Student Orientation
Please check back at the beginning of May for the Fall 2012 New Student Orientation detailed schedule.
New Student Orientation will take place from August 16 - 19, 2012 with Parent Orientation events on August 16th through 17th. We will also be holding Parent Orientation events for the parents of students who participate in sorority recruitment on August 9th and for the parents of students who participate in fraternity recruitment on August 15th.
Student Orientation
(For Residence Hall, Steel House, Off-Campus and On-Campus Apartment Students)
Thursday, August 18th, 2012
Thursday, August 22, 2013 ▼
| Time | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Residence Hall Check In |
Assigned Residence Hall |
|
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
New Student Orientation Check In: Residence Hall Students: Steel House, On-Campus Apartment and Off-Campus students: |
Location is determined by living group |
|
6:45 p.m. |
Residence Hall Student Orientation Group Meeting: |
Assigned Residence Hall Lounge |
|
6:45 p.m. |
On-Campus Apt./Off-Campus Student Orientation Group Meeting: |
TBD |
|
6:45 p.m. |
Non-Traditional Student Orientation Group Meeting:
|
TBD |
|
6:45 p.m. |
Transfer Student Orientation Group Meeting: |
TBD |
|
6:45 p.m. |
Steel House Orientation Meeting: |
Steel House |
|
7:30 p.m. |
Life on Campus: Realities, Risks, and Resources |
TBD |
|
9:15 p.m. |
Residence Hall Meetings: |
Assigned Residence Hall Lounge |
|
9:15 p.m. |
Steel House Meeting: |
Steel House |
Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Students and parents will receive the final schedule when they arrive on campus and check in.
Friday, August 23, 2013 ▼
| Time | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
|
7:00- 8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast with Orientation Groups: |
Bob's Place, Wallace Residence Center |
| 7:30- 8:30 a.m. | Late Check in for New Student Orientation: For students who did not check in on Thursday. |
Kibbie Dome Floor |
|
8:30 a.m. |
University Convocation: |
Kibbie Dome |
|
9:45 a.m. |
Campus 101: There's What? Where? |
Kibbie Dome Floor |
|
11:30 a.m. |
Academic College Meetings for Students: |
Various Locations |
|
12:30 p.m. |
Convocation Lunch: |
Idaho Commons Green |
|
2-4 p.m. |
Student Orientation Sessions: |
Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) |
|
7-9 p.m. |
Vandal Edge Orientation for Theophilus Tower Students: |
Theophilus Tower Courtyard |
|
9 p.m. |
Late Night at the Rec: |
Student Recreation Center |
Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Students and parents will receive the final schedule when they arrive on campus and check in.
Saturday, August 24, 2013 ▼
| Time | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 8- 9 a.m. | Continental Breakfast with Orientation Groups |
Bob's Place, Wallace Residence Center |
| 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
New Student Service Project- Serving Your New Community (SYNC): Attend your very first service project and participate in tree planting, watershed restoration, elementary school repairs, food drive efforts, trail maintenance, and much more! This is an excellent way to get to know other new students and your new city. |
Meet on the Theophilus Tower Lawn |
| 12:30-2 p.m. | Diversity, Equity and Community Barbeque: Stop by and get acquainted with the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), Native American Student Center (NASC), College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), LGBTQA Office, Women’s Center, multicultural student leaders, UI staff and faculty. The BBQ is free and open to all. |
Shattuck Amphitheatre |
| 12:30-2 p.m. | Bob's Place open for lunch |
Bob's Place, Wallace Residence Center |
| 2-4 p.m. |
Non-Traditional Student Orientation: This session is designed for students who are 24 or older, have dependents, are parents, have veteran’s status, and/or are married. We will discuss resources and strategies for being a successful student. Light refreshments will be served. |
TBD |
| 4-5 p.m. |
Veteran Student Orientation Session: Meet with Dan Button, the Veterans Advisor, and learn about how veterans’ services and support on campus and in the surrounding community. |
TBD |
| 5:30 p.m. | Palousafest: Campus and community information fair, games, prizes, food, live music. |
Theophilus Tower Lawn and Sixth Street |
Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Students and parents will receive the final schedule when they arrive on campus and check in.
Sunday, August 25, 2013 ▼
| Time | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 3:30 p.m. | Classroom Tour/Search: Meet up with the Orientation Leader team to scope out where your classes are. Make sure to bring your class schedule. |
Meet on the Theophilus Tower Lawn |
| 4:40 p.m. |
Game Day 101: The Spirit Squad will teach how to be a Vandal fan before Vandal Walk begins. |
Sprinturf practice field east of the Kibbie Dome |
| 5 p.m. | Vandal Walk and President's Barbeque: Join us for this Vandal tradition.The first 1000 new students will receive a free Vandal Game Day shirt. |
Start at the Sprinturf practice field east of the Kibbie Dome, end at Administration Lawn |
Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Students and parents will receive the final schedule when they arrive on campus and check in.
Non-Traditional Student Orientation (August 22 and 24, 2013) ▼
(For students who are 24 or older, have dependents, are parents, have veteran’s status, and/or are married)
|
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
New Student Orientation Check In: Residence Hall Students: Steel House, On-Campus Apartment and Off-Campus students: |
Location is determined by living group |
| 6:45 p.m. | Non-Traditional Student Orientation Group Meeting Meet your Orientation group and discuss upcoming NSO events |
TBD |
| 2-4 p.m. | Non-Traditional Student Orientation This session is designed for students who are 24 or older, have dependents, are parents, have veteran’s status, and/or are married. We will discuss resources and strategies for being a successful student. Light refreshments will be served. |
TBD |
| 4-5 p.m. | Veteran Student Orientation Meet with Dan Button, the Veterans Advisor, and learn about how veterans’ services and support on campus and in the surrounding community. |
TBD |
Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Students and parents will receive the final schedule when they arrive on campus and check in.
Parent Orientation (August 22 - 23, 2013) ▼
(For Parents of Residence Hall, Steel House, Off-Campus, and On-Campus Apartment Students)
| 7:00 p.m. | Dessert with the Dean of Students: Attend this meet-and-greet session specifically designed for Vandal Parents followed by a dessert reception. |
Administration Building Auditorium |
| 8:30 a.m. | University Convocation: |
Kibbie Dome |
| 9:45 a.m. | Parent Session 1: Parents break-out into small groups for useful workshops on a variety of issues including Financial Aid, Letting Go…Adapting to Change, Academic Support Services, Residential Living, and Parent Resources, to name a few. |
Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) |
| 10:40 a.m. | Parent Session 2: Choose from one of several presentations. |
Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) |
| 11:35 a.m. | Parent Session 3: Choose from one of several presentations. |
Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) |
| 12:30 p.m. | University Barbecue | TBD |
| 2-3 p.m. | Academic College Meetings for Parents: Receive more in-depth information about your student’s Academic College and get questions answered. |
Various Locations |
Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Students and parents will receive the final schedule when they arrive on campus and check in.
Fraternity Parent Orientation (August 21, 2013) ▼
| Time | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 3:30 p.m. | Welcome Session: Hear about campus life and being a Vandal Parent. |
Student Union Building Ballroom |
| 4:45 p.m. | Information Session 1: Parents break-out into small groups for useful workshops on a variety of issues including Academic Success, Financial Matters, Life on Campus, Student Wellness, and Academic Advising. |
Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) Classrooms |
| 5:30 p.m. | Information Session 2: Choose from a second of the five presentations. |
Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) Classrooms |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Family Barbecue:
Enjoy barbecue fare with parents and recruitment participants at a fraternity house. |
Fraternity Houses (the house where your student is staying) |
Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Students and parents will receive the final schedule when they arrive on campus and check in.
Sorority Parent Orientation (August 15, 2013) ▼
| Time | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 3:30 p.m. | Welcome Session: Hear about campus life and being a Vandal Parent. |
Student Union Building Ballroom |
| 4:45 p.m. | Information Session 1: Parents break-out into small groups for useful workshops on a variety of issues including Academic Success, Financial Matters, Life on Campus, Student Wellness, Academic Advising, and Network, Lead, and Inspire with the Women’s Center. |
Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) Classrooms |
| 5:30 p.m. | Information Session 2: Choose from a second of the six presentations. |
Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) Classrooms |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Family Barbecue:
Enjoy barbecue fare with all parents and recruitment participants. |
Idaho Commons Green |
Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Students and parents will receive the final schedule when they arrive on campus and check in.