Methodist University Office of Admissions

Orientation

August 19-22, 2011

Orientation promises to be a fun-filled, information-packed four days. Orientation is the first step to ensuring a successful academic and social transition to Methodist University. New students will have the opportunity to move in to their residence hall, meet fellow classmates and meet with their academic advisor for the first time. You must pay your enrollment deposit to participate in the orientation activities, get a course schedule and get a housing assignment. Check-in and move-in is scheduled for 8 am - 2:30 pm on Friday, August 19. All new residential students (including residential transfer students) and commuting freshman are expected to participate in all Orientation activities. Parents are invited to participate in Orientation activities on Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning. Housing will not be provided for Parents (click here for suggested hotels). Here are just a few of the Orientation highlights!

Fall 2011 Orientation Registration for Parents and Guests

All parents and guests that will be attending orientation with their student should register at muorientation.eventbrite.com. We ask that you limit guests to parents and immediate family members.

Download the MU Orientation App!

Orientation has gone mobile using Guidebook! Download our mobile guide to enhance your orientation experience. You'll be able to plan your day with a personalized schedule and browse maps and general information. The app is compatible with iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches and Android devices.

To download the app, follow the instructions linked here.

Fall 2011 Orientation schedule and highlights!

Friday, August 19

Residence hall move in
Welcome and MU Pep Rally
Student Development and Services overview
Orientation Group Meetings
Family Cookout on the quad
Residence hall meetings and socials
Family Fun - Mission IMPROVable

Saturday, August 20 (Saturday will have a separate track for parents and students)

Breakfast at President's home (parents) and in the Green & Gold Cafe (students)
University Fair - Learn more about MU clubs, organizations, student life opportunities and academic programs at this campus-wide event
Making the Grade - Dr. Delmas Crisp, Academic Dean (parents & students)
Student Development and Services student sessions (students will rotate between 4 sessions: Reality Check, Fun & Healthy Choices, Career Lift Off, Scoop Session)
MU Academics 101 (parents)
Intercollegiate Athletic Overview (parents)
The Essential Guide to Student Life (parents)
Family Fun - Mentalist and Magician Nate Staniforth
Monarch Madness - Bumper Cars, Laser Tag, DJ, Free Food and Much, Much more!

Sunday, August 21

Chapel Service
SGA Leadership meeting
Transfer Student Meeting (required for all new transfer students)
Parents depart at 1:30
Academic Department information sessions
Individual academic advising meetings (as needed)
New Monarch Banquet and MU Induction Ceremony - During this semi-formal banquet, you will be inducted into the Methodist University community, receive your MU Student Handbook and be inspired by a special guest speaker.
Monarch Madness - Magician Daniel Martin and mind reader Jonny Zavant

Monday, August 22

Academic testing for transfer students
Academic assessment testing (required for incoming freshman)
Academic Department information sessions
Individual academic advising meetings (as needed)
Monarch Zone Tailgate Party
Greek Life Open House and Ice Cream Social

Tuesday, August 23 - First day of classes

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