CONTACT INFORMATION

Athletics: 910.630.7175Class Schedules, Pre-Registration: 910.630.7318Dining Services, Meal Plan: 910.488.2104Orientation: 910.630.7152Financial Aid: 910.630.7192Health Services: 910.630.7164Housing: 910.630.7626International Student Programs: 910.630.7049Library Services: 910.630.7645Parking, ID Cards, Security Issues: 910.630.7149Post Office: 910.630.7160Student Employment: 910.630.7333Tuition Payments, Billing Issues: 910.630.7018

You may contact the University’s switchboard at 1.800.488.7110 or

contact the individual offices listed above.

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WELCOMEThis brochure will explain the events and programs that have been planned to familiarize new students and their families with Methodist University. Orientation will be held from Friday, August 17, to Sunday, August 19, 2012. Orientation promises to be a fun-filled, information-packed three days. Orientation is the first step in ensuring a successful academic and social transition to Methodist University. All new residential and commuting students are expected to participate in all orientation activities.

PlaceBerns Student Center

Berns Student Center Player CenterRiddle Center

Riddle CenterPearce Lobby

Reeves Auditorium

Various LocationsBell tower QuadHall LobbiesReeves Auditorium

EventGreen and Gold Café is open All campus offices are openBookstore is openMU Golf Shop is openNew student check-inMove into residence hallsIDs and vehicle registrationTransition to college for students with disabilities Students will discover the difference between high school and college support services.Welcome rallyStudents and families will be welcomed by President Hancock, and other members of the Methodist University community. The Division of Student Development and Services will highlight its services and staff.Orientation group meetingsFamily cookoutResidence halls meetings Family fun with Mentalist/Magician Nate Staniforth

Time7:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m.8:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m.8:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.—3:45 p.m.

4:00 p.m.—5:15 p.m.

5:30 p.m.—6:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.—10:30 p.m.

STUDENT TRACKFRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2012

Nate Staniforth

STUDENT TRACKSATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2012

PlaceBerns Student CenterStout Hall and Horner Administration BuildingBerns Student Center

Berns Student CenterVarious LocationsBerns Student CenterPlayer CenterRiddle CenterHendricks 222Reeves AuditoriumVarious LocationsClark 122Bethune 113Hendricks 222Clark 121

Reeves AuditoriumHendricks 122Yarborough Auditorium

EventGreen and Gold Café is openBusiness Office and Financial Aid Office are openStudent Development & Services, Housing & Residence Life,and Post Office are openIDs and vehicle registrationOrientation group meetingsBookstore is openMU Golf Shop is openUniversity FairTransfer student meetingDr. Delmas Crisp, Dean of the UniversityMandatory academic department sessions ◆ Accounting ◆ Fine Art and/or Graphic Design ◆ Biology, including all concentrations ◆ Economics, Marketing, Professional Tennis Management ◆ Exploratory Students (undecided majors) ◆ Justice Studies and Justice/Forensic Science ◆ PGA Golf ManagementAdditional academic advisement meetings(as needed, for majors listed above)

Time7:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.8:30 a.m.—9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.—1:50 p.m.2:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2012

PlaceVarious Locations Hendricks 122Yarborough Auditorium

Clark 123

Clark 122Reeves G-2Nursing 103

Trustees 109

Reeves Auditorium

Bell tower Quad

Time3:15 p.m.—4:15 p.m.

4:30 p.m.—6:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m.—6:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.8:15 p.m.—9:30 p.m.

10:00 p.m.

EventsMandatory academic department sessions ◆ Athletic Training ◆ Business Administration and Business/Health Care Management ◆ Business/Resort Management and Marketing/Resort Management ◆ Business/Sport Management and Marketing ◆ Music Education and/or Performance ◆ Pre-Nursing StudiesAdditional academic advisement meetings,(as needed, for majors listed above)Foreign language placement examFor students who wish to take 200-level (or higher) language courses, but have not earned college-level prerequisite credits.Dinner on your ownFamily fun with Recycled PercussionMonarch Madness (students only)Carnival party with inflatable activities,mechanical bull, novelties, carnival gamesDJ, food, and much more!

Recycled Percussion

NBC’s America’s Got Talent finalists, Recycled Percussion, take their high-energy performance to the limits in one of Las Vegas’ most interactive live shows. The group uses the most insane collection of instruments to get fans of all ages on their feet and playing along!

STUDENT TRACKSUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2012

PlaceBerns Student CenterVarious Locations

Berns Student CenterBerns Student CenterVarious LocationsHensdale ChapelVarious LocationsHendricks 122

Trustees 350Allison 118

Hendricks 219

Hendricks 236

Trustees 320Allison 120Yarborough AuditoriumTrustees 104Trustees 108

Trustees 355

Trustees 310

EventGreen and Gold Café is openMandatory freshman testingSee the back of your name tag for your specific location.University offices are open Student store is openIDs and vehicle registrationOrientation group meetings Chapel serviceMandatory academic department sessions ◆ Applied Exercise Science, Exercise Science and Physical Education ◆ Communications and Journalism ◆ Computer Science and Computer Information Technology ◆ Education, Special Education, Secondary and Middle Grades Education ◆ Environmental and Occupational Management ◆ History and Global Studies ◆ Math and Math Education ◆ PGA Golf Management ◆ Political Science ◆ Psychology, including Human Performance and Counseling ◆ Religion, Sociology, Theatre, Spanish, English and Writing ◆ Social Work

Time7:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.10:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m.

PlaceHensdale Chapel

Various Locations

The Village & Sink Field

Riddle CenterHendricks 222

Berns Student Center

Time2:00 p.m.—2:45 p.m.

2:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.—9:00 p.m.

9:15 p.m.

EventMandatory meeting for Methodist Academic AchievementProgram (MAAP) studentsAdditional academic advisement meetings(as needed) Campus Recreation and Greek Life Open HouseNew Monarchs BanquetSGA leadership meetingAll freshmen interested in serving as leaders in the Student Government Association are invited to attend this interest meeting with the President of the Student Government Association.Monarch Madness Game Show, In It to Win It

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2012

GAME SHOW, IN IT TO WIN IT

Come out and test your skills! Teams will play against each other as teams, and as individuals–and they race each other, as well as the clock! There is CASH MONEY on the line, so bring your best!

PARENT TRACKFRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2012

Place

Reeves AuditoriumBelltower QuadReeves Auditorium

EventMove in to residence hallsAll University offices are openWelcome rallyFamily cookoutFamily fun with Mentalist/Magician Nate Staniforth

Time8:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.—10:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2012

PlaceBerns Student Center

Hensdale Chapel

EventGreen and Gold Café is openUniversity offices and Student Store are openChapel serviceParents depart campus

Time8:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.11:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.

PlaceBerns Student CenterPresident’s Home

Riddle Center Reeves AuditoriumReeves AuditoriumReeves Auditorium

Reeves Auditorium

EventGreen and Gold Café is openBreakfast for parentsBusiness Office, Financial Aid, Housing and Post Office are openUniversity FairDr. Delmas Crisp, Dean of the UniversityDr. Ben Hancock, Jr., President of the UniversityMU Academics 101Associate Dean Jane Gardiner reviews important academic guidelines, policies, and supportSubstance Abuse in University EnvironmentDean William Walker talks candidly about MU policies and procedures

Time7:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m.—8:45 a.m.8:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.1:30 p.m.—1:50 p.m.2:00 p.m.—2:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m.—2:45 p.m.

2:45 p.m.—3:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2012SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2012

PlaceReeves Auditorium

Reeves Auditorium

Reeves Auditorium

Time3:45 p.m.—4:30 p.m.

4:45 p.m.—5:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.8:15 p.m.—9:30 p.m.

EventThe Essential Guide to Student LifeHelping students meet the complex challenges of college life seems like an overwhelming task. The Housing & Residence life staff will present on key topics and share great ideas in a format that is informational and engaging. Special guests from the division of Student Development and Services will be on hand to answer questions and address concerns. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear honest advice and strategies from everyone in the room, including you.Intercollegiate Athletics Review OverviewAthletic Director Bob McEvoy reviews policies and procedures on athletic participation at MU to include initial and continuing eligibility, academic expectations, athletic insurance and the definition of NCAA III athletics.Dinner on your ownFamily fun withRecycled Percussion

1. Welcome Center2. Joe W. Stout Hall3. Horner Administration Building4. Charles M. Reeves Auditorium/

Fine Arts Building5. William F. Bethune Center for Visual

Art & David McCune International Art Gallery

6. Alpha Delta Pi House 7. Beta Sigma Phi House8. Village House9. Kappa Sigma House10. Lambda Chi Alpha House11. Coach Sink Field12. D. Keith Allison Hall13. Dr. & Mrs. M. Elton Hendricks

Science Complex

14. Nimocks Fitness Center15. The President’s Home16. North Administrative Building17. L. Stacey Weaver Hall18. Bishop Paul Garber Hall19. West Hall

Health Center20. Richard W. Pearce Hall

Personal Development Center 21. Terry Sanford Hall22. Cumberland Hall23. Chris’s House24. Tennis Facility25. Softball Field26. Practice Athletic Field27. Armstrong-Shelley Baseball Field28. Pauline Longest Nature Trail29. Golf Course “Down Back”30. Golf Practice Facility31. Richard L. Player Golf and

Tennis Learning Center32. McLean Residential Complex

a. Thomas R. Mclean Hall b. Elizabeth E. McLean Hall

33. Cape Fear Commons Apartments34. March F. Riddle Athletics Center35. Fannie Farmer Park36. Basketball Courts

37. Berns Student Center38. John W. Hensdale Chapel39. Yarborough Bell Tower40. Davis Memorial Library41. Library Annex42. Monarch Stadium43. The “Sink” Recreation Area44. Professional Nursing Studies

Building (2012)45. Margaret and Walter Clark Hall,

Reeves School of Business46. Trustees’ Academic Building47. Monarch Soccerplex48. Football Field House49. Maintenance Offices50. Maintenance Warehouse51. O’Hanlon Memorial Amphitheatre52. Mallett-Rogers House53. Campus Police/Public Safety/

Office of Institutional Computing54. Monarch Press/Center for

Entrepreneurship/ROTC55. BB&T56. Physician Assistant Program

Academic Building57. Medical Lecture Hall58. Anatomy Lab

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BUSINESS OFFICE Students who have settled their accounts with the Business Office

prior to Friday, August 17, 2012, should check in at the Riddle Center and have their student identification card made before proceeding to their assigned residence halls. It is to the student’s benefit to settle his or her account before coming to campus in August. If you have not settled your account with the Business Office, you should report to the Business Office first. When you have settled your account, you should check in at the Riddle Center before proceeding to your assigned residence hall.

COMPUTER SERVICES The CAC Lab in the Trustees’ Academic Building, Room 375, will be open for use by students. Students should have received an e-mail account and network username

and password in a letter from the Admissions Office. If you have not received your e-mail/network account information or have misplaced your information to log

into your e-mail, please contact the CAC lab attendant at 910.630.7300 or e-mail help@methodist.edu. To receive assistance with your e-mail account, you will

need to provide your full name and student ID number.

TRANSFER STUDENTS All new residential transfer students should check in Friday and prepare to

participate in all orientation activities. Residential and commuting transfer students should attend the transfer student meeting on Saturday, August 18, from 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. in Hendricks, Room 222. You should plan to attend your academic department session when it is scheduled on Saturday or Sunday.

REGISTRATION FOR PARENTS AND GUESTS All parents and guests who will be attending orientation with their student should

register at muorientation2012.eventbrite.com. We ask that you limit guests to parents and immediate family members.

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING By now, you should have received your housing assignment and details about housing

from the Housing and Residence Life Office. If you have not received your assignment e-mail, you should contact the Housing and Residence Life Office at 910.630.7626.

COURSE SCHEDULING Upon payment of the deposit, a schedule is created for each new student at

Methodist University. Schedules will be e-mailed to the student’s Methodist University e-mail address on July 16, July 26 and August 15. Beginning on August 18, adjustments can be made, in consultation with the student’s academic advisor, at the advising meetings that will take place during orientation.

FINANCIAL AID Methodist University understands that financial matters are a primary concern to students and their families. The Office of Financial Aid will be open

from 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m Sunday to answer any additional questions.

PARKING Parking for parents and residential students with vehicles is available in front

of each residence hall, in the lot behind Pearce and West Residence Halls and between the Berns Student Center and the March F. Riddle Center. Parking is not permitted in the fire lanes in front of the residence halls. Parking for commuter students is available in the parking lot next to the Trustees’ Building and between the Berns Student Center and the March F. Riddle Center. All students are required to have their vehicles registered with the Department of Public Safety no later than Friday, August 24. You will have the opportunity to purchase a campus parking permit on Friday, August 17, from 8:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m. in the March F. Riddle Center and on Saturday, August 18, from 8:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. in the Berns Student Center. Permits cost $175 per year or $95 per semester and may be purchased with cash, check or money order.

FOOD SERVICE Food service during orientation will begin with lunch on Friday,

August 17 in the Green and Gold Café. Parents and guests are welcome to dine with us during orientation. The Café will be open for regular service hours and the price per meal is listed below. Student meals during orientation in the Green and Gold Café and at special events are provided at no charge. The Lion’s Den will be open Friday and Saturday, August 17 and 18, from 8:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Student meal cards will be activated and can also be used at this dining location. The Lion’s Den will open for regular hours on Monday, August 20 from 8:00 a.m.—10:00 p.m. Green and Gold Café: Breakfast & Continental Breakfast, $5.35; Lunch, Brunch, & Lite Lunch, $8.25; Dinner, $9.35.

METHODIST UNIVERSITY POST OFFICE Students will be able to sign up for a PO box during new student

check-in on Friday, August 17, from 8:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m. in the Riddle Center, or at the Post Office in the Berns Student Center on Saturday, August 18, from 8:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m, and on Sunday, from 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m..

IMMUNIZATIONS North Carolina state law requires all students to submit proof

of the following immunizations: three tetanus (DTP), one tetanus booster (T DAP must be within the last 10 years) and two measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). Meningococcal immunization is recommended for students who will reside on campus. Students who have not sent their immunization records to the Student Health Center should do so immediately. Call 910.630.7652 or email lfrench@methodist.edu if you have questions.

STUDENT STORE The Methodist University Book Store in the Berns Student Center

will open on Friday, August 17, from 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m., and on Saturday, August 18, from 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m., and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

DEPARTURE FOR PARENTS AND RELATIVES Leaving a son or daughter is an emotional experience. Methodist

University recognizes that this is a difficult time and is sensitive to all issues surrounding separation. We encourage parents and relatives to leave the campus at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 19, so your student may begin the transition into university life.

FAYETTEVILLE AREA HOTELS Be sure to ask for the MU rate. Courtyard by Marriott: 800.321.2211, 910.487.5557 Hampton Inn: 800.426.7866, 910.487.4006 Hilton Garden Inn: 877.782.9444, 910.860.3600 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites: 800.315.2621, 910.867.6777 Town Place Suites: 888.236.2427, 910.764.1100 Wingate by Wyndham: 888.637.4880, 910.826.9200

ATTIRE FOR FALL ORIENTATION Dress is casual for orientation. The New Monarchs Banquet on

Sunday, August 19, will be semiformal (church attire). Men should plan to wear a coat and a tie. Women should be nicely dressed as well.