7:30 a.m. Check-In and Continental Breakfast....................................Heritage Hall, University Center8:30 a.m. Welcome and Overview of the Day....................................Hawkins Arena, University Center We’re glad you’re here! Members of the Mercer community will welcome you and outline today’s schedule. This is also your chance to meet the Peer Advisors (PAs) and Toby, Mercer’s mascot.9:00 a.m. Orientation Headquarters Opens………….......................Main Entrance, University Center Should you have any questions, forms to drop off, or comments to share, please drop by the Orientation Headquarters desk. We’ll be happy to assist you in any way we can.9:00 a.m. Siblings Program…………...............Departs from Hawkins Arena Floor, University Center Mercer siblings who are under the age of 12 are invited to join the PAs for a morning of fun! Families should pick up siblings at noon in the entrance of the University Center’s Fitness Center.9:00 a.m. The First-Year Experience at Mercer..................President’s Dining Room, University Center Join staff from Academic Services and Student Affairs to learn about your student’s first year at Mercer University. This session prepares families and guests for the first-year student transition by further explaining the support systems Mercer has in place to help students succeed.

10:00 a.m. Meetings with Deans............................................................................Locations Listed Below Meet with a representative from your student’s college or school to discuss academic requirements and learn more about what your student can expect from academic life at Mercer. COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS...........................................Medical School Auditorium STETSON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS....Stetson Hall, Room 251 SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING.............................................Science & Engineering Building, Room 110 TIFT COLLEGE OF EDUCATION.....................................Stetson Hall, Room 151 TOWNSEND SCHOOL OF MUSIC...................................McCorkle Choir Rehearsal Room

11:00 a.m. Surviving Your Student’s First Year...................President’s Dining Room, University Center This session is designed for families and guests to address transition issues related to sending your student to college.

12:00 p.m. Lunch.............................................................................................................University Center

12:30 p.m. Campus Resource Fair...........................................................Heritage Hall, University Centerto 2:00 p.m. Find out about all Mercer has to offer! This is your chance to interact with resources and departments from across campus.

1:00 p.m. Residence Hall Tours....................................Depart from Bear Rock Café, University Centerto 3:00 p.m. PAs will depart every thirty minutes to show you first-year residence halls and introduce you to an Area Coordinator from Residence Life. Please note: The last tour leaves at 2:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m. Campus Tours...............................................Depart from Bear Rock Café, University Centerto 3:00 p.m. PAs will depart every thirty minutes to take you on a tour of Mercer’s historic campus. Please note: The last tour leaves at 2:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m. Downtown Macon Trolley Tours............Depart from “The Street” Mural, University Centerto 4:00 p.m NewTown Macon will provide a 45-minute overview of downtown Macon. Groups depart hourly. Please note: The last tour leaves at 3:00 p.m.

2:00-2:30 p.m. Pre-Health Program Information………………………..……..........Stetson Hall, Room 251& 3:00-3:30 p.m. Students interested in pursuing any of Mercer’s Pre-Health tracks (e.g., Pre-Med, Pre-Pharm, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Vet, etc.) will learn more about your student’s academic responsibilities.

2:00-2:45 p.m. Division of Student Affairs Information...........President’s Dining Room, University Center& 3:00-3:45 p.m. Join representatives from the Division of Student Affairs to learn about campus resources and involvement. Discuss the student benefits of campus engagement, ask questions, and help connect your student to the Mercer community.

As You Bear Care Package….………………..….............................Main Entrance, University CenterDepart Students can pick up their Bear Care Package in Heritage Hall for the trip home!

Mercer UniversitySummer Orientation 2013Family & Guest Schedule

7:30 a.m. Check-In and Continental Breakfast....................................Heritage Hall, University Center8:30 a.m. Welcome and Overview of the Day....................................Hawkins Arena, University Center We’re glad you’re here! Members of the Mercer community will welcome you and outline today’s schedule. This is also your chance to meet the Peer Advisors (PAs) and Toby, Mercer’s mascot.9:00 a.m. Orientation Headquarters Opens………….......................Main Entrance, University Center Should you have any questions, forms to drop off, or comments to share, please drop by the Orientation Headquarters desk. We’ll be happy to assist you in any way we can.

9:00 a.m. Meetings with Deans............................................................................Locations Listed Below Meet with a representative from your college or school to discuss academic requirements and learn more about your career as a Mercer student. COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS...........................................Medical School Auditorium STETSON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS....Stetson Hall, Room 251 SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING.............................................Science & Engineering Building, Room 110 TIFT COLLEGE OF EDUCATION.....................................Stetson Hall, Room 151 TOWNSEND SCHOOL OF MUSIC...................................McCorkle Choir Rehearsal Room

10:00 a.m. Making Mercer Connections.............................................Bear Rock Café, University Center Join the PAs and your classmates from Mercer’s Class of 2017 for an interactive session designed to help you establish connections on campus and with other Mercer students. During this time, you will also have the opportunity to complete any placement exams and have your Bear Card made. 10:00 a.m. Math and Foreign Language Placement Exams..................................Locations Listed Belowto 12:00 p.m. If you have been advised at your Deans Meeting to take either or both exams, please plan to do so today. If you plan to take both exams, you are encouraged to take the math placement exam first. Please note additional opportunities to complete placement exams during the afternoon. FOREIGN LANGUAGE PLACEMENT EXAM................Stetson Hall, Room 133 & 135 MATH PLACEMENT EXAM...............................................Stetson Hall, Room 256

10:00 a.m. Student Identification Cards Made..............The Lecturn, Bear Rock Café, University Center Your Bear Card is your access to Mercer’s dining and residential services. You will have the opportunity to have yours made during “Making Mercer Connections.” 11:00 a.m. Academic Advising Appointments Begin…………...………………….Your Advisor’s Office Appointments are scheduled throughout the day. If your appointment time is not listed in your welcome letter, you will receive your advising time at your Deans Meeting.

12:00 p.m. Lunch.............................................................................................................University Center

12:30 p.m. Campus Resource Fair...........................................................Heritage Hall, University Centerto 2:00 p.m. Find out about all Mercer has to offer! This is your chance to interact with resources and departments from across campus.

1:00 p.m. Math and Foreign Language Placement Exams........Depart from Orientation Headquartersto 3:00 p.m. If you have been advised to take either or both placement exams, please plan to do so today.

1:00 p.m. Residence Hall Tours....................................Depart from Bear Rock Café, University Centerto 3:00 p.m. PAs will depart every thirty minutes to show you first-year residence halls and introduce you to an Area Coordinator from Residence Life. Please note: The last tour leaves at 2:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m. Campus Tours...............................................Depart from Bear Rock Café, University Centerto 3:00 p.m. PAs will depart every thirty minutes to take you on a tour of Mercer’s historic campus. Please note: The last tour leaves at 2:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m. Downtown Macon Trolley Tours............Depart from “The Street” Mural, University Centerto 4:00 p.m NewTown Macon will provide a 45-minute overview of downtown Macon. Groups depart hourly. Please note: The last tour leaves at 3:00 p.m.

2:00-2:30 p.m. Pre-Health Program Information………………………..……..........Stetson Hall, Room 251& 3:00-3:30 p.m. Students interested in pursuing any of Mercer’s Pre-Health tracks (e.g., Pre-Med, Pre-Pharm, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Vet, etc.) will learn more about their academic responsibilities.

2:00-2:45 p.m. Division of Student Affairs Information...........President’s Dining Room, University Center& 3:00-3:45 p.m. Join representatives from the Division of Student Affairs to learn about campus resources and involvement. Discuss the student benefits of campus engagement, ask questions, and connect yourself to the Mercer community.

As You Bear Care Package….………………..….............................Main Entrance, University CenterDepart Students can pick up their Bear Care Package in Heritage Hall for the trip home!

First-Year Student Schedule