| Day 2 |
Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011 • Click
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| 10 a.m. |
All College Church in the Sherman Center |
| 11 a.m. |
Lunch in Weston Food Court |
| 11:45 a.m. |
Meeting with your adviser in Weston Food Court |
| 12:30 p.m. |
Food drive for the Mitchell Food Pantry Ð Kick-off meeting in Weston |
| 3 to 5 p.m. |
IT Support in Smith 120 |
| 3 to 5 p.m. |
All-campus swimming at Mitchell Aquatic Center, Hitchcock Park |
| 5 to 6 p.m. |
All-campus meal in Weston Food Court |
| 6 to 7 p.m. |
Fellowship of Christian Athletes: Ultimate Frisbee |
| 7 to 8 p.m. |
DWU volleyball "Blue & White" match at the Christen Family Wellness Center |
| Saturday,
August 20, 2011 |
| 8 to 10 a.m. |
Freshman student move-in. If you're going to move into a dorm, now is the time to do it! Moving crews will be in the Dayton loop from 8-10 a.m. ready to carry in everything you've worked for a week to pack. Just pull up to the front door and we'll do the rest. Report to the Dayton Hall loop for your key. If you come after that time, please call the residence life hotline at (605) 770-1593 and we will meet you in Dayton Hall to give you your key. |
| 8 a.m. to noon |
Transfer student move-in. Report to Allen Hall to check-in to your room. If you come after that time, please call the residence life hotline at (605) 770-1593 and we will meet you in Allen Hall to give you your key. |
| 9 a.m. to noon |
Finalization. All students must complete finalization in the Rollins Campus Center prior to the beginning of classes. We will have your student ID, ask you to confirm your contact information, your medical requirements and your classes, and wrap up your financial arrangements with the university. Also be sure to fill out your vehicle registration if you bring a car (have your vehicle's license plate number ready). |
| 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Settle in to your room. While nothing will ever be the same as home, your dorm will be more comfortable if you settle in and make your space your own. Who knows - you might even find you like spending time in your room! |
| Noon |
Lunch on your own. Weston Food Court opens at 11 a.m., or see what Mitchell has to offer (and try out your DWU student discounts!) Mitchell merchants and restaurants welcome you! |
| 12:59 p.m. |
Prize giveaway - must be present to win!! |
| 1 p.m. |
Welcome session for ALL new students and families. Even if you're a fall sport athlete and you've been on campus for a while, you'll need to be here. Families, whether you came to a registration day or not, you're invited to come to this session, too. Meet the student life staff, meet our president and our campus leadership. |
| 2:15 p.m. |
Ice cream social. President's Council will serve ice cream to celebrate your arrival. Students will meet their NSO groups, and families will meet other families. |
| 3 to 5 p.m. |
IT support in Smith 120. If you would like help getting your personal computer on the network or need help using any of your logins to access our IT resources, come to the computer lab in Smith Hall for expert assistance. |
| 5 p.m. |
Picnic on the Plaza. Enjoy your first official meal on campus by gathering on Jackson Plaza for a picnic. |
| 6 p.m. |
Parents depart. It's time! |
| 6 to 8 p.m. |
Bowling. Gather with your NSO group and carpool to the Village Bowl for free bowling. If you're wearing flip flops now, remember to bring socks for those always-stylish bowling shoes. |
| 9 p.m. |
Dayton residents - special meeting in the Sherman Center. You won't want to miss this. |
| 10 p.m. |
Floor meetings. Get to know your Resident Assistant (RA) and the other residents on your floor. Be sure to attend this fact-filled meeting. |
| 11 p.m. |
Walk-in movie. Sponsored by the Student Ministry Council, you won't want to miss the first ever DWU Walk-In Movie on the Green. You don't have to be anywhere until 10 tomorrow morning - go check this out! |
| Sunday,
August 21, 2011 |
| 10 a.m. |
All College Church in the Sherman Center. Chapel attendance is encouraged. It's fun, plus it's a great way to start your Sunday morning. Come dressed to go right to the food drive after lunch. The First United Methodist Church members will be collaborating with us on this service, and all faculty will be there in their regalia. It's a service you won't want to miss. |
| 10:45 a.m. |
Lunch in Weston Food. Sponsored by First United Methodist Church of Mitchell |
| 11:45 a.m. |
Meet your adviser. Your adviser wants to welcome you to campus! He or she will find you during this time just to chat for a few minutes and see if you have any questions before classes start. |
| 12:30 p.m. |
Food drive for the Mitchell Food Pantry. Meet in Weston Food Court. This service learning project is part of LearnStrong 101. You'll find out what the follow-up assignment is in your LST 101 class this week. Oh - and it's a great way to explore Mitchell and introduce yourself to your new community! |
| 3 to 5 p.m. |
All-campus swimming at Mitchell Aquatic Center, Hitchcock Park. Meet the rest of the DWU student body. Everyone is invited to the pool to celebrate the beginning of the academic year. |
| 3 to 5 p.m. |
IT support in Smith 120. If you would like help getting your personal computer on the network or need help using any of your logins to access our IT resources, come to the computer lab in Smith Hall for expert assistance. |
| 5 to 6 p.m. |
All-campus dinner. Meet back in Weston to relax over dinner and ask any last questions of your NSO leaders before class starts tomorrow. |
| 6 to 7 p.m. |
FCA on the Dayton lawn. Join us for a game of Ultimate Frisbee and win prizes! |
| 7 to 8 p.m. |
DWU volleyball "Blue & White" match at the Christen Family Wellness Center - Don't miss the first opportunity of the year to support your Tiger athletic teams. You will get to witness the first blocks, digs and kills of the year during this inter-squad scrimmage! |
Click here for a printable version of the orientation schedule.
