MOUNT SAINT VINCENT UNIVERSITY
ORIENTATION 2016
IGNITE. FIND YOUR FLAME.
Please Note: This is not the finalized 2016 Orientation Schedule. Dates and times are subject to change and some events have yet to be added. Please follow online at Facebook.com/MSVUOrientation for all regular updates.
9am - 5pm ORIENTATION KICK-OFF - Pick up your pre-ordered Orientation Kit - Get registered for Shinerama - Meet our student peer mentors - Meet your orientation group and leaders - Our student PEER SUPPORT mentors are on hand to make sure this transition is a relaxed and stress free experience including OSCAR, the official MSVU therapy dog.
7pm CLASS PHOTO Rosaria Multi-Purpose Room. It's time to gather everyone for the Class of 2020 photo. 7:30pm SPIDEY THE MENTALIST Seton Aud. A/D. Get ready to have your mind blown...and read! A performance like nothing you've ever experienced before.
9am – 12pm RESIDENCE RUMBLE: Residence Move-in Rosaria Lobby. Pick up your residence keys and move into your new home at the Mount! The Registrar’s Office, Financial Services, and Information Technology Services will also be on hand to answer any questions you have.
9:30am – 10:30am ORIENTATION BREAKFAST ALL NEW STUDENTS WELCOME! Enjoy breakfast with the M-Team Orientation leaders and all your new friends.
PARENT INFO CENTRE Rosaria Lobby. Mount staff will be on hand to answer all of your questions.
10:30am – 11:30am The MOUNTS NEW 2 U ORIENTATION Rosaria Multi-Purpose Room. A MUST NOT MISS EVENT. Get the important survival tips on how to get through your first year safe and successful.
10am – 12pm ABORIGINAL STUDENTS OPEN HOUSE MSVU Aboriginal Student Centre. A special welcome for all our new Aboriginal students. 11am – 12pm INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS RECEPTION McCain Centre Room 105. A special welcome for all International students. 12pm – 1pm RESIDENCE STUDENTS ORIENTATION - Rosaria Dining Hall OFF-CAMPUS STUDENTS RECEPTION – Vinnies PARENT SESSION FOR RESIDENCE STUDENTS - Rosaria Boardroom (light lunch provided) 1:30pm COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Seton Auditorium. This ceremony marks the official start of your academic program at the Mount. Your Deans will lead you through your first academic procession. Parents, family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend. Bring your camera and tissues!
3pm ORIENTATION GROUPS McCain Centre Atrium. Meet and get to know the rest of your orientation group. 4pm CLASSROOM AND CAMPUS TOUR McCain Centre Atrium. Find your way around campus including your classrooms. 5:30pm BEACH BLAST: New Student Welcome Dinner Rosaria Multi-Purpose Room. The Official Kick Off to Orientation.
11:30am – 2pm. THE MOUNT CARNIVAL Rosaria Terrace. Get introduced to the many services and resources available at your fingertips on campus. Plus lots of entertainment. 12pm – 2pm THE ONE STOP ESSENTIAL MSVU SHOP Rosaria Dining Hall. Get it all done in one place including Student ID, your UPASS, MEAL CARDS and Academic Advising. THE GREAT MSVUSU BBQ Rosaria Courtyard. Annual Students’ Union welcome BBQ. *Vegetarian/Gluten Free options available. 2pm - 5pm CAPTURE HALIFAX Orientation teams assemble in the Rosaria lobby and prepare for a Twitter photo chase that takes you all around Halifax. 5pm CHARTWELL’S WELCOME DINNER Rosariaa Dining Hall. Annual themed welcome dinner for new students and returning students. 8pm - 10:30pm MONTY CARLO Get dressed up and hit our unique casino complete with games, treats, prizes, music and so much more!
9am – 5pm ACADEMIC ADVISING & TESTING Seton Academic Centre Room 302. If you still have not received your Academic Advising or if you still need to take placement tests.
1pm ACADEMIC WELCOME McCain Atrium. MSVU Vice President Academic Dr. Elizabeth Church welcomes our new students to the beginning of your new academic journey. 1:30pm – 3pm DEANS & DEGREES MEET AND GREET Your MSVU Deans and Faculty will officially welcome you to the Mount. Get to know your new faculty and learn more about what to expect in your degree. 6:30pm GRADUATE STUDENTS ORIENTATION Seton Academic Centre, Room 404. Join the graduate studies faculty along with the Dean of Professional Studies and Education as they welcome you to the Mount Graduate family. 6:30pm TRANSFER/MATURE STUDENT SOCIAL Vinnies, Rosaria SUB. Drop by Vinnie’s and meet other mature/transfer students. Enjoy some pub food, ask questions to university representatives in a relaxed atmosphere and be inspired for the exciting year ahead. 7:30pm ORIENTATION OLYMPICS Rosaria Gym. Inflatables games, courses and more fun than can ever be imagined. Go for Gold with your Orientation groups!
7PM COMEDY SHOWCASE Seton Academic Centre Aud. A/D. Get ready for non-stop laughter as we present our first comedy showcase of the year. 8pm IAN STEWART< HYPNOTIST Seton Academic Centre Aud. A/D. Prepare to be amazed! What better way to prepare for your first day of classes than with a hilarious hypnotist show. Be part of the show or just watch. 9pm - 1am WELCOME BACK PUB (19+) Vinnies, Rosaria SUB. Welcome to students, new and returning. Check out our space, enjoy the patio, meet new people and get ready for a night of awesome live music.
7pm WES BARKER, STUNT MAGICIAN Seton Academic Centre Aud. A/D. Get ready to laugh and be shocked by Wes Barker, master stunt magician. 8:30pm PICNIC IN THE DARK - MOVIE NIGHT Rosaria Multi-Purpose Room. Movies on the BIG SCREEN right on campus… with all the snack favorites like fresh popcorn. A great way to unwind after your first week of classes! BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket) friendly.
8:30AM FIRST DAY OF CLASSES Help stations located throughout campus. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ORIENTATION Rosaria Multi-Purpose Room. Welcome all new Education students to the Mount and to your full academic orientation. 9pm - 12am OUT OF THIS WORLD DJ PARTY Vinnies, Rosaria SUB. Celebrate your first day of classes with DJ's, Energy and Excitement! 9pm- 12am BOARD GAME CAFE Location TBA. Looking to keep it relaxing after your first day of classes? Join us for board games, painting, and more.
9am SHINERAMA SHINE DAY Rosaria SUB Cafeteria. Join all of our new and returning Mount students as we head out into the streets of Halifax to raise awareness and funds in the fight against cystic fibrosis. Our top Shiner will win one of their courses paid for by the university. Start shining now with online fundraising! www.Shinerama.ca 9pm - 1am SHINE PARTY Vinnies, Rosaria SUB 1st Floor After a successful day of Shinerama fundraising, come on out, shake it off and celebrate your efforts at our Shine Dance Party. Hosted with DJs from 101.3 The Bounce.
MOUNT SAINT VINCENT UNIVERSITY
Welcome to the Mount! I can’t wait to meet you as you kick-off your amazing Mystic journey. Everyone in the Office of Student Experience is committed to supporting you throughout your academic career. We will help you find your passion, get involved on campus and in the community, learn to manage your time and money, and make it through your first university exams. We challenge you to take advantage of all the incredible opportunities that await you in joining this dynamic community. Please reach out to us – we’re here to help in any way we can. See you soon! Paula Barry - Associate Vice President, Student Experience
Hi everyone - I’m Haley, your VP Student Life for the Mount Saint Vincent University Students’ Union (MSVUSU). One of the biggest parts of my job is to organize Orientation Week (with the help of some amazing people on campus). This year, Orientation Week’s theme is IGNITE: FIND YOUR FLAME. We want you to see, believe and seize the wonderful opportunities on our campus and make your Mount experience truly unique and catered to you! During the week, you’ll meet other new students like yourself, make friends, attend exciting events, discover the campus and of course, indulge in free food (always a plus). Be sure to purchase your Orientation Kits too – they are filled with limited edition swag that I am completely jealous of! On behalf of my team in the MSVUSU, the MSVU Blue Crew and our fellow Mystics, I want to say that we are truly excited to meet all of you! Orientation Week has always been one of my favorite Mount memories – hopefully it’ll become one of yours, too! Haley Myatt - VP Student Life
We here for YOU! At MSVU we have a dedicated support team to ensure your transition to university is a smooth and stress free one. We have two trained peer support workers on campus who provide support to all Mount students whether it be for relationship concerns, navigating university while managing a mental illness, academic worries, or just to have a friendly person to talk with. We also have an amazing team in counselling services that includes OSCAR, the MSVU therapy dog who is excited to meet all of you. Front Row: Peer Support mentors Lianne Cleveland and Morgan Atwater, Oscar, MSVU Therapy Dog Back Row: Jillian Rankin and Marriam Abou-el-Haj, MSVU Counselling Services
We want to ensure you have an exciting and stress free first week at the Mount. To do so please fill out our online Orientation Registration form located at: www.mountstudents.ca/orientation-registration/ Registration helps us with preparing for numbers but don’t worry, should you need to change your mind later you absolutely can!
A Mount Orientation Kit is a SWAG BAG and every new students all in one Orientation package for events, university gear and student specials. There is a limited number of kits and once they're are gone...they're gone. So order early. Orientation Kits will be available to be picked up starting day one of Orientation Week at 9am on the Rosaria Terrace of the MSVU SUB. You can pre-purchase a standard kit or upgrade to a bronze, silver or gold kit! Pre-order online now: http://mountstudents.ca/okits2016/ Or via phone at (902) 457-6123 or in person at the MSVU Students’ Union offices, room 118 of the Rosaria SUB on the Mount Campus.
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