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What Residential Students
can expect on Arrival Day

This day represents a change in the life not only of the incoming students but also of family and friends. It will be a long day, filled with many emotions and many tasks to complete. The Orientation 2009 staff hopes to ease the transition for both the incoming students and their families and friends by providing as much information as possible before you arrive. We look forward to meeting you on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009!

Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, Arrival Day

8–11 a.m. - Student Registration and Move In

Shapiro Field house

Students, upon arrival you will be directed through Northgate, down I.D. White Avenue, and to the back road (past Andrews Hall), where you will be directed to the student parking lots. You will report directly to Shapiro Fieldhouse to check in and complete your in-processing before returning to your vehicle and moving into your residence hall. You will then proceed to your assigned rooms. Orientation Leaders (OLs) and Resident Advisors (RAs) will be there to welcome you and assist you with unloading your vehicle.

Please note: If you do not have an opportunity to finish moving in before lunch begins at 10:30 a.m., there will be time in the afternoon.

10:30 a.m.–noon - Welcome Luncheon,

Wise Campus Center, Dining Hall

New students, family and friends will attend lunch in the Wise Campus Center Dining Hall compliments of the university.

1–2 p.m. - NU Connection

Plumley Armory

Norwich University President, Dr. Richard Schneider, will welcome students, family and friends to the University community.

2–3 p.m. - So long for now

Say your farewells before Orientation activities begin.

3–5 p.m. - Orientation 101: Tune into Norwich University

Plumley Armory

Meet your Orientation Leaders and Residence Staff. Learn about all the great program we have planned for Orientation Week of Welcome and much more.

5:15–6:15 p.m. – Floor Dinner

Wise Campus Center, Dining Hall

Enjoy dinner with your floor mates and Resident Advisors/Orientation Leaders.

6:30–7:30 p.m. – NU Scavenger Hunt

WCC steps

Orientation Groups will meet and have a chance to get to know each other and then compete in The NU Scavenger Hunt.

7:30–8:30 p.m. – Residence Hall Meeting

Meet with your Resident Advisors and fellow floor mates to discuss living in a Residence Hall community.

8:30–10 p.m. – Free Time & Floor Socials

All Residence Halls

This is an opportunity for you to finish getting settled and to socialize with your floor mates. Don’t forget to get some rest for a busy academic related day tomorrow.

Families are welcome to return to campus and witness the Oath Ceremony on Sunday, August 30, 2009, at 1:30 p.m., when students will assemble on the Upper Parade Ground to pledge their willingness to accept and apply the Honor Code, abide by the Norwich Rules and Regulations, foster the Norwich spirit, and uphold the traditions of the University. The NU Class of 2013 will speak with one voice as they promise to apply the Norwich motto, “I Will Try” in all future endeavors.