Methodist University Office of Admissions

Orientation

August 20-23, 2010

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 is scheduled for 8 am - 1:00 pm on Friday, August 20. 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 2010 Orientation schedule and highlights!

Friday, August 20

Residence hall move in
Welcome and MU Pep Rally
Making the Grade - Dr. Delmas Crisp, Academic Dean
Student Development and Services overview
Orientation Group Meetings
Family Cookout on the quad
PGA Golf Management meeting (parents & students)
Residence hall meetings and socials

Saturday, August 21 (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
Student Development and Services student sessions (students will rotate between 4 sessions: Reality Check, Fun & Healthy Choices, Career Lift Off, Scoop Session)
Intercollegiate Athletic Overview (parents)
President and Academic Dean presentations (parents)
MU Academics 101 (parents)
Family Fun - Magician, Nate Staniforth
Monarch Madness - Laser tag, inflatable fun and free food!

Sunday, August 22

Chapel Service
SGA Leadership meeting
Parents depart at 1:30
Individual academic advising meetings
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

Monday, August 23

Academic assessment testing (required for incoming freshman)
Academic Advising meetings
PGA Golf Management student meeting
Monarch Madness - LOL Comedy Hour

Tuesday, August 24 - First day of classes

Monarch Madness - TBA

Wednesday, August 25

Welcome Back Jam with Foam Pit and recording artist Saving Jane

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