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Spring 2012 New and Transfer Student Orientation Schedule *Parent Sessions are indicated in green* NOTE: Activities may be subject to change, when necessary Day 1: Tuesday, January 3, 2012 Time Activity Location 12:00 PM - 9:00PM Residence Hall Check-In Student Housing Office 12:00 PM - 2:00PM Lunch S & F Center http://www.uvi.edu/sites/uvi/Publications/Show_them_you_know_some_math.pdf (Practice Test) 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM English & Math Placement Exam (Simultaneously) CA Bldg. 1st Floor 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Campus Tour (Students) S & F Center 7:00 PM Mandatory Residence Hall Meeting Student Act. Cntr. (All on-campus students are required to attend) Day 2: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Time Activity Location 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast Dining Pavilion 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Commuters Check-In S & F Center Lobby 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM Welcome Remarks S & F Center (2nd Floor) Mrs. Leslyn Tonge, UVI Student Government Association President Dr. Eustace Esdaille Director of Center for Student Success Induction of New Students & ALMA MATER BY THE SEA Motivational Speaker: State Command Sergeant Major Mona L. Barnes Orientation Overview Dr. Doris C. Battiste Associate Campus Administrator for Student Affairs 9:50 AM - 10: 20AM Panel Discussion I: Know your Support Systems (Students/Parents) S & F Center (2nd Floor) Counseling Services Security: Keeping it Safe and Secured 10:25AM - 10:55 AM Financial Info: Bills and thrills S & F Center (2nd Floor) Cashier and Financial Aid 11:00 AM - 11:45AM Panel Discussion II: Your Health Matters ( Students) S & F Center (2nd Floor) Student Health Services Athletics: Become fit for Life Promoting Prevention 11:00 AM –11:45 AM Letting Go S & F Center (2nd floor) FERPA Q & A with Administrators Day 2: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 (Cont‟d) Time Activity Location 11: 50 AM - 12:30 PM Panel Discussion III : S & F Center (2nd Floor) Housing : Your new home Making the Most of Campus Life Careers, Internship and Work Study 12:30 PM - 1:30PM LUNCH S & F Center 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Campus Tour (Parents) S & F Center 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM National Student Exchange and Other Exchange Programs S & F Center 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Technology & Library Services S & F Center (2nd Floor) 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM U.S. Immigration Meeting for F-1 Status Students ACC (2nd Floor) 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Academic Schedule Information & Distribution C.A.T.S. Dr. Angela McGhee, Director of Campus Advising and Tutorial Services (C.A.T.S.) 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Academic Advising & Registration ACC (1st Floor) 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Cultural Reception with UVI President S & F Center Dr. David Hall Day 3: Thursday, January 5, 2012 Location 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast S & F Center Lobby 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM Introduction to Your Academic World S & F Center (2nd Floor) Welcome Remarks Dr. Judith Edwin , Vice Provost for Access and Enrollment Services 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM Meet with Colleges/Schools of UVI S & F Center (2nd Floor) Meet the Academic Deans: (BREAKOUT SESSIONS) School of Business: Dr. Aubrey Washington (Interim) School of Education: Dr. Linda Thomas (Interim) College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences: Dr. George Lord School of Nursing: Dr. Cheryl Franklin College of Science and Mathematics: Dr. Camille McKayle 10:30 AM - 10:40 AM BREAK 10:40 AM - 11:40 AM Financial Aid Workshop, Interactive Activities & Entertainment 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM LUNCH S & F Center Lobby 1:00 PM - 6:00PM Late Registration ACC (1st Floor) 4:00 PM - Until Competitive Sports S & F Center/Field Day 4: Friday, January 6, 2012 UNIVERSITY CLOSED HOLIDAY - THREE KINGS DAY (OBSERVED) Day 4 : Friday, January 6, 2012 11:00 AM Island Tour Bookstore Parking Lot Monday, January 9, 2012 CLASSES BEGIN CLASSES BEGIN CLASSES BEGIN