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If you are a Transfer or Part-time student...
who will begin study at Wilkes University -- congratulations.
At orientation, you will learn all the essentials about topics like parking, dorms, billing, and financial aid. The Fall Semester 2008 Transfer Orientation Schedule is listed below.
Orientation is scheduled for Saturday, August 23, 2008 and Sunday, August 24, 2008 at the Henry Student Center, 84 West South Street, Ballroom, Second Floor. Be sure to register for Saturday's Orientation. Please click here for our on-line registration form.
Note: You must be a FULLY admitted first-time transfer student or part-time student to attend Transfer Orientation. Please visit our Transfer Admissions area for more information.
Transfer Orientation
Fall 2008
| Friday, August 22 |
12:00 pm-4:00 pm |
Resident students move into residence halls
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| Saturday, August 23 |
10:00 am-10:15 am |
Check-in and coffee |
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10:15 am-10:45 am |
Introduction and General Information
Dean Barbara E. King, Associate Dean, Student Affairs
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10:45 am-11:30 am |
Campus Tour |
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11:30 am-12:30 pm |
Lunch in the Dining Hall (meal passes provided to commuter students) |
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12:45 pm-1:30 pm |
Welcome
Dr. Tim Gilmour, President
Dr. Reynold Verret, Provost
Dr. Paul Adams, Vice President, Student Affairs
Dean Mark Allen, Dean of Students
Dean Barbara King, Associate Dean, Student Affairs
Dean Philip Ruthkosky, Associate Dean, Student Development
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Alma Mater |
Dr. Stephen Thomas, Associate Professor of Music/Choral Director |
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1:45 pm-2:45 pm |
Planning for the Future
Ms. Carol Bosack, Director, Career Services
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2:45 pm-3:45 pm |
Ms. Susan Hritzak, Registrar
Mr. Tom Thomas, Executive Director, University College
Mr. Jerry Palmaioli, Director, Controller's Office
Mr. Mike Malkemes, Manager, Campus Support Services
Mr. Mike Salem, Chief Information Officer
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4:00 pm-4:30 pm |
SEX ED 101
Mr. John Kaschenbach, PA Department of Health
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4:30 pm-5:00 pm |
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULT
Mr. Pat Rushton, Victim's Resource Center
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5:00 pm-6:30 pm |
Dinner (meal passes provided to commuter students)
Henry Student Center Dining Hall
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6:30 pm-7:30 pm |
Student Handbook Session |
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7:45 pm-8:45 pm |
Commuter get-together
Student Lounge, Henry Student Center
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9:00 pm |
Tune-In Game Show |
| Sunday, August 24 |
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Concurrent programs/services from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
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OPTION 1
10:00 am-11:00 am
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Interfaith Service |
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OPTION 2
11:00 am-12:00 pm
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Sustainability/Environmental Workshops |
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OPTION 3
10:30 am-11:30 am
12:00 pm-1:00 pm
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Tour of the Sordoni Art Gallery
Tour of the Sordoni Art Gallery
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OPTION 4
11:00 am-1:00 pm
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Tour of the Land at Hillside Farms |
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Interested Students can sign-up at the Student Center Information Desk
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OPTION 5
12:00 pm-3:00 pm |
Shuttle service to Mall
(rear of the Henry Student Center)
(pick up and drop off every hour) |
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Workshops 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
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1:00 pm, 1:30 pm,
2:00 pm, 2:30 pm
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Academic Advising Workshop
Breiseth 107
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2:00 pm-2:45 pm |
Personal Finance Workshop
Topics include: Credit cards, Student Loans, Budgeting
SLC 166
Dr. Nandita Das
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3:00 pm-5:00 pm
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University College Workshops
Breiseth 107
3:00 pm -Task Management for Academic Success in College
4:00 pm -Note-Taking Skills for Lecture Courses
5:00 pm - Strategies for Test Preparation
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3:00 pm-5:00 pm |
Ralston Field parking passes available
2nd floor, Marts Gymnasium
Line will form much earlier.
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ALL UNIVERSITY OFFICES WILL BE OPEN ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 FROM 12:00 PM TO 5:00 PM
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