Orientation
New Residential Student
Orientation Schedule Aug. 25–31, 2010
Arrival Day—Wed., Aug. 25
8–9 a.m. Student Registration and Move In
Shapiro Field House
10:30 a.m.–noon Lunch
Wise Campus Center, Dining Hall
New students, family and friends are welcome to attend lunch in the Wise Campus Center Dining Hall.
1–2 p.m. Welcome Ceremony
White Chapel
Norwich University president, Dr. Richard W. Schneider, will welcome students, family and friends into the University community.
2–3 p.m. So long for now…
Say your farewells before orientation activities begin at 3 p.m. in Plumley Armory.
3–4:30 p.m. Playfair
Plumley Armory/Andrews Hall
Mandatory
Join your classmates in an Ultimate Icebreaker experience.
4:30–6:30 p.m. Welcome Barbecue and Luau
Disney Field
Enjoy a great meal with your orientation group followed by volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, DJ and more luau fun, including contests with prizes.
7–9 p.m. Community Meeting & Social
South and Crawford halls
Mandatory
Meet with your resident advisors and fellow floor mates to discuss living in a Residence Hall Community.
9 p.m. Free Time
This is an opportunity for you to finish getting settled in your room, talk with your roommate(s), and prepare for Academic Day. Don’t forget to get some rest!
Academic Day—Thurs., Aug. 26
7:45–8:45 a.m. Breakfast
Wise Campus Center Dining Hall
All students should plan to eat a good breakfast in preparation for a full day of activities with their orientation group. See your OL for scheduled breakfast time.
9–11:30 a.m. Academic Orientation and Advising
Follow the instructions in your registration packet (that you received Wed., Aug. 25) for the location of your major or department. Start your academic career with a school meeting and then academic advising.
11:30–1 p.m. Lunch with your Academic Advisor
Plumley Armory
Have lunch with your advisor and other students in your major.
1–2 p.m. Academic Advising and Enrollment continued (if needed)
1–2 p.m. NU SCVNGR Event
WCC steps
Orientation groups will meet on the steps of the WCC and compete in the NU SCVNGR Event.
2–3 p.m. Surviving NU with Rev. Wick
White Chapel
This is an entertaining look at all you need to know to succeed at NU.
3–4:30 p.m. Free Time and cruise prep
4:45 p.m. Meet at WCC steps for cruise departure
5–10 p.m. Cruise on Lake Champlain aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen. dinner, DJ
Fri., Aug. 27
7–8 a.m. Breakfast
Wise Campus Center Dining Hall
All sessions are mandatory. The following sessions will be conducted in a rotating fashion based on your orientation group. Please see schedule in your orientation folder. Speak with your orientation leader for more information.
8:30–10 a.m. Session I
- Academic Achievement Center
Please bring a pen or pencil, your class schedule, and your student planner.
MPR, Kreitzberg Library - Academic Integrity
Cabot 85 - Kreitzberg Library and Sullivan Museum tours
Kreitzberg Library - Registrar
Cabot 195 - Information Technology
computer labs
10–11:30 a.m. Session II
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch
Wise Campus Center Dining Hall
12:30–2 p.m. Session III
2–3:30 p.m. Session IV
4:30–6:45 p.m. Dinner & Free Time
Wise Campus Center
7–8 p.m. Welcome by Vice President for Student Affairs and Commandant of the Corps of Cadets Michael Kelly
Dole Auditorium, Cabot Science, White Chapel
Mandatory
Learn more about being part of the NU community. Meet your RA in the pre-determined location.
9–10:30 p.m. Outdoor Movie with bonfire and s’mores
Disney Field
Bring a chair or blanket and come enjoy an outdoor movie and more.
Sat., Aug. 28
7:30–8:30 a.m. Breakfast
Wise Campus Center Dining Hall
All students should eat a good breakfast in preparation for a full day of activities.
9–11 a.m. Diversity Speaker
Cabot 85
Mandatory
11 a.m.–1 p.m. Lunch and Free Time
Wise Campus Center Dining Hall
1–2 p.m. Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll
Cabot 85
Mandatory
2:15–4:15 p.m. Volunteering & Civic Engagement
Cabot 85
4:30–6:45 p.m. Dinner & Free Time
Wise Campus Center
9–11 p.m. Late Night @ The Wick
Plumley Armory
Blacklight volleyball, Dance Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero.
Sun., Aug. 29
7–9 a.m. Breakfast
Wise Campus Center Dining Hall
11 a.m.–1 p.m. Lunch
Wise Campus Center Dining Hall
1:30.–3 p.m. Oath Ceremony & Alumni Welcome
Sabine Field
Mandatory
Business attire required. Please arrive promptly at 1:15 p.m. for seating.
The NU Class of 2013, both Rooks and new Civilian students, will assemble on Sabine Field and 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.
4:45–6 p.m. Dinner
Wise Campus Center Dining Hall
6:30 p.m. Catholic Mass
White Chapel
7:45 p.m. Non-Denominational Services
White Chapel
First Day of Classes—Mon., Aug. 30
Good Luck!
Tues., Aug. 31
1:15 p.m. Convocation
Shapiro Field House
Mandatory for all members of the Norwich Community.
Official opening of the 2010–2011 academic year. Business attire required.
This schedule is subject to change.
