OKCU Stars Week Brochure 2018

What Makes A Star?

This is just the beginning!

OKLAHOMA CITY

OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY

Welcomes You! The First-Year Experience (FYE) program facilitates the successful academic and co-curricular transition of new undergraduate students in the Oklahoma City University community by supporting first-year students through an orientation program, providing opportunities for engagement across campus and connecting students to resources to promote retention, academic and personal growth.

New undergraduate transfer and non-traditional students who have experienced the collegiate environment are welcome to attend any and all events but are not required to do so.

Transition.

Connect.

Engage.

Schedule

Sunday, August 12, 2018

9 a.m.–noon Early Move-In Early move-in for Honors and FIRST students.

1–2 p.m.

Commuting to Campus Students can learn the ins and outs of campus life for commuters.

2–3 p.m.

Honors Meet and Greet Honors students and their families welcome.

3–7 p.m.

FIRST Orientation Class of 2022 first-generation college students and their families welcome.

5:30–7 p.m. Honors Welcome Dinner Honors students and their families welcome.

Pavilion, West Lawn Shdeed Lounge, McDaniel University Center Honors Hall, Gold Star Building Great Hall, McDaniel University Center Cafeteria, McDaniel University Center

Monday, August 13, 2018 Student Technology Support Center Technology assistance provided for all students.

Honors Retreat Required for all Honors students.

New Student Move-In Move-in for all new residential students.

OCULeads: President’s Leadership Class Welcome Reception First official meeting of OCULeads. Attendance required for OCULeads scholars. Families are welcome.

Parent and Family Orientation Informational sessions covering a variety of topics of interest to families of new college students.

New Student Inventory Participate in an important national research project!

Attendance required of all new undergraduate students.

Choral Auditions Choral auditions required for new music students, according to previously assigned times, enrolled in music theater.

Residence Life Welcome Dinner New students and their families welcome.

Room 136, McDaniel University Center Honors Hall, Gold Star Building Pavilion, West Lawn

7–8 p.m.

Interfraternity Council Information Meeting Learn more about the benefits of fraternity membership— parents and families welcome.

Petree Recital Hall, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center

8–9 p.m.

Interfraternity Council Open House Informal meet and greet for potential new fraternity members and their families.

Chapter houses

8–9 p.m.

Panhellenic Council Information Meeting Learn more about the benefits of sorority membership— parents and families welcome.

Petree Recital Hall, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center

9:30– 10:30 p.m.

Meet Your RA Required for all new students living on campus.

Your residence hall floor

8:30 a.m.– 8 p.m.

8 a.m.– 4 p.m.

9 a.m.– 1:30 p.m.

2–3 p.m.

2:30–5 p.m.

3–5 p.m.

3–5 p.m.

6–9 p.m.

5–7 p.m.

Wilson House

Kerr McGee Auditorium, Meinders School of Business Cafeteria, McDaniel University Center B207, Bass Music Center Pavilion, West Lawn

Tuesday, August 14, 2018 7 a.m.– 2 p.m.

Meal Plan Open Cafeteria, Full-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan McDaniel University Center participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card or cash.

8:30 a.m.– 8 p.m.

9 a.m.– 4 p.m.

Student Technology Support Center Technology assistance provided for all students.

Dance Technique Leveling Attendance required for new music, music theater and theatre majors to be eligible to enroll in dance classes for Fall 2018, subject to availability. Please follow attire requirements sent by academic advisors.

9–11 a.m.: Ballet • 11 a.m.–1 p.m.: Tap • 2–4 p.m.: Jazz Student Financial Services 101 A cornucopia of vital information and instruction to access and navigate your account online! Experts from Student Accounts, Financial Aid, and Student Employment will be on hand to provide you with step-by-step instructions, guide you through the online options and respond to questions.

Learn how students can connect with our generous donors!

Parents and families of new students welcome.

10 a.m.– Choral Auditions noon Choral auditions required for new music students according 1–3:30 p.m. to previously assigned times, enrolled in vocal performance, choral music education, BA in voice, music theater, instrumental majors enrolled in a vocal ensemble, and music composition.

10:30 a.m.– Parent and Family Advisory Committee noon Join university administrators as they have a candid conversation about campus life and how you can best support your student. University administrators are also excited to hear from you on how they can best support your student.

Noon–1 p.m. Stars Group Lunch The first meeting for new students with their Stars Groups and Stars Group Leaders. Lunch provided and parents and families welcome. Pre-assigned meeting locations sent via OKCU email from the First-Year Experience Office.

1:30– Petree College of Arts and Sciences 2:30 p.m.

Parent and Family Academic Orientation Parents and families only information session for new Arts and Sciences students.

1:30– Find Your Class Tours 3:30 p.m.

In this time block, students are free to take care of university business, such as getting their Star Card, getting a parking permit, checking their mailbox, etc.

Golf cart tours will take off from the Pavilion to help students to find their classes.

4–5 p.m.

Chill Out with Residence Life Take a break from this long day with popsicles and frozen treats in your residence hall!

5–6 p.m.

Matriculation Choir Rehearsal Required of all freshman music majors enrolled in choir: music theater, vocal performance, BA, church music, or choral music education students, or instrumental majors enrolled in a vocal ensemble.

6–7:30 p.m. Star Groups Dinner Star groups will meet to get to know a valued member of the OKCU Faculty or Staff and their family! Required of all new undergraduate students. Dinner provided, and parents and families welcome. Pre-assigned meeting locations sent via OKCU email from the First-Year Experience Office.

9:15– 10:15 a.m.

Room 136, McDaniel University Center Studio R, Gaylord Center

Kerr McGee Auditorium, Meinders School of Business

B207, Bass Music Center

Kerr McGee Auditorium, Meinders School of Business

Various locations

Great Hall, McDaniel University Center

Meet at West Lawn Pavilion for guided tours

Walker and Banning Halls

Kirkpatrick Auditorium, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center

Various locations

Religious Life Block Party Come out to learn about The Wesley Center and OKCU’s other religious organizations! Snacks, games and music provided. Parents and families welcome.

9:45–11 p.m. Scooby Doo @ OKCU Mystery tour of campus!

(Come wearing comfortable clothing and shoes.)

8–9:30 p.m.

West Lawn, Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel

Pavilion, West Lawn

Wednesday, August 15, 2018 7 a.m.– 7 p.m.

8:30 a.m.– 8 p.m.

8:30–9 a.m.

Meal Plan Open Full-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card or cash.

Student Technology Support Center Technology assistance provided for all students.

Matriculation Convocation Procession Attendance required of all new undergraduates.

Parents and families welcome.

9–10:15 a.m. Matriculation Convocation Attendance required of all new undergraduates, including all freshman music students who are enrolled in choir. This ceremony formally welcomes all new students as members of the Oklahoma City University community.

Sunday dress. Parents and families welcome.

10:30– 11:45 a.m.

12:30– 1:45 p.m.

Bon Voyage Brunch Goodbye brunch honoring visiting parents and family members. Brunch provided and open to all new undergraduate students and their families.

Stars Group Activities Required of all new undergraduate students. Pre-assigned meeting locations sent via OKCU email from the First-Year Experience Office.

Cafeteria, McDaniel University Center

Room 136, McDaniel University Center Students meet at McDaniel University Center patio to prepare for the procession.

Parents and families gather at east entrance of the Clara E. Jones Administration Building to view the procession.

Kirkpatrick Auditorium, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center

Quad Lawn

Various locations

Academic Orientation Meetings Attendance required of all new undergraduates.

2–4 p.m.

Petree College of Arts and Sciences

2–4 p.m.

2–4 p.m.

University Studies For students who have not yet selected a major.

Wimberly School of Religion

2–4 p.m.

Meinders School of Business

2–4 p.m.

Kramer School of Nursing

2–4:30 p.m.

School of Theatre

2–4:30 p.m.

Bass School of Music All Music majors.

2–5 p.m.

Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment All Dance and Entertainment Business majors.

Classroom 100, Sarkeys Science and Math Center Great Hall, McDaniel University Center Great Hall, McDaniel University Center Norick Lounge, Meinders School of Business NSE 135-136, Kramer School of Nursing Burg Auditorium, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center Petree Recital Hall, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center Gaylord Center

5–5:30 p.m.

5:30– 11:15 p.m.

7–10 p.m.

Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment Parent and Family Academic Orientation Parents and families only information session for new Ann Lacy students.

Greek Recruitment—Round One Fraternity and sorority recruitment.

Movie Night

Gaylord Center

Watson Lounge, Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel Student Lounge, McDaniel University Center

Thursday, August 16, 2018 Meal Plan Open Full-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card or cash.

8:30 a.m.– Student Technology Support Center 8 p.m.

Technology assistance provided for all students.

9–10 a.m.

Music Theory Diagnostic Exam Attendance required for new music majors and students enrolling in music theory.

9–10 a.m.

Music Fundamentals Exam Attendance required for dance students who wish to test out of the Music Fundamentals course.

10–11:45 First-Year Follies a.m.

A favorite Stars Week tradition! Come out for fun and laughs! Attendance required of all new freshmen students.

Noon– OKCU Reads Discussion Groups 1:15 p.m.

Led by faculty, staff and upperclassmen. Attendance required of all new undergraduates. Lunch provided.

1:15– OKCU Reads Presentation and Book Signing 2:45 p.m.

Come out to meet members of the Lacks family as they share with you their story as it relates to the life of Henrietta Lacks and her immortal HeLa cells! Q&A and book signing to follow.

Attendance required of all new undergraduate students.

3–5:30 p.m. Student Information Meeting Come out to learn important campus information regarding campus safety, student and academic conduct, and Title IX information. Attendance required of all new undergraduates; please bring student ID, as attendance will be recorded.

5:45–8 p.m. Stars Group Activities Required of all new undergraduate students. Dinner provided. Pre-assigned meeting locations sent via OKCU email from the First-Year Experience Office.

8–9 p.m.

Traditions Rally Semi-Finals Stars groups go head-to-head to compete to make it to the Traditions Rally Finals. Only the top three groups from each team will make it to finals.

9–10:15 p.m. Traditions Rally Finals The top three Stars Groups from each semifinal will compete for the ultimate prize.

7 a.m.– 7 p.m.

Cafeteria, McDaniel University Center

Room 136, McDaniel University Center Petree Recital Hall, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center FA340, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center Freede Wellness Center

Various classrooms

Petree Recital Hall, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center

Petree Recital Hall, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center

Various locations

Various locations

Petree Recital Hall lobby, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center

Friday, August 17, 2018 7 a.m.– 7 p.m.

8:30 a.m.– 8 p.m.

Meal Plan Open Full-service dining available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card or cash.

Student Technology Support Center Technology assistance provided for all students.

Cafeteria, McDaniel University Center

Room 136, McDaniel University Center

9–10 a.m.

10–11 a.m.

8:30 a.m.– 1 p.m.

11:30 a.m.– 1 p.m.

1–2:30 p.m.

3:15–9 p.m.

5–7 p.m.

7–10 p.m.

9 p.m.– midnight

Dancing Like a Star Open to all majors. Experience the joy of movement and dance. Wear loose clothing. Ballet or jazz shoes required.

Impact “If only I knew that when I was a new student …” What you need to know to help you later!

International Student Orientation Attendance required of all new international students.

Breakfast and lunch provided.

Diversity Dialogues Attendance required for all new undergraduate students.

Lunch provided.

Stars Group Activities Required of all new undergraduate students. Lunch provided. Pre-assigned meeting locations sent via OKCU email from the First-Year Experience Office.

Greek Recruitment—Round Two Fraternity and sorority recruitment.

International Student Meet and Greet For all new international students! Come out to get to know one another. Games and dinner provided.

Game Night at Dulaney-Browne Come hang out and play video and board games.

Open Mic Night Life takes practice! Share your talent or be amazed by other OKCU students.

Gaylord Center

Great Hall, McDaniel University Center Gardner Conference Center, Meinders School of Business Meinders School of Business Various locations

Watson Lounge, Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel Honors Lounge, Gold Star Building Dulaney-Browne Library Great Hall, McDaniel University Center

Saturday, August 18, 2018 10 a.m.– 3 p.m.

11:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m.

5–7 p.m.

4:30– 9:30 p.m.

OKConnect Come out to learn about your new home, Oklahoma City!

Participating students will meet their shuttle bus at the West Lawn Pavilion at 10 a.m. sharp (Don’t be late!).

This event does not conflict with Greek recruitment.

Meal Plan Open Full-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card or cash.

Greek Recruitment—Round Three Fraternity and sorority recruitment.

9:30–11 p.m. Capture the Flag Come play one of your favorite childhood games with the Class of 2022!

Oklahoma City

Cafeteria, McDaniel University Center

Watson Lounge, Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel Quad Lawn

Sunday, August 19, 2018 10 a.m.

Sorority Recruitment Bid Day

Great Hall, McDaniel University Center Cafeteria, McDaniel University Center

Meal Plan Open Full-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card and cash.

Noon Fraternity Recruitment Bid Day Great Hall, McDaniel University Center 7–10:30 p.m. Meet the Neighbors Cokesbury Clubhouse See you poolside! and Pool 11:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m., 5–7 p.m.

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We provide a diverse, inclusive culture committed to producing graduates who think critically and innovatively, communicate effectively, and use their knowledge and talents to make a local and global impact.

Oklahoma City University is committed to an education that: • Provides students with the skills and confidence to adapt to and excel in a complex and dynamic world • Invests continually in its students, staff, faculty, alumni, and programming to enrich academic and co-curricular offerings • Fosters partnerships within and beyond the university to enrich lifelong learning • Develops informed global citizens ready to engage with their communities and contribute to the world • Develops graduates who are ethical, highly employable professionals • Honors our United Methodist history and tradition of scholarship and service

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