Geneva College will welcome new freshmen and transfer students to campus on Thursday, January 10, 2013. New students will transition into Geneva College student life during a three–day orientation. Director of the Office for Student Programs and Leadership, Ryan Holt says, “Winter Orientation provides us with the opportunity to demonstrate the strong commitment and community found at Geneva College.”
The orientation includes activities provided by the Pisgah program designed specifically to help build character and teamwork, promote unity, and develop leadership through the use of adventure and experiential–based education. In addition, students will take a tour of the campus with the orientation staff. To familiarize new students with the services afforded by student development, they will be introduced to various offices on campus including Health Services, Career Development, Multiethnic Student Services and more.
| Thursday, January 10 | |||
| 1–4 p.m. | Campus Check In
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Student Center: Skye Lounge | |
| 1–5 p.m. | Residence Hall Move In | Residence Halls | |
| 3–4 p.m. | Reading Assessment ONLY for those students challenging their placement in EDU 095 as a requirement of their Academic Probation status. |
Northwood Hall 007 | |
| 4–5 p.m. | Math Proficiency Challenge Exam ONLY for students challenging their placement as determinded by SAT/ACT scores. Payment of $25.00 will be taken at the door. |
Science & Engineering 341 | |
| 5–5:30 p.m. |
Introduction to SSC 101: Learning and Transitions |
Skye Lounge: Conference Room | |
| 5:30–7 p.m. | Opening Orientation Session | Alexander Hall: PDR | |
| 7–9 p.m. | Dessert at the Provost's House | Off Campus | |
| Friday, January 11 | |||
| 8–8:30 a.m. | Breakfast | Alexander Hall Dining Hall | |
| 8:20 a.m. | Spanish Assessment ONLY required for students enrolled in Spanish |
Old Main 31 | |
| 9 a.m. | Devotionals | Northwood Hall 013 | |
| 9:05–9:30 a.m. |
Academic Introduction with Dr. Terri Williams |
Northwood Hall 013 | |
| 9:30–10 a.m. | Thriving in College with Christy Coulter | Northwood Hall 013 | |
| 10–11:30 a.m. | Finding the Middle Ground – Backstory | Northwood Hall 013 | |
| 11:30–1 p.m. | Student Development Introduction Session & Lunch | Alexander Hall: PDR | |
| 1–2 p.m. | Academic Departmental Connections | Student Center: Brigadoon | |
| 2–3:30 p.m. | Pisgah Experience / Experiential Education | Johnston Gym | |
| 3:30–4 p.m. | Classroom Tour – Find Exact Location of Your Classrooms | Johnston Gym | |
| 4:30 p.m. | Board Buses for The Pittsburgh Experience
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Northwood Hall 013 | |
| Saturday, January 12 | |||
| 8:30–9 a.m. | Breakfast | Alexander Hall: Dining Hall | |
| 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Service Project Meet in Alexander Dining Hall at 10 a.m. |
Alexander Hall: Dining Hall | |
| 5–5:30 p.m. | Dinner | Alexander Hall: Dining Hall | |
| 6 p.m. | Complimentary Coffee or Tea | Beaver Falls Coffee & Tea Company | |
| Sunday, January 13 | |||
| 8:30–9 a.m. | Breakfast | Alexander Dining Hall | |
| 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; 10:15 a.m., Church School (a special class for college students is offered); 11:15 a.m., Second Service; and 6:30 p.m., Evening Service. | |||
| 12:30–1:00 p.m. | Lunch | Alexander Dining Hall | |
| 5–5:30 p.m. | Dinner | Alexander Dining Hall | |
| Monday, January 14 | |||
| 8 a.m. | First Day of Classes | Campus–Wide | |
| 10:10 a.m. | SSC 101: Learning and Transitions with Isaac Newsome Freshman seminar course: Core requirement for all freshmen students at Geneva College. |
Northwood Hall 007 | |
Brigadoon (“The Brig”)––Lower-level of Student Center
John White Chapel (JWC)––Second floor of Old Main Building (MB)
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, Entrance inside of Brigadoon
