University of San Diego Transfer Fall Orientation Program 2019

WELCOME

T R A N S F E R FA L L O R I E N TAT I O N AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

GET SETTLED AND EXPLORE CAMPUS

CAMPUS CARD SERVICES Hahn University Center (UC), Room 127 Saturday – Sunday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Torero ID card: If you uploaded a headshot over the summer, you will receive your Torero ID card when you move into your residence hall. Commuters and students who did not upload a photo may get their Torero ID card at Campus Card Services.

ONE STOP STUDENT CENTER Hahn University Center (UC), Room 126 Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The One Stop Student Center has representatives from Student Accounts, the Office of Financial Aid and the Registrar available to answer your questions.

Mata’yuum Crossroads Tent Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Visit the USD Torero Store to buy your books, supplies, technology and USD apparel. If you ordered your textbooks online, your order will be available for pickup during normal business hours. You must show your email confirmation of the order for pickup.

PARKING SERVICES In front of Hahn University Center (UC) Saturday, noon – 4 p.m.

Visit the Parking Services table for assistance with parking permits and questions about parking.

Parking permits are available for purchase online at sandiego.edu/parking.

MAIL CENTER MOVE-IN PICKUP Mail Center at Maher Annex Saturday, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Sunday, 8 a.m. – noon Monday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Tuesday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Students living on campus may visit the Mail Center Move-In Pickup location to pick up any packages sent to their university address prior to arrival.

U.S. BANK Hahn University Center (UC), Room 125 Saturday – Sunday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Visit the on-campus U.S. Bank branch to open an account or ask your banking questions. ATMs are located at the Hahn University Center and the Jenny Craig Pavilion.

USD TORERO STORE Various locations and times

Hahn University Center (UC) Saturday – Sunday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Monday – Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. (textbook pick-up until 9 p.m.)

ITS HELP DESK Various locations and times

Mata’yuum Crossroads, Camino/Founders and Maher halls Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Monday, noon – 4 p.m.

T RAM SERVICE Various locations and times

Tram service will be offered throughout Transfer Fall Orientation. See page 5 for map with tram stop locations and more information.

MYSDMOBILE sites.sandiego.edu/mobile

MySDMobile app lets you check out the Transfer Fall Orientation schedule, USD map, your course schedule, grades, live tram map and campus events all in one place. Download for free through the iTunes Store or Google Play.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 MOVE-IN DAY 10 a.m. – noon

TRANSFER RESIDENT CHECK-IN AND MOVE-IN

5:15 – 6:15 p.m.

DINNER WITH RESIDENT ASSISTANTS Salomon Hall

Manchester Village Apartments

Meet with your resident assistant (RA) for dinner.

Get your move-in and Transfer Fall Orientation materials, then unpack, get settled into your room and meet your hallmates.

6:15 – 7:30 p.m.

RESIDENCE HALL COMMUNITY MEETING See the following page for locations.

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

RESIDENT LUNCH* Student Life Pavilion (SLP), Pavilion Dining Lunch is available on campus. New resident students eat for free at Pavilion Dining in the Student Life Pavilion (SLP) with their wristband. For additional on- and off-campus options, please inquire at an information table at Degheri Alumni Center, Hahn University Center or Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice.

This meeting is mandatory for all transfer students living on campus. Residence hall expectations and resources will be reviewed.

7:30 – 10:30 p.m.

NEON NIGHT* Paseo de Colachis Come join the fun of meeting new friends, indulging in sweet treats and the occasional dance off!

Noon – 1 p.m.

FIRST GENERATION STUDENT AND FAMILY RECEPTION* Hahn University Center (UC), Forums A, B and C This event is by invitation only. Only those who have registered may attend. Casual attire.

2 – 3:30 p.m.

BLACK STUDENT WELCOME RECEPTION* Hahn University Center (UC), Forums A, B and C This event is by invitation only. An RSVP is not required. Program to start promptly at 2:30 p.m.

4 – 5 p.m.

NEW STUDENT AND FAMILY WELCOME

WELCOME TO YOUR NEW HOME! Most of today’s events are for resident students (students living on campus) and their families.

TRANSFER STUDENT MOVE-IN AND ARRIVAL GUIDE Refer to the guide you received from Residential Life for detailed information about moving into your residential area.

RESIDENT ASSISTANTS (RAs) RAs live in your residence hall and facilitate your transition to USD.

Jenny Craig Pavilion (JCP) All students, family members and guests are invited to attend this official kickoff to Transfer Fall Orientation and be welcomed by USD’s president, James T. Harris III, DEd. The program will start promptly at 4 p.m. Please note that parents and students will be asked to sit separately to facilitate the logistics of the evening.

*Optional session. All other sessions are mandatory.

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RESIDENCE HALL COMMUNITY MEETING Refer to these locations based on your residence hall.

6:15 – 7:30 p.m.

RESIDENCE HALL

BUILDING

ROOM

San Buenaventura Apartments San Antonio de Padua Apartments Manchester Village Apartments University Terrace Apartments Alcalá Vista Apartments

Maher Hall Maher Hall Maher Hall Maher Hall Maher Hall

240 (Salomon Hall) 240 (Salomon Hall) 205 205 207

YOUR TLC AND TSA

In your first semester at USD, you will

be part of a Transfer Learning

Community (TLC). Your TLC will

help you learn to integrate

knowledge across your curriculum, building the skills and relationships to help you succeed. Built around the theme Engage, your TLC will ensure you have peak academic and social experiences while at USD. Your transfer scholastic assistant (TSA) serves as a liaison between you and TLC faculty. The collective TSA team collaborates closely with various departments across campus to put on programming and provide you with support and resources in your first semester.

During Transfer Fall Orientation, you will: • Prepare for academic success by connecting with the deans and faculty in your school or college.

• Meet the student leaders, faculty and staff who are here to support you this semester and beyond.

• Receive information about essential resources and connect with campus departments to ensure you have a great start at USD.

TAG USD! Check out the Snapchat filters around campus and tag us!

BE SOCIAL Follow us on Instagram to see what’s new in the Engage TLC! @usdtlc JOIN AND CONNECT Join our Facebook to connect with other new transfer students.

Ask your TSA how to join.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 FALL ORIENTATION DAY ONE 7:30 – 8:15 a.m.

RESIDENT BREAKFAST ON-THE-GO*

4 – 6 p.m.

Valley B Courtyard

COLLEGE-SPECIFIC ACADEMIC AND CAREER ORIENTATION

8:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Learn about the nuts, bolts and requirements of your college and major. See below for locations.

SETTLE IN AND EXPLORE CAMPUS* Use your free time today to take care of remaining errands. Review the list of campus resources on the inside front cover for hours and locations.

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

MASS OF WELCOME* Jenny Craig Pavilion (JCP) A very special Mass has been prepared to welcome all new students and their families into the USD community. All denominations are welcome and encouraged to attend. At the conclusion of Mass, families will have the opportunity to take part in the USD tradition of blessing their students as they begin their college experience.

School of Business Hahn University Center (UC), Forum C College of Arts and Sciences Hahn University Center (UC), Forums A and B School of Engineering Hahn University Center (UC), Room 128 7:30 – 10 p.m.

TASTE OF TPB* Presented by the Torero Program Board (TPB).

Various locations along Torero Way The night will feature multiple events and activities, including an open mic event, games, snacks and more!

1:15 – 2:30 p.m.

TRANSFER STUDENT WELCOME LUNCH AND STUDENT CHECK-IN Hahn University Center (UC), Forums A and B 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

FINDING MEANINGFUL CAMPUS CONNECTIONS Hahn University Center (UC), Forum C What does it take to truly feel connected on campus?

Redefine what it means to lead, and relate to those around you through meaningful and intentional connections.

TRANSFER SCHOLASTIC ASSISTANTS (TSAs) TSAs are successful students who transferred into USD and serve as a resource and point of connection for new transfer students. They are assigned to, and are responsible for, a particular TLC course.

COMMUTER ASSISTANTS (CAs) CAs work in the Commuter Student Commons and help support the commuter student experience.

3:30 – 4 p.m.

INTRODUCTION TO THE LIBERAL ARTS AND YOUR TLC Hahn University Center (UC), Forum C Learn about the value of a liberal arts education at USD. Learn how to address today’s urgent challenges and be a Changemaker by actively participating in your TLC theme, Engage.

*Optional session. All other sessions are mandatory.

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GETTING AROUND CAMPUS 1 Belanich Engineering Center 2 Camino Hall/Founders Hall • Courtyard • Shiley Theatre 3 Colachis Plaza 4 Degheri Alumni Center 5 Fowler Park 6 Hahn University Center (UC) • Campus Card Services • Commuter Commons • Forums A-C • ITS • La Gran Terraza • One Stop Student Center • Parking Services • U.S. Bank • USD Torero Store

10 Maher Annex • Mail Center

17 Olin Hall 18 Pardee Legal Research Center

11 Maher Circle

19 Paseo de Colachis

12 Maher Hall • Salomon Hall 13 Manchester Hall • Auditorium

20 Saints Tekakwitha and Serra Hall • Humanities Center • Student Wellness

14 Manchester Village Apartments

21 Shiley Center for Science and Technology (SCST)

15 Mata’yuum Crossroads

22 Student Life Pavilion (SLP) • Mother Teresa Plaza • Pavilion Dining • Tu Mercado

16 Mother Rosalie Hill Hall (MRH) • Warren Auditorium

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7 Hughes Center • Public Safety

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8 Jenny Craig Pavilion (JCP) • Warren Hospitality Suite • Eagan Plaza

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9 Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ) • Rotunda • Theatre

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23 Torero Stadium 24 Valley Housing • Courtyard • San Antonio De Padua • Valley A • Valley B

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25 Warren Hall

8 24 15

23 6 22 11 25

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Tram Stop #1 – West Parking Structure Tram Stop #2 – Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Tram Stop #3 – Main Parking Structure Tram Stop #4 – Mata’yuum Crossroads Tram Stop #5 – Jenny Craig Pavilion

BREATHE EASY. USD IS A SMOKING AND TOBACCOFREE CAMPUS. www.sandiego.edu/smokefree

Tram Stop #6 – Alcalá Vista Apartments Tram service will be offered throughout Transfer Fall Orientation.

Detailed tram schedules and route information will be posted at each stop.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 FALL ORIENTATION DAY TWO 8 – 9 a.m.

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Eagan Plaza

Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Theatre

RESIDENT BREAKFAST ON-THE-GO* 9 – 10 a.m.

TRANSFER FALL CONVOCATION

CHANGEMAKING STARTS HERE: MY STORY

Transfer Fall Convocation is your official welcome to the academic community at USD.

Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (KIPJ), Theatre

4:30 – 6 p.m.

Changemaking is not just a word, but a practice.

Spend a morning engaging in community, and learn about USD’s commitment to inclusion, diversity and social justice.

Student Life Pavilion (SLP), Third Floor Courtyard

10 – 11:30 a.m.

COMMUNITY VALUES AND STUDENT CODE See the following page for locations.

Learn what it means to be a USD student, and the expectations of the Torero community. This session will help you consider how to navigate challenges students typically encounter in the college journey.

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

LUNCH WITH YOUR TSA Grab lunch in the KIPJ Rotunda and then see the following page for your room location.

LGBTQ+ AND ALLIES SOCIAL* Join USD’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and ally community to celebrate our multiple identities. Join us for informal conversations, activities and sweet treats. Everyone is welcome!

4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

MILITARY CONNECTED STUDENT ORIENTATION Saints Tekakwitha and Serra Hall, Room 156 This meeting is required if you are a veteran or a military connected student using VA benefits. You will be walked over to this session after Transfer Fall Convocation.

7 – 9:30 p.m.

MEN’S SOCCER GAME: USD VS. CAL POLY* Torero Stadium

See the following page for locations.

Come show off your school spirit as USD Men’s Soccer takes on Cal Poly. It’s sure to be a packed house, so don’t miss out!

1:30 – 3:15 p.m.

7 – 8:30 p.m.

Various locations

Soda & Swine in Liberty Station

Spend an afternoon practicing changemaking.

Faculty and staff members, community partners, and students have created activities specifically showcasing their work, and invite you to join. If you did not sign up on Sunday during lunch, please ask your TSA how to sign up.

Dinner is on us! The Transfer Learning Community team invites you to an evening of good food and conversation. RSVP required in advance.

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

SMALL GROUP WITH YOUR TLC COURSE

DIVE INTO CHANGEMAKING

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TLC DINNER SOCIAL*

COMMUNITY VALUES AND STUDENT CODE Refer to these locations based on your transfer scholastic assistant (TSA).

10 – 11:30 a.m.

TRANSFER SCHOLASTIC ASSISTANT

BUILDING

ROOMS

Tiffany Ivan Nina John Kassandra

Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice

A and B

Jennifer Alexia Omar Maria Carolyn

Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice

C and D

Jesse Kirstyn Queen C Payton Kylie

Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice

H and I

LUNCH WITH YOUR TSA AND SMALL GROUP WITH YOUR TLC COURSE Refer to these locations based on your transfer scholastic assistant (TSA).

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

TRANSFER SCHOLASTIC ASSISTANT

BUILDING

ROOM

Nina Maria Carolyn Jesse Kirstyn Kassandra Payton

Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice

214 215 217A 218 219 220 223

Ivan Queen C John Omar Tiffany Kylie Jennifer Alexia

Mother Rosalie Hill Hall

127 131 133 135 137 139 201 211

*Optional session. All other sessions are mandatory.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 FALL ORIENTATION DAY THREE 8 – 9 a.m.

3 – 4:30 p.m.

Student Life Pavilion (SLP), Pavilion Dining

This meeting is required if you are majoring in any of the following industries:

RESIDENT BREAKFAST* 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

FREE TIME

Use this time to prepare for your first day of classes, take care of any remaining on-campus errands or spend time with new friends!

INDUSTRIES SPECIAL SESSIONS

Accounting Olin Hall, Room 125 Finance Olin Hall, Room 229

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

4:15 – 6:30 p.m.

See the following page for locations.

Paseo de Colachis

LUNCH AND ACADEMIC OPEN HOUSE First, drop by the Paseo de Colachis to grab a boxed lunch. Then, find the departments that you are interested in majoring in, minoring in or just learning more about. Faculty members and continuing students in the department will be there to answer questions and help you learn more about the academic opportunities you will have at USD.

CAMPUS-WIDE BBQ* Orientation is over but your academic year is just beginning. Come cap off orientation and begin Welcome Week with a celebratory BBQ! 6:30 – 8 p.m.

¡BIENVENIDOS! LATINX SOCIAL* Student Life Pavilion, Room 418 Come join students who identify as LatinX. Enjoy delicious paletas and find your community.

UPCOMING EVENTS WELCOME WEEK / SEPT. 3-10

FEDERAL WORK STUDY JOB FAIR

Welcome BBQ Tuesday, 4:15 – 6:30 p.m., Paseo de Colachis Back to School Bonanza Wednesday, noon – 2:30 p.m., Colachis Plaza Open Mic Night Thursday, 6 – 8:30 p.m., Mother Teresa Plaza Boba and Bounce Friday, 6 - 8 p.m., Eagan Plaza Food Truck Block Party Saturday, noon – 2:30 p.m., Maher Circle Walking on Sunshine (Tecolote Canyon) Sunday, 9 – 10 a.m. Meet at Fowler Park.

Plants and Painting Monday, noon – 2:30 p.m., Colachis Plaza Alcalá Bazaar Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Paseo de Colachis

Thursday, Sept. 5, Noon – 2 p.m.

UC Forums A, B and C

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FALL CAREER AND INTERNSHIP FAIR Tuesday, Sept. 24, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

UC Forums A, B and C

MASS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Thursday, Sept. 12, 12:15 p.m.

The Immaculata

TRANSFER CAMPOUT Friday – Monday, Sept. 20 – 22, Laguna Mountains RSVP required.

HOMECOMING AND FAMILY WEEKEND Thursday – Sunday, Oct. 3 – 6

ACADEMIC OPEN HOUSE Visit these locations based on your interest in these departments or programs.

LOCATION

FIELD OF STUDY

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Arts Art, Architecture and Art History Arts Music Arts Theatre Social Sciences Communication Studies Founders Hall Humanities English Humanities Languages, Culture and Literatures Humanities Philosophy Humanities Center Humanities Other Programs Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Humanities History Social Sciences Political Science/International Relations Maher Hall Humanities Theology and Religious Studies Social Sciences Ethnic Studies Saints Tekakwitha and Serra Hall Natural Sciences Mathematics Social Sciences Anthropology Social Sciences Psychology Social Sciences Sociology Shiley Center for Science and Technology Natural Sciences Biology Natural Sciences Chemistry and Biochemistry Natural Sciences Environmental and Ocean Sciences Natural Sciences Physics and Biophysics SHILEY-MARCOS SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Belanich Engineering Center Engineering Computer Science Engineering Electrical Engineering Engineering Engineering (Integrated) Engineering Industrial and Systems Engineering Engineering Mechanical Engineering SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Olin Hall Business Accountancy Business Business Administration Business Business Analytics Business Business Economics Business Economics Business Entrepreneurship Business Finance Business Information Technology Management Business International Business Business Law and Ethics Business Management Business Marketing Business Real Estate Business Supply Chain Management Camino Hall

*Optional session. All other sessions are mandatory.

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S PI R I T. T R A D I T IO N . T O R E R O S .

October 3–6, 2019

R E G I S T E R T O DAY !

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THANK YOU TO OUR CAMPUS PARTNERS! Associated Student Government Athletics Black Student Resource Commons Career Development Center Center for Health and Wellness Promotion Center for Student Success Changemaker Hub College of Arts and Sciences Community and Leadership Development Commuter Assistants Copley Library Dining Services Facilities Management Financial Aid International Center ITS Jenny Craig Pavilion

Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Learning Communities Mulvaney Center Office of International Students and Scholars Office of Parent and Family Relations Office of Sustainability Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs One Stop Student Center Outdoor Adventures Parking Services OLÉ! Team PRIDE Public Safety Registrar Resident Assistants Residential Life

Transfer Scholastic Assistants Scholastic Assistants School of Business Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering Student Health Center Student Leadership, Involvement and Changemaking Student Life Facilities Student Support Services Tram Services Undergraduate Admissions United Front Multicultural Commons University Copy University Events and Promotions University Ministry University Marketing and Communications Women’s Commons