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Saturdays @ SAM
   

Breakfast and lunch items will be available for purchase throughout the day at the Johnson Coliseum concession stands.

Lunch (optional) will also be available from 11:00 am - 1:30 pm in Café Belvin ($5.00 - all you can eat) and the Paw Print (price depends on what is purchased).

Check-in will take place at the Johnson Coliseum.

Saturdays @ SAM Event Schedule
(You will receive a program at check-in with more detailed information)

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Check-in and Parent Coffee

Location: Johnson Coliseum

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Group Check-in

Location: Flag Pole across from the Health and Kinesiology Center

9:00 am - 9:30 am Opening Session

9:45 - 4:00 pm
Academic Advising
Academic advisors will be available in the SAM Advising Center (AB IV - 210) for students who have been accepted for the upcoming semester and for students seeking specific academic information.

9:45 am - 11:00 am

1st Academic Session (First academic choice or major)
Locations: Refer to program.

Arts and Sciences
Business Administration
Criminal Justice
Education
Humanities and Social Sciences

11:15 am - 11:45 am

11:15 am - 11:45 am

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

2nd Academic Session (Second academic choice or major)

Transfer Student Orientation

Location: Refer to program

Forensic Science Open House

Location: Chemistry and Forensic Science Building 2nd Floor
11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Organizations Fair

The Office of Student Activities will present a sample of different
organizations available on campus. Representatives will distribute
information and promotional items.
11:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Information Desks:  

Admissions
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative (ADAI )

Alumni
Athletics
Army ROTC
Bearkat Learning Community
Bearkat OneCard Office
Career Services
Computer Services
Counseling Center

Financial Aid
First-Year Experience
Health Center
Honors/Academic Scholarships
Orientation
Recreational Sports
Residence Life
Student Services for Disabilities
Study Abroad
Testing Center

11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Residence Halls Open House
At the Residence Life Information Desk, pick up a flyer that lists the residence halls where you will find designated showrooms to visit on your own. Maps will be provided.

11:00 am - 1:30 pm Campus Tours—Approximately 40 minutes each
Location: Refer to program.
We encourage you to visit the Information Desks and Organizations Fair before or after starting your tour.
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Gibbs Ranch: tour for prospective Agriculture students.                         Location: Hwy 75N

 
 

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