Orientation Schedule

Tentative 2008 Schedule - final schedule to be handed out August 28th.

Thursday, August 28, 2008

9:00 a.m.–
1:00 p.m.
Check- in
Ross Sports Center
Pick up your packet, I.D. card and other essentials
9:00 a.m.–
1:00 p.m.
Move-in
Room keys available at front door of residence halls
9:00 a.m.–
4:00 p.m.
Post Office Open – Joyce Hall Basement. You may stop by and pick up your mailbox number and key.
10:00 a.m.–
4:00 p.m.
Knight Stand Open – Lobby of Alliot Student Center is open for light refreshments.
11:30 a.m.–
2:00 p.m.
Complimentary Lunch For All
Alliot Student Center
3:00 p.m. Picture of Saint Michael’s Alumni and their Students
On the steps of Durick Library
4:00 p.m.–
5:30 p.m.
Residence Hall and Floor Meetings for new students
McCarthy Recital Hall

4:00 p.m. - Joyce Hall Meeting
4:30 p.m. - Lyons Hall Meeting
5:00 p.m. - Ryan Hall Meeting
5:30 p.m.
Dinner and Group meeting with Orientation Leaders
New Students Only – Library Lawn
5:30 p.m.  Buffet Dinner
Alliot Student Center, Green Mountain Dining Room, for families
6:30 p.m. Class of 2012 Photo
Join your class mates for your first photo! - Library Steps
7:00 p.m. New Student Convocation
Held at the Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel – a Saint Michael’s tradition. Welcome and acceptance of The Class of 2012. All are invited to attend.  
8:15 p.m. Fun for All
A crazy, fun tradition for new students – Ross Sports Center 
10:00 p.m. Floor Meetings for students with Resident Assistants

Friday, August 29, 2008

7:00 a.m.–
9:00 a.m.
Breakfast – Alliot Student Center
9:00 a.m.–
11:15 a.m.
Language Assessment/New Student Survey (2 sessions)
For those who did have not attended Summer Academic Orientation and have not yet taken a language proficiency assessment. Check your packet for specific time and place.
9:00 a.m.–
11:25 a.m.
Library Orientation sessions for new students
Check your packet for details
10:00 a.m.–
4:00 p.m.
Knight Stand Open – Lobby of Alliot Student Center is open for light refreshments.
9:00 a.m.–
10:15 a.m.
What Happens from Here: Transitions and Transformations
McCarthy Arts Center
Conversation with staff regarding student and family support at Saint Michael’s College
10:30 a.m.–
11:30 a.m.
Students with Learning Differences and their Families
Farrell Room – Saint Edmund’s Hall
11:30 a.m. Community Liturgical Celebration/ Opening Mass
Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel
A great time to say goodbye to the new students
12:30 p.m.–
1:30 p.m.
Lunch – Alliot Student Center
1:30 p.m.–
5:00 p.m.
Library Orientation sessions for new students
Check your packet for details
5:00 p.m.–
6:30 p.m.
Dinner – Alliot Student Center
8:00 p.m. True Life - "I am a Knight" Dance Party – Alliot Student Center

Saturday, August 30, 2008

7:30 a.m. –
9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast – Alliot Student Center
9:30 a.m. –
10:30 a.m.
Academic Department Fair
Ross Sports Center
A brief introduction to all majors and minors
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. "Sunflower" – Orientation Groups #19-36
McCarthy Recital Hall
Panel presentation on The Sunflower, the summer reading 
12:00 p.m. –
1:00 p.m.
Transfer Student Luncheon – Vermont Room, Second floor of Alliot
12:00 p.m. –
1:00 p.m.
Student/Faculty Lunch – Alliot Student Center
1:30 p.m. –
3:30 p.m.
Academic Scheduling/ Meet with Advisor
Class schedules will be distributed. Check your packet for locations.
4:00 p.m. –
5:00 p.m.
"Sunflower" – Orientation Groups #1-18
McCarthy Recital Hall
Panel presentation on The Sunflower, the summer reading 
5:00 p.m. –
6:00 p.m.
Dinner – Alliot Student Center
6:30 p.m. –
8:00 p.m. 
Autumn Olympics - 300's field
9:00 p.m. Hypnotist - Ross

Sunday, August 31, 2008

7:30 a.m. –
9:00 a.m.
Breakfast – Alliot Student Center
9:30 a.m. “Connections” – Ross Sports Center
Get your Braid! (an orientation tradition)
12:00 p.m. –
1:00 p.m.
Lunch – Alliot Student Center
1:00 a.m.–
12:00 a.m.
Knight Stand Open – Lobby of Alliot Student Center is open for light refreshments.
1:30 p.m. –
5:30 p.m.
Catch the shuttle to the Champlain Valley Fair!
7:00 p.m. Opening Liturgy for Students
Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel

Monday, September 1, 2008

  Classes Begin for All Students!!!
4:00 p.m. –
5:00 p.m.
Mandatory Meeting for all first-year Honors Program students
Hoehl Presentation Room
5:00 p.m. –
7:00 p.m.
President's BBQ for first-year Honors Program students
International Commons