Getting Started 2008 Schedule
We are looking forward to seeing you in the 'Ville. Here is a listing of some of the most important activities this weekend to help you plan your schedule.
P = For Parents
S = For Students
P & S = For Parents and Students
| Friday, August 15 | ||
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| 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Welcome to the 'Ville (Housing registration, computer information, P.O. boxes, etc.) |
P & S |
| 11 a.m., 2 & 4 p.m. | Campus Tour Tour for family and friends. Dixon Ministry Center, Alumni Hall |
P & S |
| 1 p.m. | Life Outside the Classroom: The Role of Student Life in your Son or Daughter's Education Dr. Carl Ruby, vice president for student life, will address a variety of issues about how experiences outside the classroom will enhance your student's education and how you can stay involved. Stevens Student Center, Theatre |
P |
| 1 p.m. | Student Health Services and Health Insurance Explanation of medical services available through University Medical Services. Overview of the student health insurance policy and how to use private insurance from afar. Dixon Ministry Center, Recital Hall |
P |
| 1, 2, 3 & 4 p.m. | Computing at the 'Ville Learn about Cedarville-specific software and computers, University expectations on computer use, and connecting your own computer to the campus network. Sign up for a session during Welcome to the 'Ville. The location of your session will be assigned to you. |
P & S |
| 2 p.m. | Parenting From a Distance How parents and their college student can get used to changing roles. Stevens Student Center, Theatre |
P |
| 2 p.m. | Four Years From Now: Jobs and Graduate Schools The value of a Cedarville education. Dixon Ministry Center, Recital Hall |
P |
| 3 p.m. | It's Academic Learn the essentials of University academic policy: degree requirements, grades, privacy regulations, registration, and more. Dixon Ministry Center, Recital Hall |
P |
| 3 p.m. | Parent to Parent Interaction and Q & A time with parents of past Cedarville students. Dixon Ministry Center, Room 224 |
P |
| 3 & 4 p.m. | Computing at the 'Ville – Parents Learn about Cedarville-specific software and computers, University expectations on computer use, and connecting you own computer to the campus network. Sign up for a session during Welcome to the 'Ville. The location of your session will be assigned to you. |
P & S |
| 4 p.m. | Honors Orientation Introduction to the honors program. Stevens Student Center, Theatre |
P & S |
| 6:30 p.m. | Li'l Sibs Orientation Bring your li'l sibs to help them get a more complete "picture" of life in the 'Ville for their big sib. Come for prizes, ice cream, and more. Please pre-register by calling 1-800-860-7625. Stevens Student Center, Game Room |
S |
| 7:30 - 9 p.m. | Academic Preview Hear remarks by the academic vice president, Dr. Robert Milliman; meet with faculty from various academic departments; and enjoy a special time for Q & A. Dixon Ministry Center, Jeremiah Chapel |
P & S |
| 9 p.m. | Student Early Arrival Party Athletic Fields |
S |
| 9 p.m. | Parents Dessert Reception Meet other parents from your state while relaxing with a dessert and cup of coffee. Stevens Student Center, Cafeteria |
P |
| Saturday, August 16 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Welcome to the 'Ville (Housing registration, computer information, P.O. boxes, etc.) |
P & S |
| 9 a.m., 10 & 1 p.m. | Campus Tour Tour for family and friends. Dixon Ministry Center, Alumni Hall |
P |
| 10 a.m. & 12 p.m. | Life Outside the Classroom: The Role of Student Life in your Son or Daughter's Education Dr. Carl Ruby, vice president for student life, will address a variety of issues about how experiences outside the classroom will enhance your student's education and how you can stay involved. Stevens Student Center, Theatre |
P |
| 10 a.m. & 12 p.m. | Student Health Services and Health Insurance Explanation of medical services available through University Medical Services. Overview of the student health insurance policy and how to use private insurance from afar. Dixon Ministry Center, Recital Hall |
P |
| 11 a.m., 1 & 4 p.m. | Computing at the 'Ville Learn about Cedarville-specific software and computers, University expectations on computer use, and connecting your own computer to the campus network. Sign up for a session during Welcome to the 'Ville. The location of your session will be assigned to you. |
P & S |
| 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. | Computing at the 'Ville – Parents Learn about Cedarville-specific software and computers, University expectations on computer use, and connecting you own computer to the campus network. Sign up for a session during Welcome to the 'Ville. The location of your session will be assigned to you. |
P & S |
| 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. | It's Academic Learn the essentials of University academic policy: degree requirements, grades, privacy regulations, registration, and more. Dixon Ministry Center, Recital Hall |
P |
| 11 a.m. | Four Years From Now: Jobs and Graduate Schools The value of a Cedarville education. Stevens Student Center, Theatre |
P |
| 11 a.m. | Missionary Kids and International Student/Parent Meeting Dixon Ministry Center, Room 224 |
P & S |
| 1 p.m. | Minority Student/Parent Meeting Dixon Ministry Center, Room 224 |
P & S |
| 1 p.m. | Parenting From a Distance How parents and their college student can get used to changing roles. Stevens Student Center, Theatre |
P |
| 1 p.m. | Parent to Parent Interaction and Q & A time with parents of past Cedarville students. Dixon Ministry Center, Room 161 |
P |
| 1 p.m. | Li'l Sibs Orientation Bring your li'l sibs to help them get a more complete "picture" of life in the 'Ville for their big sib. Come for prizes, ice cream, and more. Please pre-register by calling 1-800-860-7625. Stevens Student Center, Game Room |
S |
| 2:30 p.m. | New Students / Parents Program Dr. Bill Brown, president of Cedarville University, will be addressing students and parents in a very special program. Student Life will also present "Calling Home." Dixon Ministry Center, Jeremiah Chapel |
P & S |
| 4-5 p.m. | Academic Preview Hear remarks by the academic vice president, Dr. Robert Milliman, meet with faculty from various academic departments, and enjoy a special time for Q & A. Stevens Student Center, Theatre |
P & S |
| 5 p.m. | New Commuters Meeting All new students (single and married) who will be commuting are expected to attend. The Getting Started schedule and other important matters related to student life will be discussed. Dixon Ministry Center, Room 224 |
S |
| 6-10 p.m. | Getting Started '08 Program All new students are expected to attend. Single commuters are encouraged to attend. Optional for married students or single students over 22. Dixon Ministry Center |
S |
| 6:30-9 p.m. | Coffee and Conversation This is an opportunity to relax and meet other parents. Refreshments will be provided. Stevens Student Center, Lower Level |
P |
| Sunday, August 17 | ||
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| 10 a.m. | Morning Worship All new students and their families are encouraged to attend. Dixon Ministry Center, Jeremiah Chapel |
P & S |
| 1-5 p.m. | Music Auditions Symphonic band, brass choir, concert chorale, jazz band, Jubilate, men's glee club, orchestra, women's choir, private lessons. Sign up in the music department offices in the Dixon Ministry Center. |
P & S |
| 2 p.m. | Computing at the 'Ville – Students Learn about Cedarville-specific software and computers, University expectations on computer use, and connecting your own computer to the campus network. Sign up for a session during Welcome to the 'Ville. The location of your session will be assigned to you. |
P & S |
| 3 p.m. | Small Group Meetings All new, single students are expected to attend this Q & A time. (Music auditions take priority.) Various locations on campus |
S |
| 8 p.m. | Intercollegiate Athletics All new students interested in participating in intercollegiate athletics during the 2008–2009 school year should attend this meeting. Callan Athletic Center, Gym |
S |
| 9 p.m. | Praise Time With SGA Behind Stevens Student Center |
S |
