIREDSAT [AUG 22]

Orientation Info TableCampus Center Lobby9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

College BookstoreCampus Center, 2nd floor10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

ITS Help Desk Murray Hall & Baldwin Hall Lobby10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

ITS Help Desk – Cable Box Pickup and WebAdvisor Access Campus Center, Room 20610 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Post OfficeCampus Center, 2nd floor10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Winslow Health CenterSchultz Hall, Park Ave. Entrance11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Couseling CenterReis Hall, Room 3041 – 4 p.m.

SUN [AUG 23]Orientation Info TableCampus Center Lobby9 a.m. – Noon

Winslow Health CenterSchultz Hall, Park Ave. Entrance9 – 11 a.m.

College BookstoreCampus Center, 2nd floor10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

ITS Help Desk Murray Hall 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

ITS Help Desk – Cable Box Pickup Campus Center, Room 2061 – 5 p.m.

Open Offices & Services

*All new students have an Orientation meal plan on their AllCard to use in Brooks and McKinley’s

SATURDAY August 22

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.Residence Hall Move-In/Orientation Check-InHead directly to your assigned residence hall to pick up your room keys and Fall Orientation materials. Student volunteers will be available to help you unload your belongings and carry them to your room. Once you’ve moved everything in, head to the Campus Center to pick up your AllCard. (Commuter students should check in at the Campus Center Lobby.)

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.Campus and Local Services Available (Henderson Campus Center)The following offices and vendors will be available to help you get settled: the Fall Orientation general information table, AllCard pickup (student IDs), Financial Services (student account billing and AllCard account deposits), the College Bookstore, PNC Bank, and other local vendors.

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Alumni Welcome Tent (Gator Quad)Join Allegheny alumni and staff members outside the Campus Center for light refreshments and conversation. Feel free to ask questions, too!

Noon or 2 p.m.Student Employment Meeting (Shafer Auditorium, Henderson Campus Center)All students seeking employment on campus are expected to attend one of these two meetings. The Office of Human Resources will provide helpful information on how to find a campus job and help you complete the necessary paperwork. Be sure to bring two forms of identification, including a state-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license or passport) as well as a Social Security card or birth certificate.

1 – 4 p.m.Counseling Center Open House (304 Reis Hall)If you would like to learn more about the Counseling Center and meet with a staff member, stop by their offices on the third floor of Reis Hall.

2 p.m.Information Session for Pre-Health Students and Families (Vukovich Theater)Kirsten Peterson will offer helpful information and suggestions for students interested in the health professions. This is also an opportunity to connect with new students who have similar academic and career interests.

3:30 p.m.New Students Gather for Matriculation Procession (Performance Gym, Wise Center)

* * * ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS * * *Join the rest of the Class of 2019 to prepare for your procession as a group into Shafer Auditorium for the start of your official welcome into the Allegheny community at the Matriculation ceremony.

4:30 p.m.Matriculation Ceremony (Shafer Auditorium, Henderson Campus Center)

* * * ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS * * *This ceremony officially introduces new students as members of the Allegheny community and includes taking the formal pledge to uphold the Honor Code. Immediately following the ceremony, the Dean of Students will engage new students and families in a brief discussion. Casual attire is appropriate.

6 – 8 p.m.Dinner on Your OwnVisit Brooks Dining Hall or McKinley’s, or try one of the many restaurants in the Meadville area.

6:30 p.m.Catholic Mass (Ford Chapel)The Newman Association invites incoming Catholic students and their families to the first Mass of the year. Plan to stay for a light supper after Mass to meet the members of the Newman Association and other Catholic students.

7 p.m.Multicultural Student and Family Reception (Tillotson Room, Tippie Alumni Center)We welcome all students and families interested in diversity and multiculturalism at Allegheny to this reception, hosted by the Center for Intercultural Advancement and Student Success. Dessert and beverages will be provided.

8 p.m.Residence Hall Floor Meetings

* * * ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS * * *Your RA will host your first official floor meeting to discuss policies and procedures for residence hall living.

9 p.m.Ice Cream Social (Henderson Campus Center Lobby and Gator Quad)Representatives of Allegheny Student Government (ASG) and the NaviGator peer mentors would like to welcome you for your first night on campus with ice cream, music, and lawn games on the Gator Quad. Stop by after your floor meeting and say hello!

SUNDAY August 23

9 a.m.Non-Denominational Chapel Service (Ford Chapel)Join us for Sunday worship, led by Chaplain Jane Ellen Nickell and our student music team, and stay for coffee hour afterwards to learn about religious life on campus.

10 a.m.Continental Breakfast ReceptionsStudents and families are welcome and encouraged to attend any of these receptions to connect with other new classmates and learn more about the Allegheny community. Brooks Dining Hall and McKinley’s will also be open for breakfast and brunch.

New Connections (Tillotson Room, Tippie Alumni Center)First-generation students and families are encouraged to attend this reception to meet students, faculty, and staff working in academic and transitional support programs.

Varsity Athletes (Wise Sport and Fitness Center Concourse)The Athletic Department is happy to welcome new winter and spring athletes and their families to meet with each other, their coaches, and the Athletic Director.

10:30 a.m.Hillel Bagel Brunch (Jewish Community Center, 380 Park Avenue)Incoming students and their families are invited to a reception to meet members of the Allegheny and Meadville Jewish communities and learn about opportunities for getting involved in Jewish life on campus.

SCHEDULEFULL

NoonLunch on Your OwnBrooks Dining Hall and McKinley’s will be open for lunch, or feel free to visit one of the restaurants in the Meadville area. This is a good opportunity for parents and family members to say their goodbyes before leaving campus.

Family members depart campus

1:30 – 5 p.m.We Are ALLegheny: Many Faces, One Community (Gator Quad and Henderson Campus Center)

* * * ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS * * *Welcome, Class of 2019! At Allegheny, getting to know your community is key to succeeding as a student so we start your first semester here right! ALL new students will join faculty, staff, and continuing students in the Gator Quad for a fun, thought-provoking, once in a lifetime experience where you will meet your fellow classmates, get tips from faculty, staff, and upper-class students, and learn what it takes to be a Gator. Come for the fun, leave with Allegheny swag and new friends. See you there!

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.Dinner on Your OwnYour regular semester meal plan begins with dinner on Sunday—check out Brooks Dining Hall and McKinley’s Food Court!

8 p.m.GAP Presents: Survival Bingo (Henderson Campus Center Lobby)Join us for Allegheny’s most popular late-night program, hosted by Gator Activities Programming, the student-led programming board, and win prizes that will help you survive your first year of college!

MONDAY August 24

9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.FS 101 Courses Meet

**ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS.**Meet the other members of your FS 101 section and discuss the expectations of the course with your instructor. (Please note: The label on your orientation folder has the location for your FS 101 meeting.)

10:30 a.m. – NoonIndividual Advising Meetings with FS InstructorsYour instructor for FS 101 will be your official academic advisor until you declare your major and minor in your second year. Take this time to discuss your schedule and any concerns you might have about your plans for your first semester.

10:30 a.m. – NoonMath, Chemistry, Foreign Language, and Music ConsultationsIf you have questions about placement or auditions, or if you would just like to learn more about these departments, visit these locations and speak to the faculty members listed:

Math: Prof. Tamara Lakins, Arter Hall 109AChemistry: Prof. Shaun Murphree, Doane Hall of Chemistry C215Modern & Classical Languages: Roz Macken, Ruter Hall 104Music: Prof. Lowell Hepler, Arnold Hall of Music M114 Prof. Doug Jurs, Arnold Hall of Music M115 Prof. Jennifer Dearden, Arnold Hall of Music M116 Prof. Julie Hepler, Arnold Hall of Music M117 Prof. Stephen Corsi, Arnold Hall of Music M118 Prof. James Niblock, Arnold Hall of Music M205

NoonUnión Latina Lunch (Tillotson Room, Tippie Alumni Center)This lunch is open to all new students, and particularly those who are interested in Latino culture, or those who are considering a major or minor in Spanish.

Lunch on Your Own (Brooks Dining Hall or McKinley’s)1 p.m.Information Session for Pre-Law Students (Quigley Hall Auditorium)Kristin Mook, Assistant Director of Career Services and Pre-Law Advisor, will present important information for students interested in Pre-Law studies.

1 – 3 p.m.Schedule Adjustment Period (Faculty Offices)Faculty members will be available to sign cards to add courses to your schedule if you have discussed a change to your schedule with your advisor. Visit the Registrar’s office in Bentley Hall if you have questions or to turn in signed cards.

1 – 5 p.m.Campus Offices and Services AvailableIt’s a normal working day for the College, so feel free to visit Pelletier Library, or stop by The Allegheny Gateway to learn more about community service, internships, and career counseling. The Wise Center, the Bookstore, and other locations will be open as well.

4 – 5:30 p.m.Promotion of Wellness Fair (Wise Center Blue Courts)Join the Office of Student Involvement and the Athletics & Recreation Department to learn more about all the ways in which you can promote personal wellness, and be healthy and active at Allegheny!

5:30 – 7 p.m.Dinner on Your Own (Brooks Dining Hall or McKinley’s)7 p.m.Class Photo (Shafer Auditorium, Henderson Campus Center)

**ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS.**We want as many members of the Class of 2019 as we can fit on the stage! Bring your smiling face and become part of Allegheny history!

7:15 p.m.“The Sex Talk” and Campus Safety Presentation (Shafer Auditorium, Henderson Campus Center)

**ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS.**Sue Plunkett, Director of the Winslow Health Center, will present “The Sex Talk,” a beloved and informative Allegheny tradition. Jeff Schneider, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Safety & Security will also present on how to protect your personal safety on campus.

8:30 – 10 p.m.Salsa and Swing Dance Lessons and Social Dance (Montgomery Gymnasium)Prof. Betsy Sumerfield and members of the Dance and Movement Studies program will provide a short salsa and swing dance lesson to get things moving, and then students are welcome to dance the night away!

Classes Start Tuesday, August 25!

Involvement Fair August 27Each semester, the College hosts a gathering of student organizations and local agencies that offer opportunities for students to get involved in co-curricular activities on campus or in the greater Meadville area. Learn more about each organization’s purpose, talk to members—even join! This semester’s Involvement Fair will be held on Thursday, August 27, 5–7 p.m. on the Gator Quad. All students are encouraged to attend!

Service Saturday August 29Interested in Community Service? Join us for the First Service Saturday on Saturday, August 29, 9–11 a.m. This is a one day service event offered each month to mobilize students into the community and to work with community partners. This event is offered to all students and will give new students a chance to visit local community partner sites, as well as explore local community needs. Students will gather in Reis Hall at the Rotunda at 9:00 a.m. for a light breakfast, and service project assignments. Transportation is provided. Please contact the Office of Civic Engagement at (814) 332-5318 if you have any questions.

Community Day Football Game September 12The football Gators open their 2015 home schedule against regional rival The College of Wooster, playing a 7 p.m. game under the lights at Frank B. Fuhrer Field. Community members are invited to join free of charge. This is our way of thanking the Meadville community for their long-standing support of Gator athletics, and also to acknowledge the central role that Meadville citizens played in the College’s founding.

Homecoming September 26Many fun activities are planned for the weekend, including the Homecoming Parade! There will be football, of course, but other athletic contests as well—including women’s soccer, men’s soccer, and women’s volleyball—plus a TailGator lunch. Also, the annual Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on Saturday morning, September 26.

Family Weekend October 23–25The College is happy to welcome friends and family members of our students for a weekend of fellowship through special programs and events. You can learn more about Family Weekend by visiting allegheny.edu/familyweekend.

Gator Day October 27The College sets aside one day each semester for programming designed to help students and other community members engage and find greater meaning in the Allegheny experience. There will be events designed to help new students learn more about the College and find opportunities to connect more purposefully with their academic efforts and the college community. Stay tuned for further details!

UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS

Make friends with similar interests by going

to every single club meeting that interests you. Then pick one or two that fit you best and have people in

them that you relate to. Getting involved in the Allegheny community

early on is important to getting the most out of

your college experience.Emilie

Don’t underestimate the power of simply saying “hello” to an

unfamiliar face.Jackie

Be involved on campus. Don’t just spend your

days Skyping with your high school friends.

Abby

Get to know your professors. They can

help you out in so many ways— internships, jobs,

career choices...Heidi

Don’t be afraid to approach a professor

for help. Every professor is willing to sit down with you and explain a concept or help you

through a hard problem.Michelle

Make a schedule and stick to it! It will help

you manage your activities and make the

most of your time.Justin

Take advantage of every opportunity that is given to you at Allegheny. Don’t

hold back. Step up to the challenge.

Jennifer

If you have a problem with your roommate,

talk to them. Don’t just write about it in your

Facebook status!Lynn

Sleep is a very good thing.

Ryan

IMPORTANT CAMPUS RESOURCESACADEMIC OFFICES & SUPPORT SERVICES

Center for Intercultural Advancement and Student Success (Campus Center) sites.allegheny.edu/ciass

Learning Commons (Academic Commons)sites.allegheny.edu/learningcommons

Provost and Dean of the College (Bentley Hall)sites.allegheny.edu/dean

Registrar (Bentley Hall)sites.allegheny.edu/registrar

Student Disability Services (Academic Commons)sites.allegheny.edu/disabilityservices

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES

College Bookstore (Campus Center)sites.allegheny.edu/bookstore

Financial Aid (Reis Hall)sites.allegheny.edu/finaid

Financial Services (Schultz Hall)sites.allegheny.edu/finserv

Information Technology Services (Murray Hall)sites.allegheny.edu/its

Post Office (Campus Center)sites.allegheny.edu/postoffice

STUDENT LIFE & WELLNESS

The Allegheny Gateway (Academic Commons)sites.allegheny.edu/gateway

Athletics and Recreation (Wise Center)www.alleghenysports.com

Campus Security (Newton Observatory)sites.allegheny.edu/security

Counseling Center (Reis Hall)sites.allegheny.edu/counseling

Dean of Students (Reis Hall)sites.allegheny.edu/deanofstudents

Dining Services (Bentley Hall)www.diningallegheny.com

Health Center (Schultz Hall)sites.allegheny.edu/healthcenter

Residence Life (Reis Hall)sites.allegheny.edu/residencelife

Spiritual and Religious Life (Reis Hall)sites.allegheny.edu/religiouslife

Student Involvement (Campus Center)sites.allegheny.edu/studentinvolvement

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