Orientation Schedule
The schedule below is a draft program for Intercultural Pre-Orientation 2008, and is provided to give prospective students and their families a sense of our program.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Check-In
Atrium, Balfour-Hood Campus Center
New students sign in to receive your room keys and information packets.
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hospitality Area
1962 Room, Balfour-Hood Campus Center
12:30 p.m.
Lunch
Emerson Dining Hall
1:30 p.m.
Welcome Session
Meneely 301
Meet staff and learn more about the Pre-Orientation Program.
2:30 p.m.
Student to Student Session
May Room, Mary Lyon
Get a glimpse of your life at Wheaton and talk with current students about their experiences.
Family Session with Staff
Meneely 301
Family members will have an opportunity to learn more about the programs and services offered by the Marshall Center.
3:45 p.m.
Student Workshop
May Room, Mary Lyon
Family Session with OAs
Woolley Room, Mary Lyon
4:30 p.m.
The Four Boxes of Life
May Room, Mary Lyon
Hear each others stories and get to know your fellow classmates.
Family Free Time
6:30 p.m.
Dinner
Chase Dining Hall
7:30 p.m.
Family Departure
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Game Night
Come meet some new friends and enjoy a night of board games. Also meet up with your OAs for capture the flag in the dimple (weather permitting).
Cafe, Balfour-Hood Campus Center
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22
7:30 a.m.
Breakfast
Chase Dining Hall
8:30 a.m.
Outdoor Leadership Activities
Clark Field
The morning is dedicated to an intensive outdoor team-building activity on Wheaton's campus. The day will be comprised of a series of increasingly difficult physical and mental challenges, none of which are designed to go beyond your abilities. By succeeding at difficult tasks we will discover the rewards of perseverance and build self esteem. Likewise, we will learn the benefits of initiative, leadership, communication, decision making, and cooperation. The challenge courses require no skills or talents, just a willingness to participate. Activities are geared to individual abilities and are designed to be fun and engaging.
12:30 p.m.
Lunch
1:30 p.m.
Odds & Ends
Get your photos taken for IDs, set up email and voice mail and take a quick break.
2:30 p.m.
Conversations on Diversity at Wheaton
Meneely 301
3:30 p.m.
Academic Excellence Workshops
Meneely 301/305/306
Join Wheaton faculty and staff to explore what is expected of Wheaton scholars and how you can ensure your success.
5:00 p.m.
Barbecue
Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning
8:00 p.m.
Bingo
The Loft, Balfour-Hood Campus Center
Want to relax before you start New Student Orientation? Come play bingo and enjoy some snacks with your OAs and other Wheaton students.
The Loft, Balfour-Hood Campus Center
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast and Closing Reflection
Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning
9:30 a.m.
Students join New Student Orientation program!