International and New Student Orientation Schedule for Parents & Families The schedule below contains highlights of the overall orientation schedule which is still in development. A more complete schedule will be available in early August. Some changes may also occur to this version of the schedule. International Student Orientation FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 ALL DAY Arrival Day and Moving into Residence Halls Orientation leaders will meet and welcome new international students and their families at Bradley International Airport and bring them to the ISO arrival site. You'll be able to pick up ISO materials and begin your life as a member of the Wesleyan international community. Orientation leaders will then help you to your residence hall room and assist you in getting settled in. 4:30 P.M. Campus Tour Join the Office of Admission for a campus tour and discover some of the beautiful sights on campus. 6-9 P.M. Dinner with Families, Usdan University Center Please join us for this informal welcome dinner in the Usdan University Center. This will be a chance for you to meet the Orientation staff and other international students and families. SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 5:30-7 P.M. ISO Opening Ceremony and Dinner with Families, Usdan University Center Accompanying family and friends are welcome to join us for our first dinner together in Usdan. Over dinner, meet and chat with administrators and staff for Wesleyan students. Then when the students move on to the evening’s activities, Parent Programs staff will invite parents to join them for coffee and questions. 7:30-9 P.M. Coffee and Tea for Families, Usdan University Center Enjoy an informal conversation with representatives from the Office of Parent Programs. Parents and family members are encouraged to ask questions about Wesleyan and student life. ALL NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 9 A.M.–3 P.M. Arrival Site, Exley Science Center Lobby Pick up your Arrival Day packet and officially begin your Wesleyan experience. Your packet contains instructions about which stations to visit at the Arrival Site and includes helpful information you will need throughout Orientation. Residence Hall Check-In, Residence Halls/North College Class of 2011, pick up your keys at your residence hall and TEVs at North College and unload your personal belongings. Orientation leaders, Residential Life staff, and volunteers will be at each site to help you get settled. Student Resource Pavilion, Patricelli ‘92 Theatre, Zelnick Pavilion Now that you’ve visited the Arrival Site, it’s important to take care of business regarding your meal plan, local bank accounts, and campus services, including health, religious and spiritual life, telephone, cable TV, and laundry. While you’re here, be sure to pick up some free promotional gifts. 11 A.M.–2 P.M. Lunch for Students and Families, Usdan Terrace Box lunches are available courtesy of the Office of Parent Programs and the Parents Council. Rain site: Usdan Café 12:30–1:30 P.M. Parents' Workshop I: Academic Support in the First Year, Crowell Concert Hall Parents are invited to a short presentation on the academic challenges typically encountered by first-year students and the support available to them. A question and answer session will follow. 1:45–2:45 P.M. Parents' Workshop II: Student Life at Wesleyan, Crowell Concert Hall As parents, you have helped your student move into a new residence and a new environment. We’ll help them learn to navigate Wesleyan (inside and outside the classroom), but what help and support might they need from you? Join Wesleyan’s student services staff for a short presentation and discussion about first-year transitional issues and the cocurricular experience at Wesleyan. A question and answer session will follow. Facilitated by Interim Dean of the College Mike Whaley. 3–4 P.M. President's Remarks, Memorial Chapel President Michael S. Roth ‘78, members of the senior staff, and other university administrators will welcome families of new students. 4–5 P.M. President's Reception for Families and Friends, Usdan Terrace and Café Following the president’s Remarks, parents are invited to meet President Roth and his wife, Dr. Kari Weil, along with other members of the Wesleyan community. Refreshments will be served. Families are asked to depart at the end of the reception.