8:00 - 9:00 am
Jane P. Batten Student Center, Lobby and Marlin Grille

Check-In

• Orientation Program
• Required Freshman Reading:   Power of Habit
• Greek – RecX – WAC Survey
• e2ampus Sign Up and FERPA Information
• Fall Housing Assignments and Learning Communities
• Commuter Information
• Student ID, Health Form, Parking Decal
• Marlins Take Four Advising Handbook
• Scribner Bookstore, Marlin Gear for the Entire Family

8:00 - 9:00 am

(All parent information sessions, breaks and lunch are held in the Jane P. Batten Student Center, Convocation Center.  (unless noted otherwise)

Check-In

• Orientation Program
• Parent Contact Information
• e2Campus Sign-up and FERPA Information
• Student’s Health Form and Immunization Record
• Special Needs Accommodations Appointments (Sign-Ups)
• Vehicle Registration (student’s car)
• Local Banking Information
• Scribner Bookstore - Marlin Gear for the Entire Family

 9:00 - 9:30 am

Jane P. Batten Student Center, Convocation Center

Orientation Welcome and Overview

• Welcome, Dean David Buckingham, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Enrollment Services
• Overview, Dr. Timothy O’Rourke, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Kenneth R. Perry Dean of the College
• Greetings, The Reverend Greg West, Chaplain

9:00 - 9:30 am

Orientation Welcome and Overview

• Welcome, Dean David Buckingham, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Enrollment Services
• Overview, Dr. Timothy O’Rourke, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Kenneth R. Perry Dean of the College
• Greetings, The Reverend Greg West, Chaplain

9:45 am - 12:00 pm

Assigned Classrooms

Advising Session

Students meet with their Scene I Summer Advisor and Peer Advisors and learn about general studies requirements, the liberal arts and begin building a class schedule.

9:45 - 10:15 am

Strategies for Student Achievement

• Dr. Timothy O’Rourke, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Kenneth R. Perry Dean of the College

11:15 am- 12:00 pm

Clarke Hall Learning Center;

Clarke Hall, Room 217; Roop Hall, Room 1; Roop Hall, Room 2;

Blocker Hall, Room 12

Special Interest Sessions
(See your advisor for specific assignment.)

• English Placement
• Foreign Language Placement
• Quantitative Perspectives Advising
• ROTC

10:15 – 10:30 am

Break

10:30 – 11:30 am

Affordability and a Private Education

•      Mr. Cary Sawyer, Vice President for Finance
•      Ms. Teresa Rhyne, Director of Financial Aid

Individual consultations with Mr. Sawyer and Business Office Staff and Ms. Rhyne and Financial Aid Personnel will be available during lunch and throughout the afternoon.

11:30 am – 12:00 pm

Learning Center Introductions and Accommodations for Special Needs Students

• Ms. Fayne Pearson, Director of Learning Center and Disability Services

12:00 – 1:00 pm

Hofheimer Library

LUNCH with your Peer Advisors

I.D. Cards will be available for pick up at the Security table located in the dining center.

12:30 – 1:00 pm

Clarke Hall, Room 118

Education Certification Information

• Dr. Karen Bosch, Director of Teacher Education

1:00 – 1:45 pm

Jane P. Batten Student Center, Convocation Center

Student Introductions and Your Marlin Community

• Coach Jeff Bowers, Associate Athletic Director and Head Women’s Soccer Coach
• Mr. Bill Brown, Director of Student Counseling Services
• Dean McCarren Caputa, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life
• Ms. Valerie Covington, RN, BSN, Director of Health Services
• Coach Stephany Dunmyer, Assistant Athletic Director and Head Women’s Basketball Coach
• Mr. Willie Harrell, Associate Director of Batten Center Operations and Director of Aquatics and Fitness
• Ms. Diane Hotaling, Director of Community Services
• Mr. Jerry Mance, Director of Campus Security
• Ms. Jenn Mitchell, Director of Student Activities, Greek Life, and Commuter Services
• Dr. Keith Moore, Dean of Students
• Coach Joanne Renn, Athletic Director
• Mr. Jason Seward, Dean of Freshmen and Director of Batten Center
• The Reverend Greg West, Chaplain
• Ms. Lashay Wyatt, Career Services

1:00 – 1:45 pm

Jane P. Batten Student Center, C-MAC

Meet The Parents

• Mr. David Buckingham, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Enrollment Services
• Student Orientation Staff

1:45 – 2:00pm

Break

1:45 – 2:00pm

Break

2:00 – 2:30pm

Assigned Classrooms

Pre-Web Registration

Students meet with their Scene I Summer Advisor and Peer Advisors and learn about web registration and make any final adjustments to fall schedule and alternate courses.

2:00 - 3:15 pm

Support for Your Student

• Campus Security, Mr. Jerry Mance, Director of Campus Security
• Counseling, Mr. Bill Brown, Director of Counseling Services
• Health Services, Ms. Valerie Covington RN, BSN, Director of Health Services
• Residence Life, Dean McCarren Caputa, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life

 2:30 – 4:00pm

Clarke Hall, Room 100; Clarke Hall, Room 118; Clarke Hall, Room 125; Blocker Hall, Room 12; Hofheimer Library;  Clarke Hall Learning Center; Social Science Lab (VII)

 Web Registration

Students go to an assigned location with their Scene I Summer Advisor and Peer Advisors to register for the 2013 fall term.

Ending time may vary based on the completion
of student’s course schedule.

3:15 - 4:00 pm

First Year Marlins

• Dean David Buckingham, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Enrollment Services
• Dr. Keith Moore, Dean of Students
• Dean Jason Seward, Dean of Freshmen

4:00 pm

Blocker Hall Auditorium (Athletes only)

D III Scholar Athlete Expectations

• Coach Joanne Renn, Athletic Director
• Coach Jeff Bowers, Associate Athletic Director and Head Women’s Soccer Coach
• Coach Stephany Dunmyer, Assistant Athletic Director and Head Women’s Basketball Coach
• Coach Andrea Hoover, Academic Integration Coordinator and Head Women’s Volleyball Coach

4:00 pm

Blocker hall Auditorium (Parents of Athletes only)

D III Scholar Athlete Expectations

• Coach Joanne Renn, Athletic Director
• Coach Jeff Bowers, Associate Athletic Director and Head Women’s Soccer Coach
• Coach Stephany Dunmyer, Assistant Athletic Director and Head Women’s Basketball Coach
• Coach Andrea Hoover, Academic Integration Coordinator and Head Women’s Volleyball Coach

4:00 pm

Jane P. Batten Student Center, Aquarium and International Clock Tower

Check Out

• Visit Scribner Bookstore
• If you did not receive your student I.D. card at lunch, you may pick it up at the security table.
• Scene I Orientation evaluations may be turned in at this time.

4:00 pm

Jane P. Batten Student Center, Aquarium and International Clock Tower

Check Out

• Visit Scribner Bookstore
• Scene I Orientation evaluations may be turned in at this time.