Agenda

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Students are required to attend the entire two day Orientation program in order to register for classes. Program check-in begins at 10:15 a.m. on day one, and typically ends by 4:00 p.m. on day two.Lunch is not included on day one of Orientation. 

Day One Overview

10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Orientation Check-in (Preska Residence Hall Community)

Pre-Orientation Sessions (10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)

• Financial Aid Information Sessions
• Student ID (MavCARD) Appointments (Appointments and locations are assigned/provided at check-in)

1:00 p.m.: Orientation Begins (Ballroom, Centennial Student Union)

1:00-5:00 p.m.: Information Sessions

• Student Financial Services- Financial Aid
• Academic Expectations and Information by major/college
• Residential Life
• Meal Plans
• Student Activities
• Campus Recreation
• Textbooks

5:15- 6:15 p.m.: Dinner

6:30-11:30 p.m. : Nighttime Orientation Activities

• A student panel
• Maverick Athletics
• Meeting other new students
• Group activities
• Campus recreation time at Otto Recreation Center
• Bowling, billiards, and karaoke at the Maverick Bullpen

 
Day Two Overview

7:15-8:30 a.m.: Room Checkout and Breakfast

8:00-9:30 a.m.: Get your MavCARD

8:00- 9:15 a.m.: Math and English Placement Testing (if needed)

8:30- 9:30 a.m: Campus Resource and Office Fair

9:30-11:15 a.m.: Information Sessions

• Student Financial Services-Billing and Important Dates
• Session with University Faculty
• Student Health Services
• Institutional Diversity
• Safety and Security
• Information Technology and Computer Services

11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Lunch

12:20-4:00 p.m.: Student Advising and Registration

1:30-4:00 p.m.: Orientation Checkout

1:30-4:00 p.m.: Textbook Reservation Assistance (Barnes and Noble)

Closer to your orientation date, more detailed information will be provided to registered guests via email about check-in and schedule details.

 

One Day Orientation Schedule (August and January)

8:00-9:15 a.m.: Check-in and Placement Exams (Ostrander Auditorium, Centennial Student Union)

9:15-11:00 a.m.: Informational Sessions

• Student Financial Services, MavCARD, and Campus Hub
• Academic Expectations and Requirements
• Transfer Credit Evaluation Information

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Lunch and MavCARD

12:00-4:00 p.m.: Advising and Registration 

 1:30-3:30 p.m.: Get your MavCARD

Students are required to attend the entire Orientation program in order to register for classes. Check in occurs between 8:00-9:00 a.m. The program can last until 4:00 p.m., so please plan accordingly. Arriving after check-in will result in attending a later Orientation date.