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New Student Orientation Tentative Schedule

Times may vary slightly. A final schedule with session locations will be distributed at Orientation.

  Student Only Sessions
  Parent Only Sessions

THURSDAY

ALL PARTICIPANTS
Anytime between 8:00 and 11:30 am

Orientation Check-In at Sam Houston Village - find directions here

Bearkat OneCard ID Photos Made

  Academic Advising and Class Registration
  Academic Support Services Fair
 

     First Year Experience

 

     Bearkat Learning Community

 

     Reading Center

 

     Writing Center

 

     Math Center

       Newton Gresham Library
       Bearkat Battalion
11:30-1:30 pm Late Check In at Sam Houston Village
12:00-12:40 pm Opening Session
12:40-1:25 pm Academics First
1:25-1:45 pm Choosing a Major and Academic Coach
1:45-2:00 pm How to Pay Tuition and Fees
2:00-2:15 pm Snack Break
   

STUDENT SCHEDULE

2:15-3:05 pm Small Group Session 1
3:15-3:50 pm Student Break Out Session 1
 

Groups 1-5: Computer Services

 

Groups 6-10: Bearkat OneCard

 

Groups 11-15: Getting Involved

4:00-4:35 pm Student Break Out Session 2
 

Groups 1-5: Bearkat OneCard

 

Groups 6-10: Getting Involved

 

Groups 11-15: Computer Services

4:45-5:20 pm Student Break Out Session 3
 

Groups 1-5: Getting Involved

 

Groups 6-10: Computer Services

 

Groups 11-15: Bearkat OneCard

5:30-5:45 pm Small Group 2
5:45-6:15 pm Student Dinner
6:25-7:15 pm Passport to SAM (Parents/family members present)
Parents/family members are dismissed for the evening at the conclusion of Passport to SAM
7:25-8:25 pm Small Group 3
8:30-9:45 pm Bearkat Bash and Spirit Rally
9:45-11:00 pm

Late Night Snack (not provided by program, please bring cash)

Socialize and Games

11:00 pm LIGHTS OUT
Residence Hall Doors Lock for the night
Orientation Leaders check rooms
   
PARENT SCHEDULE
2:15-2:35 pm Bearkat OneCard
2:35-2:45 pm Student Involvement
2:45-2:55 pm SHSU Parents' Association
2:55-3:05 pm Health Clinic
3:05-3:15 pm Public Safety Office
3:15-3:25 pm Alert Notification
3:25-3:40 pm Stretch and Coffee Break
3:40-4:05 pm Letting Go
4:05-4:15 pm Counseling Center
4:15-4:20 pm SHSU Care Packages
4:20-4:50 pm Orientation Leader Panel
5:00-5:40 pm Parent Dinner
5:45-6:15 pm Parent Dessert Reception
6:25-7:15 pm Passport to SAM (Parents/family members present)
Parents/family members are dismissed for the evening at the conclusion of Passport to SAM
   

Friday

ALL PARTICIPANTS
7:00-8:00 am Breakfast
8:15-8:50 am Health and Safety of College Students
8:50-9:20 pm Student Conduct
9:30-9:50 am Family Session 1 (choose one of the following to attend)
 

Financial Aid

 

Recreational Sports

 

University Bookstore

 

Greek Life

 

Money Management

 

Student Employment

10:00-10:20 am Family Session 2 (choose one of the following to attend)
 

Financial Aid

 

Recreational Sports

 

University Bookstore

 

Greek Life

 

Money Management

 

Student Employment

10:30-10:50 am Family Session 3 (choose one of the following to attend)
 

Financial Aid

 

Recreational Sports

 

University Bookstore

 

Greek Life

 

Money Management

 

Student Employment

11:00-11:30 am Commuter Student Breakout Session
11:00-11:30 am Residence Life and Dining Services
11:30 am-12:00 pm Computer Services
12:00-12:30 pm Closing Session
12:30-2:30 pm Return Keys to Sam Houston Village
12:30-5:00 pm Alternate Afternoon Activities
 

academic advising

 

class registration

 

campus tours

 

residence hall tours

 

Sam Houston Museum

 

campus offices open

 

explore Huntsville!


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