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| WELCOME AND MOVE-IN DAY! |
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| 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | WELCOME CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE - REILAND LOBBY (A): |
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| | It’s a great day to be a JIMMIE! This is your ultimate pit-stop and welcome to Jamestown College! Pick up your welcome packet—make sure you look over the contents thoroughly. Take care of all your important college business: pick up your college ID, set-up computer account, emergency notification sign-up, housing information; as well as pay your bill and sign your loan papers. Make sure you hit all the important pit stops. Your admissions counselor and orientation leaders will be there to greet you as you arrive! Refreshments will be provided. |
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| 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. | BLAST OFF WITH THE JIMMIE MOVE-IN CREW (A): |
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| | Residence Halls are open! TODAY IS THE DAY! The Jimmie Move-In Crew will be stationed outside the residence halls ready to assist you—refreshments will be provided to help you reenergize and cool-off. High quality H2O provided. |
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| 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. | PURCHASE YOUR BOOKS - JAMESTOWN COLLEGE BOOKSTORE (A) |
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| 11:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. | GALAXY OF BUSINESSES - OUTSIDE LIBRARY (A) (Rain Site—L1): |
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| | Community businesses gather to assist students/parents in establishing themselves at
JC and in the Jamestown Community. (Banks, cell phone companies, hospital, police etc.) |
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| 11:30 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. | FEED YOUR BLACK HOLE ON ALLEN FIELD (A) (Rain Site—L2 and Dining Center): |
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| | Guests and parents are $5.25. |
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| 3:00 P.M. | SOC (STUDENT ORIENTATION COUNSELORS) TALK ONE—ALLEN FIELD (Rain Site—Hansen)(S): |
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| | Meet your orientation group, review the orientation schedule, icebreakers, team building fun, questions and answers, and so much more! The Orientation Group competition starts HERE! DON’T LET YOUR GROUP DOWN! |
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| 3:00 P.M. | PARENTS MEET THE DEPARTMENT CHAIRS - REILAND FINE ARTS CENTER (P): |
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| | Question and answer session to learn more about your student’s major interest area. |
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| 4:00 P.M. | WELCOME CONVOCATION - REILAND FINE ARTS CENTER (A): |
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| | This is the kick-off event for the class of 2008. Celebrate the official beginning of your college experience! Learn the Jimmie Fight Song—HEAR ABOUT GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION COMPETITIONS—Just by attending you will have an opportunity to win a dorm-size fridge stocked full! |
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| 5:00 P.M. | TAILGATE WITH THE JIMMIES - PRACTICE FIELD (A) (Rain Site—L2 and Dining Center): |
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| | IT’S DELICIOUS, IT’S AMAZING! Kick-start the football season by cheering on the ORANGE AND BLACK! Guests and parents are $5.50 |
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| 7:00 P.M. | RISQUE BUSINESS - PARENT SOCIAL—LEVEL TWO (P): |
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| | SOC's act out various issues from college. A chance for discussion, questions, and answers.
After a long day of moving, it's time for parents to take a break, relax, and meet other new Jimmie parents. Socialize and enjoy refreshments.
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| 7:00 P.M. | SOC TALK TWO - ALLEN FIELD (S) (Rain Site—Hansen Center): |
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| | Re-connect with your orientation group, question and answer time, create your group’s very own fight song, plus—free snacks and refreshments! |
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| 8:00 P.M. | FRIEND FINDER - ALLEN FIELD (Rain Site—Hansen Center)(S) |
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| 9:30 P.M. | GET TO KNOW YOUR PLANET - YOUR RESIDENCE HALL SECTION (S): |
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| | Settle into your floor community and get to know your resident assistant and neighbors! Decorate your section. Lots of time for questions and answers! |
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| 10:30 P.M. | APPLES TO APPLES EXTRAVAGANZA - KROEZE/WATSON MAIN LOUNGES (S): |
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| | Socialize—get to the know YOUR NEW HOME! Play Apples to Apples, bob for apples, apple cider, and caramel apples! |
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| ACADEMICS, ENGAGEMENT, AND SELF-REFLECTION |
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| 7:00 A.M. TO 9:00 A.M | BREAKFAST - DINING CENTER (A) |
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| | Guests and parents are $4.00 |
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| 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. | MANDATORY TESTING - LYNGSTAD (S): |
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| | Chemistry/Math Placement Testing. Mandatory for students enrolled in MATH 151, MATH 111, or CHEM 133. Please bring 2 pencils and a non-programmable calculator. |
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| 8:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. | PARENT PRESENTATIONS (P): |
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| | Pick a session or sessions that best suits you! Each session runs 30 minutes with a new session beginning at the half hour. |
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| BAND AND CHOIR INFORMATION |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES |
| FINANCES AT JAMESTOWN COLLEGE |
| RESIDENCE LIFE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
| CAREER DEVELOPMENT |
| SURPRISING LIVES AND CAREERS OF JAMESTOWN COLLEGE GRADS |
| STUDY ABROAD |
| SAFETY, SECURITY, AND RESPONSIBILITIES |
| INTRODUCTION TO SPIRITUAL LIFE AT JAMESTOWN COLLEGE |
| CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS—HOW TO GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS |
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| 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. | PURCHASE YOUR BOOKS - JAMESTOWN COLLEGE BOOKSTORE (A) |
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| 10:00 A.M. | EXPLORE YOUR NEW WORLD - TOUR BEGINS ON ALLEN FIELD (S): |
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| | Learn from your SOC where things are on campus—we’ll provide example schedules or BRING YOUR SCHEDULE. Before the tour is done—you will know how to navigate the Jamestown College campus. |
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| 10:30 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. | ONE-ON-ONE TIME TO MEET WITH YOUR FACULTY ADVISOR (S): |
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| | Review your information packet to find out when your 30 minute session is scheduled and where. YOUR ADVISOR WILL BE COUNTING ON YOU TO BE THERE—Discuss your schedule, questions, your potential major, expectations, and so much more! This event is for students only. |
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| 10:30 A.M. | MEET THE PARENTS – SOC’s TALK WITH PARENTS - Reiland Auditorium (P): |
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| | Four SOC members will sit and talk with parents in an informal Q & A. |
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| 11:45 A.M. | LUNCH—DINING CENTER (A)Farewell brunch for the Parents - TTFN |
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| | Guests and parents are $5.25 |
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| 1:00 P.M. | START YOUR FIRST YEAR SEMINAR EXPERIENCE (JOURNEY 101) - VARIOUS CLASSROOMS ON CAMPUS (S): |
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| | Meet your first year seminar instructor and peer guide. Your instructor and guide will discuss an introduction to college life and academics including: academic expectations, study skills, communicating with your advisor, plus—lots of time for questions and answers. |
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| 2:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M. | BREAKOUT SESSIONS - VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON CAMPUS(S): |
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| | Pick a session or sessions that best suits you! Each session runs 30 minutes with a new session beginning at the half hour. |
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| BAND AND CHOIR INFORMATION |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES |
| FINANCES AT JAMESTOWN COLLEGE |
| RESIDENCE LIFE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
| CAREER DEVELOPMENT |
| SURPRISING LIVES AND CAREERS OF JAMESTOWN COLLEGE GRADS |
| STUDY ABROAD |
| SAFETY, SECURITY, AND RESPONSIBILITIES |
| INTRODUCTION TO SPIRITUAL LIFE AT JAMESTOWN COLLEGE |
| CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS—HOW TO GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS |
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| 3:00 P.M. | NON-TRADITIONAL, TRANSFER, AND OFF CAMPUS STUDENT SOCIAL - HERITAGE ROOM (S): |
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| | Feel like you are out of the loop living off campus? Come to this social and meet others that are in the same boat. Here you can chill together, have some refreshments, and get acquainted with students who are new to campus. Just by attending you have a chance to win a portable DVD player gift pack. |
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| 5:00 P.M. | INTERGALACTIC GRUB - DINING CENTER (S) |
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| 6:00 P.M. | EMPEROR’S CLUB PREMIER - REILAND FINE ARTS CENTER (S): |
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| | A chance to view this year’s common experience. |
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| 8:00 P.M. | MOVIE BREAKOUT SESSIONS - VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON CAMPUS (S): |
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| | Join your first year seminar instructor, peer guide, and orientation leaders. Your instructor will lead discussions about the summer movie. This is an opportunity for an in-depth academic discussion similar to many you will have in the classroom. |
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| 9:00 P.M. | FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE - REILAND FINE ARTS CENTER (S): |
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| | SOC’s act out various issues from serious to fun including study habits, finding your class, etc. THIS IS HILARIOUS! |
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| 9:45 P.M. | SOC TALK THREE - VARIOUS CLASSROOMS ON CAMPUS (S): |
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| | A chance to discuss the issues and experience addressed during Friday Night Live! Reconnect and get ready for the dance—REMEMBER YOUR GROUP WANTS TO WIN! |
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| 10:30 P.M. | CLUB’IN IN KROEZE COURTYARD (S) (Rain Site—Hansen Center) |
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| | This club-style dance features Dude Walker. Plus—mocktails and LOTS of prizes! |
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| ADVENTURE DAY |
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| 9:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. | EXPLORE YOUR UNIVERSE - MEET ON ALLEN FIELD (S): |
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| | Join your orientation group and compete! Learn about the city of Jamestown and see the many sites and important stops—chance to win prizes! |
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| 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. | PURCHASE YOUR BOOKS - JAMESTOWN COLLEGE BOOKSTORE (A) |
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| 12:00 P.M. | BRUNCH - DINING CENTER (S) |
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| 1:00 P.M. TO 3:00 P.M. | BEACHLESS BEACH PARTY - ALLEN FIELD (S): |
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| | Enjoy a water fight, slip and slide relay races, inflatables, and food for all! Plus…LOTS OF WATER! |
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| 4:00 P.M. | SOC TALK FOUR/CAKE DECORATING CONTEST – ALLEN FIELD (S) (Rain Site—L2): |
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| 5:30 P.M. | DINNER - DINING CENTER (S) |
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| 7:00 P.M. | GAME SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA - Reiland Auditorium(S): |
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| | Compete in various game shows—test your Jamestown College knowledge playing Jeopardy! LOTS OF PRIZES! |
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| 9:00 P.M. | RESIDENCE HALL ACTIVITIES – KROEZE/WATSON (S) |
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| 10:00 P.M. TO 12:30 A.M. | KEGS AND KARAOKE - KROEZE COURTYARD (S) (Rain Site—Kroeze Lounge): |
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| | Enjoy root beer kegs and karaoke. Grab a blanket and ENJOY! |
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| SERVICE DAY |
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| 10:00 A.M. | SOC TALK FIVE - ALLEN FIELD (S) |
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| 10:30 A.M. | CHAPEL - VOORHEES CHAPEL (S) |
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| 11:30 A.M. | COSMIC CLASS PHOTO - ROLLIE GREENO FIELD (S): |
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| | Don’t miss out on this Jamestown College tradition—get your photo taken in the shape of 2008—each student will receive a complimentary copy to remember new student orientation. |
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| 12:00 P.M. | LUNCH - DINING CENTER (S) |
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| 12:00 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M. | PURCHASE YOUR BOOKS - BOOKSTORE (A) |
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| 1:30 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M. | SUPPORTING YOUR UNIVERSE - MEET ON ALLEN FIELD (S): |
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| | Students will have an opportunity to pick between a variety of service projects in the community—orientation is the start to their service learning—they will have an opportunity to impact families living in Jamestown. |
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| 5:00 P.M. | PARTICIPATION CELEBRATION DINNER - DINING CENTER (S): |
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| | Orientation group prizes, recognition for orientation leaders, individual prizes, Jimmie Fight Song Competition—BE THERE! |
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| 9:00 P.M. | KROEZE/WATSON ALL RESIDENCE HALL MANDATORY MEETING - MAIN LOUNGES (S) |
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| | Learn about what you need to know of residence hall living. |
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| 9:30 P.M. | RESIDENCE HALL SECTION MANDATORY MEETINGS (S) |
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