Weekend of Welcome 2008
"Live It!"
WOW08! New student orientation schedule
Friday, August 22
7 a.m. – 9 a.m.
An optional continental breakfast is available for purchase ($5); students eat free (JCC)
8 a.m. – noon
Take Care of Business (JCC)
____ Check in with admission’s counselor
____ Pick up residence hall keys and move in
____ Register for preferred meal plan
____ Find out about student employment
____ Register vehicle
____ Have “First Day of College Photo” taken
____ Find out about Bookstore’s online services
____ Meet area bank representatives
____ Freshmen check-in with Academic Advisor
____ Meet Blue Cross/Blue Shield rep
____ Check health records
____ Check athletic participation forms (including: Physical Exam Record; Insurance & Authorization form; copy of insurance card, front/back; LOC waiver for athletes under 19 years old)
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Pick up mailroom box keys & Student Activity Planner (JCC LL)
Check in with Student Financial Services, if needed (Weller)
Have ID and yearbook photo taken (Weller)
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Move into dorms & have lunch with your family at JCC or Seward-area restaurant
(Optional) Lunch available for purchase ($6); Students eat free (JCC)
1 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Welcome New Students & Parents to the Academic Community! (Weller)
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Meet faculty and find out information on majors & academic programs. Come and go as you like. (Throughout campus)
____ Art
____ Business
____ Director of Christian Ed
____ Education
____ English Communication & Theatre
____ Health & Human Performance
____ Math & Science
____ Music
____ Social Sciences: Psychology, Geography, Sociology, etc.
____ Theology & Pre-Seminary
3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Freshman Parents Only: Meet General Studies (GS 101) Instructor (TLEC 115)
Support your student and discover academic resources available.
3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Transfers meet in TLEC 011; parents welcome.
3:15 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Students/ Parents visit with staff and find out about services offered. Come and go as you like. (Throughout campus)
____ Academic Advisor (JCC 101)
____ Academic Support/ADA Advisor (JCC 101)
____ Athletic Director/ Asst Athletic Director (PE 130)
____ Athletic Sports Information Director-Web cast Info (PE 130)
____ Athletic Trainer (PE 130)
____ Booster Club Representative (PE 130)
____ Counseling Office Director (JCC 101)
____ Director of Career Services (JCC 101)
____ Director of Residence Life/Asst Director (JCC 203)
____ Director of Student Activities (JCC 203)
____ Director of Synodical Placement (JCC 101)
____ Health Center Director & Nurse (JCC 101)
____ Campus Pastor (JCC 208)
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
FREE Farewell Picnic (JCC)
Farewell to families! Thank you for being with us at Concordia today!
6:30 – 10: 30 p.m.
WOW Program begins: New Student Group Photo (Stadium)
Schedule Saturday’s community service project & activities & spend time with WOW leaders, RAs and other new students.
Saturday, August 23
7 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Breakfast (Athletes practice as scheduled with coaches)
9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
WOW! Activities as scheduled with WOW group Friday night.
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Lunch
1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WOW! Activities as scheduled with WOW group Friday night.
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Student Life Office presents “Community, Culture & Code of CU” part 1 (Weller).
5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Dinner with WOW group (JCC)
6 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
WOW! Activities as scheduled with WOW group Friday night.
Sunday, August 24
7 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Breakfast (JCC)
8 a.m. – noon
Worship Opportunities (sign up for time/place outside JCC 203 and attend with other new students.)
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Lunch
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Take a Break! Get organized!
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Student Life Office presents “Community, Culture & Code of CU” part 2 (Weller).
3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Freshman meet with GS 101 instructors (last names A – L; location TBA)
4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Freshman meet with GS 101 instructors (last names M – Z; location TBA)
5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Freshman: Dinner with GS group (JCC)
Transfers meet for dinner and planned activity as scheduled with WOW group.
7 p.m.
Concordia’s Opening Worship Service (St. John Lutheran Church)
10 p.m.
Establishing Community in Residence Halls
All residence hall students must attend this mandatory meeting on their respective floors.
Note: A detailed schedule with additional information and specific locations will be available in JCC upon arrival.