Welcome Week 2016 Booklet by Belmont University

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welcome to belmont! It’s official—you are now a Belmont student! Welcome to the Belmont family! We are honored and thrilled to officially usher you into your life at Belmont University. It is our hope that we can walk alongside you in this season of transition as you begin the next chapter of your life. Know that it is okay to embrace the feelings of nervousness, overwhelmed-ness or even overjoyed excitement; it’s highly likely that the student sitting next to you is experiencing similar feelings. But that is the beauty of coming to college—we are all in a season of transition together as one community. For some, transition lasts a week, for others a month and yet for others, a year. No matter the duration or the emotion, your community—your Belmont family—is here for you. We believe that your time here can be life-shaping in numerous ways. In order to start you off on the right track, we are kicking off your Belmont career with Welcome Week! Welcome Week is part of our Towering Traditions (TT) Orientation Program. TT is designed to connect you to our community, prepare you for all facets of life at Belmont, and help you feel at ease as you enter into this next chapter of your life. Not to mention, TT is full of unforgettable experiences! We hope that you dig deep during these next four days. Show up and bring your passions, abilities and curiosity to the table. Ask questions. Meet people. Be yourself. Reflect often. Soak in the memories.This is your college journey, and we hope you fully lean into this experience. We want you to succeed, and we cannot wait for you to experience all that Belmont has to offer. Study this booklet for more details on Welcome Week, and enjoy the journey. For up-to-date information on Welcome Week happenings, follow us on Instagram @belmontorientation, download the Belmont app and hashtag your own posts with #iheartbelmont. And as always, welcome to Belmont!

saturday, august 20 Check-In

9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Maddox Grand Atrium

President & Board of Trustees’ Picnic

5–6 p.m. | The Lawn Enjoy complimentary dinner with your fellow classmates and their families. The Belmont community will be bustling with the excitement of live music and great food! In case of inclement weather, event will be located in the Curb Event Center.

Main Session 1: “Welcome to the Community”

6:30–7:15 p.m. | Curb Event Center Welcome to Belmont! You’ve finally made it, and we are excited for you to be a part of our community. Join the Orientation Council, President Fisher, Tower Team Leaders and University staff as you learn about the amazing journey you are about to begin.

Tower Jam

7:30–9 p.m. | Curb Event Center It’s time to meet your TT group and your Tower Team Leader who will walk alongside you during Welcome Week and your first semester. It’s a great time to make new friends—instantly!

Parent Reception (Parents Only)

7:30–8:30 p.m. | Maddox Grand Atrium Meet and visit with President Fisher, University Vice Presidents and Deans, as well as members of the Parents’ Program at Belmont.

Catholic Mass

9:30–10:30 p.m. | Janet Ayers Academic Center University Chapel Catholic Mass will be held in the University Chapel and is open to anyone wishing to participate.

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sunday, august 21 Worship Service

8:45–9:30 a.m. | Curb Event Center Begin the Towering Traditions experience with a time of worship and celebration! This meaningful time of song, prayer, scripture reading and short meditation from our University Minister sets the tone for the new year. All are welcome for this time of reflection and celebration.

Matricultation Ceremony

9:45–11 a.m. | Curb Event Center Each year Belmont University welcomes its new students with a Matriculation Ceremony to signify their acceptance into the school’s academic program. Students recite the Community Commitment and Academic Integrity Pledges, which are commitments to themselves, to their peers and to the university.

Sunday Brunch

11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Harrington Place Dining The Dining Hall will be open for brunch. Students are able to use their meal plans. Parents wishing to eat on campus will need to use their pre-paid lunch ticket. Pre-paid box lunches can be picked up in the Curb Cafe. At 2 p.m., students will begin participating in student-only programming. Parents, we ask for you to plan travel accordingly to leave campus by 1:30 p.m. allowing your student to fully participate in Welcome Week.

Welcome Week Group Time

1–1:45 p.m. | Welcome Week Group Rooms Once you’ve said goodbye to your parents and family members, reconnect with your Welcome Week Group and individual TT Family in your Welcome Week Group Rooms before student-only programming begins. See page five for your Welcome Week Group room location.

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sunday, august 21 continued Main Session 2: “A Diverse Community”

2–4 p.m. | Curb Event Center Learn how your personal story is important and interwoven into the story of Belmont University and its values during our first large group session.

Church Fair

4–6 p.m. | Maddox Grand Atrium Now is the time to get plugged into a local church! The Office of University Ministries has invited more than 30 different local churches (representing various different Christian denominations) to campus to give you a chance to meet church leaders, talk with Belmont students involved at each church and begin the process of finding a new church home.

Dinner

4:30–6:30 p.m. | Harrington Place Dining You’ll eat with your Tower Team Group during dinner, have the opportunity to visit the Church Fair and have a little down time before evening activities.

Main Session 3: “A Community of Care”

6:30–9 p.m. | Curb Event Center Hear more about Belmont’s commitment to core community values and the implications those values have for our day to day life.

Welcome Week Group Time

9–10 p.m. | Welcome Week Group Rooms Your first day of Welcome Week is almost complete! End your day by reconnecting with your Welcome Week Group and individual TT Family as you process your first day together.

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Welcome Week Group Room Locations: TT Groups 1–25 • Inman Center TT Groups 26–93 • Janet Ayers Academic Center TT Groups 94–114 • Johnson Center TT Groups 115–122 • Massey Business Center TT Groups 123–139 • McWhorter Hall Transfer Group 1 • Leu Center for the Visual Arts Transfer Group 2 • Bunch Library Transfer Group 3 • Patton Hall Basement

monday, august 22 Music Placement Retake Test

7:45–9:30 a.m. | Wilson 121 If you have yet to take the Music Placement Test as a music performance major, this is your last chance.

Math Assessment

8–9 a.m. | Lila D. Bunch Multimedia Hall The Math Assessment is an optional test for those who have already been made aware they are eligible to take it.

Welcome Week Group Time

9–10 a.m. | Welcome Week Group Rooms Reconnect with your Welcome Week Group and individual TT Family in your Welcome Week Group Rooms.

Main Session 4: “A Community of Learning: Academics”

10–11:30 a.m. | Curb Event Center The combination of a professional and liberal arts education creates a unique environment at our university. Hear more about academic resources at Belmont designed to help you succeed. TOWERING TRADITIONS 2016 | 5

monday, august 22 continued Lunch

11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Maddox Grand Atrium

Serve Kick-Off

12:15–12:45 p.m. | Curb Event Center Belmont strives to be Nashville’s university, and we demonstrate that through our commitment to serve our city. During this time, you will have an opportunity to visit with and serve a local organization with your Tower Team Family. (Two hours of Convocation credit received—Belmont Student ID card required) *All new students please wear your white new student t-shirt that you received at Welcome Week check-in on Friday or Saturday.

Serve

12:45–4:30 p.m. | Various Nashville Locations

Greek Life Fair

4:30–6:30 p.m. | Maddox Grand Atrium Visit with the different Greek organizations to learn about their missions, values and unique communities. This is your opportunity to ReThink Greek.

Dinner

4:30–7 p.m. | Harrington Place Dining You will eat with your Tower Team Group during dinner, have the opportunity to visit the Greek Life Fair and have a little down time before evening activities.

Main Session 5: “A Community of Learning: Involvement”

7:15–9 p.m. | Curb Event Center Being a Bruin means making the most of your college experience through your respective involvement. Gear up for time hearing from student speakers and our Offices of Fitness and Recreation and Student Engagement and Leadership Development. 6 | BELMONT UNIVERSITY

Beaman Breakdown

9–10 p.m. | Beaman Student Life Center It’s time for Beaman Breakdown! See all that the Beaman Student Life Center has to offer while also connecting with the 2,000 other Belmont Bruins. Dancing, Karaoke and FitRec opportunities await you. Let’s just say it will be a good time.

tuesday, august 23 Welcome Week Group Time

9–10 a.m. | Welcome Week Group Rooms Kick off the last day of Welcome Week by joining your Welcome Week Group and individual TT Family in your Welcome Week Group Rooms.

Main Session 6: “Your Community”

10–11:30 a.m. | Curb Event Center For our final session, hear from members of the Orientation Council on making the most of this community.

Student Employment Fair

11:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m. | Maddox Grand Atrium If you are interested in a job on-campus or organizations in the Nashville community, come prepared to interview with several different representatives. Print off a copy of your fall semester classes to assist potential employers with your availability.

Lunch and Campus Tours

11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. | Harrington Dining Place Join your Tower Team Group for lunch. After lunch, bring your fall course schedule for the informal campus tour. Your Tower Team Leader will show you important campus locations—including the locations of your first Belmont courses.

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tuesday, august 23 continued Family Dinner

4–7 p.m. | Welcome Week Group Rooms Meet in the your Welcome Week Group Rooms, and then enjoy a dinner together swapping favorite Welcome Week moments.

Mandatory Residence Life Floor Meetings

7:30–9 p.m. | Meet in your Residence Hall Each residence hall has a mandatory floor meeting before the start of the academic semester. Ask your Resident Assistant for more information.

Life Under the Tower

9–10 p.m. | Bell Tower End your Welcome Week experience with the annual gathering of new students at the Bell Tower the night before classes begin as the spirit of Belmont comes together “to insure Belmont College of days more glorious and opportunities more abundant.” (Quoted from a Founder’s day address by Dr. Gabhart, March 11, 1963)

wednesday, august 24 Opening Convocation Program

10–11 a.m. | Curb Event Center Dr. Bob Fisher, University President, will give the opening year address to the Belmont community. (One Convocation Credit received—Belmont ID required for credit)

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CAMPUS DINING TIMES: SAT

SUN

MON

TUE

Starbucks

7 a.m. –5 p.m.

7 a.m. –7 p.m.

Chick-Fil-A

11 a.m. –5 p.m.

Closed

7:30 a.m. –9 p.m.

McAlister’s Deli

11 a.m. –5 p.m.

11 a.m. –9 p.m.

What’s Bruin

7 a.m. –5 p.m.

7 a.m. –2:30 p.m.

7 a.m. –5 p.m.

Harrington Place Dining

7:30 a.m. –2 p.m.

10:30–2:30 4:30–7:30

7:15 a.m. –8 p.m.

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