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New Student Arrival Day, August 26, 2008
A Guide for Parents
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| 9:00 - 3:00 |
New Student Arrival Site |
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Where it all begins! This first quick
stop will get your son or daughter officially registered as a Wesleyan
Student. Exley Science Center Lobby |
| 9:00 - 3:00 |
Student Resource Pavilion |
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Want to know where all the action is?
Drop by the Student Resource Pavilion! Students and parents can speak
with representatives about phone services, on-campus dining, and other
campus and community services. Local banks will also be on hand to
set up new student accounts. Stop by the Parent Programs table to
speak with veteran parents who have "been there and done that" at
Wesleyan.
Need a break from a busy day of moving? Enjoy some refreshments and
take the opportunity to meet other parents of arriving students.
Beckham Hall, Fayerweather (adjacent to Usdan University Center) |
| 11:00 - 1:00 |
Lunch for Families |
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Hungry? Box lunches are courtesy of
Parent Programs and Alumni Relations in the office of University
Relations. Usdan University Center |
| 12:30 - 1:30 |
Parent's Workshop I: Academic Support in
the First Year |
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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. Crowell Concert Hall |
| 1:45 - 2:45 |
Parent's Workshop II: Student Life at
Wesleyan |
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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 of 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 co-curricular experience at Wesleyan.
A question-and-answer session will follow. Crowell Concert Hall |
| 3:00 - 4:00 |
President's Remarks |
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President Michael S. Roth '78, members of the senior staff, and other
university administrators will welcome families of new students.
Remarks will be available via simulcast in Crowell Concert Hall.. Memorial
Chapel |
| 4:00 - 5:00 |
President's Reception |
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After the official welcome, stay for a
reception to meet President Roth, along with other members of
the Wesleyan community.
Refreshments will be served.
Usdan University Center Terrace and Cafe |
| Things You'll Need to Know! |
| Parking: |
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All-day parking will be available in the Vine Street,
Cross Street, Pine Street, and High/Lo Rise parking lots and provides
easier on and off campus access during this time of heavy traffic.
While unloading, you may temporarily park near the residence halls,
where we will have additional volunteers to help...look for the folks
wearing WesHaul t-shirts! After emptying
your car, please move your car to the all day parking lots nearby, to
enable other families to unload conveniently. Volunteers and
signage will direct you to the closest parking lots. Please note!
Parking is limited on campus, so in the days prior to Arrival Day,
please refer to your son or daughter's June mailing or visit the New
Student Orientation web site at
www.wesleyan.edu/orientation for up-to-date parking
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| Help: |
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Throughout the day, signs and Public Safety Officers
will help direct you around campus. Orientation staff in red
t-shirts will also be available. They are there to help you and
your family find your way around campus. You'll also see veteran
parents around campus, sporting "Ask Me... I'm a Wesleyan Parent!"
buttons. Please let them know what you need and they'll put you in
contact with all the right folks! |
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