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  • Session Schedule  

    JWU's Summer 2013 orientation programs run for 3 days. This calendar subject to change.

    Day 1

    12–2pm Check-In Wildcat Center Lobby
    12–1pm, Last Names A-L
    1–2pm, Last Names M-Z
    12–2pm Meet your Orientation Leaders!
    Get your Wildcat card (student ID), check into your residence hall and sign-up for a campus tour.
    1–4:30pm Financial Appointments Student Academic & Financial Services
    Ongoing appointments.
    1–4pm Student Academic Assessment Computer Lab 106
    Placement tests give us info about your skills, so you can begin your studies in appropriate level Math/English classes. Last test begins at 3pm.
    2pm Optional Campus Tours Wildcat Center
    3–5:30pm Orientation Leader Educational Series ASC 302, 303, 305, 306, 307, 309
    3–3:45pm
    3:55–4:40pm
    4:45–5:25pm
    6–8pm Dinner The Mix
     7pm Game Notification 1 Wildcat Center
    For students. A Student Activities event.


    Day 2

    8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet The Mix
    9am Optional Campus Tours Admissions
    10–10:30am Join our Group! Wildcat Center Gym
    Meet the people who will help you learn more about JWU: your  orientation team, administrators, staff and campus president.
    10:35am–12:15pm Parent Orientation/Q&A Wildcat Center, Johnson Ballroom
    For parents. Meet our student affairs team, learn about policies, procedures and the Family Education Rights & Privacy Act.
    10:45–11:30am New Student Hype Session Wildcat Center Gym
    For students. Meet new friends as your orientation leaders take you on a journey
    11:30am–12:15pm Small Group Session
    For students. Get the 411 as your orientation leaders give you the real deal.
    12:30–1pm Workshop Session 1: Select one

    Living the JWU (Residential) Life ASC 302/304
    Will you be living in JWU housing? Learn to navigate through residence hall living. Get information on available services and amenities. Find out how to solve conflict, understand policies on security, behavior and important housing dates /procedures.

    Student Involvement Oak Dining Room
    Student Involvement is the key to SUCCESS! Learn about all the wonderful opportunities that are available to you outside the classroom, with an overview of student clubs, organizations, Greek life, community service, leadership opportunities, athletics, intramurals and fitness.

    Food Got To Have It Cyber Café
    Worried about how you’ll eat? This session will teach you how to navigate through the meal plans.

    Money Matters ASC 104
    Got money worries? Learn about future scholarship/aid opportunities, work programs on campus, money management skills, the JWU source card, credit scores, financial literacy, the value of your education and more! This I-Grad presentation will help you figure out how to manage finances while in college.
    1–2:30pm Lunch The Mix
    1–1:45pm, Last Names A-L
    1:45–2:30pm, Last Names M-Z
    1–2:15pm Resource Fair University Center, Macway
    Find out what student services, local businesses and some clubs have to offer you. Reps will be available from:
    Center for Academic Support
    Information Technology
    Student Activities
    Residential Life
    Federal Work Study
    Honors Program
    Experiential Education & Career Services
    Athletics
    Health & Counseling Services
    Safety & Security/Transportation
    2:20–3:05pm Workshop Session 2: Select one

    Living the JWU (Residential) Life ASC 302/304
    Will you be living in JWU housing? Learn to navigate through residence hall living. Get information on available services and amenities. Find out how to solve conflict, understand policies on security, behavior and important housing dates/procedures.

    Student Involvement Oak Dining Room
    Student Involvement is the key to SUCCESS! Learn about all the wonderful opportunities that are available to you outside the classroom, with an overview of student clubs, organizations, Greek life, community service, leadership opportunities, athletics, intramurals and fitness.

    Food Got To Have It Cyber Café
    Worried about how you’ll eat? This session will teach you how to navigate through the meal plans.

    Money Matters ASC 104
    Got money worries? Learn about future scholarship/aid opportunities, work programs on campus, money management skills, the JWU source card, credit scores, financial literacy, the value of your education and more! This I-Grad presentation will help you figure out how to manage finances while in college.
    3:10–3:40pm College Social Faculty Meet & Greet.
    Come and meet just a few of your faculty members.
    Culinary Students, Nograd Dining Room
    Business Students, Oak Dining Room
    Hospitality Students, Acorn Dining Room
    3:50–4:20pm Freshman Experience! Wildcat Center Gym
    Your orientation leaders give you on an insider’s look at the freshman year experience. See what’s hot and what’s not!
    4:25–4:55pm Student Conduct/Campus Safety & Security Presentation
    Wildcat Center Gym
    Join us for this important session as we explain some of the student conduct processes and YOUR rights. Get a glance at campus safety & security services available to you.
    5–6pm Pre-Dinner Theatre Show “JWU Edition” Wildcat Center Gym
    Did you know JWU has a professional dress policy? Join our orientation leaders at their entertaining fashion show explaining it, and check out what’s hot and what’s not!
    6–7pm Dinner The Mix
    7pm Game Notification 2 Biscayne Commons Pool
    For students. A student entertainment event.


    Day 3

    7–8am Check Out Wildcat Center, Wales Ballroom
    Check out of your residence hall and store luggage.
    8–9:30am Breakfast Buffet The Mix
    8:30am Survey Collection & FREE Gift Distribution The Mix
    9:30–10:15am Workshop Session 3: Select one

    Living the JWU (Residential) Life ASC 302/304
    Will you be living in JWU housing? Learn to navigate through residence hall living, and get information on available services and amenities. Find out how to solve conflict, understand policies on security, behavior and important housing dates/procedures.

    Student Involvement Oak Dining Room
    Student Involvement is the key to SUCCESS! Learn about the wonderful opportunities available to you outside the classroom. Get an overview of student clubs, organizations, Greek life, community service, leadership opportunities, athletics, intramurals and fitness.

    Food Got To Have It Cyber Café
    Worried about how you’ll eat? This session will teach you how to navigate through the meal plans.

    Money Matters ASC 104
    Got money worries? Learn about future scholarship/aid opportunities, work programs on campus, money management skills, the JWU source card, credit scores, financial literacy, the value of your education and more! This I-Grad presentation will help you figure out how to manage finances while in college.
    9:45am–12:30pm How Do You Measure Up? JWU Bookstore
    All culinary and baking & pastry students should pick up uniforms. You must be financially cleared to do so.
    9:45am–12:30pm Term Start Activities Throughout campus
    Complete ALL your business activities required for starting classes without delay. Submit final transcripts, get financially cleared, obtain your JWU ID, apply for a parking permit, take your academic assessment test, submit health documents, complete work study new hire paperwork, collect your culinary or pastry uniforms, get your class schedule, and buy books.
    Failure to complete all these activities will put your “in good standing” in jeopardy and holds will be placed on your account preventing you for sitting in class.
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