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December 16, 2009

On Thursday January 7, 2010, new spring freshman students and transfer students will be on the Geneva College campus for mid-year orientation. The three-day orientation is designed to help new freshman and transfer students transition comfortably to the campus.

Under the direction of Ryan Holt, interim director of the student programs and leadership office, the orientation will feature conferences concerning academic issues and residence life as well as an opportunity for students to connect with their department chairpersons and professors. Students will also participate in an experiential learning activity with the Pisgah program and the Pittsburgh experience, which includes a Gateway Clipper boat cruise.

Following orientation, new freshman will begin the learning and transition one-credit course that is required of all Geneva students.

2010 Mid-Year Orientation

Thursday, January 7
1 – 4 p.m.	Campus Check In	Skye Lounge
	Collect outstanding forms, meal plan options and insurance waivers Billing and financial aid Telephone service sign-up ID pictures Distribute Room codes Preview Geneva resources booklet
1 – 5 p.m.	Resident Hall Move In	Assigned Buildings
3 p.m.	Reading Assessment	Northwood 007
	ONLY for those students challenging their placement as determined by SAT/ACT scores. Payment will be taken at the door.
4 p.m.	Math Proficiency Challenge Exam	Science & Engineering 341
5:30 p.m.	Opening Orientation Meeting	PDR
Friday, January 8
8 a.m.	Breakfast	Northwood 013
8 a.m.	Spanish Assessment	Old Main 20
	Only required for students taking Spanish
9 a.m.	Academic Issues	Northwood 013
	College catalog structure Colloquial series Academic policies and procedures Library resources Writing lab Registration process (now vs. later) Learning style assessment ACCESS Office / Disability Services Role of an advisor Advisor assignments
10 a.m.	Student Development	Jack White Chapel
	10:00   Mike Loomis 10:15   Paul Perrine 10:30   Keith Martel 10:45   Rob Rostoni 11:00   Five minute break 11:05   Becky Case 11:20   Cindy Cook 11:35   Office of Student Programs and Leadership
12 noon	Lunch	Northwood 013
1 p.m.	Academic Departmental Connections	Brigadoon
2 – 3:30 p.m.	Pisgah Experience / Experiential Education	Johnston Gym
3:45 p.m.	Introduction to Learning & Transition Course	Northwood 013
	Only required for those registered in the L&T course
4:45 p.m.	Board Buses for Pittsburgh Experience	Front of Alexander Dining Hall
	5:30 p.m., Complimentary dinner & entertainment                                        9 p.m., Return to campus
Saturday, January 9
8:30 a.m.	Breakfast	Northwood 013
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.	Community Service Projects	Meet at Old Main Circle for Rides
	Lunch provided at worksite
5 – 6 p.m.	Dinner	Northwood 013
6 p.m.	Complimentary Coffee or Tea	Beaver Falls Coffee & Tea Company
Sunday, January 10
	Worship at the church of your choice.   The closest church to campus is the College Hill Reformed Presbyterian Church, next to Alexander Hall.  Services at the College Hill Reformed Presbyterian Church are:  8:45 a.m., early service; 10:15am, church school (a special class for college students is offered); 11:15a.m., second service; and 6:30 p.m., evening service.
Monday, January 11
8 a.m.	Campus classes as scheduled	Assigned Rooms
10:10 a.m.	Freshmen Seminar Course SSC  101	Science & Engineering  312 A
	CORE REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FRESHMEN

ROOM  LOCATIONS
Brig––Lower-level of Student Center
JHW Chapel––Second floor of Old Main (OM) Building
Skye Lounge—Upper-level of Student Center
Johnston Gym––The Building located between the Student Center and McKee Residence Hall
PDR––Presidents’ Dining Room – Room at the back left of Alexander Dining Hall
Campus Store––Lower level of Student Center