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Wh y i s O r i e n ta t i o n Wh y i s O r i e n ta t i o n Wh y i s O r i e n ta t i o n Wh y i s O r i e n ta t i o n

I m p o r ta n t ?I m p o r ta n t ?I m p o r ta n t ?I m p o r ta n t ?

♦ intellectual growth,

♦ effective

communication,

♦ realistic self-appraisal,

♦ enhanced self-esteem,

♦ clarified values,

♦ career choices,

♦ leadership

development,

♦ healthy behaviors,

♦ meaningful

interpersonal

relationships,

♦ independence,

♦ collaboration,

♦ social responsibility,

♦ satisfying and

productive lifestyles,

♦ appreciation of

diversity,

♦ spiritual awareness,

♦ and achievement of

personal and

educational goals.

The mission of New Student Orientation Programs

is to:

♦ facilitate the transition of new students into the

institution;

♦ prepare students for the institution’s educational

opportunities and student responsibilities;

♦ Initiate the integration of new students into the

intellectual, cultural, and social climate of the

institution;

O u r G o a l i s t o p r o v i d e O u r G o a l i s t o p r o v i d e O u r G o a l i s t o p r o v i d e O u r G o a l i s t o p r o v i d e

o p p o r t u n i t i e s a n d e d u c a t i o n a l o p p o r t u n i t i e s a n d e d u c a t i o n a l o p p o r t u n i t i e s a n d e d u c a t i o n a l o p p o r t u n i t i e s a n d e d u c a t i o n a l

a c t i v i t i e s w h i c h w i l l s t i m u l a t e :a c t i v i t i e s w h i c h w i l l s t i m u l a t e :a c t i v i t i e s w h i c h w i l l s t i m u l a t e :a c t i v i t i e s w h i c h w i l l s t i m u l a t e :

A s r e c o m m e n d e d a n d s t a t e d b y t h e C o u n c i l o n t h e

A d v a n c e m e n t o f A c a d e m i c S t a n d a r d s ( C A S ) , 2 0 1 0

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7:30 AM-

12:00 PM

Freshmen and Transfer Student Check-In & Move-In,

Collett Mall

Due to the large number of students checking in on August 19th, students are

given a move-in time based on their geographical location. Students living in

the 16-county geographical area surrounding Clinton County (Brown, Butler,

Clark, Clinton, Clermont, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Highland,

Madison, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, & Warren) should check-in

between 7:30 AM-9:00 AM. All remaining students outside of the 16-county

geographical area should plan to check-in between 9:00 AM-10:30 AM.

Please park in the Boyd Cultural Arts Center Parking Lot and proceed to the

check-in tents located on Collett Mall. Please note: You will not receive your

residence hall keys until you have completed the entire check-in process.

Once you have finished the process, you will be given your keys and a

“Cleared for Move-in” tag to hang on your rear view mirror. Please proceed

to the Austin-Pickett Parking lot and the Move-In Crew will meet you and as-

sist you with moving-in to your new home.

10:00 AM-

11:00 AM

Commuting Student Check-In, Collett Mall

Please park in the Boyd Cultural Arts Center, Marble, or Denver Parking Lot

and proceed to the check-in tents located on Collett Mall.

8:00 AM –

5:00 PM

Book Store Open

Take a break and enjoy the air conditioning in the book store. Don’t forget to

stop by your Pyle Center mailbox to get the final copy of your student sched-

ule. You will need your schedule in hand to find your text books. Over-

whelmed? Don’t worry. . .simply ask one of the many helpers in the book

store to assist you.

10:00 AM

– 2:00 PM

O-Town on Collett Mall

Local businesses, banks, churches, restaurants and campus organizations will

be available under the large tent on the mall to welcome students to the com-

munity, distribute coupons, assist in setting up bank accounts, offer a tasting

of local cuisine, and provide a variety of college-friendly items. Take a break

and take a peek at all the Wilmington community has to offer.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

10:00 AM-

2:00 PM

New Student and Family Lunch in the “TOP” i.e. Main Dining

Room, Pyle Center

Due to the large number of guests on campus, we have assigned meal times to reg-

ulate the flow of traffic in the dining room. Please check your meal ticket for your

assigned brunch time. Please Note: You must have a ticket for lunch. Tickets are

available at the check-in tents and are our gift to you.

12:00 PM-

2:00 PM

All Commuter Meeting in the McCoy Room, Kelly Center

Join Ken Lydy, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, and a select group of up-

per-class commuters for a “meet and greet” and a commuter welcome meeting,

1:00 PM-

2:00 PM

Transfer Student Academic Session, Mason Center, Kettering

Hall

Learn how, where, when and why. . .Martha Hendricks Lee, Interim Associate Vice

President for Academic Affairs and Pam Baessler, Assistant Registrar will discuss

critical information about academic requirements as they relate to the transfer stu-

dent experience and ultimately your success as a new WC student.

1:00 PM-

2:00 PM

Make-up Session for Computer Account Activation, Comput-

er lab, Robinson Communications Center

Students who missed the Summer Orientation program/computer activation session

must attend this make-up session.

1:30 PM-

2:00 PM

Legacy Scholarship Photo at the Rock

All students and family members who are recipients of the Wilmington College

Legacy Scholarship will meet briefly for a group photo at the “Rock,” located in

front of College Hall.

2:00 PM-

3:00 PM

Family Farewell and Ice Cream Social, Collett Mall

Students and families will move to the tent on the mall for a farewell ice cream so-

cial. Peer Advisors will be present to assist in the departure as well as escort stu-

dents to the group formation location. Families depart campus after Ice Cream

Social.

3:00 PM-

5:00 PM

Orientation Group Formation and Ice Breakers

Students will meet their peer advisor and other group members. These student

leaders will help assist with transitions to college life and getting connected to the

WC campus throughout the fall semester.

4:00 PM-

5:00 PM

Transfer Computer Account Activation Session, Computer

Lab, Robinson Communications Center

This session is mandatory for all students transferring from another college or uni-

versity and that did not attend one of the Summer O programs.

5:00 PM-

6:30 PM

New Student Welcome Dinner

Join us on Collett Mall under the large tents for your first Wilmington College din-

ner with your newly formed orientation group.

6:30 PM-

8:15 PM

Playing it Safe, Hugh G. Heiland Theatre, Boyd Cultural

Arts Center

Get first hand knowledge about campus safety, fire safety, judicial affairs, and making smart decisions.

8:30 PM-

10:00 PM

Please Note:

You must

wear gym

shoes for this

event. Please

no gum,

chewing to-

bacco, seeds,

or drinks on

the field.

Playfair on the football field in Townsend Stadium

Students are escorted to the football field for the largest icebreaker session of orientation! PLAYFAIR is the most popular campus attrac-tion in history for New Student Orientation Programs. PLAYFAIR is totally unlike anything else you have ever experienced. It's enter-tainment! It's fun! It's the perfect way to make new campus friendships! And PLAYFAIR is more than just an entertainment event – it is a team-building experience that has a long-lasting ef-fect on the campus community.

10:00 PM-

11:00 PM

Resident Students: Hall Meetings (Report to your

respective hallways in Austin Pickett)

It’s your first night with your new roommates and hall mates. The first meeting with your RA will hit the highlights of hall rules and

expectations for behavior, as well as give you a chance to get to know one another. This is a great time to ask questions and hear realistic answers.

Commuter Students: As a commuter, you will have the com-

forts of home, and since you are further away from your bed, we want to give you time to drive home. Therefore, you are dis-missed. Please drive safely. We will see you back on campus in the morning.

Thursday Continued

Reminders for Fr iday:

□ Visit your Pyle Center Mailbox to retrieve your campus mail and final

copy of your course schedule.

□ Lay out your college catalog, course schedule and a pencil, pen and

highlighter before you go to bed. You will need to bring this to break-fast in the morning as you will not have time to go back to your resi-

dence hall/home to pick it up between sessions.

□ Finish reading Zeitoun, if you have not already done so, and prepare to

participate in the group discussions about the book, the issues present-

ed in the book, and how these tie to our world today.

Don’t forget to set your alarm clock! All students need to meet with their PA and Orientation Group in the TOP for breakfast at 8:00 AM. Remember, you should

think about your attire for tomorrow as you will be attending lunch at the Presi-dent’s house, New Student Convocation and dinner at Wilmington College Alumni

homes.

“Success doesn't come to you… you go to it.” -Marva Collins

Friday, August, 19, 2011 8:00 AM-

9:00 AM

Breakfast with your Peer Advisor/ in the TOP, Pyle

Center

Spend time with your PA planning out your weekly obligations, study time, work schedule and more. Please bring your class schedule and student catalog with you.

9:00 AM-

9:30 AM

Etiquette with ETC, What Not to Wear & Do!, Hugh G.

Heiland Theatre, Boyd Cultural Arts Center

A comical look at campus event etiquette with skits from the Ed-

11:00 AM-

12:00 PM

Academic Department/Major

Meetings

Meet your advisor, talk about your career goals, major, and ask questions regard-ing your schedule. The Orientation staff

and Peer Advisors will be available to help you find out who your advisor is and where you will be meeting. We will dis-miss by academic major from the theater in BCAC.

12:00 PM-

1:00 PM

Lunch at President’s House,

Firbank Fell

Join Interim President Jim Reynolds and his wife Sue for a special luncheon.

9:30 AM-

10:30 AM

Knowing You, Knowing Me,

Hugh G. Heiland Theatre,

Boyd Cultural Arts Center

A theatrical look at diversity in college. Gain a better under-standing and appreciation for

your uniqueness, cultural back-ground and personal beliefs. This session is bound to get you thinking and increase your re-spect for others.

2:15 PM-

3:30 PM

Summer Reading Discussion on Zeitoun by Dave Eggers Please have assignment completed & book in hand

Group Faculty Member Location

Group A Bauer, Lisa RCC 114

Group S Burks, Doug KET 201

Group C Fairlie, Charlotte CH 109 Group X Flaherty, Gloria KET 103 Group I & J Terry Rupert HC 101 Group L Hawk, Tim CH 301 Group H Hejazifar, Esmail KET 202 Group G Kasztelan, Dan KET 302

Group B Leppert-Wahl, Marlaina HC 102

Group Q Moke, Paul Kelly 2 Group R Pitzer, Cathy CH 303 Group K & D Reynolds, Jim BCAC 210 Group M & Z Roma, Cathy BCAC 208 Group E & T Martha Hendricks BCAC 119 Group P Struve, Laura RCC 108 Group O Wilkinson, Marta RCC 120 Group V Zink, Mary Rose BCAC 121

1:00 PM-

2:00 PM

Monster: College Advantage, Hugh G. Heiland Theatre,

Boyd Cultural Arts Center

Monster College Advantage is a dynamic and energetic presenta-tion that will help students own their college experience and achieve the best possible result from their time in college – a degree and a great career. This interactive, on-campus presenta-tion helps students recognize that the choices they can make dur-

ing their first year on campus can have a major impact on future opportunities.

4:00 PM-

5:00 PM

New Student Convocation, Hugh G. Heiland Theatre, Boyd

Cultural Arts Center

All new students will gather together, along with Faculty and Staff, for a formal induction into the class of 2015. Please note: this is a formal event and student should remain respectful throughout the entire presentation. Please turn off your cell phones and refrain from texting during the program.

5:00 PM-

5:15 PM

Rock Signing

Students will get a chance to leave their mark as the class of 2015 by

signing the Wilmington College rock outside of College Hall.

5:15 PM–

5:30 PM

Depart for Alumni Hosted Dinners

Once you have signed the rock, please look for your Peer Advisor who will be holding your group sign. You receive further instructions from your PA.

Friday Continued

5:30 PM-

7:30 PM

Dinner at Alumni Host Homes

Have dinner off campus at the home of a Wilmington College Alum-ni. (Locations will vary; look for your Peer Advisor holding a sign with your assigned group letter).

8:00 PM-

10:00PM

Maximize Your Buzz

If you hate lectures, you’ll love this! This is a seminar about person-al values. “Don’t Drink” is not a part of our strategy. Rather, we en-courage students to understand who they are and what’s most im-

portant to them. Reduce the negative impact of high risk binge drinking with this positive approach to find your deeper burning yes and Maximize Your Buzz!

10:00 PM-

1:00 AM

Late Night Bowling with APB at Royal Z Lanes

FREE BOWLING!!!! No need to bring a ball or bowling shoes, just your college ID. Shuttles leave from Hermann Court front steps di-rectly across from Austin-Pickett Hall.

Saturday, August 20, 2011 8:00 AM-

8:45 AM

Breakfast with your Peer Advisor in the TOP, Pyle Cen-

ter.

Remember to dress for your service project.

9:00 AM-

9:30 AM

Into the Streets Service Project Introduction, group for-

mation and departure to sites at the Center for Service

and Civic Engagement

Annual all-new student service event. This is your chance to make a mark on the greater Wilmington community and earn your first WC event t-shirt!

9:30 AM-

12:00 PM

Service is Contagious. . .Catch It! Into the Streets Ser-

vice Project.

Leave your mark on our community and start your legacy of vol-unteerism at WC! Please wear clothes that can get dirty or to paint in and appropriate shoes. We will be outside for this pro-

ject.

12:00 PM-

1:00 PM

Clean-up at sites and travel back to campus for Lunch

in the TOP

1:00 PM-

4:00 PM

Town Walk-A-Bout with your PA and Orientation Group

Groups will depart from the patio of Boyd Cultural Arts Center. Your group will be escorted to town on foot to show you just how easy it can be to walk downtown. We have arranged several spe-cial stops for you to browse and be welcomed by some of our local shops and restaurants. This is your first look into our local com-

munity and sneak peek at the Buy Local First campaign.

9:00 PM-

12:00 AM

Saturday Night “Fever” The TOP, Pyle Center

Strut your stuff and dance the evening away with all of your new Dub C Friends! Pizza

and Drinks will be provided by your Student Government Association (SGA). Meet

new friends, mingle with SGA & APB and get your boogie on!

R em inde r f o r Tomo r r ow :

“ D e t e r m i n a t i o n a n d p e r s e v e r a n c e m o v e t h e w o r l d ; t h i n k i n g t h a t

o t h e r s w i l l d o i t f o r y o u i s a s u r e w a y t o f a i l . ” - M a r v a C o l l i n s

4:00 PM-

5:00 PM

Afternoon Break and Optional

Activities

Optional trip to Ace Hardware, Kroger, Big

Lots, etc.

Vans depart every half hour from Pyle

Center.

Optional Tour of Classrooms, Under-

ground, Pyle Center

Grab your schedule and meet in the Un-

derground for a guided tour of academic

classrooms. Find out how to read your

schedule, what the abbreviations mean

and exactly where to go on your first day

of classes.

5:00 PM-

6:30 PM

Dinner in the TOP, Pyle Center

You know your favorite medical themed mov-

ies and TV shows, but can you remember

their theme songs? Test your knowledge at

the “Name That Tune” dinner activity. The

first 10 students to get the most correct will

win a prize!

6:30 PM-

9:00 PM

Break: Clean-up and get ready

for Saturday Night “Fever”. Grab

your disco duds, your bell bottom jeans or

come as you are.

Sunday, August 21, 2011 8:30 AM-

9:30 AM

Breakfast with your Peer Advisor and Letter to self

TOP, Pyle Center.

9:30 AM-

11:30 AM

Spiritual Life on Campus, McCoy Room, Kelly Center

A conversation on what might happen in college when it comes to exploring, finding

or expressing your faith and an introduction to spirituality groups at Wilmington Col-

lege.

11:30 PM- Lunch in the TOP, Pyle Center

12:45 AM

-1:45 PM

Groups A-L

Facebook. . .The Good, the Bad and

the Ugly, TOP, Pyle Center

One person posts…millions

view. Learn the positive and negative

influences of this popular social net-

working site.

Groups M-Z

Sexual Assault & Relationships, McCoy

Room, Kelly Center

This session will explore the issues surround-

ing healthy relationships, dating, and sexual

assault.

2:00 PM-

3:00 PM

Groups A-L

Sexual Assault & Relationships,

McCoy Room, Kelly Center

This session will explore the issues

surrounding healthy relationships, da-

ting, and sexual assault.

Groups M-Z

Facebook. . .The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,

TOP, Pyle Center

One person posts…millions view. Learn the

positive and negative influences of this popu-

lar social networking site.

3:00 PM-

3:30 PM

Freeze Social hosted by Greek Life, Collett Mall

Join Wilmington College Greek Organizations for a giant game of freeze tag and

freeze pops on Collett Mall. Meet the active members from our Organizations and

learn about Freshmen Rush.

3:30 PM-

5:30 PM

Orientation Closing Session, McCoy Room

Congratulations, you made it through your college orientation! Don’t forget to fill out

your evaluation and get your orientation t-shirt!

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A Letter from the Pres ident

Welcome to Wilmington College!

We are especially glad that you are here and have

joined our community of learners for the next four

years of your educational journey. We are excited

to be in partnership with you as we work to pro-

vide a high quality liberal education with practical

application for your future career. Our goal is for

you to graduate as liberally educated professionals

ready to meet the challenges of our global society

in the 21st century. Through a varied curriculum

and an array of co-curricular activities, we will

help you learn and grow, both inside and outside

the classroom. While you are here, you’ll encoun-

ter a first-rate faculty and a caring staff who are

dedicated and devoted to delivering education and

providing services in a personal and supportive

manner. Wilmington College is definitely student-

centered!

We also be-

lieve in a val-

ues-based ed-

ucation. Wil-

mington is

not only con-

cerned about

your academ-

ic develop-

ment, but your moral and ethical growth as well.

The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) found-

ed Wilmington College in 1870, welcoming per-

sons of all faiths, races, and cultures. The College

remains commi1ed to the idea of inclusion and

continues to embrace other values rooted in Quak-

er practice such as consensus-based decision mak-

ing, humanitarian service, respect for all persons,

international awareness, peace, and social justice.

On the corporate seal of the College, the Latin

phrase “Non saltu sed multis gradibus” is included.

Translated, it means “Not by a leap, but by many

steps”. Your next four years at Wilmington Col-

lege will be a time of discovery, change and trans-

formation that will occur step-by-step. At the end

of your experience here, as you look back to the

first days you were on campus, you’ll come to real-

ize that you have made a great leap forward

through this series of intentional small steps.

I wish for you the greatest success as you begin this

journey of discovery at Wilmington College. We

are all glad you are here and look forward to help-

ing you to make a life, make a living and make a

difference.

Sincerely,

Jim Reynolds

Interim President

Check-In Day Directions

Step 1: Park in BCAC/

Kettering Parking Lot Step 2: Proceed to Check-In Tent

Step 3: Residential students may proceed to

Austin Pickett to begin moving in. Please

hang a pink “cleared for move-in” tag from

your rear-view mirror & meet the move-in

crew. Commuters may proceed to lunch,

followed by the all-commuter meeting.

Step 4: Visit O-Town under the large tents be-

tween 10 AM-2 PM and pick up some great good-

ies and info.

And. . .Don’t forget to join us for the Family Fare-

well Reception at 2 PM.

All student must report to group formation at 3 PM

Phone: 937-382-6661 ext. 261 or 710

Fax: 937-383-8560 E-mail:

tlydy@wilmington.edu

Primary Business Address 1870 Quaker Way Pyle Center 1294

Wilmington, OH 45177

W I LM INGTON CO L L E G E N e w S t u d e n t O r i e n t a t i o n

The Orientation office can be

found in the Center for Service

& Civic Engagement, located on

Withrow Circle, next to the

Boyd Cultural Arts Center.

We can’t

wait to meet you!