Orientation: You-Choose Sessions

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Various classrooms

Choose sessions of interest to you to learn more about resources at the University. Tip: If you split up during these sessions, you will be able to get more information about the University!

• Commuter Student Session presented by Janet Cox, Dean of Students
  Location: CL 101
  Are you a student or guest of a student planning to commute to MSJ? Come get some helpful hints and pointers from staff members and actual commuter students.
• Residence Life Session presented by Mary Bowman, Resident Assistant
  Location: CL 102
  Are you or your student living on campus? Come hear current resident students talk about their experience and receive tips to help you navigate the residence hall.
• Career & Experiential Education Center Session presented by Career & Experiential Education Center staff
  Location: CL 103
  Interested in Service Learning, Coop programs, polishing up your resume, or learning more about effectively interviewing? The CEEC is a one-stop shop for all of these needs. Stop by to learn more from staff and a panel of students.
• Wellness Session presented by Patsy Schwaiger, Director of Wellness Center and Amy Demko, Nurse Manager, Health Services
  Location: CL 115
  Experiencing cold/flu symptoms? Feeling overwhelmed/stressed? Come and learn how our Wellness Center staff can help you stay healthy.
• FIRST: Generation Success! presented by Terri Hurdle, Director of Diversity & Inclusion
  Location: CL 106
  This session is for students, parents, and support systems who desire to learn more about resources, services, and programs that will contribute to their success as the first individual in their immediate family to attend college.
• Learning Center & Disability Services Session presented by Meghann Littrell, Director of Learning Center & Disability Services
  Location: CL 104
  Interested in MSJ’s tutoring and resources for academic support? Stop by and learn more.
• Student Athlete Session presented by Tina Blakley, Track and Cross Country Coach
  Location: CL 201
  Learn how to balance being a student and an athlete. Listen to actual student athletes and their coach’s talk about their experiences and give some tips.

You can also choose to stop by Financial Aid in the Conlan Center to discuss any question you have! The Conlan Center is in the Classroom Building, the same building where the other You-Choose Sessions are located. Look for signs and Orientation Leaders to help you!

Orientation: Commissioning Ceremony

3:40 pm - 4:10 pm

Mater Dei Chapel

Take part in this MSJ tradition! All incoming students sign their name in the MSJ Book of Names – a piece of living history.

Orientation: Free Time

4:20 pm - 5:00 pm

Check out the bookstore, go on a tour of the residence hall, talk to Financial Aid, get your ID/parking permits, solve any technology issue you are having, or have coffee drinks with Janet Cox, Dean of Students, and
Mrs. Carole Williams, First Lady, in Starbucks.

Orientation: Good-Bye Time

5:00 pm - 5:10 pm

Seton Center Lobby

Guest orientation concludes.

Orientation: Small Groups

5:10 pm - 5:55 pm

Assigned lounges

Students will meet for a second small group session with Orientation Leaders.

Orientation: Cookout

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Harrington Center Courtyard

Come grab a bite to eat and mingle with other new students.

New Student Move-in

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Seton Residence Hall

Resident students who attend the JUNE or JULY SUMMER ORIENTATIONS will move into their Fall residence hall room on the evening of Thursday, August 24. Specific move-in times are based alphabetically by last name and are as follows:

• Students A – E: between 6:30pm and 7:00pm
• Students F – K: between 7:00pm and 7:30pm
• Students L – P: between 7:30pm and 8:00pm
• Students Q – Z: between 8:00pm and 8:30pm

Orientation: Heritage Walk

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Motherhouse Property

Learn about the Sisters of Charity and MSJ’s beginnings from the historical figures themselves!

Orientation: Night Activities

8:00 pm - 11:59 pm

Harrington Center (Gym, SOC, Food Court)

Basketball and Volleyball / Harrington Center Gym
Soul Palette/Painting / Student Organization Center, Harrington Center, 8:30 p.m.
Trivia and Pizza / Harrington Center Food Court, 9:00 p.m.

Welcome Weekend

8:00 am - 10:30 pm

Check-in at Seton Center Lobby

All events Friday Mandatory

Time	Session	Location	Description
8:00-8:30am	Check-in	Seton Lobby	Continental Breakfast provided. Get your MSJ SHIRT!
8:30-9:30am	Welcome	Harrington Gym	All students should attend.
9:45 – 11:00am	Academic Major Meetings	Various Classrooms in Classroom Building	Breakout, according to major, into advising sessions.
11:00am – 12:00pm	Wellness Survey	Theatre
12:15 – 12:30pm	Introduction to Schueler Field	Sports Complex	Wear your MSJ shirt for our group picture and learn the fight song with Delta Tau Delta Fraternity.
12:30 – 1:30pm	Cookout	First Floor Garage	All new students, fall sport athletes, and faculty/staff are invited.
1:30 – 4:00pm	City Tour	Meet in Seton Lobby	Students will get to see and explore different parts of Cincinnati with faculty and staff
6:00-6:15pm	Check-in for Aquarium	Meet in Seton Lobby	Check-in and load onto bus.
6:20-6:50pm	Travel to Newport, KY	Bus
7:00pm-10:00pm		Newport Aquarium
10:30pm	Travel to Delhi, OH	Bus	Arrive back at Mount St. Joseph University.