New Student Orientation
2015
HONORS ORIENTATION ITINERARY
UNIVERSITY OF ARK ANSAS
welcome
New Students, Parents, and Guests
orientation.uark.edu @uofaadmissions • #uark19
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MAY 26-27 & MAY 27-28
New Student Orientation Welcome to the University of Arkansas!
2015
In little less than 24 hours, you will join the University of Arkansas community. In that time, you will meet faculty, staff, and current students who are here to help you leave your mark on Senior Walk. Consider this the first day of an experience in which you will engage with world-class faculty and make friendships that will last a lifetime. On behalf of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of the University of Arkansas, welcome to the Hill. We are glad you are here! Sincerely, Your Orientation Team
HONORS ORIENTATION ITINERARY
win prizes! Passport Stamp Book Throughout your orientation session, you will have opportunities to win prizes by attending sessions denoted by the orientation stamp shown below. For every session you or your guests attend, you will be entered to win one of several iPads or book scholarships sponsored by the University of Arkansas Bookstore. See your Passport Stamp Book for more details.
Social Media Amber Roth
Ashley Youngblood
Tanner Burge
Associate Director
Assistant Director
Orientation Counselor
Follow us on social media and don’t miss out on important and helpful information we’ll be sharing throughout orientation. Use your class hashtag and retweet our #uark19 posts to enter to win even more prizes!
@UofAAdmissions @UofAAdmissions
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Andrew Powell
Jaecy Hebrlee
Orientation Assistant
Orientation Assistant
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orientation schedule 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Student Check-in Maple Hill South Courtyard
DAY 1 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Check in with our staff, drop off your overnight luggage, and make your way to the Arkansas Union.
Meet your orientation mentors, get to know other new students, ask questions, and participate in fun activities.
Parents & Guest Check-In Arkansas Union Living Room Parents, family members, and guests will check in at the Union Living Room.
Transitions for Parents and Guests Verizon Ballroom
Campus Card Campus Card Office An orientation mentor will guide you to the campus card office to request your student ID card. You will pick up your ID card from the campus card office on day 2 between 7:30-9:00 a.m. in the Arkansas Union Living Room. Information Exchange International Connections Lounge
During this interactive student panel, Parent & Family Programs will discuss key topics for a successful transition for you and your student. 6:15 – 7:15 p.m.
Dinner Brough Commons Dining Hall
7:15 – 8:15 p.m.
Student Zone Verizon Ballroom This is your opportunity to interact with current students and discuss popular topics such as housing, getting involved on campus, and transitioning to college.
Visit with more than 50 campus offices gathered in the Arkansas Union to provide valuable information and answer questions. 3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Students not staying on campus will be dismissed at the conclusion of this session.
University Welcome Verizon Ballroom Receive a warm welcome from students and faculty on behalf of the University of Arkansas community.
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Parent Zone Union Theatre This session is a favorite among parents. It is your opportunity to hear from orientation mentors regarding your student’s transition to college and to meet other parents whose experiences may be similar to your own.
Honors College Community Meeting Verizon Ballroom Learn about opportunities available for all honors students including study abroad and research grants. A panel of honors students will share their experiences of discovery, creativity, and service.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
You will also learn about special educational discounts for technology available to new University of Arkansas students through our University Computer Store.
Navigating New Territories Verizon Ballroom This session is designed to provide you with information that will help you and your guests successfully navigate the University of Arkansas, with representatives from: Enrollment Services Treasurer’s Office Enhanced Learning Center University Libraries Office of Academic Initiatives & Integrity Office of Student Standards & Conduct Pat Walker Health Center University Police Department
Mentor Group Meeting for Students Arkansas Union
8:15 – 10:30 p.m.
Evening Programs Presents: Hog-A-Palooza Arkansas Union Enjoy the chance to meet other new students during an evening of fun activities in our student technology center and Union patio, with food and music.
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orientation schedule 7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
DAY 2
Housing Checkout Maple Hill South If you stay overnight on campus, check out of your room at the Maple Hill South front desk.
7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast Arkansas Union Living Room Enjoy a selection of fresh fruit, pastries, juices, and coffee, courtesy of Chartwells. Breakfast will be served in front of the fireplace in the Arkansas Union Living Room. Campus Tour* Arkansas Union Living Room Campus tours will leave at 7:30 a.m. and again at 8:15 a.m.
10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. College Information, Lunch, and Advising Meet with representatives from your college to learn more about the major you have selected and explore ways to enhance your education. During this time you will meet your academic advisor and select your fall schedule.
University Housing Showrooms* Arkansas Union Living Room Visit residence hall rooms during housing tours leaving at 7:30 and 8:15 a.m. University Housing staff will be available to answer questions from 8:00-9:00 a.m. in the Arkansas Union Living Room. 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Mullins Library Tours* Arkansas Union Living Room
Breakout Sessions - For Parents, Guests, and Students Parents, while your student meets with an advisor and creates a class schedule, take advantage of presentations showcasing the many opportunities that await your student at the University of Arkansas.
Library tours will depart from the Arkansas Union Living Room at 8:00 and 8:30 a.m.
Students, when you are not meeting with an advisor or enrolling in classes, attend one of several breakout sessions.
U of A Academic Scholarships* Arkansas Union Theatre
See opposite page for specific breakout session times, locations, and descriptions.
This session will provide information for University of Arkansas freshman academic scholarship recipients, as well as information about scholarship opportunities that will be available during sophomore year and beyond. 9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Charting New Waters Verizon Ballroom Presenters from Chartwells Dining Services, Campus Card Office, and Transit and Parking will talk about campus life for those living on campus.
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
See opposite page for college session locations for advising. 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Traditions Verizon Ballroom Reunite with family and guests, and enjoy the company of new friends as we present the rich academic, cultural, historical, and athletic traditions that make the University of Arkansas truly unique. Orientation Mentors are readily available to guide you to and from all locations around campus.
Destination: Fayetteville Verizon Ballroom Learn about your new college home from representatives from the Housing Office or Off Campus Connections. * Indicates Optional Session.
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college session locations
breakout sessions
Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences AFLS Hembree Auditorium, Room 107E Fay Jones School of Architecture Vol Walker Hall, Room 404 J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Arkansas Union, Verizon Ballroom College of Education and Health Professions Graduate Education Auditorium College of Engineering Bell Engineering, Room 2282
1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Explore Fayetteville ARKU 507
Explore Fayetteville ARKU 507
Equipping Our Students for Success ARKU 507
HOGS Abroad ARKU 508
HOGS Abroad ARKU 508
It’s Greek to Me ARKU 509-510
Involvement Leads to Success ARKU 511
America’s Next Top Scholar ARKU 508
Razorback Nation Arkansas Union Theatre
Money Matters Arkansas Union Theatre
Sam M. Walton College of Business JB Hunt, Room 216
It’s Greek to Me ARKU 509-510 The Next Step ARKU 511 Money Matters Arkansas Union Theatre
breakout session descriptions You will receive a stamp on your orientation passport for each session you attend, putting you one step closer to winning a prize!
It’s Greek to Me
Razorback Nation
Being a part of a Greek organization provides opportunities for students to participate in activities that will enhance their personal development, promote academic success, and advance leadership skills. Students and staff will be available to answer questions about Greek organizations. We will also share information about our fraternity & sorority recruitment as well as the new membership intake process.
Staff members from Athletics and University Recreation will tell students how to purchase athletic tickets, join intramural and club sports, utilize the fitness and wellness facilities, rent outdoor equipment, and make use of the Outdoor Connection Center.
Money Matters Representatives from the Treasurer’s Office will assist students and parents in understanding billing, payment and refund options, parent authorizations, and navigating ISIS student account information. Representatives from Financial Aid will also present information on applying for federal and state aid, managing student loans, and navigating ISIS financial aid information.
America’s Next Top Scholar The Office of Nationally Competitive Awards helps University of Arkansas students compete for the nation’s most prestigious awards, including the Rhodes, Goldwater, and Truman Scholarships. Come learn how our students have made the most of their undergraduate experiences and gone on to graduate studies at top institutions across the country and around the globe.
Equipping Our Students for Success Staff from Student Support Services will tell students how this federally funded TRiO program is dedicated to providing comprehensive academic support services to assist eligible participants in realizing their academic aspirations and achieving the ultimate goal – graduation! This program provides services designed to empower students in the areas of academic excellence, integrity, leadership, and service.
Explore Fayetteville Fayetteville has a lot to offer University of Arkansas students and their families. Representatives from the City of Fayetteville will welcome you to your new community, provide some helpful tips for being a good neighbor, and highlight some of the many things that make Fayetteville one of the best places to live, work, and play. We want you to feel at home in Fayetteville and hope you will love it here!
Hogs Abroad Get involved outside the classroom through studying abroad, service learning, internships, and co-op programs. Current students and staff from the Study Abroad Office will discuss their experiences and answer questions from students and guests.
Involvement Leads to Success Getting involved on campus is an important aspect of your college experience. Staff from Student Affairs will discuss how to get involved on campus through one of the many Registered Student Organizations, the Center for Community Engagement, University Programs, Friday Night Live, and more.
The Next Step Now that you have been through orientation, find out the next step for your successful Razorback experience. Learn about R.O.C.K. Camp, Friday Night Live, Welcome Week, and much more.
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arkansas union OFFICES & FACILITIES TO VISIT
The University of Arkansas has one of the best student unions around. Here are just a few of the top-notch resources you may want to visit: University Recreation Fitness Center Arkansas Union Second Floor This new fitness center is centrally located and operates in addition to the main facility in the Health, Physical Education, and Recreational center. The Center for Educational Access Arkansas Union 104 The University of Arkansas makes every effort to offer equal educational opportunities for all students and is committed to improving the total university experience for students with disabilities. Come visit us at the Center for Educational Access for help with the accommodations you may need to be a successful first-year student. Student Technology Center Arkansas Union Third Floor The Student Technology Center features a digital media lab, a technology lounge for social and collaborative computing, equipment check-out, and an extensive gaming studio. In the digital media lab, students can scan, edit audio and video, and develop multimedia and web projects.
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after orientation We have covered a lot of information during orientation. If you would like more information about anything you’ve learned during your session, we’ve included everything you need to remember on a special “After Orientation” page on our website: orientation.uark.edu/after_orientation
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2015 Orientation Mentors Claire
Alex
Bryce
Lindsey
Sam
Celeste
Zachary
Emily
Ben
Deme
Evan
Madison
Richard
Kalee
Michael
Julia
Paul
Andrea
Wyatt
Kelsey
Libby
Joceylyn
Gram
Anna
Stephen
Mentors & Staff:
Isabel
Kaleb
Bryce
Madison
Sarah
Billy
Mackenzie
Sara
Brandon
Alexis
Abigail
Jill
Timothy
McKenna
Izamary
Boyce
Grady
Noah
Margaret
Katherine
Your Navigators During orientation you will get to know many orientation mentors. They are current University of Arkansas students who will introduce you to our campus community and guide you during orientation. Mentors are happy to answer any questions you may have about becoming a new student, and they are here to help with your transition to university life. Mentors will be on hand to answer questions and guide you around campus. Our team of orientation staff is also here to help you every step of the way. If you have any questions, please let us know!
Emergency Contact Information During Orientation Kayla
Nathan
Ryan
Alanna
Kristin
During Business Hours, M - F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 479-575-4200 After Hours 479-422-6723
Johnathan
Hayley
Sara Beth
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New Student Orientation
Office of Admissions 232 Silas H. Hunt Hall • Fayetteville, AR 72701 479-575-4200 • nso@uark.edu B U L L D Oorientation.uark.edu G BOULEVARD