OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY
STARS WEEK
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.
OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY
SCHEDULE SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2016 9 a.m.–Noon 1–2 p.m.
2–3 p.m. 5:30–7 p.m.
RESIDENCE HALLS OPEN FOR HONORS STUDENTS Early move-in for students in the honors program. COMMUTING TO CAMPUS Commuter students can learn the ins and outs of campus life for commuters.
Pavilion West Lawn Shdeede Lounge McDaniel University Center
HONORS LOUNGE MEET AND GREET Honors students and their families welcome. HONORS WELCOME DINNER Honors students and their families welcome.
Honors Lounge Gold Star Cafeteria McDaniel University Center
MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2016 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. 8:30 a.m.– 5 p.m. 9 a.m.– 12 p.m. 9 a.m.– 12 p.m.
3–5 p.m. 6–9 p.m.
ALVIN’S CAFÉ OPEN StarsCash, credit cards or cash accepted. HONORS RETREAT Attendance required for all new Honors students. STUDENT TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTER Technology assistance provided for all students. RESIDENCE HALLS OPEN FOR NEW MUSIC AND THEATRE STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN DANCE LEVELING Early move-in for new music and theatre students. RESIDENCE HALLS OPEN FOR NEW MUSIC STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN CHORAL AUDITIONS Early move-in for new music students enrolled in music theater. CHORAL AUDITIONS Choral auditions required for new music students, according to previously assigned times, enrolled in music theater.
Alvin’s Café McDaniel University Center Meet in the Honors Hall, Gold Star Room 136 McDaniel University Center Pavilion West Lawn Pavilion West Lawn
B207 Bass Music Center
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2016 7 a.m.–2 p.m.
8 a.m.–4 p.m. 8:30 a.m.– 5 p.m. 9 a.m.– 12 p.m.
MEAL PLAN OPEN Take a break from move-in! Full-service dining available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card or cash. No charge for parents of new students. ALVIN’S CAFÉ OPEN StarsCash, credit card or cash accepted. STUDENT TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTER Technology assistance provided for all students. RESIDENCE HALLS OPEN FOR NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS Move-in for new freshmen and new transfer students.
Cafeteria McDaniel University Center
Alvin’s Café McDaniel University Center Room 136 McDaniel University Center Pavilion West Lawn
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
10 a.m.–noon 1–3:30 p.m.
2–3 p.m.
3–5 p.m.
3–5 p.m.
5–6 p.m.
5:30–7 p.m.
7–8 p.m.
9–11 p.m.
11:30 p.m.
DANCE TECHNIQUE LEVELING Attendance required for new music, music theater and theatre majors to be eligible to enroll in dance classes for Fall 2016, subject to availability. Please follow attire requirements sent by academic advisors. 9 a.m.–11 a.m.: Ballet 11 a.m.–1 p.m.: Tap 2 p.m.–4 p.m.: Jazz CHORAL AUDITIONS Choral auditions required for new music students according 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. OCULEADS: PRESIDENT’S LEADERSHIP CLASS WELCOME RECEPTION First official meeting of OCULeads: President‘s Leadership Class. Attendance required for scholars - parents welcome. PARENTS’ INFORMATION SESSIONS Information sessions covering a variety of topics of interest to parents of new college students. FRESHMAN INVENTORY Participate in an important national research project! Attendance required of all new undergraduates. MATRICULATION CHOIR REHEARSAL Required of all freshmen music majors enrolled in choir—music theater, vocal performance, BA, choral music education or instrumental majors enrolled in a vocal ensemble. STARS WEEK WELCOME PICNIC All students, parents, faculty, staff and alumni are welcome. GREEK LIFE INFORMATION MEETING Learn more about the benefits of fraternity and sorority membership – parents welcome. Powered by Greek Life. SHINING STARS MOVIE NIGHT Powered by Religious Life. MEET YOUR RA Get to know your neighbors and Resident Assistants! Powered by Residence Life.
Studio R Gaylord Center
B207 Bass Music Center
Wilson House
Various classrooms Meinders School of Business Cafeteria McDaniel University Center Kirkpatrick Auditorium Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center
Cafeteria McDaniel University Center Petree Recital Hall Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center
Watson Lounge Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel Your residence hall floor.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2016 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
7:30 a.m.– 2 p.m. 8:30 a.m.– 5 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. ALVIN’S CAFÉ OPEN StarsCash, credit card or cash accepted. STUDENT TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTER Technology assistance provided for all students.
Cafeteria McDaniel University Center
Alvin’s Café McDaniel University Center Room 136 McDaniel University Center
8:30–9 a.m.
MATRICULATION CONVOCATION PROCESSION Attendance required of all new undergraduates. Parents and families welcome. Coffee, juice and pastries available for parents at the east entrance of the Clara E. Jones Administration Building.
9–10 a.m.
MATRICULATION CONVOCATION Attendance required of all new undergraduates, including all freshmen 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. MATRICULATION CONVOCATION RECEPTION Atrium Meet members of the Student Government Association Bass School of Music and learn about the role student government plays in campus life. Powered by SGA. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 411 Great Hall Get the inside scoop from recent OCU grads! Powered by the Alumni Association.
10–10:30 a.m.
11–11:30 a.m.
Students meet at McDaniel University Center Patio to prepare for procession. Parents gather at east entrance of the Clara E. Jones Administration Building to view the procession Kirkpatrick Auditorium Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center
ACADEMIC ORIENTATION MEETINGS Attendance required of all new undergraduates. Parents welcome. 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 selected a major. MEINDERS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
2–4 p.m.
WIMBERLY SCHOOL OF RELIGION
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.
2–5:00 p.m.
ANN LACY SCHOOL OF AMERICAN DANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT All Dance and Entertainment Business majors. ANN LACY SCHOOL OF AMERICAN DANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT Parents only information session SORORITY RECRUITMENT—ROUND ONE Open House. Powered by Panhellenic Association. STARS ON BRICKTOWN Check out Bricktown, Oklahoma City’s hottest entertainment district. Food and movie passes will be provided to new students. OCU Hospitality Tent will be located on the plaza at 150 E. Reno, north of Harkins Theater. To avoid paying a parking fee, please catch the shuttle leaving the east side of Methodist Hall parking area every 20 minutes until 10:30 p.m. Limited shuttle space is available. Powered by Student Affairs.
5–5:30 p.m.
5:30– 11:15 p.m. 8–11 p.m.
Great Hall McDaniel University Center Great Hall McDaniel University Center Norick Lounge Meinders School of Business Great Hall McDaniel University Center NSE 135-136 Kramer School of Nursing Burg Auditorium Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center Petree Recital Hall Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center Gaylord Center
Gaylord Center
Watson Lounge Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel Bricktown
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2016 7 a.m.–7 p.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. 7:30 a.m.– ALVIN’S CAFÉ OPEN midnight StarsCash, credit card or cash accepted 8:30 a.m.– STUDENT TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTER 6 p.m. Technology assistance provided for all students. 9–10 a.m. MUSIC THEORY PLACEMENT EXAM Attendance required for new music majors and students enrolling in music theory. 9–10 a.m. MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS PLACEMENT EXAM Attendance required for new dance student who wishes to test out of the Music Fundamentals course 10–11:45 a.m. FIRST-YEAR FOLLIES Have fun and make new friends! Attendance required of all new undergraduates. 12–1:15 p.m. OCUREADS DISCUSSION GROUPS Led by faculty, staff and upper-class students. Attendance required of all new undergraduates. Lunch provided. 1:30–4:30 p.m. CAMPUS INFORMATION MEETINGS Attendance required of all new undergraduates. Powered by the Dean of Students and Dulaney-Brown Library. 4:45–5:45 p.m. DANCING LIKE A STAR Open to all majors. Experience the joy of movement and dance. Wear loose clothing. Ballet or jazz shoes required. 7–8:30 p.m. OCUREADS 2016 Author Presents “The Prince of los Cocuyos: A Miami Childhood” by Richard Blanco. A poignant, hilarious, and inspiring memoir from an inaugural poet. The story explores his coming of age as the child of Cuban immigrants comes to understand his place in America while grappling with the many facets of his personal identity. 8:30– OCUREADS BOOK SIGNING 9:30 p.m. Bring your book to be signed by the author. Books also available for purchase from the OCU Campus Store. 9:30– THE CLUE TO OCU 11:30 p.m. Clue—it’s not just a game anymore! It’s an interactive, mystery-packed tour of the OCU campus.
Cafeteria McDaniel University Center
Alvin’s Café 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 Walker Center Meinders School of Business Petree Recital Hall Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center
Gaylord Center
Petree Recital Hall, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center
Petree Recital Hall Lobby Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center Pavilion West Lawn
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2016 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
7:30 a.m.– 8 p.m. 8:30 a.m.– 5 p.m. 9–10 a.m.
10–11 a.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. ALVIN’S CAFÉ OPEN StarsCash, credit card or cash accepted. STUDENT TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTER Technology assistance provided for all students. IMPACT “If only I knew that when I was a new student…” What you need to know to help you later! MEET THE AUTHOR Join author Richard Blanco for an informal conversation. Pastries and coffee served.
Cafeteria McDaniel University Center
Alvin’s Café McDaniel University Center Room 136 McDaniel University Center Great Hall McDaniel University Center Rapp Reading Room Dulaney-Browne Library
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION Attendance required of all new international students. Powered by Multicultural Student Affairs. 12:15–1 p.m. BLUE OUT BLOW OUT PEP RALLY Starsky knows what it really means to be a STAR! Come find out for yourself! 1:10–2:10 p.m. HUG AN ELEPHANT, KISS A GIRAFFE A presentation from featured guest, Justin Jones-Fosu, on redefining diversity in everyday life. Attendance required of all new undergraduates. 2:10-3:15 p.m. CAMPUS CULTURE DISCUSSION GROUPS Led by faculty, staff and upper-class students. Attendance required of all new undergraduates. 4:30–10:15 p.m. SORORITY RECRUITMENT—ROUND TWO Philanthropy Night. Powered by Panhellenic Association. 7–10 p.m. GAME NIGHT WITH DULANEY-BROWNE Come hang out. Video and board games. 9 p.m.– OPEN MIC NIGHT midnight Life takes practice! Share your talent or be amazed by other OCU students. Powered by FYE [First-Year Experience].
Gardner Conference Center Meinders School of Business Freede Wellness Center
Petree Recital Hall Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center
Various Classrooms Walker Center Meinders School of Business Watson Lounge Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel Dulaney-Browne Library Great Hall McDaniel University Center
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2016 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 11 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. 5–7 p.m. 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
ALVIN’S CAFÉ OPEN StarsCash, credit card or cash accepted. 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. OKCONNECT Come out to learn about your new home, Oklahoma City! Participating students will meet their shuttle bus at the West Lawn Pavillion at 10 a.m.. Reservation required; sign up by visiting okcu.edu/students/first-year/ programs/ Powered by FYE [First-Year Experience].
4:30–9:15 p.m. SORORITY RECRUITMENT—ROUND THREE Preference Night. Powered by Panhellenic Association. 9:30–11 p.m. CAPTURE THE FLAG Come play one of your favorite childhood games with the Class of 2020 and OCU faculty and staff!
Alvin’s Café McDaniel University Center Cafeteria McDaniel University Center
Oklahoma City
Watson Lounge Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel Quad Lawn
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2016 5 p.m.– midnight 10 a.m. 11 a.m.– 1:30 p.m., 5–7 p.m. 6–8 p.m.
8–9:30 p.m.
ALVIN’S CAFÉ OPEN StarsCash, credit card or cash accepted. SORORITY RECRUITMENT—BID DAY! Powered by Panhellenic Association 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. PRANK WARS Come meet your neighbors and play some crazy games! Powered by Residence Life. MEET THE NEIGHBORS See you poolside. Powered by Residence Life.
Alvin’s Café McDaniel University Center Great Hall McDaniel University Center Cafeteria McDaniel University Center
Walker Hall
Cokesbury Clubhouse and Pool
EXPERIENCE
2501 N. Blackwelder, Oklahoma City, OK 73106 firstyearexperience@okcu.edu
405.208.5255 800.633.7242
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Oklahoma City University embraces the United Methodist tradition of scholarship and service and welcomes all faiths in a culturally rich community dedicated to student success. Men and women pursue academic excellence through a rigorous curriculum focused on students’ intellectual, moral, and spiritual development to prepare them to become effective leaders in service to their communities. Oklahoma City University pledges to recruit, select, and promote diversity by providing equality of opportunity in higher education for all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion and tenure, and applications for admission or employment, without discrimination or segregation based on sex (gender), race, age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic history, national origin, marital status, medical condition, religious creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, parenting status, status as a veteran, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics. The Chief Human Resources Officer, located in Room 105 of the Clara E. Jones Administration Building, telephone 405-208-5075, coordinates the University’s compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and amendments, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.