updated 06/26/08
July 14/15 OR July 16/17
First Day:
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Check In with your Student
Batten Student Center, C-MAC
Throughout the day (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), you may want to visit the Scribner Bookstore, the College Business Office, the Admissions and Financial Aid Offices, and the Campus Post Office.
9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
The Transformative Wesleyan Experience
- Presented By Dr. Tim O'Rourke, Academic Vice President and Dean of the College, and Dean David Buckingham, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Batten Student Center, Convocation Center
10:45 - 11:00 a.m.
Break
Batten Student Center, Marlin Grille
11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Making The Most Of Your College Experience
- Student Panel
Batten Student Center, Convocation Center
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch for Parents, Administrators, Staff, and SOSers
Boyd Dining Center
1:30 - 2:45 p.m.
Supporting and Assisting Students Throughout Their College Experience
- Staff Panel: Offices of Campus Security, Commuter Services, Computer Services, Chaplain, Counseling, Financial Aid, Health Services, Library, and Residence Life and the College's Business Office
- Moderator: Dr. Keith Moore, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
Boyd Dining Center
2:45 - 3:00 p.m.
Break
Boyd Dining Center, Alumni Galleria
3:15 - 4:00 p.m.
Preparing for Success
- Presented by Ms. Debbie Hicks, Associate Dean for Special Academic Projects; Ms. Lisa Fentress, Director of Career Services; and Ms. Fayne Pearson, Assistant to the Academic Dean
Batten Student Center, Convocation Center
4:15 - 5:00 p.m.
Free Time
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Dinner
Boyd Dining Center
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Free Time
- Students will be receiving their math placement results and completing the College Survey Inventory. Parents will be able to reconnect with their student at 8:00 p.m. in the Convocation Center for the College Life Skit.
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
College Life and Speed Meeting
Batten Student Center, Convocation Center
9:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Student Services Fair and Ice Cream Social
Batten Student Center, Marlin Grille
Second Day:
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast
Boyd Dining Center
9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Engaging in Campus Life and Managing Your Time
- Interactive discussion for parents with VWC staff.
- Discussion Leaders: Offices of Community Service, RecX, and Student Activities and Greek Life
- Moderator: Dr. Keith Moore, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
Boyd Dining Center
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Break
Boyd Dining Center, Alumni Galleria
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Parents Of Students With Special Needs
- Ms. Fayne Pearson, Disability Services Director, will be available to briefly discuss with parents the accommodations and resources for students with special needs.
Clarke Hall, second floor, Learning Resource Center
Parents of Student Athletes
- NCAA goals, expectations, and ODAC schedules, and time management presented by Ms. Joanne Renn, Athletic Director
- Physical Training and Rehabilitation Programs presented by Ms. Amy Dunleavy, Head Trainer
Batten Student Center, Convocation Center
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
- Completion of Orientation Evaluation Survey
Boyd Dining Center
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Fall Semester Book Orders*
- Assist your students with placing their fall semester book order.
- An opportunity to purchase Virginia Wesleyan apparel and other VWC imprinted items such as book bags, cups, hats, key chains, and pennants
Batten Student Center, Scribner Bookstore
2:30 p.m.
Adjournment and Have a Safe Trip Home!
* There will be two online registration times, the first group from 10:00 - 11:15 a.m. and the second group from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Scribner Bookstore will be open from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and ready to take book orders once students have completed their fall registration.