2013 Arrival Guide

4 Detailed Schedule of Events Friday, August 16 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Welcome to the ’Ville S P These important orientation steps will help aid in your transition and provide you with necessary information to live at Cedarville. Please refer to the checklist on page 3 for a list of stations to visit before you move in. Begin at the Dixon Ministry Center, Northwest Entrance 11 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m. Campus Tour S P Enjoy a campus tour for family and friends. Dixon Ministry Center, Alumni Hall 11 a.m. Pioneer Food Service Job Informational Meeting S For students seeking campus employment with Pioneer Food Service (Chuck’s and The Hive), please attend this informational meeting to hear how to sign up for interviews, which will be conducted on Saturday and Sunday. Doden Field House, Bleachers 1 p.m. Life Outside the Classroom: The Role of Student Life in Your Student’s Education P We will address a variety of issues about how experiences outside the classroom will enhance your student’s education and how you can stay involved. Stevens Student Center, DeVries Theatre 1 p.m. Student Health Services and Health Insurance P Our University Medical Services will explain the medical services available on campus and discuss health insurance. Dixon Ministry Center, Recital Hall 1, 2, 3, and 4 p.m. Computing at the ’Ville – Students S Learn about Cedarville-specific software and computers, University expectations on computer use, and connecting your own computer, tablet, and phone to the campus network. Health Sciences Center, Rooms 201 and 205 1, 3, and 4 p.m. Computing at the ’Ville – Parents P Learn about parent access to student information, emailing students, connecting student-owned computers, tablets, and phones to the campus network, and University expectations regarding computer use. Engineering and Science Center, Room 245 2 p.m. Four Years From Now: Jobs and Graduate School P Cedarville is intentional about equipping your student for success beyond college. The return on your investment at Cedarville is worth it. Dixon Ministry Center, Recital Hall 2 p.m. Parenting From a Distance P We will address how parents and their college student can adjust to changing roles. Stevens Student Center, DeVries Theatre 3 p.m. It’s Academic P Learn the essentials of University academic policy: degree requirements, grades, privacy regulations, registration, and more. Dixon Ministry Center, Recital Hall 4 p.m. Honors Orientation S P Receive an introduction to the honors program for students who have been accepted into the honors program. Parents are welcome to attend. Stevens Student Center, DeVries Theatre 5:30 p.m. Second Generation Dinner (RSVP Required) S P Cedarville’s Alumni Association invites second generation students and their families to attend a complimentary dinner to kick off Getting StartedWeekend! If you are a child or grandchild of an alumnus, please register online at cedarville. edu/alumnievents or call 1-800-837-2566. Stevens Student Center, Event Rooms 6–7:30 p.m. School of Pharmacy Reception S Meet new and returning students along with faculty and staff. Health Sciences Center, Location TBA 7:30 p.m. Academic Preview S P Meet with the academic dean of your student’s school and enjoy a special time of Q-and-A with faculty from your student’s department. Location assignment in registration packet 9 p.m. New Student Welcome Party ­– Students S Trust us ... this party is definitely a memorable way to begin the school year! Get to know other new students and enjoy music, refreshments, and all sorts of activities. You’ll be certain to make some friends at this awesome welcome party! Parking Lot Between SSC and DMC 9 p.m. Meet and Greet – Parents P While your student is having a crazy time at the new student welcome party, come meet Pastor Bob Rohm (Vice President for Christian Ministries) and other parents from your state or region of the country. Dixon Ministry Center, Jeremiah Chapel Saturday, August 17 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Welcome to the ’Ville S P These important orientation steps will help aid in your transition and provide you with necessary information to live at Cedarville. Please refer to the checklist on page 3 for a list of stations to visit before you move in. Begin at the Dixon Ministry Center, Northwest Entrance 9 and 10 a.m., 1 p.m. Campus Tour S P Enjoy a campus tour for family and friends. Dixon Ministry Center, Alumni Hall 9 a.m. Pioneer Food Service Job Informational Meeting S For students seeking campus employment with Pioneer Food Service (Chuck’s and The Hive), please attend this informational meeting to hear how to sign up for interviews, which will be conducted on Saturday and Sunday. Doden Field House, Bleachers P S Session for Students Session for Parents