2009 Summer Orientation Sessions
Friday, June 5th
Monday, June 8th
Optional overnight stay on Sunday, June 7th
Friday, June 12th
Wednesday, June 17th
Monday, June 22nd
Friday, June 26th
Optional overnight stay on Friday, June 26th
Monday, June 29th
Friday, August 21st*
Overnight stay on Friday, August 21st
*Please note this session is reserved for students accepted after June 1 or from states other than MO, IA, IL, KS or NE. Please contact the Office of Admission at 660-785-4114 upon receiving your student pre-orientation packet if you are unable to attend an orientation session in June and do not fit the stated parameters or students pre-approved to register for this final orientation session.
Tentative Schedule of Events
This is a general schedule of events for the day. Each student will have a personalized schedule to best suit their academic interests.
8:00-9:30 a.m. (Student Union Building – Main Floor)
Registration
Campus Tours will depart periodically from the Student Union as guests register.
Student Services Reception: Staff members will be available to discuss the various student services available at Truman.
ID Photos: Students will have their photo taken for their Truman ID card.
9:45
a.m.
Welcome
10:00-11:45 a.m.
Session I – Enrollment or Transitions*
Please see your personalized schedule for your group
assignment and room locations
12:00-1:45 p.m.
Luncheon
Student – iBulldogs: Food, Friends, and Fun
Parent – Catered lunch in the Student Union with a Q&A session with faculty and staff. There will also be an additional student services reception following the Q&A session.
2:00-3:45 p.m.
Session II – Enrollment or Transitions*
Please see your personalized schedule for your group
assignment and room locations
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Optional Activities
ID Photos: Students will have their photo taken for their Truman ID card, if they have not already done so during the morning session.
Tours of Residence Halls
*Enrollment (Sessions I & II)
Student
Creating your Fall Class Schedule
Parent
Academic Advising and Fall Class Schedules: An Overview
Liberal Arts Education: Making a Life and a Living
Sharing the Journey: Parenting College Students
*Transitions (Sessions I & II)
Student
Weird, Wild, or Wonderful – From Roommates to Websites
It’s Complicated – Making Healthy Choices in College
Parent
Dealing with, Delving Into, and Developing through Differences
Wings & Roots – How to Give the Best of Both to your College Student
Joint
Do I Want to Know? Do I Want to Share? FERPA and Alcohol Policies at Truman