Orientation: Academic Core

1:20 pm - 2:15 pm

University Theatre

Led by Mary Mazuk, Director of Academic Advising Resource Center

This session is geared toward students of any major. All students and guests should attend.

 

Orientation: You Choose Session

2:25 pm - 2:55 pm

Choose a 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 Tina Hoesl, Coordinator of Residence Life
  Location: CL 11
  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: Recital Hall
  Interested in service learning, co-op 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 Autumn Richards, Office of Diversity & Inclusion
  Location: CL 106
  Are you the first person in your family to go to college? This session is for students and guests who desire to
  learn more about resources, services, and programs that will contribute to your success.
• 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 Athletics staff
  Location: University Theatre
  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.

Students and Guests are welcome to visit Financial Aid at this time, located in the Student Administrative Services Office in the Conlan Center, adjacent to the first floor classroom lobby.

 

Orientation: You Choose Session

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

 

Choose a 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 Tina Hoesl, Coordinator of Residence Life
  Location: CL 11
  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: Recital Hall
  Interested in service learning, co-op 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 Autumn Richards, Office of Diversity & Inclusion
  Location: CL 106
  Are you the first person in your family to go to college? This session is for students and guests who desire to
  learn more about resources, services, and programs that will contribute to your success.
• 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 Athletics staff
  Location: University Theatre
  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.

Students and Guests are welcome to visit Financial Aid at this time, located in the Student Administrative Services Office in the Conlan Center, adjacent to the first floor classroom lobby.

 

Orientation: You Choose Session

3:35 pm - 4:05 pm

 

Choose a 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 Tina Hoesl, Coordinator of Residence Life
  Location: CL 11
  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: Recital Hall
  Interested in service learning, co-op 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 Autumn Richards, Office of Diversity & Inclusion
  Location: CL 106
  Are you the first person in your family to go to college? This session is for students and guests who desire to
  learn more about resources, services, and programs that will contribute to your success.
• 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 Athletics staff
  Location: University Theatre
  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.

Students and Guests are welcome to visit Financial Aid at this time, located in the Student Administrative Services Office in the Conlan Center, adjacent to the first floor classroom lobby.

 

Orientation: Commissioning Ritual

4:15 pm - 5:00 pm

Mater Dei Chapel

Led by Sister Karen Elliott, C.PP.S., D.Min, Director of Mission Integration

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

5:00 pm - 5:30 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.

Freshman Move-in

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Seton Residence Hall

Specific move-in times are based alphabetically by last name and are as follows:
• Students A – E: between 5:30pm and 6:00pm
• Students F – K: between 6:00pm and 6:30pm
• Students L – P: between 6:30pm and 7:00pm
• Students Q – Z: between 7:00pm and 7:30pm

Orientation: Goodbye Time

5:30 pm - 5:40 pm

Seton Center Lobby

Guest Orientation concludes

Students: Meet with orientation leaders in Seton Center Lobby at 5:30 p.m.

 

Orientation Small Groups

5:40 pm - 6:25 pm

Assigned lounges

Students will meet for a third and final small group session with Orientation Leaders.

 

Orientation: Academic Major Social

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

5/3 Dining Hall

Come grab a bite to eat and mingle with other students within your major.