TRITON TAKE OFF WEEKEND WELCOME 2020 SCHEDULE - VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE (cont’d)
THURS
20
AUG
MOVE-IN DAY 1 Assigned Times
RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER HOURS 6:00am - 2:00pm & 3:00pm- 9:00pm
MILLENNIUM STUDENT CENTER HOURS 7:00am - 7:00pm
(cont’d)
FRIDAY
21
AUG
WELCOME BAGS DISTRIBUTION
9:00 am – 5:00 pm, MSC, curbside pick-up service
FIRST NIGHT WELCOME ACTIVITIES (VIRTUAL)
(cont’d) BREAK/SWITCH SESSIONS 6:50pm - 7:00pm (cont’d)
ROTATION 2
7:00pm - 7:30pm
FRIDAY FRENZY FUN
SAT
22
AUG (cont’d)
8:00pm - 9:30pm (pre sign-up required) Late Night Virtual Bingo (sponsored by Fraternity & Sorority Life), Pinterest Painting Party (limited supply to pickup)
WELCOME BACK TRITON BASH (SPONSORED BY OFFICE OF STUDENT INVOLVEMENT) *KID FRIENDLY
7:00pm – 9:00pm Music Trivia: College Edition with Big Papa G, Edible Pancake Art with Dancakes, Magic Mystery Unveiled with Circus Kaput
MORNING MOTIVATION – YOGA, ZUMBA (RECREATION AND WELLNESS CENTER) Noon - 1pm (pre sign-up required)
UPB EXTRAVAGANZA
WED
26
11:00am - 1:00pm, TJ Commons
NEW STUDENT FIRST WEEK CHECK-IN 12:00pm - 1:00pm & 4:00pm - 5:00pm
AUG
WELCOME BAGS DISTRIBUTION
THURS
27
9:00 am – 6:00 pm, MSC, curbside pick-up service
HELP-A-TRITON STATIONS 8:00am - 4:00pm
AUG
NEW STUDENT FIRST WEEK CHECK-IN 12:00pm - 1:00pm & 4:00pm - 5:00pm
VIRTUAL TIE DYE WITH UPB
6:00 pm - 8:00pm
SAT
FRIDAY
21
AUG
UMSL Wear Red Fridays MOVE-IN DAY 2
Assigned Times
22
AUG
RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER OPEN 7:00am - 5:00 m
MILLENNIUM STUDENT CENTER HOURS 10:00am - 2:00pm
WELCOME BAGS DISTRIBUTION
10:00am - 2:00pm, MSC, curbside pick-up service
6:00am-2:00pm & 3:00pm-8:00pm
VIRTUAL YOGA CLASS WITH UMSL CAMPUS RECREATION
MILLENNIUM STUDENT CENTER HOURS
VIRTUAL STAY HEALTHY AT HOME
RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER HOURS
7:00am-5:00pm
WELCOME BAGS DISTRIBUTION
9:00am – 5:00pm, MSC, curbside pick-up service
UMSL CLASSROOM TOURS 11:00am (pre sign-up required)
TRITON CONNECTIONS - WELCOME GROUPS MEETUPS (HOP-IN-HOP OUT STYLE)
4:00pm - 5:00pm First Generation College Students, Commuter Students, Adult Learners &/or Students Who Are Parents, International Students, Out of State Students, LGBTQ+ Student Organization PRIZM, Veteran & Military Connected, Fraternity & Sorority Life Interest, Student Government Association, Associated Black Collegians (ABC) Student Organization, Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Student Organization
COLLEGE 101: BREAKOUT SESSIONS PART 1 (20 MINUTES EACH)
6:30pm - 7:30pm Breakout Sessions Options: Life at UMSL Virtually 101 & Tech Assistance (classes, zoom, emails, computer labs, canvas, engagement, etc.), Safety On & Off Campus / COVID-19, Dining and Meals at UMSL updates, How to Get Involved at UMSL
23
AUG
Noon - 7:00pm
MILLENNIUM STUDENT CENTER HOURS Closed
FYE COURSE MEETING WITH INSTRUCTOR & PEER LEADER
RESIDENTIAL LIFE AND HOUSING COMMUNITIES MEETINGS
11:00am
8:30pm – 10:00pm, in-person residential students
UMSL CLASSROOM TOURS 11:00am (pre sign-up required)
COLLEGE 101: BREAKOUT SESSIONS PART 2 (20 MINUTES EACH)
11:00am - noon Breakout Sessions Options: Life at UMSL Virtually 101 & Tech Assistance (classes, zoom, emails, computer labs, canvas, engagement, etc.), Studying Skills 101 & Time Management for virtual/in-person classes, Living off-Campus (UMSL resources from afar), Manage Stress & Be Best You (Health, Counseling Services)
MON
24
AUG
First Day of Classes WELCOME BAGS DISTRIBUTION
9:00am – 6:00pm, MSC, curbside pick-up service
ROTATION 2
11:30am - 12:00 pm
HONORS COLLEGE: ORIENTATION & FYE COURSE MEETING
8:00am - 4:00pm
HELP-A-TRITON STATIONS 8:00am - 4:00pm
NEW STUDENT FIRST WEEK CHECK-IN 12:00pm - 1:00pm & 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MONDAY
31
TUES
25
AUG
26
AUG
SEPT
UPB DRIVE IN
Tuesday, Sept 1st, 8pm, Register at myengage.umsl.edu
Virtual Commuter Cash event*
WELCOME BAGS DISTRIBUTION
9:00am – 6:00pm, MSC, curbside pick-up service
TRITON TECH HELP
8:00am - 4:00pm
HELP-A-TRITON STATIONS 8:00am - 4:00pm
NEW STUDENT FIRST WEEK CHECK-IN
4:00pm - 4:45pm
WED
04
NEW STUDENT FIRST WEEK CHECK-IN
12:00pm - 1:00pm & 4:00pm - 5:00pm
COLLEGE WELCOME BREAKOUT ROOMS
FRIDAY
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT WEEK
August 31st - September 4th
Virtual event
12:00pm - 1:00pm & 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SERENDIPITY SENDOFF
Visit umsl.edu/wow, UMSL Mobile App or MyEngage account for a detailed schedule and additional information.
AUG
WELCOME BAGS DISTRIBUTION
9:00 am – 6:00 pm, MSC, curbside pick-up service
HELP-A-TRITON STATIONS 8:00am - 4:00pm
1:00pm – 4:00pm
5:00pm - 6:00pm
28
UMSL Wear Red Fridays
TRITON TECH HELP
11:00am - 11:20am
11:20am - 11:30am
FRIDAY
AUG
ROTATION 1
BREAK/SWITCH SESSIONS
5:00pm, Register at myengage.umsl.edu
RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER OPEN
1:00pm - 2:30pm (see Canvas Course for more information or other times) Look at Canvas Course module for meeting details at canvas.umsl.edu.
10:00am
ROTATION 1
6:30pm - 6:50pm
SUN
WELCOME BAGS DISTRIBUTION
9:00am – 6:00pm, MSC, curbside pick-up service
HELP-A-TRITON STATIONS 8:00am - 4:00pm
In-person event
Residential student event
*Commuter Cash events are tracked through MyEngage, and host specific events throughout the year encouraging campus participation and a chance to win prizes. Learn more at umsl.edu/studentinvolvement
UMSL WELCOME BAG PICK-UP STATIONS
Pick-up your UMSL TritonCard, parking pass, books, planner, Orientation Swag, and much more, located inside the Millennium Student Center. Curbside service will be available near the MSC door entrance, closest to Touhill Performance Arts Center. Hours for Pick-Up (August 17-21): 10am-5pm, (Saturday, August 22) 10am-2pm, (August 24-28): 9am-6pm
RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER AND MILLENNIUM STUDENT CENTER HOURS OF OPERATIONS Campus Recreation: umsl.edu/campusrecreation MSC Operations: umsl.edu/~msc/contact-us/hours.html More Information on Dining Options on-campus for pre-order and/or pick-up options: umsl.sodexomyway.com
AUGUST 20 - AUGUST 31, 2020
SAVE THE DATE UMSL | New Student Programs 388 MSC (MC: 269) 17 Arnold B. Grobman Drive Saint Louis, MO 63121-4400 umsl.edu/WOW
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JOIN US VIRTUALLY TO BEGIN YOUR UMSL EXPERIENCE!
Triton Take-Off Weekend is the University of Missouri-St. Louis’s premier extended orientation program for new students. It is designed to aid incoming students in their transition to college by developing a diverse social network of classmates, upperclassmen, and faculty & staff members, while strengthening their bond to UMSL through the introduction of campus culture and traditions. Expect to have lots of fun at your own pace virtually with a few in-person. You will have the chance to meet new people, learn about the UMSL campus, answer your questions, and so much more.
WELCOME VIRTUAL HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS
First Night Welcome Activities – Thursday, August 20 Join us as we have some virtual fun with students living on and off-campus with UMSL Trivia and Much More (sponsored by Campus Recreation). Pre-sign-up required information at umsl.edu/wow
Triton Connections – Welcome Groups Meetups (hop-in-hop out) – Friday, August 21 Come join a welcome group to get to know other Tritons virtually! Feel free to join various groups to get connected at UMSL, as a hop-in and hop-out session. Friday Frenzy Fun – Friday, August 21 Connect with your fellow Tritons to have some fun, win some prizes, create some art and more virtually--Late Night Virtual Bingo (sponsored by Fraternity & Sorority Life) and Pinterest Painting Party Fun (limited supplies to pick-up based on pre-sign-ups). Pre-sign-up required information at umsl.edu/wow. *Commuter Cash Event College 101: Breakout Sessions – Part 1 & Part 2 -- Friday, August 21 & Saturday, August 22 Attend various sessions to learn more about UMSL and to help answer your questions about safety, dining, getting involved, and technology. You will be able to attend one session per rotation. All the sessions will be recorded, and posted on our website after the event. *Commuter Cash Event Serendipity Sendoff – Saturday, August 22 Make your mark on this new journey by submitting your picture for a memorable class photo collage. Join us virtually as we officially welcome new students to the UMSL Triton Family. We encourage you to wear red or gold. *Commuter Cash Event Welcome Back Triton Bash *Kid Friendly – Saturday, August 22 Join us for some fun at one of these virtual events: Music Trivia: College Edition with Big Papa G: So you think you’re a music expert? Let’s put that to the test! Join us for a multi-round music trivia night, dance contest, prizes, and more! Edible Pancake Art with Dancakes: Have you ever wanted to create your own work of art in the form of a pancake? Tonight is your lucky night! Learn to draw intricate and beautiful designs all from pancake batter. Note: This event is kid friendly. A supply list will be provided to registrants. The first 50 people to register will receive complimentary pancake art supplies (available to pick up from the Student Involvement office). Magic Mystery Unveiled with Circus Kaput: The mystery of magic is oftentimes kept a secret. But tonight is your chance to not only watch a funny & entertaining magic show, but also to learn the deep dark secrets behind the tricks. Note: This event is kid-friendly (rated PG-13) (All sponsored by Office of Student Involvement) *Kid Friendly & Commuter Cash Event First Year Experience Course Meetings with Instructors & Peer Leader – Sunday, August 23 Meet your first year experience instructor, peer leader, and fellow classmates prior to the first day of class. Learn class expectations, and engage in conversations with your peers to get excited to embark on this new journey together this semester. You will need to look on your Canvas class site to find out dates/times and login information for this virtual event. Student Involvement Week - Monday, August 31 to Friday, September 4 Expo provides student organizations and campus departments the opportunity to showcase their organizations and services to new and returning students as a way to stimulate involvement in their areas of interest. This event will be virtual, please check MyEngage calendar for more details!. (sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement) *Commuter Cash Event Visit umsl.edu/wow or the UMSL Mobile App for a detailed schedule and additional information.
Get Started on MyEngage 1. Visit myengage.umsl.edu 2. Login using your UMSL SSO ID and password 3. Confirm your user profile information 4. Browse student organizations & other opportunities 5. GET INVOLVED!
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