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New Student Orientation Tentative Schedule

Times may vary slightly. A final schedule with session locations will be distributed at Orientation. This is the Freshman Schedule, the Transfer Schedule can be seen at on the Transfer Student Orientation webpage.

 

 

  Student Only Sessions
  Parent Only Sessions

DAY 1

ALL PARTICIPANTS
Anytime between
8:00 and 11:00 a.m.
Orientation Check-In at Raven 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
11:00-12:00 p.m. Late Check In at Raven Village
12:00-12:30 p.m. Opening Session
12:30-1:15 p.m. Academics First
1:15-1:35 p.m. Choosing a Major and Academic Coach
1:35-1:45 p.m. University Bookstore
1:45-2:00 p.m. How to Pay Tuition and Fees
2:00-2:10 p.m. Transition
   

 

STUDENT SCHEDULE

2:10-3:00 p.m. Small Group Session 1
3:10-3:40 p.m. Student Break Out Session 1
   Groups 1-5: Information Resources
   Groups 6-10: Bearkat OneCard
   Groups 11-15: Getting Involved
3:50-4:20 p.m. Student Break Out Session 2
     Groups 1-5: Bearkat OneCard
     Groups 6-10: Getting Involved
     Groups 11-15: Information Resources
4:30-5:00 p.m. Student Break Out Session 3
     Groups 1-5: Getting Involved
     Groups 6-10: Information Resources
     Groups 11-15: Bearkat OneCard
5:10-5:35 p.m. Small Group Session 2
5:50-6:30 p.m. Student Dinner
6:35-7:25 p.m. Passport to SAM (Parents/family members present)
Parents/family members are dismissed for the evening at the conclusion of Passport to SAM
7:35-8:35 p.m. Small Group Session 3 - Spirit Rally
8:45-10:00 p.m. Bearkat Bash
10:10-11:00pm Late Night Snack (not provided by program, please bring cash)
Socialize and Games
11:00 p.m. LIGHTS OUT - Residence Hall Doors Lock for the night
   
PARENT SCHEDULE
2:10-2:30 p.m. Bearkat OneCard
2:30-2:40 p.m. Student Involvement
2:40-2:50 p.m. SHSU Parents' Association
2:50-3:00 p.m. SHSU Alumni Association
3:00-3:10 p.m. Health Center
3:10-3:20 p.m. Public Safety Office
3:20-3:30 p.m. Alert Notification
3:30-3:45 p.m. Stretch and Coffee Break
3:45-4:00 p.m. Letting Go
4:10-4:20 p.m. Academic Resources
4:20-4:30 p.m. Library Services
4:30-4:40pm Counseling Center
4:40-4:50 p.m. SHSU Care Packages
5:00-5:40 p.m. Parent Dinner
5:45-6:25 p.m. Parent Dessert Reception
6:35-7:25 p.m. Passport to SAM (Parents/family members present)
Parents/family members are dismissed for the evening at the conclusion of Passport to SAM
   

DAY 2

ALL PARTICIPANTS
7:00-8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:10-8:40 a.m. Small Group Session 4 - Students
8:10-8:40 a.m. Parent Orientation Leader Panel - Parents
8:50-9:20 a.m. Health and Safety of College Students
9:20-9:50 a.m. Student Conduct
10:00-10:20 a.m. Family Session 1 (choose one of the following to attend)
     First Generation
     Financial Aid
      Recreational Sports
     University Bookstore
     Greek Life
     Money Management
     Student Employment
10:30-10:50 a.m. Family Session 2 (choose one of the following to attend)
     First Generation
     Financial Aid
     Recreational Sports
     University Bookstore
     Greek Life
     Money Management
     Student Employment
11:00-11:20 a.m. Family Session 3 (choose one of the following to attend)
     First Generation
     Financial Aid
     Recreational Sports
     University Bookstore
     Greek Life
     Money Management
     Student Employment
11:30-12:00 noon Commuter Student Breakout Session
11:30-12:00 noon Residence Life
12:00-12:10 p.m. Dining Services
12:10-12:20 p.m. Athletics
12:20-12:40 p.m. Closing Session
12:45-2:45 p.m. Return Keys to Raven Village
12:45-5:00 p.m. Alternate Afternoon Activities
     Academic Advising
     Class Registration
     Campus Tours
     Residence Hall Tours
     Sam Houston Museum
     Campus Offices Open
     Explore Huntsville

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