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On behalf of the Student Development team, we would like to welcome you into the Covenant family. We are excited you have

decided to make Covenant College your home for the next four years. Many people have been working hard to plan for your arrival and for a fun, educational Orientation program to help you adapt and adjust to life at Covenant.

“In all things Christ preeminent” is more than our motto – it is the measure we pursue in all that we do. We seek Christ’s preeminence in academics, athletics, events and activities, relationships, and every other area of life. This is what makes Covenant unique and most likely a big reason why you chose to come here. Orientation serves the purpose of easing you into the personal,

emotional, and social transition here at Covenant. It also allows us to explain the expectations that the College holds for our students.

LAUNCH 2014 is a necessary, and fun way to prepare for one of the most exciting times of your life. You will learn and grow tremendously in your time here at Covenant College. LAUNCH 2014 is only the beginning, and the springboard that will help you jump into life here at Covenant.

The Orientation and Core Teams are ready to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. The Office of Student Development (Carter 138) will be open throughout Orientation, as well as during the school year. Please feel free to stop by anytime as we are here to serve you. We look forward to meeting you and pray you feel at peace in knowing that God has placed you here at Covenant.

Grace and Peace,

Julie Moore Associate Dean of Students, Student Life

Sam GuthrieCoordinator of Student Leadership

Friday, August 22

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Move in and Unpack444Your Residence HallCome directly to your assigned residence hall. Students, faculty and staff will be available to help you move into your room. Refreshments will be available in each lobby. Instructions for connecting to the wireless network are included in your new student packet, but if you have any trouble or questions, representatives from Tech Services will be available in their office, Mills 110, to assist you.

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.Orientation Welcome Desk open444Carter Hall LobbyThe Orientation Welcome Desk will be open all day. Please stop by with any questions. If you are unsure of your room assignment, come to the Welcome Desk first.

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Orientation RegistrationCollege offices will be open all day to assist you in preparing for the semester. Please refer to the Move-in Day checklist that you will receive upon your arrival.

11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch444Craig M. Lyon Great HallStudent meal plan begins. Students should use their Orientation nametag as a temporary meal card if they have not received their ScotsCard ID. Family members may purchase at the door with cash or check only. Cost is $9 per person – no charge for children under age three.

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Parent's Lounge444Brock Hall 2nd LobbyParents are welcome to stop by Brock Hall to rest, refresh, and enjoy fellowship with one another as well as members of the Parents Council.

2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.Diversity/Third Culture Student Reception444Mills 2nd LobbyDiversity/third culture students and their families are welcome to drop-in and meet with faculty, staff and upper-class student leaders. This reception is hosted by the Diversity program which works throughout the year in helping students from diverse cultures adjust to life at Covenant.

2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Alumni Reception444Probasco Presidents RoomAlumni parents are invited to enjoy refreshments and time visiting with one another.

3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Financial Aid/Accounting Office Informational Session for Parents444Dora Maclellan Brown Chapel – Childcare provided in Mills Lobby

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Parents Orientation444Dora Maclellan Brown Chapel – Childcare provided in Mills LobbyParents are invited to join the President and the Vice President of Student Development who will welcome you and answer questions you may have. We will conclude with a time of prayer for new students.

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Class of 2018 Pictures and O-Team Meetings444Chapel LawnStudents will gather for pictures and meet with their Orientation Team leaders to prepare for the week ahead.

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dinner444Craig M. Lyon Great HallFamily members may purchase at the door with cash or check only. Cost is $9 per person – no charge for children under age 3.

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Opening Christian Mind Lecture with Dr. Derek Halvorson444Dora Maclellan Brown Chapel – Childcare provided in Mills LobbyDr. Derek Halvorson, Covenant College President, will deliver the first lecture of the Christian Mind course: “Calling and Covenant.” After the lecture, a panel of faculty

members will answer questions about their own calling(s) to teach and academic expectations at Covenant. Questions will be taken from students and parents. Families are welcome and encouraged to attend with students.

8:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Dessert and Fellowship444Chapel LawnDon’t miss this opportunity to enjoy dessert and fellowship with other students and families.

10:00 p.m. Hall MeetingsStudents will meet on their halls with their Resident Assistants and their hallmates for an opportunity to get to know one another. (Off-Campus students will meet Saturday morning at 11:45 a.m. in Carter Hall 131.)

Saturday, August 237:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast444Craig M. Lyon Great HallGuests may purchase tickets at the door with cash or check only. Cost is $7 per person – no charge for children under age three.

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Introduction to Covenant444Dora Maclellan Brown Chapel – Parents are welcomeChildcare provided in Mills LobbyStudents and their families will come together for a time of worship followed by an introduction to campus expectations and services by Student Development staff, faculty and students. Topics include Standards of Conduct, chapel, Mark 10:45 service hours, opportunities for student involvement, safety and security, and classroom success.

10:50 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. Christian Mind discussion groups444Various locations- see packetThe summer essay assignment on In All Things Christ Preeminent will be collected at the start of this discussion group meeting.

10:50 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. Parent Breakout Sessions444Residence Life & Campus Safety, Brock 118Chapel & Spiritual Life on Campus, Brock 120Academic Support & Records Office, Brock 122Center for Calling & Career, Brock 114

11:45 a.m. Off Campus Student Meeting444Carter Hall, C-131All students living off campus are asked to bring their lunch to C-131 for a chance to connect with one another, and hear about ways they can still be involved in the campus community. Families are invited to attend.

11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch444Craig M. Lyon Great HallGuests may purchase tickets at the door with cash or check only. Cost is $9 per person – no charge for children under age three.

12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Assessment Testing444See Orientation Packet for Location and time

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.Assessment Testing444See Orientation Packet for Location and time

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Music Theory Placement Exam444Chapel 22

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Parent Breakout Sessions444Residence Life & Campus Safety, Brock 118Chapel & Spiritual Life on Campus, Brock 120Academic Support & Records Office, Brock 122Center for Calling & Career, Brock 114

2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Parent Breakout Sessions444Residence Life & Campus Safety, Brock 118Chapel & Spiritual Life on Campus, Brock 120Academic Support & Records Office, Brock 122Center for Calling & Career, Brock 114

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Foreign Language Placement Exam444Meet in Chapel AuditoriumAll students should meet in the Chapel Auditorium where they will then be dismissed to their respective exams after receiving instructions. All students are strongly urged to take this exam as it may help them test out of basic level classes. Exemptions are given to any student who has scored “3”or higher on a foreign language AP exam, or anyone transferring two consecutive semesters of language credit from another institution.

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Math Placement Exam444Dora Maclellan Brown ChapelAll students are strongly urged to take this test as it may help them test out of basic level classes.

2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Free Time/Optional Activities with O-Team444Locations TBA

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Dinner with Your Hall444Craig M. Lyon Great HallStudents will fellowship with their RA and other students on their hall over dinner.

6:30 p.m. TBA

9:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.The Blink* The Blink will be open for late night conversations and snacks.

Sunday, August 247:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast444Craig M. Lyon Great Hall

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Worship at a local churchDirections to churches are available in the lobbies of the residence halls. RAs, O-Team members, Discipleship Coordinators, and other upperclassmen are eager to give rides as needed.

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11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Brunch/Family Farewells444Craig M. Lyon Great HallNew Students are encouraged to say their farewells to their families over brunch.

4:30 p.m.Dinner in Faculty and Staff Homes444Location TBAStudents will meet their Orientation Team leaders to enjoy dinner off campus in faculty and staff homes.

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Student-led Prayer and Praise444Dora Maclellan Brown Chapel

Monday, August 257:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast444Craig M. Lyon Great Hall

8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Worship and Devotional444Dora Maclellan Brown Chapel

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Library Orientation444Dora Maclellan Brown Chapel

10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.Christian Mind Discussion Groups: Special Revelation 444Various locations-see packet

11:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Lunch444Craig M. Lyon Great Hall

12:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.Advising and Schedule Verification: See new student packet for individual times444Mills 270/280, Mills 150

3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.Financial Aid Seminar444Dora Maclellan Brown Chapel All students are required to attend this seminar regarding financial aid and paying your student bills. Be ready to depart campus directly from this seminar to Chattanooga for dinner.

4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.Chattanooga Night and Rock City444Meet at Ashe GymYou’ll soon find Chattanooga (the “Scenic City”) to be your new home away from home. Enjoy eating dinner downtown with your O-Team and visit Rock City to experience the beautiful mountain views.

9:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.The Blink*The Blink will be open for food and fellowship following Chattanooga Night.

Tuesday, August 267:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast444Craig M. Lyon Great Hall

8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Worship and Devotional444Dora Maclellan Brown Chapel

9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.Christian Mind Lecture: Creation-Fall-Redemption and the Kingdom of God 444Dora Maclellan Brown Chapel

9:50 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.Presentation of the Mark 10:45 Project444Dora Maclellan Brown Chapel

10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.Christian Mind Discussion Groups444Various Locations – see packet

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11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Lunch444Craig M. Lyon Great Hall

1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Mark 10:45 Project444Meet your Christian Mind small group at your respective location before departing to your assigned service opportunity.

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Dinner444Craig M. Lyon Great Hall

6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.O-Team Meetings444Chapel LawnStudents will meet with their Orientation Team leaders.

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.The O-Show444Dora Maclellan Brown Chapel

9:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.The Blink*The Blink will open for snacks at the conclusion of the O-Show.

Wednesday, August 277:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast/O-Team Meetings444Craig M. Lyon Great HallStudents will meet with their Orientation Team leaders for breakfast.

8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Worship and Devotional444Dora Maclellan Brown Chapel

9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.Christian Mind Lecture: Christ and Cultures444Dora Maclellan Brown Chapel

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.College Tool Kit444Dora Maclellan Brown ChapelHear from peers and support offices regarding tools and resources that are available to you as a Covenant student.

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.Lunch444Craig M. Lyon Great Hall

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Free Time/ Optional activites444Location TBA

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Dinner444Craig M. Lyon Great Hall

Thursday, August 288:00 a.m.Classes Begin

11:00 a.m.Opening Convocation444Dora Maclellan Brown Chapel

9:30 p.m.Mandatory Residence Hall Meetings444Residence Hall lobbies

Friday, August 294:15 p.m.OSHA Video/Mark 10:45 Program Overview444Dora Maclellan Brown ChapelAll students are required to attend the showing of this video as it relates to workplace safety, Mark 10:45 Program, and student employment responsibilities.

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Covenant Community Picnic and Concert444Dottie Brock GardensThere will be dinner and live music as students have the opportunity to fellowship with faculty and staff and their families.

Saturday, August 3010:00 a.m.Student Employment Training444Dora Maclellan Brown Chapel

Schedule is subject to change

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Important Info Normal operating hours for college offices are 8:00am-4:30pm.

*The Blink (Student café and snack bar located on the first floor of Carter Hall)

Hours of Operation:Saturday, August 23 444 9:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.Monday, August 25 444 9:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.Tuesday, August 26 444 Normal Hours resume: Monday–Saturday 444 8:00 p.m - Midnight Sunday 444 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m

Important Phone Numbers:Office of Student Development 444706-419-1107Julie Moore, Associate Dean of Students, Student Life444706-419-1106Sam Guthrie, Coordinator of Student Leadership 444706-419-1263Janet Hulsey, Director of Academic Support444706-419-1262Jonathan Ingraham, Associate Dean of Students, Residence Life 444706-419-1108

To contact the On-Duty Resident Director, you may dial 511 from any campus phone, or 706-419-1176 from an off campus phone.

Evan Marbury, Carter Hall Resident DirectorAbbey Rice, Carter Hall Assistant Resident DirectorKevin McAlvey, Founders Hall Resident DirectorSarah Ryker, Founders Hall Assistant Resident DirectorJacqueline Robel, Maclellan/Rymer Hall Resident DirectorChris Stern, Andreas Hall/Student Apartments Resident Director