New Student Orientation Week 2012
One Jackson State Ensuring Deep Quality Through Knowledge, Technology and Information
Jackson State University www.jsums.edu
August 10-19, 2012
N E W O R I E N TAT I O N A ND W E LCO M E W E E K New Student Orientation and Welcome Week is designed to support students in making a smooth transition into the JSU community. Students will participate in a variety of informative academic, social, and community service activities to help connect students with resources and services. Dr. Carolyn W. Meyers
P R E S I D E N T, JA C K S O N S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y
FRIDAY August 10
Residence Halls open at 8:00 a.m. Check-in in the lobby of your assigned residence hall. Check on your financial aid and pay your fees in the Department of Financial Aid and the Department of Financial Services. The departments of Financial Aid, Financial Services and Admission will be open 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
Movie Night | John A. Peoples Building Lawn Area
SATURDAY August 11
Residence Halls open at 8:00 a.m. Check-in in the lobby of your assigned residence hall. Check on your financial aid and pay your fees in the Department of Financial Services. The Department of Financial Services will be open 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
JSU Freshman Carnival | Pedestrian Walkway Movie Night | Pedestrian Walkway
SUNDAY,
August 12
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Worship Services JSU Student Center Ballroom A 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Brunch Heritage Dining
2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Freshman Convocation for Students and Parents (Required for All Students) Lee E. Williams Athletics & Assembly Center 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Parent and Family Orientation School of Engineering Lecture Room 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Information Fair Lee E. Williams Athletics & Assembly Center 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. “The Scoop on JSU” JSU Student Center
7:00 p.m. Voter Registration Rally JSU Student Center
MONDAY,
August 13
8:15 a.m. General Session Lee E. Williams Athletics & Assembly Center
First Year Assessment College Basic Academic Subjects Examination W/Essay 8:30 a.m. The JSU Student: Technology & Innovation
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Discipline Specific Placement Test Toledo Chemistry Test John A Peoples Building Music Placement Test F. D. Music Hall
CONCURRENT SESSION I 2:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m. School and College Day Activities Various Locations
CONCURRENT SESSION II 3:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Specialized Orientations Transfer Students: The Next Stop W. E. B. Du Bois Honors College Commuter Student Orientation JSU Student Center Veteran Student Orientation Jacob L. Reddix Athletic Orientation
6:00 p.m. Romp At The REC Walter Payton Recreation & Wellness Center
TUESDAY,
August 14
8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Academic Advisement For Freshman/Transfer Students According to Colleges Division of Undergraduate Studies Charles F. Moore Bldg. Lecture Room 100 *Lunch 11:45-12:55
Community Service Project for Freshman/Transfer (For Students Who Participated During Summer Orientation) 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. “What’s the 411” Session (For Students who have completed the advisement and registration process) 6:00 p.m. “Putting ‘U’ IN JSU” JSU Student Center
9:00 p.m. Movie Night JSU Student Center-Student Theatre
August 15
WEDNESDAY,
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Academic Advisement For Readmitted and Continuing Students Division of Undergraduate Studies Charles F. Moore Lecture Room 100 Academic Colleges *Lunch 11:45-12:55
August 16
8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Community Service Project for Freshman/Transfer Students
THURSDAY,
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Scavenger Hunt Pedestrian Walkway
*Lunch 11:45-12:55
9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Campus Tours (For students who attended summer orientation)
8:30 AM-4:00 PM Academic Advisement For Readmitted and Continuing Students Division of Undergraduate Studies Charles F. Moore Bldg. Lecture Room 100 Academic Colleges
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. “JSU At It’s Best Feat. Patrick George” “Becoming a True Jacksonian Man Lee E. William Athletics feat. Dr. Calvin Mackie” & Assembly Center Jacob L. Reddix General Purpose Room 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. “Becoming a True Jacksonian Woman Academic Advisement - CFM Bldg. feat. Dale Williams” 7:00 p.m. JSU Student Center Ballrooms A & B Comedy Show 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. JSU Student Center Ballrooms A & B Academic Advisement For Readmitted & Continuing Students Division of Undergraduate Studies Charles F. Moore Lecture Room 100 Academic Colleges 9:00 p.m. Movie Night JSU Student Center-Student Theatre
August 17
FRIDAY,
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Academic Advisement For Readmitted and Continuing Students Division of Undergraduate Studies Charles F. Moore Lecture Room 100 Academic Colleges *Lunch 11:45-12:55 10:00 a.m. Freshman Closing Orientation Program “Welcome to Tigerland, Embracing Your Journey” Speaker: Dr. Calvin Mackie JSU Student Center Ballrooms A & B 6:00 p.m. Welcome Back Luau Pedestrian Walkway
SATURDAY,
August 18
The following activities are available for students: Fitness Challenge, Open Gym
Open Free Play Tennis, Basketball, Touch Football, etcWalter Payton Fitness Center
Movie Night & Game Room JSU Student Center
SUNDAY,
August 19
10:00 a.m. Worship Services JSU Student Center Ballroom A 7:00 PM Movie Night JSU Student Theater
MONDAY, Classes Begin
August 20
Important Numbers to Remember: Division of Undergraduate Studies 601.979.2127 Division of Student Life 601.979.2241 Residence Life/Housing 601.979.2326 Financial Services 601.979.2215 Financial Aid 601.979.2227 College of Business 601.979.2411 College of Education & Human Development 601.979.2433 College of Liberal Arts 601.979.7036 College of Public Service 601.432.6828 College of Science, Engineering & Technology 601.979.2153
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