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Summer Orientation

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