AUGUST 18 — AUGUST 25

ADRIAN.EDU

2013

SCHEDULE

Welcome Week

2013WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULE ADRIAN COLLEGE

SUNDAY

AUGUST 18, 2013STUDENTS AND PARENTS (REQUIRED)

8:00 – 11:30 AMRESIDENCE HALL CHECK-INResidence Hall LobbiesPick up room keys and get unpacked!

9:30 AM – 12:30 PMRESOURCE FAIRQuad LawnLearn about checking accounts from local banks, get your parking permit and learn about different campus departments such as: Financial Aid and Business Services, among others.

10:30 – 11:00 AMCOMMUTER CHECK-INCaine Student Center

11:00 – 11:30 AMCOMMUTER WELCOMEHickman Board Room, Caine Student CenterFor those students commuting from home, learn how to stay connected to campus, get information about campus events and sign up for an on-campus locker.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PMLUNCHRitchie MarketplaceNo charge to students and family.

1:15 – 2:00 PMMATRICULATION CEREMONYDawson Auditorium (casual dress)This ceremony officially marks the entrance of the Class of 2017 into Adrian College.

2:15 PMVISITORS DEPARTParents and friends depart.

STUDENTS (REQUIRED)

3:15 – 5:00 PMMANDATORY ONLINE SCHEDULING AND NAVIGATING SISVarious LocationsThis required session will detail what every student needs to know about online scheduling, using the student bulletin board and navigating the student information system.

5:00 – 6:30 PMSTUDENT DINNERJames F. Thomas Pavilion, Stadium

7:00 PMRESIDENCE HALL MEETINGSDawson AuditoriumMeet your RA, learn about community living, what to do in emergency situations and other residence hall information.

9:00 – 11:00 PMOPEN SKATEArrington Ice ArenaEnjoy an evening of skating in the Arrington Ice Arena!

MONDAY

AUGUST 19, 20137:00 AM – 5:00 PMPICTURE ID PHOTOS TAKENRitchie Marketplace

PLEASE NOTE THAT GROUP ASSIGNMENTS FOR PLACEMENT TESTING, ADVISING, ETC. ARE IN THE FOLDER YOU RECEIVED AT CHECK-IN ON AUGUST 18, 2013.

2013WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULE ADRIAN COLLEGE

7:00 – 9:00 AMBREAKFASTRitchie Marketplace

9:15 – 11:30 AMMANDATORY MODERN LANGUAGE AND MATH PLACEMENT TESTSAssigned ClassroomsRequired for all freshmen, transfer and international students.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PMLUNCHRitchie Marketplace

1:30 – 3:00 PMMANDATORY WRITING ASSESSMENTAssigned ClassroomsRequired for all freshmen, transfer and international students.

3:15 – 4:15 PMMANDATORY PLACEMENT TESTING (MUSIC ONLY)Assigned Classrooms

3:15 – 4:30 PMMANDATORY TEACHER EDUCATION MAJORS SESSIONDawson AuditoriumThis session is required for any student who has declared an interest in Teacher Education. This information session is intended to discuss the requirements of earning a certification.

4:30 – 6:30 PMMANDATORY PLACEMENT TESTING (VOCAL MUSIC ONLY)Assigned Classrooms

5:00 – 7:00 PMDINNERRitchie Marketplace

9:00 PM – MIDNIGHTMIDNIGHT MADNESSMeijer and WalmartShop ‘til you drop! Vans leave starting at 9:00 PM from the Merillat parking lot.

TUESDAY

AUGUST 20, 20137:00 AM – 5:00 PMPICTURE ID PHOTOS TAKENRitchie Marketplace

7:00 – 8:45 AMBREAKFASTRitchie Marketplace

8:45 AM – NOONCOMMUNITY PLUNGEMerillat Parking LotPlunge into community service with your classmates. Volunteer at a variety of different service locations throughout the community.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PMLUNCHRitchie Marketplace

NOON – 1:00 PMMAJORS ON THE MALLMallMeet informally with faculty representatives from our academic departments to get information and ask questions.

PLEASE NOTE THAT GROUP ASSIGNMENTS FOR PLACEMENT TESTING, ADVISING, ETC. ARE IN THE FOLDER YOU RECEIVED AT CHECK-IN ON AUGUST 18, 2013.

2013WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULE ADRIAN COLLEGE

1:00 – 4:00 PMGROUP A - ADVISINGAssigned LocationsFaculty members work with students to assess academic interest and set class schedules.

1:00 – 4:00 PMGROUP B - FINANCIAL AIDDawson AuditoriumFinancial Aid will work with students to finalize billing and loan details.

1:00 – 4:00 PMGROUP C – SOCIAL NETWORKING & STUDENT LIFE SESSIONAdrian Room, Ritchie MarketplaceLearn about the ins-and-outs of Student Life and the importance of your digital identity and how it can help you succeed.

4:15 – 5:15 PMMANDATORY MEETING FOR PRE-HEALTH STUDENTSDawson AuditoriumThis meeting is intended to assist students interested in any pre-health studies fields such as: Pre-Med, Pre-Dental, Pre-Veterinary Studies, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Pharmacy, etc. It is also open to students interested in careers in nursing, health care administration and health care policy. The session is conducted by Ms. Marcia Boynton, Director of the Institute for Health Studies.

5:00 – 7:00 PMDINNERRitchie Marketplace

9:00 PMHYPNOTIC INTOXICATIONDawson AuditoriumKeith Karkut has been practicing hypnosis for over 24 years. He creates an “on stage party” fueled by water and something more powerful than any drug or alcohol: the student’s own mind. The result is an inspiring message with some real, yet entertaining, moments for the audience.

WEDNESDAY

AUGUST 21, 20137:00 – 9:00 AMBREAKFASTRitchie Marketplace

9:00 AM – NOONGROUP A - SOCIAL NETWORKING & STUDENT LIFE SESSIONAdrian Room, Ritchie MarketplaceLearn about the ins-and-outs of Student Life and the importance of your digital identity and how it can help you succeed.

9:00 AM – NOONGROUP B - ADVISINGAssigned LocationsFaculty members work with students to assess academic interest and set class schedules.

9:00 AM – NOONGROUP C – FINANCIAL AIDDawson AuditoriumFinancial Aid will work with students to finalize billing and loan details.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PMLUNCHRitchie Marketplace

PLEASE NOTE THAT GROUP ASSIGNMENTS FOR PLACEMENT TESTING, ADVISING, ETC. ARE IN THE FOLDER YOU RECEIVED AT CHECK-IN ON AUGUST 18, 2013.

2013WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULE ADRIAN COLLEGE

1:00 – 4:00 PMGROUP A - FINANCIAL AIDDawson AuditoriumFinancial Aid will work with students to finalize billing and loan details.

1:00 – 4:00 PMGROUP B - SOCIAL NETWORKING & STUDENT LIFE SESSIONAdrian Room, Ritchie MarketplaceLearn about the ins-and-outs of Student Life and the importance of your digital identity and how it can help you succeed.

1:00 – 4:00 PMGROUP C – ADVISINGAssigned LocationsFaculty members work with students to assess academic interest and set class schedules.

2:30 – 4:30 PM“POP IN” TO CAREER PLANNINGCareer Planning Office, Stanton Administration BuildingStop in the Career Planning Office to meet the staff, enjoy some popcorn and enter to win movie passes!

5:00 – 6:30 PM DINNERRitchie Marketplace

7:00 – 9:00 PMMANDATORY ATHLETIC SESSIONDawson AuditoriumThis session is required for all students who intend to play a sport at Adrian College. Come hear about what it takes to be a student athlete.

THURSDAY

AUGUST 22, 20137:00 – 8:45 AMBREAKFASTRitchie Marketplace

9:00 AMCLASS PHOTOCaine Terrace

10:00 AMDEPART FOR CHICAGOMerillat Parking LotJoin your fellow classmates on the 2017 class trip to Chicago!

NOONLUNCHBoxed lunches will be served on the bus.

1:00 PMARRIVALEmbassy Suites

1:00 – 3:00 PMWELCOME TO CHICAGO

3:00 – 3:30 PMHOTEL CHECK-IN

3:30 PMFREE TIMEDinner this day is on your own.

PLEASE NOTE THAT GROUP ASSIGNMENTS FOR PLACEMENT TESTING, ADVISING, ETC. ARE IN THE FOLDER YOU RECEIVED AT CHECK-IN ON AUGUST 18, 2013.

2013WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULE ADRIAN COLLEGE

FRIDAY

AUGUST 23, 201311:00 AMHOTEL CHECK-OUTCheck out with your Welcome Week Leader and store your bags, but feel free to enjoy the rest of the day in Chicago.

NOON – 4:45 PMFREE TIMELunch this day is on your own.

5:00 PMDEPART FOR ADRIANDinner will be provided on the way home.

SATURDAY

AUGUST 24, 2013UPPERCLASSMEN RETURN

11:00 AM – 1:00 PMBRUNCHRitchie Marketplace

1:00 – 4:30 PMCOURSE ADJUSTMENT FOR FRESHMENJones 202The Registrar will be available for schedule adjustments. Plan to make changes to your schedule before the official Add/Drop period from Monday, August 26, through Thursday, August 29.

5:00 – 7:00 PMDINNERRitchie Marketplace

8:00 PMEVENING ENTERTAINMENTCaine Student CenterStop by the Caine Student Center to listen to some music, grab a snack or just hang out with your fellow bulldogs.

SUNDAY

AUGUST 25, 201310:00 – 11:00 AMCHAPEL SERVICEHerrick ChapelMeet the College’s Chaplain, Rev. Chris Momany, and join him for a time of worship.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PMBRUNCHRitchie Marketplace

2:00 – 4:00 PMINTRODUCTION TO BROOMBALLArrington Ice ArenaCome give one of Adrian’s most popular intramural sports a try!

2:30 – 5:00 PMEUCHRE TOURNAMENTCaine Student CenterTry your hand at cards. Stop by the student center to compete in a campus-wide euchre tournament.

5:00 – 7:00 PMDINNERRitchie Marketplace

2013WELCOME WEEK BUILDING HOURS

WELCOME WEEK BOOKSTORE HOURS

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 9 am – 5 pm

MONDAY – FRIDAY AUGUST 19 – 23 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 Noon – 5 pm

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 Noon – 5 pm

MONDAY, AUGUST 26 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

REGULAR BOOKSTORE HOURS MONDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY 8:30 am – 4:30 pmTUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY 8:30 am – 6 pmSATURDAY 10 am – 3 pm

WELCOME WEEK LIBRARY HOURS

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 Noon – 5 pm

MONDAY – WEDNESDAY AUGUST 19 – 21 8 am – 8 pm

THURSDAY – FRIDAY AUGUST 22 – 23 8 am – 5 pm

SATURDAY – SUNDAY AUGUST 24 – 25 Noon – 5 pm

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 Noon – 5 pm

REGISTRAR’S OFFICE Stanton Administration Building

CAREER PLANNING Stanton Administration Building

FINANCIAL AID Stanton Administration Building

ACADEMIC SERVICES Jones Hall

STUDENT BUSINESS SERVICES Caine Student Center