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Saturday, August 18-Sunday, August 19


Saturday, August 18

8 a.m.-Noon – Tschoepe Hall Foyer/Residence Halls
  • Centralized Check-In for all new students
  • Move-In for on-campus students

8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. – Alumni Student Center
Bookstore Open for textbook purchase

10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Alumni Student Center
  • TLU Marketplace
    Check out local vendors, learn about the Bulldog Buddy discount program, pick up coupons and a snack, and sign up for a checking account.

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Various Locations
  • Lunch
    • Hein Dining Hall: All-you-can-eat-$5 for incoming students / $6 for others
    • Lucky’s Kennel: Open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the ASC
    • For off-campus dining choices, check out the Bulldog Buddies list on page 24 of the New Student 101 booklet.

1-4 p.m. – Clifton Hall Apartment
  • Health Center Open

1:30-3:30 p.m. – Jackson Auditorium
  • Mandatory Opening New Student Orientation Session
    In this session, you will receive an overview of the week, meet your peer mentor and the rest of the Class of 2011!

3:30 p.m. – Jackson Auditorium Patio
  • Refreshment Break
    Meet up with your family in front of Jackson Auditorium for an ice cream sandwich before heading inside for Matriculation.

4-5 p.m. – Jackson Auditorium
  • Matriculation
    The purpose of this ceremony is to officially welcome the Class of 2011 into the TLU community. Families are encouraged to come. Excellent photo opportunity!

5 p.m. – Jackson Auditorium/Residence Halls
Family Good-Byes

4:30-6:30 p.m. – Hein Dining Hall
  • Dinner (Meal plans start.)

6:15-7:30 p.m. – Jackson Auditorium
  • Leadership Team
    In this session you will meet the members of the Leadership Team and find out who the leaders on the TLU campus are and what they can do for you.

7:30-8:45 p.m. – Various Locations
  • Peer Mentor Groups
    This is a time to meet with your Peer Mentor to ask questions and learn more about your group members.

9 p.m. – Residence Halls
  • Mandatory Residence Hall Meetings
    Welcome to your home away from home! This is the time to get acquainted with your fellow residents, meet the residence life staff, and receive important information you need to know about living on campus.

Sunday, August 19

8-9:30 a.m. – Hein Dining Hall
  • Continental Breakfast

9:45-10:30 a.m. – Tschoepe Hall
  • Breakout Session I

10:45-11:30 a.m. – Tschoepe Hall
  • Breakout Session II

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Hein Dining Hall
  • Lunch

1-4 p.m. – Clifton Hall Apartment
  • Health Center Open

1:15-2:30 p.m. – Various Locations
  • 1st FE 134 Class Meeting
    FE 134 Orientation Locations
    Dr. Avalos Langner Hall 235
    Prof. Barry Moody Science 107
    Dr. Beck Langner Hall 114
    Prof. Bergstrom Tschoepe Hall 250
    Dr. Bollinger Langner Hall 123
    Dr. Czuchry Langner Hall 230
    Prof. Dibble Langner Hall 129
    Dr. Hoffman Fitness Center 101
    Prof. King Fine Arts 170
    Prof. Legore Moody Science 303
    Dr. Lievens Tschoepe Hall 103
    Dr. Météreau Langner Hall 128
    Prof. Padilla Fitness Center 102
    Dean Quiros Langner 231
    Prof. Shuler Tschoepe Hall 130
    Dr. Schneider Tschoepe Hall 252
    Dr. Wasmund Langner 233
    Dr. Williams Tschoepe Hall 251

2:30-3 p.m. – Jackson Auditorium Patio
  • Refreshment Break

3:15-5:15 p.m. – Jackson Auditorium
  • Mandatory Closing New Student Orientation Session
    In this session you will watch a campus issues skit, meet in your FE 134 group, and receive a free T-shirt!

5:30-6:30 p.m. – Hein Dining Hall
  • Fiesta Dinner

6:30 p.m. – The Chapel of the Abiding Presence
  • Orientation Worship Service

8 p.m. – Jackson Auditorium
  • Justin Kredible
    Sponsored by Student Activities
    “Like a magician... but cooler”

Breakout Sessions

Where Do U Fit In –
Getting Involved at TLU

Tschoepe Hall 130
  • Research shows that students who get involved graduate. Here is your chance to learn more about what there is to do outside of the classroom, including social and service clubs, campus recreation, campus ministry, and Greek life. Presented by Charla Bailey, director of international education, and Ginger Taylor, director of student activities.

Straight A’s – How to Be Successful in the College Academic Environment
Tschoepe Hall 131
  • The academic environment at TLU is intensive. Lisa Cradit, director of academic support, will give you tips on how to excel in the classroom.

The First in the Family to Go To College – First-Generation College Students Roundtable
Tschoepe Hall 251
  • Here is a chance for first-generation college students to get together, learn from each other, and find ways to be successful here at TLU. Facilitated by Dr. Maria Avalos, associate dean of student life and learning.

First Taste of Freedom –
Balancing All that TLU has to Offer

Tschoepe Hall 128
  • There are only 24 hours in a college student’s day and yet with classes, studying, athletics, involvement activities, a social life, and grabbing a bite to eat, sometimes it just doesn’t feel like enough time. Terry Weers, the campus counselor, will explain how you can balance all of your activities.

The Center for Servant Leadership and Campus Ministry
Tschoepe Hall 250
  • The Jon and Sandra Moline Center for Servant Leadership is the place to go to get involved in leadership, service, and spirituality in your new community. Ron Quiros, director of the Center for Servant Leadership, will introduce you to the many leadership and service opportunities available on campus. Pastor Greg Ronning will introduce you to the worship life on campus and the many programs and opportunities in campus ministry.

Understanding Financial Aid
Tschoepe Hall 245
  • Our director of financial aid, Cathleen Wright, will answer questions about your financial aid package and tell you about on-campus work study positions that are available.

Living Healthy at College
Tschoepe Hall 127
  • Representatives from campus dining and Debbie Roberts, director of campus recreation, will discuss the best way to stay healthy during your first year.

I’m an Undecided Student –
What Should I Major In?

Tschoepe Hall 252
  • So you knew that college was for you, but you aren’t sure what to major in? This session will explain how to stay on track while you are figuring out your major.
     

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