2008 Orientation, Advising & Registration
Schedule of Events
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Arrival Instructions Schedule of Events Advising Sheet
Students who did not attend a previous summer orientation and have paid their admission deposit will receive a packet of information in the mail in early August with detailed information about the August Orientation, Advising and Registration that occurs on Saturday, August 23rd and Sunday, August 24th.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. NEW STUDENT ARRIVAL Residence Hall
New students planning to live on campus should move into their residence hall today to allow ample time to settle in before the Orientation and Advising program that begins at 2:00 p.m.
Please pick up your orientation folder in the Lobby of the University Commons (outside of the bookstore). You should proceed to the FSA Office in Gregory Hall to obtain your ID Card and meal plan.
SUNY ID CARDS & MEAL PLAN SELECTION
FSA Office, 1st floor, Gregory Hall: ID cards and meal plans will be issued Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. throughout the week.
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. BRUNCH/LUNCH Cranston Marche
11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. BRUNCH Marketplace at Erie
2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. WELCOME McEwen Room 209
Greetings and introductions by Dr. David E. Herman, Vice President for Student Affairs and remarks by President Dennis L. Hefner.
2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. STUDENT SERVICES McEwen Room 209
There are many services available on campus to assist you on your educational journey. You will learn about Student Affairs, Campus Life, Counseling, Career Development, Learning Center, and Multicultural Affairs.
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CAN WE TALK? McEwen Room 209
Hosted by current Fredonia students, this session will familiarize you with student life at SUNY Fredonia. Learn about extra curricular activities and review the Student Survival Guide. This is your time to ask questions!
4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. FSA and STUDENT ACCOUNTS McEwen Room 209
Receive information and ask your questions regarding administrative services including meal plans, FredCard, the SUNY Fredonia Debit Account, bill payment options & deadlines, parking permits, employment opportunities and more.
4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. NUTS AND BOLTS OF PAYING McEwen Room 209
FOR YOUR EDUCATION
Staff from the Office of Financial Aid will present information on how to finalize your financial aid awards for the 2008-2009 award year.
4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. DINNER Marketplace at Erie
4:00 p.m. to Midnight DINNER Cranston Marche
7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. RESIDENCE HALL ORIENTATION
Held in the main lounge area of your residence hall: An opportunity to meet your Residence Director and Resident Assistants and learn about Residence Life.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. DEPARTMENTAL ACADEMIC ADVISING
AND FREDONIA WEB REGISTRATION
Please download the PDF of advising sheet for time and location of your advising and registration session.
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. BRUNCH/LUNCH Cranston Marche
11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. BRUNCH Marketplace at Erie
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. NEW STUDENT CONVOCATION King Concert Hall
This program will highlight SUNY Fredonia's traditions and encourage all new students to "BE A PART FROM THE START!" Mandatory for all new students.
4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. DINNER Marketplace at Erie
4:00 p.m. to Midnight DINNER Cranston Marche
Monday, August 25, 2008
CLASSES BEGIN!
** Specific Student Support Services: Informational Sessions
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES Tower Lounge,
Reed Library
Mr. Adam Hino, Coordinator will meet with students interested in finding out about services for students with disabilities.
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. FULL OPPORTUNITY Jewett Hall 220
PROGRAM (FOP)
Ms. Kimberly Mead-Colegrove, Director will meet with students accepted into the program to discuss services available to FOP students.
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT McEwen Room 24
PROGRAM (EDP)
EDP General Meeting - Ms. Janet Knapp, Director; program counselors will meet with all program students.