UMSL Triton Take-Off Weekend Welcome 2020 Schedule- Virtual Experience Mailer

TRITON TAKE OFF WEEKEND WELCOME 2020 SCHEDULE - VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE (cont’d)

THURS

20

AUG

MOVE-IN DAY 1 Assigned Times

RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER HOURS 6:00am - 2:00pm & 3:00pm- 9:00pm

MILLENNIUM STUDENT CENTER HOURS 7:00am - 7:00pm

(cont’d)

FRIDAY

21

AUG

WELCOME BAGS DISTRIBUTION

9:00 am – 5:00 pm, MSC, curbside pick-up service

FIRST NIGHT WELCOME ACTIVITIES (VIRTUAL)

(cont’d) BREAK/SWITCH SESSIONS 6:50pm - 7:00pm (cont’d)

ROTATION 2

7:00pm - 7:30pm

FRIDAY FRENZY FUN

SAT

22

AUG (cont’d)

8:00pm - 9:30pm (pre sign-up required) Late Night Virtual Bingo (sponsored by Fraternity & Sorority Life), Pinterest Painting Party (limited supply to pickup)

WELCOME BACK TRITON BASH (SPONSORED BY OFFICE OF STUDENT INVOLVEMENT) *KID FRIENDLY

7:00pm – 9:00pm Music Trivia: College Edition with Big Papa G, Edible Pancake Art with Dancakes, Magic Mystery Unveiled with Circus Kaput

MORNING MOTIVATION – YOGA, ZUMBA (RECREATION AND WELLNESS CENTER) Noon - 1pm (pre sign-up required)

UPB EXTRAVAGANZA

WED

26

11:00am - 1:00pm, TJ Commons

NEW STUDENT FIRST WEEK CHECK-IN 12:00pm - 1:00pm & 4:00pm - 5:00pm

AUG

WELCOME BAGS DISTRIBUTION

THURS

27

9:00 am – 6:00 pm, MSC, curbside pick-up service

HELP-A-TRITON STATIONS 8:00am - 4:00pm

AUG

NEW STUDENT FIRST WEEK CHECK-IN 12:00pm - 1:00pm & 4:00pm - 5:00pm

VIRTUAL TIE DYE WITH UPB

6:00 pm - 8:00pm

SAT

FRIDAY

21

AUG

UMSL Wear Red Fridays MOVE-IN DAY 2

Assigned Times

22

AUG

RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER OPEN 7:00am - 5:00 m

MILLENNIUM STUDENT CENTER HOURS 10:00am - 2:00pm

WELCOME BAGS DISTRIBUTION

10:00am - 2:00pm, MSC, curbside pick-up service

6:00am-2:00pm & 3:00pm-8:00pm

VIRTUAL YOGA CLASS WITH UMSL CAMPUS RECREATION

MILLENNIUM STUDENT CENTER HOURS

VIRTUAL STAY HEALTHY AT HOME

RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER HOURS

7:00am-5:00pm

WELCOME BAGS DISTRIBUTION

9:00am – 5:00pm, MSC, curbside pick-up service

UMSL CLASSROOM TOURS 11:00am (pre sign-up required)

TRITON CONNECTIONS - WELCOME GROUPS MEETUPS (HOP-IN-HOP OUT STYLE)

4:00pm - 5:00pm First Generation College Students, Commuter Students, Adult Learners &/or Students Who Are Parents, International Students, Out of State Students, LGBTQ+ Student Organization PRIZM, Veteran & Military Connected, Fraternity & Sorority Life Interest, Student Government Association, Associated Black Collegians (ABC) Student Organization, Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Student Organization

COLLEGE 101: BREAKOUT SESSIONS PART 1 (20 MINUTES EACH)

6:30pm - 7:30pm Breakout Sessions Options: Life at UMSL Virtually 101 & Tech Assistance (classes, zoom, emails, computer labs, canvas, engagement, etc.), Safety On & Off Campus / COVID-19, Dining and Meals at UMSL updates, How to Get Involved at UMSL

23

AUG

Noon - 7:00pm

MILLENNIUM STUDENT CENTER HOURS Closed

FYE COURSE MEETING WITH INSTRUCTOR & PEER LEADER

RESIDENTIAL LIFE AND HOUSING COMMUNITIES MEETINGS

11:00am

8:30pm – 10:00pm, in-person residential students

UMSL CLASSROOM TOURS 11:00am (pre sign-up required)

COLLEGE 101: BREAKOUT SESSIONS PART 2 (20 MINUTES EACH)

11:00am - noon Breakout Sessions Options: Life at UMSL Virtually 101 & Tech Assistance (classes, zoom, emails, computer labs, canvas, engagement, etc.), Studying Skills 101 & Time Management for virtual/in-person classes, Living off-Campus (UMSL resources from afar), Manage Stress & Be Best You (Health, Counseling Services)

MON

24

AUG

First Day of Classes WELCOME BAGS DISTRIBUTION

9:00am – 6:00pm, MSC, curbside pick-up service

ROTATION 2

11:30am - 12:00 pm

HONORS COLLEGE: ORIENTATION & FYE COURSE MEETING

8:00am - 4:00pm

HELP-A-TRITON STATIONS 8:00am - 4:00pm

NEW STUDENT FIRST WEEK CHECK-IN 12:00pm - 1:00pm & 4:00pm - 5:00pm

MONDAY

31

TUES

25

AUG

26

AUG

SEPT

UPB DRIVE IN

Tuesday, Sept 1st, 8pm, Register at myengage.umsl.edu

Virtual Commuter Cash event*

WELCOME BAGS DISTRIBUTION

9:00am – 6:00pm, MSC, curbside pick-up service

TRITON TECH HELP

8:00am - 4:00pm

HELP-A-TRITON STATIONS 8:00am - 4:00pm

NEW STUDENT FIRST WEEK CHECK-IN

4:00pm - 4:45pm

WED

04

NEW STUDENT FIRST WEEK CHECK-IN

12:00pm - 1:00pm & 4:00pm - 5:00pm

COLLEGE WELCOME BREAKOUT ROOMS

FRIDAY

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT WEEK

August 31st - September 4th

Virtual event

12:00pm - 1:00pm & 4:00pm - 5:00pm

SERENDIPITY SENDOFF

Visit umsl.edu/wow, UMSL Mobile App or MyEngage account for a detailed schedule and additional information.

AUG

WELCOME BAGS DISTRIBUTION

9:00 am – 6:00 pm, MSC, curbside pick-up service

HELP-A-TRITON STATIONS 8:00am - 4:00pm

1:00pm – 4:00pm

5:00pm - 6:00pm

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UMSL Wear Red Fridays

TRITON TECH HELP

11:00am - 11:20am

11:20am - 11:30am

FRIDAY

AUG

ROTATION 1

BREAK/SWITCH SESSIONS

5:00pm, Register at myengage.umsl.edu

RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER OPEN

1:00pm - 2:30pm (see Canvas Course for more information or other times) Look at Canvas Course module for meeting details at canvas.umsl.edu.

10:00am

ROTATION 1

6:30pm - 6:50pm

SUN

WELCOME BAGS DISTRIBUTION

9:00am – 6:00pm, MSC, curbside pick-up service

HELP-A-TRITON STATIONS 8:00am - 4:00pm

In-person event

Residential student event

*Commuter Cash events are tracked through MyEngage, and host specific events throughout the year encouraging campus participation and a chance to win prizes. Learn more at umsl.edu/studentinvolvement

UMSL WELCOME BAG PICK-UP STATIONS

Pick-up your UMSL TritonCard, parking pass, books, planner, Orientation Swag, and much more, located inside the Millennium Student Center. Curbside service will be available near the MSC door entrance, closest to Touhill Performance Arts Center.

Hours for Pick-Up (August 17-21): 10am-5pm, (Saturday, August 22) 10am-2pm, (August 24-28): 9am-6pm

RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER AND MILLENNIUM STUDENT CENTER HOURS OF OPERATIONS Campus Recreation: umsl.edu/campusrecreation MSC Operations: umsl.edu/~msc/contact-us/hours.html More Information on Dining Options on-campus for pre-order and/or pick-up options: umsl.sodexomyway.com

AUGUST 20 - AUGUST 31, 2020

SAVE THE DATE UMSL | New Student Programs 388 MSC (MC: 269) 17 Arnold B. Grobman Drive Saint Louis, MO 63121-4400 umsl.edu/WOW

Non-P Org US Postage PAID , 3

JOIN US VIRTUALLY TO BEGIN YOUR UMSL EXPERIENCE!

Triton Take-Off Weekend is the University of Missouri-St. Louis’s premier extended orientation program for new students. It is designed to aid incoming students in their transition to college by developing a diverse social network of classmates, upperclassmen, and faculty & staff members, while strengthening their bond to UMSL through the introduction of campus culture and traditions. Expect to have lots of fun at your own pace virtually with a few in-person. You will have the chance to meet new people, learn about the UMSL campus, answer your questions, and so much more.

WELCOME VIRTUAL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS

First Night Welcome Activities – Thursday, August 20 Join us as we have some virtual fun with students living on and off-campus with UMSL Trivia and Much More (sponsored by Campus Recreation). Pre-sign-up required information at umsl.edu/wow

Triton Connections – Welcome Groups Meetups (hop-in-hop out) – Friday, August 21 Come join a welcome group to get to know other Tritons virtually! Feel free to join various groups to get connected at UMSL, as a hop-in and hop-out session.

Friday Frenzy Fun – Friday, August 21 Connect with your fellow Tritons to have some fun, win some prizes, create some art and more virtually--Late Night Virtual Bingo (sponsored by Fraternity & Sorority Life) and Pinterest Painting Party Fun (limited supplies to pick-up based on pre-sign-ups). Pre-sign-up required information at umsl.edu/wow. *Commuter Cash Event College 101: Breakout Sessions – Part 1 & Part 2 -- Friday, August 21 & Saturday, August 22 Attend various sessions to learn more about UMSL and to help answer your questions about safety, dining, getting involved, and technology.

You will be able to attend one session per rotation. All the sessions will be recorded, and posted on our website after the event. *Commuter Cash Event Serendipity Sendoff – Saturday, August 22 Make your mark on this new journey by submitting your picture for a memorable class photo collage. Join us virtually as we officially welcome new students to the UMSL Triton Family. We encourage you to wear red or gold. *Commuter Cash Event Welcome Back Triton Bash *Kid Friendly – Saturday, August 22 Join us for some fun at one of these virtual events: Music Trivia: College Edition with Big Papa G: So you think you’re a music expert? Let’s put that to the test! Join us for a multi-round music trivia night, dance contest, prizes, and more! Edible Pancake Art with Dancakes: Have you ever wanted to create your own work of art in the form of a pancake? Tonight is your lucky night! Learn to draw intricate and beautiful designs all from pancake batter. Note: This event is kid friendly. A supply list will be provided to registrants. The first 50 people to register will receive complimentary pancake art supplies (available to pick up from the Student Involvement office). Magic Mystery Unveiled with Circus Kaput: The mystery of magic is oftentimes kept a secret. But tonight is your chance to not only watch a funny & entertaining magic show, but also to learn the deep dark secrets behind the tricks. Note: This event is kid-friendly (rated PG-13) (All sponsored by Office of Student Involvement) *Kid Friendly & Commuter Cash Event First Year Experience Course Meetings with Instructors & Peer Leader – Sunday, August 23 Meet your first year experience instructor, peer leader, and fellow classmates prior to the first day of class. Learn class expectations, and engage in conversations with your peers to get excited to embark on this new journey together this semester. You will need to look on your Canvas class site to find out dates/times and login information for this virtual event.

Student Involvement Week - Monday, August 31 to Friday, September 4 Expo provides student organizations and campus departments the opportunity to showcase their organizations and services to new and returning students as a way to stimulate involvement in their areas of interest. This event will be virtual, please check MyEngage calendar for more details!. (sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement) *Commuter Cash Event Visit umsl.edu/wow or the UMSL Mobile App for a detailed schedule and additional information.

Get Started on MyEngage 1. Visit myengage.umsl.edu 2. Login using your UMSL SSO ID and password 3. Confirm your user profile information 4. Browse student organizations & other opportunities 5. GET INVOLVED!

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