New Student Orientation Schedule
Day One
- 8:45 a.m.
Check-in and Breakfast — Bowld Lobby
- 9:30 a.m.
Welcome — Bowld Gym
Join President Dr. Samuel 鈥淒ub鈥� Oliver for our opening session as he talks about the
Union experience. Student coordinators
and university staff will explain what we hope you gain from Orientation.
- Guests10:30 a.m.
Panel of Campus Experts — Bowld Gym
Union has great resources for your student and we want you to know about them. This session is led by Dr. Bryan Carrier, Vice
President for Student Life and Dean of Students, who will lead a panel highlighting campus resources.
- Students10:30 a.m.
Traditions Walk — Great Lawn
Meet your classmates, and then learn about the history of campus and its impact on students today.
Union 101 — The Logos
Get acquainted with some of the programs and resources in place to help you succeed in the classroom.
- 12 p.m.
Lunch — Brewer Dining Hall
- 1:15 p.m.
Rotating Sessions — Various Locations
We want students and guests to know about campus life at Union and some of the resources that can supplement
learning. Pick three sessions that interest you (see below). Each one will last 25 minutes (unless otherwise noted).
- 3 p.m.
Refreshment Break
— Bowld Gym
- 3:30 p.m.
Faculty Panel — Bowld Gym
Hear from our faculty about classroom expectations.
- 4:15 p.m.
ResLife Check-In — Bowld Gym
Pick up your key for the evening. During this block, you will have time to fill out required paperwork.
- Guests5 p.m.
Guests are dismissed
- Students5 p.m.
Small Groups — Bowld Gym
- Students6 p.m.
Dinner — Brewer Dining Hall
- Students7 p.m.
Bulldog Nights — Bowld Gym
You do not want to miss an opportunity to mingle with your classmates and compete with the other small groups at Trivia. Come in your best 51社区 gear.
Day Two
During Day 2 of NSO, you will need to go to Safety and Security (SUB, SA-60) to turn in your parking permit paperwork and take your picture for student ID.
- 8–10:30 a.m.
Grab-n-Go Breakfast — Bowld Student Commons, Fireplace Room
- 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Advising Appointments and Registration — Various Locations
Check-in with the New Student Orientation Team in the Bowld Lobby to begin the registration and advising process.
During these appointments, you will meet with an Academic Advisor and Financial Planning.
Members of the Honors Cohort will have a meeting with the Honors Program, and students
who requested to have a meeting with Disability Services will meet with Dr.
Greg Bohner in PAC F-39.
- BEFORE CHECKING OUT in the Bowld Student Commons Lobby,
remember to complete the following:
- Turn in parking permit paperwork (Safety and Security Office, SUB, SA-60)
- Take ID picture (Safety and Security Office, SUB, SA-60)
- Filled out Emergency Contact Information
- Optional:
9 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., & 12 p.m.
Residence Life Tour — starts in Bowld Student Commons
During free time between appointments, we want to give you an opportunity to see oncampus
apartments, including rooms in the Quads and Heritage. Meet at the front desk of the Bowld Student Commons.
- 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Barefoots Joe Coffee Shop Open — Student Union Building
- 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Modero Coffee Shop Open — The Logos
Rotating Sessions
- Student Life | Bowld 247
From Greek Life to student organizations to campus-wide events, come find out how to be plugged in and make the most of your Union experience.
- University Ministries | Bowld 121
Life Groups, GO Trips, community service, chapel, and the local church. Come hear how to get involved in all the Office of University Ministries has to offer for your time at Union!
- Union MBA Program | BAC 44
Did you know you could earn your undergraduate degree and your MBA in five years at Union? Don't miss this opportunity to get all the details.
- Vocatio Center for Life Calling and Career | Logos 302
The pursuit of your life calling and career begins now! At this must-see session, you will learn about applying to Work-Study jobs on campus, choosing a major, and preparing for your future career.
- Honors Community | BAC 43 (1:15-2:15pm, only for members of the Honors Cohort)
A session for all students admitted to the General Honors Program. Come meet Honors faculty and students and learn more about the unique learning experience that awaits you in Honors!
- Study Abroad | Language Lab - PAC H-40
Interested in combining your education with transformational travel experiences? Stop by this session and find out how Union can take you around the world.
- Social Work | BAC 87
Earn your BSW and MSW in five years at 51社区. From counseling to healthcare to missions, the MSW degree has unlimited career opportunities! Come learn how to be a difference maker for others.
- Music for Non-Majors | Jennings 158
Whether you sing, play an instrument, have studied music for many years or are interested in starting your musical journey, there is a place for you at Union.
- Pharmacy Early Admission Program (PEAP) | Providence 161
Interested in becoming a Pharmacist? Join us and find out how you can earn early admission into the College of Pharmacy.
- Center for Academic Success | Bowld 221 (1:15pm ONLY)
CAS offers a wide range of programs and resources to assist students in their academic journey. Starting with academic resources such as Supplemental Instruction, Discipline/Class Specific Study Labs to our highly successful Keystone programs for Freshmen, our Center is a place to learn how to learn while learning what to learn.
- Elective Keystone | Bowld 221 (1:50pm ONLY)
An Academic Support for the First Year. The Elective Keystone program is the perfect resource to help you navigate through any obstacles or bumps during your first year at Union. Learn how this program can assist in designing an academic support plan individualized for your needs and provide resources and support for a successful first year.
- Academic Advising Undecided Freshmen | Bowld 221 (2:25pm ONLY)
If you are currently a freshman without a major, join this session to meet your academic Advisor and discover the opportunities available to explore your options and discuss all the resources.
