ALL ACTIVITIES ARE REQUIRED unless otherwise indicated in the session description.

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION SCHEDULE (May 24, May 28, June 28, & August 14)

Transcripts of videos shown during Orientation are available upon request.

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. STUDENT CHECK-IN...............................................Schaefer Center Lobby*Families and students should review their schedules together. Plan a desig-nated place to meet at the end of the day (the Student Union is recommended). Students will not be finished with their sessions until 4:30 p.m. or later.

GET YOUR APPCARD MADE......................................................Trivette HallAfter check-in, students will be prompted to get their AppCards (ID cards) made. Opening Session will start at 9:00 a.m.

INFORMATION POSTER SESSION..................................Schaefer Center As time allows, families can make a quick stop at our Information Poster Session on the 2nd floor of the Schaefer Center. Several campus offices have provided posters with critical information for students and families.

9:00 - 9:30 a.m. OPENING SESSION (FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES)..............................................................................................................Schaefer Center Your official welcome into the Appalachian Family. Meet University administra-tors, and start learning about your Appalachian resources.

9:45 - 11:15 a.m. ACADEMIC ESSENTIALS & SOUL TIME .................................................................................(locations listed on inside flap)Meet with your academic advisor in a small group setting to start your academic planning process. Get the inside scoop from your SOUL on being a student at Appalachian. At this meeting, you will be assigned a time to meet one-on-one with your Academic Advisor later in the day. Write it down below so you don’t forget it!My Academic Advising Appointment is at:

_____________________________ !Ask your SOUL to help you develop your schedule for the rest of the day! Circle the sessions you need to go to.

11:30 - 12:20 p.m. DEPARTMENTAL & DEGREE PROGRAM MEETINGS..........................................................................................................(listed on back)Your SOUL will guide you to the departmental and degree program meetings listed on the back of this schedule. Use your campus map as well. In these meetings you will talk with a departmental or program representative about planning for your major. Students will also discover tools and next steps for narrowing down major choices within a department.

12:30 - 1:00 p.m. CHEMISTRY PLACEMENT TOLEDO EXAM.................417 Garwood HallYou should ONLY take this placement test if instructed to by your academic advisor. This test is proctored and will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. Who should take this test? Take this test at Orientation if your major requires you to take CHE 1101 and/or CHE 1102 or if you need to take these chemistry courses as pre-requisites to a professional degree program. You will be exempt from this test if you scored 550 or greater on your SAT Math test (or 22 or greater on your ACT Math test) or you have transfer credit for MAT 1020 or higher.

12:30 - 2:00 p.m. LUNCH (Roess Dining Hall) AND RESOURCE FAIR (Plemmons Student Union, 1st Floor)As your program meetings end, students should use their Orientation meal card on campus to enjoy lunch (Roess Dining Hall or Cascades Cafe). Then visit our Resource Fair in the Student Union to get information from campus offices and learn more about what Appalachian has to offer.

1:00 - 4:45 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS & ADVISINGMultiple sessions will be happening in each block of time. You will be assigned a mandatory advising appointment during one of the time blocks. Make a note of your appointment time in that block. Take the time to consider which offices you need/want to hear from and learn more about. After choosing a session, circle it so you know where you need to be for each block! Sessions are open for everyone unless otherwise indicated, but Early College students should attend sessions marked with an EC, and transfer students should attend sessions marked with a TR.

ADVISING APPOINTMENT(Belk Library basement - unless otherwise indicated by your advisor)

My Advising Appointment is at:

_______________!SPECIFIC POPULATIONSIf you are in one of the below groups, attend this mandatory info meeting:1:00 - 1:30 p.m.

1. HEALTH PROFESSIONS (229 Anne Belk Hall) 2. WELCOME TO TEACHER EDUCATION (127 College of Ed)

OTHER ONLINE TESTING(024 Belk Library)1:00 - 1:30 p.m.

If you still need to take an online placement test or complete ERA, attend this session. The Chemistry Placement Toledo Exam is only of-fered at 12:30 pm and must be taken at that time.

FREE RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR LEARNING(421 Belk Library)*Alternate location on 5/24 only - 122 Roan Mtn, Student Union

1:45 - 2:15 p.m.

Learn about free campus resources to enhance your academic experi-ence (including the Library, Writing Center, tutoring and more)!

CAREER DEVELOPMENT(216 Plemmons Student Union, Career Exploration Office) 1:45 - 2:15 p.m.

Unsure of your major or career goals? Learn about the resources App has to prepare you for the future!

TRANSFER 101(421 Belk Library)*Alternate location on 5/24 only - 122 Roan Mtn, Student Union

1:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Figure out how to maximize your time at Appalachian from your first day on campus. Our Office of Transfer Services and our transfer student mentors will share their ex-perience on getting involved quickly and strategically. (TR)

THE APPALACHIAN WAY (114 Belk Library) 1:45 - 2:15 p.m.

The Appalachian Way focuses on aca-demic integrity, campus involvement, community and what it really means to be an Appalachian student. You will hear from the Office of Student Conduct and the Office of the Dean of Students. (EC/TR)

LIVING IN COMMUNITY: UNIVERSITY HOUSING (114 Belk Library) 2:30 - 3:00 p.m.

This session will help prepare you for your new home in our residence halls! This session is required only for EC and TR students living on campus their first semester.

ADVISING APPOINTMENT(Belk Library basement - unless otherwise indicated by your advisor)

My Advising Appointment is at:

_______________!

ADVISING APPOINTMENT(Belk Library basement - unless otherwise indicated by your advisor)

My Advising Appointment is at:

_______________!

ADVISING APPOINTMENT(Belk Library basement - unless otherwise indicated by your advisor)

My Advising Appointment is at:

_______________!INFORMATION TECH SERVICES (ITS) - WHAT STUDENTS NEED TO KNOW(421 Belk Library)*Alternate location on 5/24 only - 122 Roan Mtn, Student Union

3:15 - 3:45 p.m.

ITS is the central support structure for assisting students with computer technology. Learn how to get support with your accounts, wireless, comput-ers and more.

PAYING FOR COLLEGE(137 Grandfather Mtn. Ball-room, Plemmons Student Union)*Alternate location on 5/24 only - 420 Parkway Ballroom, Student Union

*4:00 - 4:45 p.m. This slightly longer session for students and families focuses on the types of financial aid available, the process of applying for federal education loans, the student’s cost of attendance and critical billing information.

FREE RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR LEARNING(421 Belk Library)*Alternate location on 5/24 only - 122 Roan Mtn, Student Union

4:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Learn about free campus resources to enhance your academic experi-ence (including the Library, Writing Center, tutoring and more)!

ADVISING APPOINTMENT(Belk Library basement - unless otherwise indicated by your advisor)

My Advising Appointment is at:

_______________!

BLOCK 11:00 - 1:30 p.m.

BLOCK 21:45 - 2:15 p.m.

BLOCK 32:30 - 3:00 p.m.

BLOCK 43:15 - 3:45 p.m.

BLOCK 54:00 - 4:30 p.m.

TRANSFER 101(421 Belk Library)*Alternate location on 5/24 only - 122 Roan Mtn, Student Union

2:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Figure out how to maximize your time at Appalachian from your first day on campus. Our Office of Transfer Services and our transfer student mentors will share their ex-perience on getting involved quickly and strategically. (TR)

THE APPALACHIAN WAY (114 Belk Library) 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.

The Appalachian Way focuses on aca-demic integrity, campus involvement, community and what it really means to be an Appalachian student. You will hear from the Office of Student Conduct and the Office of the Dean of Students. (EC/TR)

EARLY COLLEGE 101(114 Belk Library)3:15 - 3:45 p.m.

Figure out how to maximize your time at Appalachian. Beth Watts from the Office of Transfer Services will share strategies for maximizing your early college credits and getting involved on campus. (EC)

EARLY COLLEGE 101(114 Belk Library)4:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Figure out how to maximize your time at Appalachian. Beth Watts from the Office of Transfer Services will share strategies for maximizing your early college credits and getting involved on campus. (EC)

GET YOUR APPCARD MADE IN TRIVETTE HALL. ASK A TRANSFER MENTOR FOR DIRECTIONS (BELK LIBRARY ATRIUM - 12:00 TO 5:00 P.M.)

STOP BY FINANCIAL AID FOR WALK-IN QUESTIONS (JOHN THOMAS HALL - 1:00 TO 4:00 P.M.)

NEED HELP FROM THE OFFICE OF TRANSFER SERVICES OR THE GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM? THESE OFFICES WILL BE AVAILABLE ALL AFTERNOON IN THE BASEMENT OF BELK LIBRARY. ASK A SOUL TO DIRECT YOU.

STUDENT VETERAN SERVICES INFO SESSION(242 Plemmons Student Union) *3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

Military students attending this ses-sion will receive information about on and off campus resources, organi-zations, and support systems. GI Bill information for veterans and depen-dents will also be shared.

Appalachian Spiritual Life Assc.A-s-URAthletics/Student Yosef Club & Yosef Club

Career DevelopmentCounseling Psychological ServicesEnvironmental Health, Safety, & Emergency Management

International Education & DevelopmentMast General Store Military Science & Leadership (ROTC)

Parent and Family Assoc.Parking & TrafficStudent Engagement & LeadershipStudent Legal Clinic

Summer Sessions Sustain AppalachianUniversity BookstoreUniversity Recreation (UREC)University Writing Center

NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT ROUND TABLE

(169 Three Top, Plemmons Student Union) 2:30 - 3:00 p.m.

This session focuses on the needs and support of our non-traditional stu-dents (typically defined as 25 or older, married, or parents) while connecting you with other new non-traditional students.

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@AppStateOrientation

DEPARTMENTAL & DEGREE PROGRAM MEETING LOCATIONS

Any time you are designated to meet in small groups with an Advisor, you will meet in the room that corresponds with your group number. Please use the following for assistance!

Not sure what to major in? Attend the “Career Development” meeting during our concurrent afternoon sessions.

WELCOME WEEKEND IS COMING SOON!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW (8/16 - 8/18).

welcome.appstate.edu

Download our App “App4O” on the App Store!App4O has your Orientation schedule, contact information, meeting locations, campus services and so much more! ADVISING & SOUL TIME

MEETING LOCATIONS

Welcome to Orientation!Transfer and Early College StudentsSchedule of Events, Summer 2019

Group 1 162 Appalachian HallGroup 2 205 Anne Belk Hall Group 3 229 Anne Belk HallGroup 4 227 Anne Belk HallGroup 5 109 Anne Belk HallGroup 6 244 Anne Belk HallGroup 7 085 Appalachian Hall Group 8 242 Plemmons Student Union

Group 9 110 Anne Belk HallGroup 10 1013 Peacock HallGroup 11 242 Anne Belk HallGroup 12 026 Belk LibraryGroup 13 243 Anne Belk HallGroup 14 118 Anne Belk HallGroup 15 1010 Peacock HallGroup 16 212 Wey Hall Group 17 143 DD DoughertyGroup 18 237 DD DoughertyGroup 19 1012 Peacock HallGroup 20 119 Anne Belk HallGroup 21 205 Living Learning CenterGroup 22 116 Anne Belk Hall Group 23 206 Broyhill Music CenterGroup 24 161 Appalachian HallGroup 25 1018 Peacock Hall

2018-2019 Student Orientation

Undergraduate Leaders (SOULs)

AFTER CHECK IN:

1. Get your AppCard made

2. Download AppState Guides!3. Download the AppalNet & App Cares Apps.

Find this schedule and other Orientation information on your mobile device (search for AppState Guides)!

https://guidebook.com/g/appstate-orientation

Anthropology.....................336 Anne Belk Hall

Apparel Design and Merchandising ...................................30 Katherine Harper Hall

Art.................................................212 Wey Hall

Biology................................229 Anne Belk Hall (Including Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, Bio Ed)

Building Sciences....17 Katherine Harper Hall

Business .............................1020 Peacock Hall (Including Accounting, Computer Information Sys-tems, Economics, Finance & Banking, Hospitality & Tourism Management, International Business, Man-agement, Marketing, Risk & Insurance, and Supply Chain Management)

Chemistry.............................421 Garwood Hall (Including Forensic Chem, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Den-tistry, Pre-Pharmacy, and Chemistry Education)

Communication.......................104 Walker Hall

Communication Sciences and Disorders ........................................13-A Holmes Conv. Ctr

Computer Science.............309 Anne Belk Hall

Curriculum & Instruction ..................................127 College of Education (Including Career and Technical Education, 9-12, Elementary Education, K-6, Middle Grades Education, 6-9)

English................................126-C Edwin Duncan (Including English Education)

Exercise Science ............................................067 Holmes Conv. Ctr

Family & Child Studies ..................................509-C College of Education (Including Birth-K Education, Child Development, & FCS Education)

Fermentation Sciences ..................................108-A Edwin Duncan Hall

Geography & Planning ..................................341 Rankin Science West

Geological and Environmental Sciences ....................................023 Rankin Science West (Including Geology Education)

Government & Justice Studies ................................................211 Anne Belk Hall (Including Political Science & Criminal Justice)

Graphic Communications Management .................................140 Katherine Harper Hall

Health and Physical Education, K-12 ........................................15-A Holmes Conv. Ctr

Health Care Mgt................54 Holmes Conv. Ctr

History.................................205 Anne Belk Hall (Including History Education)

Industrial Design......30 Katherine Harper Hall

Interdisciplinary Studies ...............................117 Living Learning Center (Including Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies, Global Studies, and Interdisciplinary Studies)

Interior Design.........30 Katherine Harper Hall

Languages, Literatures & Cultures ......................................114 Edwin Duncan Hall (Including Language Education)

Mathematics ........................209-B Walker Hall (Including Mathematics Education)

Music......................206 Broyhill Music Center (Including Music Education)

Nursing..........................13-B Holmes Conv. Ctr

Nutrition & Foods............72 Holmes Conv. Ctr

Philosophy & Religion..........114 IG Greer Hall

Photography...........140 Katherine Harper Hall

Physics and Astronomy ..............................................231 Garwood Hall (Including Pre-Engineering and Physics Education)

Psychology...........................305 Smith Wright

Public Health..................064 Holmes Conv. Ctr

Reading Ed & Special Education ...................................308 College of Education

Recreation Management ........................................15-A Holmes Conv. Ctr

Social Work....................13-C Holmes Conv. Ctr

Sociology...................207 Chapell Wilson Hall

Sustainable Development ...............................205 Living Learning Center

Sustainable Technology ....................................17 Katherine Harper Hall (Including Technology Education)

Theatre and Dance ....129 Chapell Wilson Hall (Including Theatre Education)

2019-2020 Student Orientation

Undergraduate Leaders (SOULs)

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