NEUMONT CAMPUS, HOUSING FRESHMAN & AMENITIES ORIENTATION 2021
THINGS TO DO IN
SALT LAKE CITY
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FRESHMAN EXPERIENCE
We hope you’ll take time to explore all the great things Salt Lake City has to offer. Below is a list of attractions FReX guests can enjoy; you can also check out visitsaltlake.com for additional information, ideas, and maps.
FREX HOTEL
CITY CREEK PARK
PARKING THE AVENUES
Guests will be provided with a UTA transit pass at event check-in, which they can use to board UTA buses and TRAX trains on Saturday, March 9. Schedules, maps, and more information are available at rideuta.com.
HISTORIC TEMPLE SQUARE
CLARK PLANETARIUM 110 South 400 West slco.org/clark-planetarium
143 SOUTH MAIN STREET
400 SOUTH
GATEWAY MALL
SALT PALACE CONVENTION CENTER
400 West 200 South atthegateway.com
100 South West Temple visitsaltlake.com/salt-palace-convention-center
The Gateway is a large, open-air retail complex featuring a movie theater and restaurants.
Home to FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention. A world-class pop culture event that brings the best in entertainment to the intermountain west.
WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK
COURTHOUSE STATION
500 EAST
400 EAST
LIBRARY STATION
4TH SOUTH SHOPPING PLAZA
TO THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
CITY LIBRARY THE LEONARDO MUSEUM
SMITH’S
500 SOUTH
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, and was home to several skating competitions during the 2002 Winter Olympics.
200 EAST
PIONEER PARK
300 SOUTH
300 EAST
W BROADWAY
DELTA CENTER
For more than 50 years Clark Planetarium has been Salt Lake’s go-to destination for visitors of all ages who want to discover and learn about space and science.
ESSEX APARTMENTS 350 SOUTH 600 EAST
209 East 500 South theleonardo.org
The Leonardo is a science and art museum where visitors can explore the ways that science, technology, art, and creativity connect.
GALLIVAN CENTER
GALLIVAN STATION
THE LEONARDO MUSEUM
200 SOUTH
STATE STREET
City Creek Center is Utah’s premier shopping and dining destination, offering 110 stores and restaurants.
100 SOUTH
MAIN STREET
50 South Main Street shopcitycreekcenter.com
HARMON’S HARMON’S
The Gallivan Plaza is a year-round open space and urban area. It is a Salt Lake City hub for concerts, exhibits, and festivals.
WEST TEMPLE
CITY CREEK CENTER
CITY CREEK CENTER
CITY CENTER STATION
SALT PALACE CONVENTION CENTER
200 WEST
The Utah State Capitol is the seat of state government and a striking architectural landmark.
239 South Main Street thegallivancenter.com
SOUTH TEMPLE
TO SALT LAKE CENTRAL VIVINT SMART HOME ARENA
300 WEST
350 North State Street utahstatecapitol.utah.gov
GALLIVAN PLAZA
SHOPPING
TO SALT LAKE CITY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
ARENA STATION
UTAH STATE CAPITOL
UTA TRAX LIGHT RAIL STUDENT HOUSING
LITTLE AMERICA HOTEL 500 SOUTH MAIN STREET
GRAND AMERICA HOTEL
600 SOUTH
TO DRAPER TOWN CENTER TO WEST VALLEY CENTRAL TO DAYBREAK PARKWAY
700 SOUTH
When traveling between the hotel and 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 and The Little America Hotel are in the Free Fare Zone and tickets are not required.
CAMPUS IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN SLC
TROLLEY STATION
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FRESHMAN EXPERIENCE
FRI
MARCH 8: GET TO KNOW NEUMONT
FRI
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Check-in:
Little America Hotel
10:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Check-in and enjoy some light breakfast refreshments before the presentations begin.
First Floor Ballroom (500 South Main Street)
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
2:15 PM - 5:00 PM Project Showcase
Various Locations on Campus
Presentations:
Welcome: Rob Dillman, VP Admissions Why Neumont: Dr. Aaron Reed, President LlamaVice: Advice from current and past Llamas, with
2:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Esports Reception
Neumont’s esports team members will be showing off “The Llama Base” and their gaming rigs.
Faculty Reception
Faculty will be available to answer questions about Neumont’s learning environment and curriculum for each degree program.
Corporate Relations Reception
Learn about our industry partnerships and how we help our students graduate with experience, connections, and a career.
Financial Aid Reception
Stop by to meet your Financial Aid Advisor and learn how to personalize a funding plan that works for you and your family. A presentation will be given at 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM covering financial aid basics
Voltron Challenge
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 and watch the action first-hand.
Housing Tours
Guests are invited to take a tour of a student apartment and meet the Housing & Residence Life staff.
Room 011
Guests will be served a delicious meal, while learning about Neumont firsthand from a current student or faculty member.
Room 207
Neumont Game Show:
Test your Neumont and tech culture knowledge during this interactive trivia game.
City Walk:
Walk or take the public light rail (TRAX) to the Neumont College campus.
Learn more about Neumont’s project-based approach to learning through campus activities like Project Showcase and faculty & staff meet-and-greets.
Room 323: 2:30 PM OR 3:30 PM
Neumont College (143 South Main Street)
See the activities list for a summary.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Break Time:
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Nacho Average Game Night:
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Room 322: 2:30 PM OR 4:00 PM Room 325: 2:30 PM OR 4:00 PM
Parent Social:
Parents and guardians are invited to stop by, mingle with staff, and get to know each other while enjoying a complimentary drink.
MARCH 9: EXPLORE SALT LAKE CITY
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Open Campus: Drop by the campus to grab a donut and get any of your last-minute questions answered by staff.
Neumont College
All Day
Explore Downtown Salt Lake City: Use your provided UTA pass to experience Salt Lake City's light rail system and explore the downtown area. When riding TRAX, the pass must be tapped on/off as you enter and exit each station's platform. Schedule and stop locations can be found at rideuta.com.
Salt Lake City, Utah
(143 South Main Street)
LAST YEAR’S FREXERS ARE ALL SMILES
To travel to the housing complex, board the housing shuttle in front of the Neumont Campus on Main Street (look for the signage and helpers who will be giving directions). Shuttles will be running approximately every 20 minutes and will take guests to and from the apartments.
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.
Join current students for an epic night of all-thingsgame, served with a side of nachos, hot dogs, and other treats. Future and current students only, please.
Current students demo the projects they have been working on from websites, to games, to applications. Make sure to cast a vote for your favorite project by scanning the posted QR codes.
Check out the server room and chat with current students about Neumont’s Information Systems and Cybersecurity degree.
Room 009
Lunch:
Campus Activities:
Neumont College Campus (143 South Main Street)
Server Room Tours
Third Floor Landing
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM
SAT
Return to The Commons at 4:45 PM when the Project Showcase winners are announced.
Jason Thompson, Corp. Relations Manager
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
MARCH 8: CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Neumont College (143 South Main Street)
Little America Hotel
ESPORTS PLAYERS POSE FOR A ROOFTOP PIC
(500 South Main Street)
GET INTO THE GAME AT THE LLAMA BASE