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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.

NOTE: For an updated Freshman Orientation Schedule download the SHSU Guidebook App on your smart phone.

	Student Only Sessions
	Parent Only Sessions

DAY 1
ALL PARTICIPANTS
Anytime between 8:00 and 11:00 a.m.	Orientation Check-In at Lone Star Hall 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 Lone Star Hall
12:00-12:40 p.m.	Opening Session
12:40-1:20 p.m.	Academics First
1:20-1:30 p.m.	Choosing a Major
1:30-1:45 p.m.	University Bookstore
1:45-2:00 p.m.	How to Pay Tuition and Fees
2:00-2:05 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
	Group A: IT@Sam
	Group B: Bearkat OneCard
	Group C: Getting Involved
3:50-4:20 p.m.	Student Break Out Session 2
	Group A: Bearkat OneCard
	Group B: Getting Involved
	Group C: IT@Sam
4:30-5:00 p.m.	Student Break Out Session 3
	Group A: Getting Involved
	Group B: IT@Sam
	Group C: Bearkat OneCard
5:10-5:50 p.m.	Student Dinner
6:00-6:40 p.m.	Small Group Session 2
6:45-7:35 p.m.	Passport to SAM (Parents/family members present) Parents/family members are dismissed for the evening at the conclusion of Passport to SAM
7:45-8:35 p.m.	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
2:05-2:30 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.	First-Year Experience
3:00-3:10 p.m.	Student Legal Services
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
3:45-4:05 p.m.	Letting Go
4:05-4:15 p.m.	Academic Resources
4:15-4:25 p.m.	Counseling Center
4:25-4:35 pm	Disability Services
4:35-4:45 p.m.	Library Services
4:45-4:55 p.m.	SHSU Alumni Association
4:55-5:10 p.m.	City of Huntsville
5:10-6:00 p.m.	Parent Dinner
6:10-6:40 p.m.	Parent Dessert Reception
6:45-7:35 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 3 - 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)
	Bearkat Camp
	Greek Life
	First Generation
	Library Services
	Money Management
	Financial Aid
	Student Employment
10:30-10:50 a.m.	Family Session 2 (choose one of the following to attend)
	Bearkat Camp
	Greek Life
	First Generation
	Library Services
	Money Management
	Financial Aid
	Student Employment
11:00-11:20 a.m.	Family Session 3 (choose one of the following to attend)
	Greek Life
	First Generation
	Library Services
	Money Management
	Financial Aid
	Student Employment
11:30-11:50 a.m.	Commuter Student Breakout Session
11:30-11:55 a.m.	Residence Life
11:55-12:05 p.m.	Leadership Initiatives
12:05-12:15 p.m.	Dining Services
12:15-12:25 p.m.	Athletics
12:25-12:40 p.m.	Closing Session
12:40-2:30 p.m.	Return Keys to Lone Star Hall
12:40-5:00 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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