FReX Program Guide 2024 - April

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FRESHMAN EXPERIENCE
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When traveling between the hotel & the Neumont campus, please walk or take TRAX. There is no parking on campus.

Walking:

From the hotel, travel three blocks north on Main Street. The campus is on the east side of the street.

TRAX:

Neumont & The Little America Hotel are in the Free Fare Zone & tickets are not required.

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TIME

APRIL 19: GET TO KNOW NEUMONT

EVENT LOCATION

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Check-in:

Check-in & enjoy some light breakfast refreshments before the presentations begin.

10:30 AM – 12:15 PM Presentations:

Welcome: Rob Dillman, VP Admissions & Amy Reynolds, VP Human Resources

Why Neumont: Dr. Aaron Reed, President LlamaVice: Advice from current & past Llamas, with Jason Thompson, Sr. Admissions O cer

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM Lunch:

Enjoy a delicious meal while getting to know your fellow FReXers.

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM

Neumont Game Show:

Test your Neumont & tech culture knowledge during this interactive trivia game.

2:00 PM – 2:15 PM City Walk:

Walk or take the public light rail (TRAX) to the Neumont College campus.

2:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Campus Activities:

Learn more about Neumont’s project-based approach to learning through campus activities like Project Showcase Prime & faculty/sta meet-&-greets.

See the activities list for a summary.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Break Time:

Check out nearby shops & restaurants, grab a bite to eat, or head back to the hotel for some down time while we prepare campus for our Student Game Night.

Little America Hotel First Floor Ballroom (500 South Main Street)

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Nacho Average Game Night:

Join current students for an epic night of all-thingsgame, served with a side of nachos, hot dogs, & other treats. Future & current students only, please.

Neumont College

(143 South Main Street)

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Parent Social:

Parents & guardians are invited to stop by, mingle with sta , & get to know each other while enjoying a complimentary drink at the open bar.

Neumont College

(143 South Main Street)

Little America Hotel (500 South Main Street)

FRI

2:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Project Showcase Prime Lower Level

Server Room Tours Room 009

Esports Reception

Room 011: Llama Base Room 210: Casting Room

Faculty Reception Room 207

Corporate Relations Reception Third Floor Landing

Financial Aid Reception Room 323

Voltron Challenge

Room 322: 2:30 PM OR 4:00 PM

Room 325: 2:30 PM OR 4:00 PM

Housing Tours

Front of Campus on Main Street

Neumont College Campus

(143 South Main Street)

Current students show o their project work as they demo their websites, games, apps, & tools.

Check out the server room & chat with current students about Neumont’s Information Systems & Cybersecurity degree.

Neumont’s esports team members will be showing o “The Llama Base” & their gaming rigs. Take a trip upstairs to check out the casting room where we do our gaming livestreams.

Faculty will be available to answer questions about Neumont’s learning environment & curriculum for each degree program.

Learn about our industry partnerships & how we help our students graduate with experience, connections, & a career.

Stop by to meet your Financial Aid Advisor & learn how to personalize a funding plan that works for you & your family.

Visiting students are invited to participate in a team-oriented competition at either 2:30 PM or 4:00 PM. Parents are invited to sit in & watch the action first-hand.

Guests are invited to take a tour of a student apartment & meet the Housing & Residence Life sta .

To travel to the housing complex, board the housing shuttle in front of the Neumont Campus on Main Street (look for the signage & helpers who will be giving directions). Shuttles will be running approximately every 20 minutes which will take guests to & from the apartments.

FRI
ESPORTS PLAYERS POSE FOR A ROOFTOP PIC APRIL 19: CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

TIME

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

All Day

EVENT LOCATION

Open Campus: Drop by the campus to grab a donut & get any of your last-minute questions answered by sta .

Explore Downtown Salt Lake City:

Neumont College (143 South Main Street)

Use your provided UTA pass to experience Salt Lake City's light rail system & explore the downtown area. When riding TRAX, the pass must be tapped on/o as you enter & exit each station's platform. Schedule & stop locations can be found at rideuta.com. Salt Lake City, Utah

LAST YEAR’S FREXERS ARE ALL SMILES

GET INTO THE GAME AT THE LLAMA BASE
20: EXPLORE SALT LAKE CITY SAT
APRIL

THINGS TO DO IN

SALT LAKE CITY

We hope you’ll take time to explore all the great things Salt Lake City has to o er. Below is a list of attractions FReX guests can enjoy; you can also check out visitsaltlake.com for additional information, ideas, & maps.

Guests will be provided with a UTA transit pass at event check-in, which they can use to board UTA buses & TRAX trains on Saturday, April 20. Schedules, maps, & more information are available at rideuta.com.

UTAH STATE CAPITOL

350 North State Street utahstatecapitol.utah.gov

The Utah State Capitol is the seat of state government & a striking architectural landmark.

CITY CREEK CENTER

50 South Main Street shopcitycreekcenter.com

City Creek Center is Utah’s premier shopping & dining destination, o ering 110 stores, boutiques, & restaurants.

CLARK PLANETARIUM

110 South 400 West slco.org/clark-planetarium

For more than 50 years Clark Planetarium has been Salt Lake’s go-to destination for visitors of all ages who want to discover & learn about space & science.

GATEWAY MALL

400 West 200 South atthegateway.com

The Gateway is a large, open-air retail complex featuring a movie theater & restaurants.

GALLIVAN PLAZA

239 South Main Street thegallivancenter.com

The Gallivan Plaza is a year-round open space & urban area. It is a Salt Lake City hub for concerts, exhibits, & festivals.

THE LEONARDO MUSEUM

209 East 500 South theleonardo.org

The Leonardo is a science & art museum where visitors can explore the ways that science, technology, art, & creativity connect.

DELTA CENTER

301 South Temple deltacenter.com

The Delta Center serves as the home venue for the NBA’s Utah Jazz, & hosted the 2023 NBA AllStar Game. When the Jazz aren’t playing, major tours, concerts, & events are hosted here.

SALT PALACE CONVENTION CENTER

100 South West Temple visitsaltlake.com/salt-palace-convention-center

Home to FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention. A world-class pop culture event that brings the best in entertainment to the intermountain west.

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