updated 6/18/09
Monday, July 13, OR Wednesday, July 15, 2009
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Check In
Orientation Program
- Email Account and Contact Information
- Greek-RecX-WAC Survey
- e2Campus Sign-up
- Fall Housing Assignments
- Student ID, Health Form, Parking Decal
Jane P. Batten Student Center, Lobby and Marlin Grille
8:30 - 9:15 a.m.
Math Placement Advising
Jane P. Batten Student Center, Classrooms 228 and 237
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Becoming A Global Citizen
- Alumni and Student Panel
- Moderated by Dean David Buckingham, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Jane P. Batten Student Center, Convocation Center
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Break
Jane P. Batten Student Center, Marlin Grille
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
College Student Inventory (CSI) and Math Placement
- Coordinated by Dr. Keith Moore, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, and Dr. Margaret Reese, Associate Professor of Mathematics/Computer Science
- Students advised by members of the math department
Boyd Dining Center and Jane P. Batten Student Center, Classrooms 228 and 237
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch With Your Academic Advisor
- Hosted by Dean Debbie Hicks, Associate Dean for Special Academic Projects, and Ms. McCarren Caputa, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life
- Advising Overview
- Student Presentation on Learning Communities (LCs) and Freshman Interest Groups (FIGs) by Josh Diehl and Kelsey Hottle
Boyd Dining Center
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
First Advising Session
- Students meet with their Academic Advisors and Peer Advisors and learn about general studies requirements and the liberal arts and begin building a class schedule.
Academic Advisor |
Peer Advisor | Location |
| Dr. Murrell Brooks | Jordan Bondurant | Blocker 16 |
| Ms. Patty Clark | J.R. Ennis | Library Foley |
| Dr. Joyce Easter | Travis DeGraphenried | Blocker 211 |
| Dr. Paul Ewell | Ed Phillips | Graybeal 1 |
| Dr. Benjamin Haller | Joseph Craig | Graybeal 2 |
| Dr. Stephen Hock | Zella DeForest | Birdsong 101 |
| Dr. Rebecca Hooker | Kyle Miller | Roop 1 |
| Dr. Larry Hultgren | John Maravich | Blocker 17 |
| Dr. Kathy Merlock Jackson | Devin Cowhey | Birdsong 102 |
| Dr. Carol Johnson | Korinda Rusinyak | Clarke 218 |
| Ms. Lee Jordan-Anders | J.C. Caldwell | Clarke 214 |
| Dr. Lydia Kennedy | Maggie Smith | Birdsong 202 |
| Dr. Susan Larkin | Oliva Casero | Clarke 125 |
| Dr. Travis Malone | Ksera Dyette | Clarke 215 |
| Dr. Stu Minnis | Leon Spinner | Batten 228 |
| Dr. Deb Otis | Travis Aicher | Blocker 215 |
| Dr. Wayne Pollock | Emma Richard | Blocker 218 |
| Dr. Paul Resslar | Ryan Wade | Blocker 216 |
| Dr. Sally Shedd | Vanessa Botsford | Clarke 217 |
| Dr. Kathy Stolley | Mallori King | Roop 2 |
| Ms. Meagan Storey | Brad Jones | Library Pruden |
| Dr. Jayne Sullivan | Leah Hammond | Pruden 101 |
| Ms. Denise Wilkinson | Dominique Fowler | Blocker 201 |
| Dr. Cathal Woods | Taja Glover | Blocker 18 |
| Ms. Althia Woodson-Robinson | Kelsey Kidd | Clarke 118 |
2:30 - 3:15 p.m.
Special Advising Session for Students Interested in Science or Teacher Certification
- Students who are seeking teacher certification meet with Ms. Stacey Wollerton, Director of Field Experiences
Jane. P. Batten Student Center, Classroom 237
- Students who are planning to be science majors meet with Dr. Joyce Easter, Batten Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Honors and Scholars Program
Jane P. Batten Student Center, Classroom 238
- Introduction of the Student Success Program for selected students led by Ms. Kate Bourdow, Director of Student Success Program
Clarke Hall Second Floor, Learning Center
3:15 - 6:00 p.m.
Second Advising Session
- Students will meet individually with their Academic Advisors while others in their group work with Peer Advisors. As each student finalizes a class schedule for the fall semester, s/he will be directed to a computer lab where there will be staff available to help with web registration.
- Online registration assistance provided by Arianna Benzineb, Christine Dawe, Josh Deihl, and Kelsey Hottle
Clarke Hall, Rooms 100 and 125 and Hofheimer Library
Throughout the afternoon, between advising sessions, there will be break stations for students. Water, soda, and cookies will be provided.
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Students finished with their fall registration and book order meet to learn more about Community Service, Greek Life, RecX, Residence Life, Spiritual Life, Study Abroad, and Student Activities.
Jane P. Batten Student Center, Marlin Grille
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Dinner
- Students enjoy dinner with their parents as well as faculty, staff, and SOSers
Boyd Dining Center
Fall Semester Book Orders
- Students submit copies of their 2009 fall class schedule to the Scribner Bookstore personnel
- An opportunity for students to purchase Virginia Wesleyan apparel and other VWC imprinted items such as book bags, cups, hats, key chains, and pennants
Jane P. Batten Student Center, Scribner Bookstore
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Check Out
- Students pick up their VWC ID and receive their VWC parking decal
- Students turn in their completed Orientation evaluation
Jane P. Batten Student Center, Aquarium and Clock Tower