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Mid Year Orientation Schedule

January 10-12, 2014 (with supplemental programs on January 14 and 16)

This schedule is not complete and is subject to change. The most current schedule will be available in students' orientation packets upon their arrival to campus on January 10.

Friday, January 10
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.	Service Center Open Doney Hall If you’d like to get an early start to the day, stop by to get your ID card and room key. Not an early bird? No problem! You’ll have time to get your ID card and room key and move in at 10:30 a.m. See below.
9:00 a.m.	Willamette University Welcome Ford Hall, Room 102 David Douglass, Dean of Campus Life
9:30-10:00am	International Student Break Out Session Ford Hall, Room 201 All international students will meet briefly to prepare for the busy day of orientation programs, specifically, the Campus Resource Fair.
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Orientation Program Check-in and Campus Resource Fair Ford Hall Pick up your orientation packet. While you’re there, be sure to visit the campus resource tables to learn more about the services available to you. Your orientation packet will include a complete schedule and campus resource information.
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.	Settling In Residence Halls If you haven't already done so, start at the Service Center (in Doney Hall) to pick up your room key and get your ID card. Then, look for Move-In Crew members to help you carry your belongings to your new room. Use any remaining time to complete items on the Settling In Checklist, located in your orientation packet.
11:30 a.m.	Modes of Inquiry and General Education Overview (for degree-seeking transfer and first year students) Ford Hall, Room 204 Don Negri, Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts
11:30 a.m.	International Student Summit (for international students) Ford Hall, Room 201 Office of International Education Staff and International Peer Advisors
12:00 p.m.	Learning Commons Introduction and Advisor Lunch Ford Hall, Room 102 Learn about an essential resource at Willamette: The Learning Commons. Then, meet your advisor and get to know him or her over lunch.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Academic Advising Appointments Various Locations Check your orientation packet for the individual appointment time with your advisor.
3:00 p.m.	Library and Technology Overview Library Computer Lab Mitch Jones, Willamette Integrated Technology Services (WITS) and Bill Kelm, Hatfield Library
3:45 p.m.	Face-to-Face Campus Tours Meet your group leader on the 1st floor of Putnam University Center Groups will travel around campus to learn where things are and who goes where. Be sure to bring a copy of your academic schedule so the orientation leaders can help you find where your classes are located.
6:00 p.m.	Dinner Alumni Lounge Relax and enjoy dinner with the Mid Year Orientation leaders and International Peer Advisors.
8:00 p.m.	Bearcat Men's Basketball Cone Field House, Sparks Center Join us to cheer on the men's basketball team!
Saturday, January 11
8:30 - 11:30 a.m.	International Student Orientation (for international students) Office of International Education - Matthews Hall Required for all international exchange students.
11:00 a.m.	Small group session (for first year and transfer students) Fireside Room - Matthews Hall Meet with your leaders and mentors to get an overview of important information and have your questions answered.
11:30 a.m.	Compass Card and Campus Safety Overview Matthews Hall Learn about the one-card system at Willamette as well as how to stay safe on campus and in Salem.
12:00 noon	Lunch Office of International Education - Matthews Hall The Office of International Education welcomes you for lunch in their office space. Learn more about study abroad opportunities and/or how to make the most of your Willamette experience as an international student.
1:00 p.m.	Salem Tour and Shopping Trip Meet at the Hatfield Fountain Need food, school supplies, or stuff for your room? Let current students show you all the best places to shop and hang out in Salem.
5:00 p.m.	Dinner and Activity Meet at the Hatfield Fountain Join your orientation leaders and peer advisors for a fun-filled night of food and games.
Sunday, January 12
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Campus Recreation Activity and Lunch Meet in the lobby of Sparks Center Take advantage of this opportunity to meet current students, learn more about the Intramural program, and participate in a fun activity suited for all ability levels. Dress in something comfortable that you can easily move around in! Lunch provided for all participants.
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.	Group dinner Goudy Commons Open for first contract meal. Meet your group leaders for dinner.
Tuesday, January 14
11:30 a.m.	Group Lunch Goudy Commons Look for the "Orientation Table" sign. Bring your Compass Card and any questions.
Thursday, January 16
11:30 a.m.	Group Lunch Cat Cafe Look for the "Orientation Table" sign. Bring your Compass Card and any questions.

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