Fall 2007 Orientation Schedule

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Tuesday, August 21, 2007
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Orientation Registration for Residence Hall Students – Residence Halls
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Orientation Registration for Commuter Students – SMC Rm. 44
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Office Expo
An opportunity for students and family members to see some of the services and offices available to students.
12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. Placement Testing
Students who did not take placement tests during the spring or summer must take placement tests today.
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
1:25 p.m. – 2:25 p.m.
2:35 p.m. – 3:35 p.m. 		Parents and Family Programs
The following sessions will run concurrently. We encourage parents and family members to attend as many sessions as possible.
  • Journey Towards Letting Go: “How to Let Go”
  • Don’t Get Caught Doping: Alcohol and Other Drugs
  • Track Record: FERPA and Student Records
  • The Hall of Fame: Virtual History Tour
  • Meeting the Referees: Health Services
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Opening Ceremony ~ University Welcome
The President, Dr. Francine McNairy, and the Vice President for Student Affairs will welcome new students and their family to Millersville University.
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Dinner
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Commuter Student Meeting & Dinner
Commuting students will meet at the Lehr Dining Room for a social event
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Training Session #1
Get together with your Orientation Leader, and find out all about Orientation Week!
9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. First Residence Hall Meeting
Meet your Resident Assistant and the other staff in the building. Learn the ropes about living in a residence hall.
10:30 p.m. – Midnight Hall Hospitality
Grab a snack with the people who live in your building.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Dining Halls Open for Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Training Session #2 and Campus Tours – Groups 1 - 29
Learn where to go for your first class, and check in with your Orientation Leader.
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Don’t Get Caught Doping ~ Choices Program – Groups 30 - 57
Learn the pitfalls and policies regarding alcohol and drugs at Millersville University.
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon Training Session #2 and Campus Tours – Groups 30 - 57
Learn where to go for your first class, and check in with your Orientation Leader.
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon Don’t Get Caught Doping ~ Choices Program – Groups 1 - 29
Learn the pitfalls and policies regarding alcohol and drugs at Millersville University.
12:00 noon – 1:45 p.m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Major Medley ~ Departmental Meetings
The faculty and staff of your department would like to welcome you and introduce you to your academic department.
  • Anthropology
  • Biology
  • Earth Science
  • Economics
  • EDTE
  • English
  • French
  • Geology
  • Geography
  • German
  • Industrial Technology
  • Math
  • Meteorology
  • Oceanography
  • Occupational Safety & Environmental Health
  • Physics
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Exploratory (Last names A – M)
Information Sessions
2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. 		Students not attending meetings by majors must attend three of the following sessions. The sessions last one hour each.
  • Time to Hit the Books ~ Library Orientation
  • Don’t Get Disqualified ~ Discipline
  • Getting a Mental Workout ~ Counseling Center
  • Surviving Life Outside the Olympic Games ~ Wellness Center
  • Red Zone Awareness ~ Women’s Center
  • Preparation for Going Pro ~ Career Service
  • Meeting the Referees ~ University Police
  • Managing Your Training Schedule ~ Time Management
  • Staying on Top of Your Game ~ Study Skills
  • Scoreboards ~ Technology Information
  • Becoming a Team Captain ~ Student Involvement Opportunities
  • Taking Care of Aches and Pains ~ Health Center
  • Getting Yourself a Personal Trainer ~ Mentoring
  • Keeping Yourself Out of the Tabloids ~ Facebook & MySpace
  • Working in the Minor Leagues ~ Co-ops/internships
  • Secondary Education Majors ~ Secondary Education students must attend
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Major Medley – Departmental Walk-ins
If you’re not sure of a major, this is a good time to stop in and visit a department to learn more about them.
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Dinner
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Entertainment
10:00 p.m. – midnight Activity
Thursday, August 23, 2007
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Dining Halls Open for Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Common Reading – Groups 1 - 29
Students will discuss with their orientation leaders, faculty, staff and administration the book, “The Color of Water” by James McBride. Consider the Common Reading Program an introduction to academic life at Millersville University.
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Training Session #3 – Groups 30 – 57
All students will meet with the Trainers and talk about the different issues that may come up while they are a MU Student.
9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Common Reading – Groups 30 - 57
Students will discuss with their orientation leaders, faculty, staff and administration the book, “The Color of Water” by James McBride. Consider the Common Reading Program an introduction to academic life at Millersville University.
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Training Session #3 – Groups 1 - 29
All students will meet with the Trainers and talk about the different issues that may come up while they are a MU Student.
11:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Lunch
11:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Welcome Session and Special Lunch for Lancaster Partnership Program Freshmen
Note: Attendance is REQUIRED for all MU Freshmen/School District of Lancaster Graduates in the Lancaster Partnership Program
12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Beginners Circle ~ Freshman Seminars/Learning Communities
Students involved in Freshman Seminars/Learning Communities will meet with their respective groups.
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Major Medley ~ Departmental Meetings
The faculty and staff of your department would like to welcome you and introduce you to your academic department.
  • Art
  • Art Education
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Elementary Education
  • Elementary Education/Special Education
  • Government and Political Affairs
  • History
  • International Studies
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Speech Communication
  • Special Education
  • Social Sciences
  • Exploratory (Last names M – Z)
Information Sessions
2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. 		Students not attending meetings by majors, must attend three of the following sessions. The sessions last one hour each.
  • Time to Hit the Books ~ Library Orientation
  • Don’t Get Disqualified ~ Discipline
  • Getting a Mental Workout ~ Counseling Center
  • Surviving Life Outside the Olympic Games ~ Wellness Center
  • Red Zone Awareness ~ Women’s Center
  • Preparation for Going Pro ~ Career Service
  • Meeting the Referees ~ University Police
  • Managing Your Training Schedule ~ Time Management
  • Staying on Top of Your Game ~ Study Skills
  • Scoreboards ~ Technology Information
  • Becoming a Team Captain ~ Student Involvement Opportunities
  • Taking Care of Aches and Pains ~ Health Center
  • Getting Yourself a Personal Trainer ~ Mentoring
  • Keeping Yourself Out of the Tabloids ~ Facebook & MySpace
  • Working in the Minor Leagues ~ Co-ops/internships
  • Secondary Education Majors ~ Secondary Education students must attend
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Major Medley ~ Departmental Walk-ins
If you’re not sure of a major, this is a good time to stop in and visit a department to learn more about them.
5:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Training Session #4
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Learn to Bleed Black and Gold ~ MU Spirit
Learn about Millersville University traditions. Listen to the Marching Band, and learn MU cheers from the cheerleaders. You are a marauder now, and this event will teach how to act like one!
10:00 p.m. – midnight Activity
Friday, August 24, 2007
7:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Dining Halls Open for Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Learning to Live in the Olympic Village ~ Building an Inclusive Community for Students Groups 1 – 29
Living in this new environment can be a challenge. Learn what the MU community is really about.
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Freshman Survey – Groups 30 - 57
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Learning to Live in the Olympic Village ~ Building an Inclusive Community for Students Groups 30 – 57
Living in this new environment can be a challenge. Learn what the MU community is really about.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Freshman Survey – Groups 1 - 29
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Risky Business
8:15 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Training Session #5
This training session is to process the information received during Risky Business and to talk about some of the pressures of College Life.
10:00 p.m. – midnight Activity
Saturday, August 25, 2007
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Dining Halls Open for Breakfast
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Road Trip – Away Game ~ A Tour of Lancaster
Learn what there is to do in and around Lancaster. Learn how the bus system works. Your trainers will take you around town and you will get to meet local business and learn what Lancaster has to offer.
12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. Lunch
2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Games on the Quad>br /> Unwind after a busy week with your new friends and come out and participate in some fun games sponsored by the Campus Recreation and Intramural Staff.
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Dinner
8:00 p.m. Entertainment
11:30 p.m. Midnight Breakfast
Come out for some bacon, eggs, french toast and more! This event happens every Saturday during the academic year.
Sunday, August 26, 2007
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Spiritual Life
Learn about the various faith based groups on campus. Everyone is welcome.
5:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Training Session #6
This final session is the last time your group will meet together during orientation. Teams will process the past week and learn how to keep in touch with their trainers once the semester has started.
7:30 p.m. New Student Convocation
A welcome from Provost, Dr. Vilas Prahbu, and Student Senate President, Meghan Terenzoni, will kick off this event. This is the first time you are officially welcomed as the Class of 2011. This event will conclude with a candle lighting ceremony at the pond.