Welcome Weekend AUGUST 21-23, 2015
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This weekend is MANDATORY for all new students. Required activities are noted with an asterisk (*).
FRIday, August 21 *All activities with an asterisk are mandatory for new students at Tiffin University Campus Resources – open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for your convenience: Academic Advising Murphy Academic Support Center Alumni & Development Office Music Department Athletics Pfeiffer Library Bookstore Registration & Records Campus Safety Student Affairs Cashier TU Bookstore Financial Aid Undergraduate Admissions IT Help Desk University Health Services Mail Center/ Mailbox Keys 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m........................................... *Residential Student Check-In Gillmor Student Center Get your keys to your new campus home early and take time to settle in. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m......................................... *Commuter Student Check-In Gillmor Student Center Be sure to arrive early and complete the following activities listed.
CHECK-IN ACTIVITIES – available until 12:00 p.m. at various campus locations *Campus Safety & Security...............................Did you bring your car? All vehicles must be registered through our Upper Lobby, Gillmor Student Center department of Campus Safety & Security. Additionally, sign up for the emergency alert system so that you will receive important campus updates. Campus Tour........................................................ Having a hard time finding your class locations or want to feel more Undergraduate Admissions, Seitz Hall comfortable navigating campus? Tours of campus will leave from Seitz Hall at the top of each hour. Bring your fall schedule! *Library Barcode................................................ All students have online access to all college and university Pfeiffer Library libraries through OhioLINK. You MUST visit the library to attach your library barcode to your Student ID. Be sure you have received your Student ID before visiting the library.
*Mail Center Key................................................. Go to the Mail Center to pick up a mailbox key and assignment. Student Affairs, Gillmor Student Center
*Student ID ......................................................... SAY CHEESE! Your student ID is your passport to TU. You must have Student Affairs, Gillmor Student Center a Student ID in order to access your meal plan, Recreation Center, Mail Center, online library and much more! *Technology Access............................................ We want to make sure you know how to access all the online Hertzer Technology Center resources available. Everything you need is right at your fingertips through our website. We will teach you how to access your TU email, course schedule, grades, billing and payment options and much more. Interactive IT sessions will begin every half hour.
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Friday, August 21 (continued) 8:30 a.m.- 12 p.m................................................. Welcome Weekend Check-In Gillmor Student Center 9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m................................................ Residence Hall Check-In Gillmor Student Center 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.................................................. Tiffin University Major Fair Osceola Theatre, Gillmor Student Center Meet our School Deans and Professors! This is a great opportunity for you and your family to learn more about majors offered at TU. 12:00 p.m.- 12:30 p.m.......................................... *President’s Welcome Gymnasium, Gillmor Student Center Meet Dr. Curtis B. Charles, Tiffin University President, and other campus administrators. 12:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m........................................... Lunch Cole Dining Hall, Gillmor Student Center Join us for lunch! Make new friends and connections before you say goodbye to your family. Lunch is free for students and family may purchase using cash or credit card. 2:15 p.m............................................................... Family Q & A Session Cole Dining Hall (Front), Our Dean of Students is available to answer last minute questions. Gillmor Student Center 2:15 p.m............................................................... *Meet Your Peer Mentor Gymnasium, Gillmor Student Center Your peer mentor will be guiding you throughout the weekend. 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. .......................................... *First-Year Seminar Assigned FYS100 Classrooms Time to meet your classmates and attend your first class! 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m............................................ Dinner Cole Dining Hall, Gillmor Student Center 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m............................................ *Mandatory Neighborhood Meetings Various Residence Halls All students living on campus must attend this informative session. 8:00 p.m............................................................... Magician Dan Martin Osceola Theatre, Gillmor Student Center It’s time to relax and enjoy some insane magic and sarcastic improv. 10:00 p.m............................................................. Under the Stars Outdoor Movie Legacy Courtyard Bring your blanket and pillow and find a spot on the lawn in the courtyard!
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Saturday, August 22 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m............................................. Breakfast Cole Dining Hall, Gillmor Student Center 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m........................................... *Playfair Gymnasium, Gillmor Student Center A series of fun activities aimed to make friends and build relationships. 11:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m........................................ Lunch Cole Dining Hall, Gillmor Student Center 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ........................................ *Get to Know TU Sessions Gillmor Gymnasium ...........................................Academic Advising Osceola Theatre..................................................Campus Connect & Handbook Murphy Academic Support Center . ...............Tutoring and Academic Resources 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m............................................ *Building Community & Respect Gymnasium, Gillmor Student Center Meet key staff members and the Tiffin Police and Fire Departments Dr. Sharon Perry-Fantini will cover Title IX. 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m............................................ *Around the Town Courthouse, Downtown Tiffin A great opportunity to mingle with community members and students from Heidelberg University. Live music and FREE samples offered by area business! 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m............................................ Dinner Cole Dining Hall, Gillmor Student Center 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m............................................ Walmart Run Lobby, Gillmor Student Center Hop on our taxi bus and let us shuttle you to Walmart to get anything you forgot. 8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.......................................... Luau & Karaoke Party Legacy Courtyard Wear your beach garb (optional) and be ready to sing and dance!
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Sunday, August 23 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m......................................... Non-Denominational Worship Chisholm Auditorium, Franks Hall 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ........................................ Brunch Cole Dining Hall, Gillmor Student Center 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m............................................ First-Year Seminar Assigned FYS100 Classrooms TU speaks to you and explains expectations of your first few weeks and discusses convocation. 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m............................................ First-Year Field Day Legacy Courtyard Time for some fun, friendly competition! 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m............................................ Dinner Cole Dining Hall, Gillmor Student Center Grab some food after you fun from Field Day. First-Year Students without a meal plan (commuters) - your meal will be covered. 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m............................................ *Mandatory Neighborhood Meetings Various Residence Halls All students living on campus must attend this informative session. 9:30 p.m............................................................... Late Night Breakfast Cole Dining Hall, Gillmor Student Center Enjoy this TU tradition! Grab your friends and come for a late night snack.
Tiffin University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed,national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or Vietnam-era veteran status in employment, educational programs, policies, athletics, activities, admissions, and other school administered programs. All complaints of sexual harassment/misconduct, domestic violence, dating violence, bullying, cyber-bullying, stalking, or discrimination should be reported to Dr. Perry-Fantini, Assistant Vice Presidentfor Diversity & Equity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, perrynauses@tiffin.edu or 419-448-3504.
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